A History of Artillery

Hogg, Ian V: 1974 Hamlyn, hardcover with dustjacket 240 pages, with many photo's and illustrations. A History of Artillery by Ian V. Hogg traces the complete evolution of big guns from the earliest experiments with gunpowder and primitive cannons through to modern missiles and guided weapons, showing how each invention led to the next in an unbroken chain of cause and effect. Written by a former Master Gunner at the Royal Military College of Science, the book covers key milestones such as the development of artillery tactics, the Industrial Revolution's impact on gun design, the lessons of World War I and II, and the eventual rise of self-propelled guns and anti-aircraft weaponry, all richly illustrated with some 360 images. In very good condition ISBN 9780600313144 / 060031314X In very good condition