A concise, illustrated introduction to artillery from medieval times
to the modern era. Over seven centuries, the artillery piece has
evolved from a status symbol to one of the most deadly weapons wielded
by man. Using gunpowder weapons was initially something of a black
art, but over time, gunnery became a science, a dependable method of
breaching fortifications or overcoming an enemy on the battlefield.
By the nineteenth century, most European armies had artillery units
manned with trained gunners; Napoleon, originally an artillery
officer, then took the use of artillery to a new level. Over the
following decades, rapid advances in gun technology paved the way for
the devastatingly powerful heavy artillery that literally transformed
the landscape during World War I. The use of rolling and box barrages
shaped how armies fought on the front lines, and powerful naval guns
dictated the outcome of battles at sea. By World War II, the range
of artillery had expanded to include self-propelled guns and powerful
antitank and antiaircraft guns. In this informative introduction,
historian Angus Konstam concisely explains how the development and
evolving deployment of artillery led to big guns becoming the key to
victory in two world wars and a potent force on the modern
battlefield.
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9781612004891
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2017
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Engelsk
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