Download or read book History of Anti aircraft Guns written by W. N. Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Anti Aircraft Guns written by W. N. Dickinson and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.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.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.
Download or read book Naval Anti Aircraft Guns and Gunnery written by Norman Friedman and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book does for naval anti-aircraft defence what the author's Naval Firepower did for surface gunnery ÛÒ it makes a highly complex but historically crucial subject accessible to the layman. It chronicles the growing aerial threat from its inception in the First World War and the response of each of the major navies down to the end of the Second, highlighting in particular the widely underestimated danger from dive-bombing. Central to this discussion is an analysis of what effective AA fire-control required, and how well each navy's systems actually worked. It also takes in the weapons themselves, how they were placed on ships, and how this reflected the tactical concepts of naval AA defence. As would be expected from any Friedman book, it offers striking insights ÛÒ he argues, for example, that the Royal Navy, so often criticised for lack of 'air-mindedness', was actually the most alert to the threat, but that its systems were inadequate not because they were too primitive but because they tried to achieve too much.??The book summarises the experience of WW2, particularly in theatres where the aerial danger was greatest, and a concluding chapter looks at post-1945 developments that drew on wartime lessons. All important guns, directors and electronics are represented in close-up photos and drawings, and lengthy appendices detail their technical data. It is, simply, another superb contribution to naval technical history by its leading exponent.
Download or read book Anti Aircraft Artillery in Combat 1950 1972 written by Mandeep Singh and published by Air World. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anti-aircraft artillery was extensively used in combat in the First World War, though such weapons had made their debut in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, when the besieged French used balloons for observation and communication and the Prussians used the first custom built 1-pounder gun to try and shoot them down. It was, however, not until the Second World War that anti-aircraft artillery came into prominence, shooting down more aircraft than any other weapon and seriously degrading the conduct of air operations. In the battle between the attackers and anti-aircraft artillery, the latter had the upper hand when the war ended. The post-war years saw a decline in anti-aircraft artillery as peace prevailed, and the advent of the jet aircraft seemed to tilt the balance in favour of the aircraft as they flew faster and higher, seemingly beyond the reach of anti-aircraft artillery. It would take all the hi-tech equipment and the guile and cunning that anti-aircraft artillery could muster to try and reclaim pole position. It is that story, of the tug of war between the aircraft and artillery, that forms the narrative of this book – as it traces the history of combat employment of anti-aircraft artillery from the Korean War, in effect the first Jet Age war, to the War of Attrition between Arab states and Israel when the missiles came of age, sending the aircraft scurrying for cover. Anti-Aircraft Artillery in Combat, 1950–1972 is the first attempt to look at the combat performance of ground-based air defences, incorporating the views, analyses and experiences of Soviet, Arab and South Asian Armies. The book looks at the major wars between 1950 and 1972, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, the wars in South Asia in 1965 and 1971, and conflicts in the Middle East, such as the Six Day War.
Download or read book Anti aircraft Artillery written by Ian V. Hogg and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anti-Aircraft Artillery tells of the development and operational use of this weapon from its inception as an anti-balloon defence at the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Covering weapons of all the major armies and providing an engrossing overview of the use, development and effectiveness of the anti-aircraft gun, this is an ideal and concise history of a fascinating weapon.
Download or read book History of Anti Aircraft Guns Primary Source Edition written by W N Dickinson and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-12-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Anti-aircraft Guns; Issue 1941 Of Form; United States Ordnance Dept W. N. Dickinson, United States. Army. Ordnance Dept G.P.0., 1920 Technology & Engineering; Military Science; Antiaircraft guns; Technology & Engineering / Military Science
Download or read book Anti aircraft written by Ian V. Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luftforsvarets historie fra nedskydning af observationsballoner under Napoleonskrigene til i dag, hvor luftforsvaret omfatter artilleri, jagerfly, balloner, raketter, missiler, varslingssystemer og meget mere.
Download or read book Notes on Anti Aircraft Guns Compiled at the Army War College from the Latest Available Information April 1917 Wwi Centenary Series written by U. S. Army War College and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1917, this work is an informative work on the varieties and uses of anti-aircraft guns. It includes information on the types of gun used by the British, the Italians, the French, the Germans, and the Americans. It is a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in weaponry during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
Download or read book Notes on Anti Aircraft Guns written by Army War College (U S ) and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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. 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.
