Torpedoes: Their Invention and Use, from the First Application to the Art of War to the Present Time; For the Use of the Officers of the Corps of Engineers (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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In compliance with your instructions to collect and prepare for publication such information as could be obtained, relative to the inven tion and use of Torpedoes, the following pages have been prepared and are herewith submitted.
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Washington, D, C, August 1st, 1866. General: In compliance with your instructions to collect and prepare for publication such information as could be obtained, relative to the invention and use of Torpedoes, the follovring pages have been prepared and arc herewith submitted. In giving the various reports and conimunications from officers, additions, alterations and omissions have been avoided as far as practicable; but in the translations, and extracts frcm other publications, the object has been to condense them, and refer to the original documents for the portions omitted. A few pages of notes have been added, at the close of the work, containing some ideas, which have been suggested in looking over the matter; and, while they are not presumed to exhaust the subject, it is hoped that, by leading others to its consideration, they may be instrumental in bringing this great auxiliary in modern warfare to a degree of perfection commensurate with its importance. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, W. R. KING, Capt. of Eng rs, Bvt. Maj. U. S. A. Bvt. Maj. Gen. R. Delafield, Chief of Engineers, D. S. A. ENGINEER BUREAU, Washington, D. C, August 8, 1866. To be published for distribution to officers of the Corps of Engineers. 1.-7 -e.
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Torpedoes: Their Invention and Use (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the invention, design and use of torpedoes during the American Civil War. The author first describes the methodology for using explosive devices in warfare and the different types of torpedoes used by the Union and Confederate armies. It delves into the specific technical configurations of these torpedoes, including their detonation systems and anchoring mechanisms. The text then explores the use of torpedoes in various combat situations, such as defending harbors and destroying enemy vessels. Finally, the book examines the role of torpedoes within the broader context of Civil War technology and discusses their effectiveness and impact on naval warfare. It concludes by highlighting the significance of torpedoes in shaping the course of the conflict and their lasting legacy in military 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333652906_0
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