Ordnance and Gunnery: A Textbook Prepared for the Cadets of the United States Military Academy, West Point (1907)

Ordnance and Gunnery is a textbook written specifically for the cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The book was first published in 1907 and was written by Ormond Mitchell Lissak, a former instructor at the academy. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of artillery and gunnery, covering topics such as the construction of guns, the principles of ballistics, and the use of artillery in battle. It also includes detailed descriptions of various types of artillery, including field guns, howitzers, and mortars. The book is intended to provide cadets with a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of artillery and gunnery, as well as their practical application in the field. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military technology and tactics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.