Report Addressed to the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, on the Effects of Firing with Heavy Ordnance from Casement Embrasures: And Also the ... of Missiles; In the Years 1852, '53, '54, - Brossura
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Sir: I have the honor to lay before you an account of some interesting experiments on the resistance to shot and shells, of masonry embrasures, which, on permission and authority granted by you, were made at West Point, in the years l852 and '55.
With the hearty concurrence and valuable aid of the several officers of engineers who, within that period, held the superintendency of the Military Academy, namely, Capt. Henry Brewerton, Col. R. E. Lee, and Major J. G. Barnard; these experiments were conducted under my instructions, and most of the practical results obtained under my supervision.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of 19th-century military engineering. In a detailed and engaging report, the author meticulously documents a series of experiments conducted at West Point, New York. The primary focus is on the resistance of casemate embrasures, fortified openings in walls, to various forms of artillery fire. The experiments, which spanned several years, employed a variety of ordnance including solid shot, shells, and grape and canister shot, fired at different angles and distances. The author provides a detailed description of the target construction, the materials used, and the painstakingly recorded results of each test. The work reveals the importance of these experiments to the development of military fortifications. The results provided valuable insights into the efficacy of different materials for constructing embrasures and, importantly, the vulnerabilities of such fortifications. The book offers a glimpse into a crucial period of military innovation and provides a unique insight into the scientific approach to warfare that was developing in the mid-19th century. The authorââ â¢s meticulous documentation serves as a testament to the importance of scientific inquiry in understanding and improving military defense systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243082698_0
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