Description of 8 10 12 14 and 16 Inch Seacoast Guns and Their Breach Mechanisms and Instructions for Their Care ...

<p>This detailed technical manual Description of 8 10 12 14 and 16 Inch Seacoast Guns and Their Breach Mechanisms and Instructions for Their Care originates from the United States Army Ordnance Department. Dating back to January 9 1905 and revised multiple times-October 19 1907 July 20 1912 and finally June 20 1917-this document provides comprehensive guidance on the operation and maintenance of large caliber seacoast guns.</p> <p>Essential for military historians engineers and anyone interested in early 20th-century military technology this manual offers insights into the design function and upkeep of these massive artillery pieces. The detailed instructions and descriptions make it a valuable resource for understanding the technological advancements and strategic importance of coastal defense systems during that era. Discover the intricacies of these powerful weapons and the engineering expertise required to maintain them in peak operational condition.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>