1923 ARTILLERY MANUAL FIELD GUN BRITISH ARMY HOWITZER AIRCRAFT SHELLS WW2 WW1

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1923 ARTILLERY MANUAL FIELD GUN BRITISH ARMY HOWITZER AIRCRAFT SHELLS WW2 WW1:
$37.46

ARTILLERY TRAINING.
VOLUME II. GUNNERY. 1923.Author

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HIS MAJESTY\'S STATIONERY OFFICE.
LONDON, 1923.

PhotosAbout the book

This is an official post WW1 British Army Artillery Training manual including chapters on Ballistics, Ammunition and Time Shrapnel.

On 1 July 1899, the Royal Artillery was divided into three groups: the Royal Horse Artillery of 21 batteries and the Royal Field Artillery of 95 batteries comprised one group, while the coastal defence, mountain, siege and heavy batteries were split off into another group named the Royal Garrison Artillery of 91 companies. The third group continued to be titled simply Royal Artillery, and was responsible for ammunition storage and supply. Which branch a gunner belonged to was indicated by metal shoulder titles (R.A., R.F.A., R.H.A., or R.G.A.). The RFA and RHA also dressed as mounted men, whereas the RGA dressed like foot soldiers. In 1920 the rank of Bombardier was instituted in the Royal Artillery. The three sections effectively functioned as separate corps. This arrangement lasted until 1924, when the three amalgamated once more to became one regiment. In 1938, RA Brigades were renamed Regiments. During the Second World War there were over 1 million men serving in 960 gunner regiments.

Condition

In fair condition. The boards are marked, stained, frayed edges with the cover lifting slightly, there is also the number 205 written on the front cover along with a faded stamp which looks to be the same as the one on the title page witch says INSPECTEUR DER ARTILLERLE and has the number two written in the centre. The text and illustrations are in good condition with some marks and stains. The binding is split in several x 131mmPages388More photosPlease email me if you require any further information.