02143cam a22003013u 4500 57791 UtSlPG 20260610134331.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UF Congreve, William, Sir, 1772-1828 The Details of the Rocket System Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-08-28 Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Details of the Rocket System" by Sir William Congreve is a military treatise written in the early 19th century. This work details the design, application, and tactical advantages of a new artillery system utilizing rockets for land and naval warfare. Congreve delineates various operational uses of rockets, supported by illustrations and specific instructions, reflecting on the weapon's potential to enhance military effectiveness. The opening of the work serves as an introduction that outlines its purpose and context, recognizing the establishment of a Rocket Corps in the British Army, commanded by his Royal Highness the Prince Regent. Congreve expresses his dedication to contributing to the efficacy of this new corps, emphasizing the practicality and potential advantages of the rocket system over traditional artillery. He sets the stage for detailed instructions on organizing rocket troops, equipment, and firing techniques, reflecting his commitment to advancing military technology and strategy during a transformative period in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rockets (Ordnance) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57791 98620 98620