Beschreibung:
This reference book by a well-known historian is the very first to give a short history of the development of the field artillery from the Middle Ages to the present, along with biographical profiles of leading figures, and bibliographical essays about the most important writings on the subject. Dastrup defines the evolution of this combat force and weapons system in terms of technology, organization, tactics, and doctrine. This volume is designed for academic and professional library reference sections and for use in courses in military history and military technology. This guide is suitable for reference and text purposes, and made accessible for varied uses through internal cross-referencing, appendices, and a well-framed general index.
PrefaceGlossaryHistoryEarly Artillery Developments: 1350-1763From Gribeauval to Rifled Field Artillery: 1764-1865Introduction of Modern Field Artillery: 1866-1918From Peace to Cold War: 1919-1991Bibliographical EssaysEarly Artillery Developments: 1350-1763From Gribeauval to Rifled Field Artillery: 1764-1865Introduction of Modern Field Artillery: 1866-1918From Peace to Cold War: 1919-1991Biographical ProfilesAppendix 1: Chronology of Important DatesAppendix 2: List of Great BombardsAppendix 3: English Ordinance: 1640sAppendix 4: French Ordinance: 1666Appendix 5: Select American Field Artillery Pieces: 1860sAppendix 6: Select Field Artillery: 1897-1945Appendix 7: Select Field Artillery: 1945-1991Index