Download or read book Notes on Anti aircraft Guns written by Army War College (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anti aircraft Guns written by Peter Chamberlain and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Self Propelled Anti Aircraft Guns of the Soviet Union written by Mike Guardia and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Cold War, the Soviet Army was perhaps the deadliest fighting force the world had ever seen. Within its mechanized forces, the Soviets accomplished something that their American counterparts never could – the fielding of a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) that could keep pace with its heavy armored formations. This volume examines the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union's Cold War SPAAGs: the ZSU-37, ZSU-57-2, the infamous ZSU-23-4, and the 9K22 Tunguska (better known by its NATO reporting name: SA-19 'Grison'). These vehicles excelled in their air defense role, and many US Department of Defense publications were dedicated to examining how to defeat the ZSU and its radar tracking system. These formidable weapons equipped Russian forces in Afghanistan and were encountered again in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, cementing their place in the landscape of modern warfare. This study explores the full history of the SPAAGs with revealing photographs, technical illustrations and detailed analysis.
Download or read book The History of the 563rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion written by United States. Army. 563d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, 1943- and published by . This book was released on 1946* with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Notes on Anti Aircraft Guns written by Army War College and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Notes on Anti-Aircraft Guns: Compiled at the Army War College From the Latest Available Information; April, 1917 The Italians use the 75 mm. (3-inch) Deport gun for antiaircraft service. It has a maximum elevation of 85, and fires 21 shots a minute. Shrapnel is considered inefficient; the high explosive shells, which are much preferred, carry either a time or a detonating fuse. The incendiary shell, used with a time fuse, throws out, upon exploding, a number of small halls containing a very efficient burning liquid. Six-gun batteries have been substituted for the formerly adopted two-gun battery. The Italian Army in September, 1916, had 16 batteries (4 guns to a battery) of anti-aircraft guns mounted on automobiles. The gun, made by Ansaldo & Co., is of 102 mm. caliber. It is reported that the number of these guns has since been increased. Illustration No. 1 shows an Italian flat car armed with two anti-aircraft guns. The three heavy brackets (B) are used to brace the car against recoil when the guns are fired. Before firing they are swung out at right angles to the car on the side away from the gun direction and a heavy, threaded, steel rod is screwed down through the band (a) until its lower end presses firmly against a truncated pyramidal block (b), which is placed on the ground to receive it. To facilitate rapid adjustment a detachable wheel (c) is attached to the top of the screw rod. It is believed that these braces are used only in the case of firing the heavier (6-inch) guns. France. The main reliance of the French for defense against aircraft is their 75 mm. gun, model of 1897, which fires 25 shots a minute and has a recoil mechanism so perfect that it can be fired continuously without relaying. This gun is shown in illustrations 2, 3, 4, and 5, but the reports show that the mountings have been modified. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
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Download or read book History of the 462nd Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion Mobile U S Army 1 September 1942 to 8 May 1945 written by United States. Army. 462d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion and published by . This book was released on 1945* with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book German 88mm Anti Aircraft Gun written by War Dept Washington 29 June 1943 and published by . This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighty-eight was probably the best known artillery piece in the Second World War, and it must never be forgotten that it started life as an anti-aircraft weapon. It was so successful that every German division in 1939 was established with a number of these guns for defence against Allied aircraft. Then, during the battle of Arras in 1940, General Rommel used his anti-aircraft guns on tanks, and the rest is history. This official evaluation of the gun is complete in all the detail one could wish for. The illustrations back up the descriptions of the components of the Flak gun so that a picture of the weapon emerges which is not to be seen in any other publication of the period. The gun and its carriage are described, and the photographs are simply superb. There follows an operator s manual of how to set up, use, clean and service the weapon. Ammunition is also described (and readers may like to know that the 88mm ammunition is also described in full colour in the companion volume German Ammunition in the Handbooks of enemy ammunition series, Numbers 6 and 15.There are range tables included, as well as detailed sections on fire control and sighting equipment. There is no better book on the 88mm antiaircraft gun available.
