Artillery And The Gribeauval System Volume Iii

Author : Ludovic Letrun
Publisher : Histoire et Collections
ISBN 13 : 9782352504320
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book French Artillery and the Gribeauval System written by Ludovic Letrun and published by Histoire et Collections. This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of pictorial works examines various aspects of French artillery, including the Gribeauval system, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Author : Ludovic Letrun
Publisher : Officers & Soldiers
ISBN 13 : 9782352503187
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Officers and Solders of French written by Ludovic Letrun and published by Officers & Soldiers. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of pictorial works examines various aspects of French artillery, including the Gribeauval system, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Author : Kevin Kiley
Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1848326378
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars Volume II written by Kevin Kiley and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napoleon was an artilleryman before he was an emperor. He understood the power and effectiveness of cannon and their ability to pulverise defences, reduce fortresses and destroy attacks. In return, the guns won Napoleon battles. This impressive study chronicles the story of the guns and men during the twenty-three years of almost continuous warfare from 1792_1815: from the battlefields of continental Europe to the almost primitive terrain of North America and of the seas, lakes and rivers that connected them. Detailed technical information is accompanied by vivid descriptions which allow the reader to imagine what it must have been liked to manoeuvre and man the guns in a variety of situations _ whether on the march or on the battlefield. Based on years of research into regulations of the period, eyewitness accounts of artillerymen and material culled from official reports, the scope and depth of material will satisfy the serious researcher, while the lively narrative will appeal to the casual reader.

Author : Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1784380091
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars, 1792–1815 written by Kevin F. Kiley and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2004-01-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive look at the large-caliber guns of the Napoleonic period, the battles in which they were used, and the important figures in those conflicts. In this heavily researched study, Kevin Kiley examines Napoleon’s own artillery as well as that employed by his enemies, and he evaluates the gunners’ contribution to warfare in the period. By looking at particular battles in detail, Kevin Kiley shows just how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory. Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars reveals much of the technical aspects of gunnery during the period—how guns were placed, their range, what calibers were preferred, how artillery operates. It examines French artillery, including that of the Imperial Guard, and compares it to that of Britain, Russia, and Austria; it also looks at many of the personalities involved and the difference between good gunnery and mediocre artillery. Illustrated with beautiful line drawings and rare contemporary plates, this unique book reveals a whole new dimension to the Napoleonic period. Based on years of research into regulations of the period, eyewitness accounts of artillerymen, and material culled from official reports, this is a definitive account. “This must undoubtedly become the standard work for anyone interested in the artillery of the period.” —Waterloo Journal

Author : Donald Grant Mitchell
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3385313155
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Daniel Tyler: A Memorial Volume Containing his Autobiography and War Record, Some Account of his Later Years, with Various Reminiscences and the Tributes of Friends written by Donald Grant Mitchell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1848329555
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars: A Concise Dictionary, 1792–1815 written by Kevin F. Kiley and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive military history reference book exploring all aspects of the artillery used during the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon began his military career as an artillery cadet and artillery played a fundamental part in all his great battles. Until the Napoleonic Wars artillery had been seen merely as a supporting arm to the infantry, but Napoleon changed everything. He massed his guns in huge batteries to blast holes in his opponent’s line. He even used the artillery to charge the enemy, the gunners galloping up to the enemy to open fire at pointblank range. Napoleon’s opponents did not all follow suit, choosing other tactical deployments. As a result, the Napoleonic era, more than any that preceded or followed it, was one of fascinating artillery maneuvers and critical actions that changed the course of many of the key battles. As the Prussian Field Marshal Blucher once observed, “Against Napoleon you needed guns – and lots of them!” The Napoleonic Wars was also a time of innovation, with the introduction of shrapnel shells and military rockets. This book will examine the artillery arms of all sides from ‘muzzle to butt plate’. As well as the significant artillerymen of the period, the scientists, and innovators, military and civilian—individuals such as Robins, Belidor, Gribeauval and his colleagues, Maritz, Liechtenstein and his collaborators, as well as the du Teil brothers – will all be examined, as will the important battles and sieges, significant memoirs and documents, and artillery terms that soon became part of the military lexicon. Written by the renowned historian Kevin F. Kiley, this will be the definitive book on the subject and will cover all aspects of artillery in the Napoleonic Wars. “This is a wonderfully complete induction into the details of Napoleonic Artillery. As well as defining some of the archaic terms associated with the art of gunnery (note; point blank is not what we mostly believe it to be) it provides background to the careers of the key characters in the science. The book contains many excellent technical drawings to explain, sketches and images to inform and data tables in the appendix to which to refer. Overall, it is an indispensable aid to understanding the artillery of the period.” —Michael McCarthy, battlefield guide

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781841764603
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Napoleon's Guns 1792–1815 (2) written by René Chartrand and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the second half of the story of the French artillery during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It covers the howitzers, mortars and large siege (16- and 24-pdrs) and garrison (8- and 12-pdrs) guns, placing a special emphasis on their role, technical significance and operational use. The introduction of the Gribeauval system put in place a collection of mortars and large guns that were lighter and more manageable than those previously used, while offering first class hitting power.

Author : Terence Wise
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780850453362
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artillery Equipments of the Napoleonic Wars written by Terence Wise and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1979-11-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first half of the 18th century the French had been the European leaders in artillery, possessing the only standardized range of pieces. These pieces, were sturdy but extremely heavy. This book shows how at the beginning of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), Austria seized the lead by introducing new light field pieces - the 3pdr., 6pdr., and 12pdr. guns - and some excellent light howitzers. Other powers adopted this new system, however no complete overarching methodology existed until the implementation of the Gribeauval system, which was to revolutionise the artillery of Europe and make possible the highly efficient field artillery of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781841764580
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Napoleon's Guns 1792–1815 (1) written by René Chartrand and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2003-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young gunner, Napoleon Bonaparte was trained in one of Europe's finest artillery arms. Both the technological sophistication of their weaponry and the skill of their gunners was largely the result of the adoption of the system devised by one man, Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval's standardised system of parts and calibres allowed a degree of uniformity and sophistication in the French artillery that was unmatched throughout Europe, and allowed Napoleon to inherit and develop an arm that could dominate the battlefield. This volume covers the field artillery pieces of the system: the 4-, 8- and 12-pdr guns; light 1-pdr guns and mountain guns; and later innovations such as the 6-pdr gun.

Author : Gordon Martel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 140519037X
Total Pages : 2973 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of War, 5 Volume Set written by Gordon Martel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 2973 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking 5-volume reference is a comprehensive print and electronic resource covering the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day, across the entire globe. Arranged in A-Z format, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare - from the Punic Wars to the Mongol conquest of China, and the War on Terror; from the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman ‘the Magnificent’, to the Soviet Military Commander, Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov; and from the crossbow to chemical warfare. Individual entries range from 1,000 to 6,000 words with the longer, essay-style contributions giving a detailed analysis of key developments and ideas. Drawing on an experienced and internationally diverse editorial board, the Encyclopedia is the first to offer readers at all levels an extensive reference work based on the best and most recent scholarly research. The online platform further provides interactive cross-referencing links and powerful searching and browsing capabilities within the work and across Wiley-Blackwell’s comprehensive online reference collection. Learn more at www.encyclopediaofwar.com. Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title Recipient of a 2012 PROSE Award honorable mention