Instruction for heavy artillery

prepared by a board of officers, for the use of the army of the United States.

by United States Department of War

1851 270 pages eng

An excellent review of heavy artillery, siege guns, heavy mortars, sea coast mortars and Columbiads. 368 pages with numerous technical details and illustrations of mortars, carriages and associated materiel. Ideal for a model maker or ordnance enthusiast. 1851