Excerpt from Army Rifles: A Paper Read Before the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion, February 5, 1908
The events of the past ten years, particularly the Spanish and Japanese Wars and the present cruise of our great fleet have aroused in the American people an interest in modern implements and methods of warfare, such as has not been in evidence since the dark days of our great Civil War.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical evolution of the rifle, from its primitive beginnings to the sophisticated weapons used in modern warfare. It traces the development of firearms from their introduction to Europe in the 14th century up to the 20th century. The author describes the mechanics of early firearms and their gradual improvement, including the development of rifling, breech-loading, and repeating mechanisms. The book also explores the impact of firearms on warfare and society, from the medieval era to the American Civil War and beyond. By providing an in-depth look at the evolution of the rifle, this book offers valuable insights into the development of modern weaponry and its impact on warfare throughout history. 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 9781331190653_0
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