Synopses & Reviews
This reference book by a well-known historian is the very first to give a short history of the development of the field artillery from the Middle Ages to the present, along with biographical profiles of leading figures, and bibliographical essays about the most important writings on the subject. Dastrup defines the evolution of this combat force and weapons system in terms of technology, organization, tactics, and doctrine. This volume is designed for academic and professional library reference sections and for use in courses in military history and military technology. This guide is suitable for reference and text purposes, and made accessible for varied uses through internal cross-referencing, appendices, and a well-framed general index.
Review
...this is a verygood work on a specialized topic. Libraries whose users are interested in military history in general or the field artillery in particular will find this a useful purchase.ARBA
Synopsis
This short history and sourcebook is the very first of its kind to cover the field artillery from the Middle Ages to the present in terms of technology, organization, tactics, and doctrine.
About the Author
BOYD L. DASTRUP, Command Historian, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, is well-known for his expert knowledge about U.S. Army history.
Table of Contents
Preface
Glossary
History
Early Artillery Developments: 1350-1763
From Gribeauval to Rifled Field Artillery: 1764-1865
Introduction of Modern Field Artillery: 1866-1918
From Peace to Cold War: 1919-1991
Bibliographical Essays
Early Artillery Developments: 1350-1763
From Gribeauval to Rifled Field Artillery: 1764-1865
Introduction of Modern Field Artillery: 1866-1918
From Peace to Cold War: 1919-1991
Biographical Profiles
Appendix 1: Chronology of Important Dates
Appendix 2: List of Great Bombards
Appendix 3: English Ordinance: 1640s
Appendix 4: French Ordinance: 1666
Appendix 5: Select American Field Artillery Pieces: 1860s
Appendix 6: Select Field Artillery: 1897-1945
Appendix 7: Select Field Artillery: 1945-1991
Index