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100	1		_aManucy, Albert C.
245	1	0	_aArtillery Through the Ages : _bA Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-01-30
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Artillery Through the Ages" by Albert C. Manucy is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the development of artillery, particularly focusing on various types of cannons and their significance in American history. It intricately details how artillery evolved from ancient war engines to modern cannon, underscoring their impact on warfare and military strategy. The opening of the book introduces the origins and significance of artillery in warfare, starting with ancient engines like the Roman catapult and the ballista. It emphasizes the evolution of weaponry, discussing the introduction of gunpowder and the development of cannons through the ages, specifically detailing their roles in significant historical sieges and battles. Manucy sets the stage for a thorough exploration of artillery types, their mechanics, and their use in various conflicts, laying a foundation for understanding the complexities and innovations in artillery design and function throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States. Army -- Ordnance and ordnance stores
653			_aArtillery -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20483
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