Author: Charles S. Small
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912113104
Category : Fort MacArthur (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
California's Railway Guns
Author: Charles S. Small
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912113104
Category : Fort MacArthur (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912113104
Category : Fort MacArthur (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Guns, Weapons & Artillery 1865 - 1875
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943617128
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is a compilation of articles on Weapons and Artillery that originally appeared in the Mining & Scientific Press. "An Illustrated Journal of Mining, Popular Science, and Progressive Industry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943617128
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is a compilation of articles on Weapons and Artillery that originally appeared in the Mining & Scientific Press. "An Illustrated Journal of Mining, Popular Science, and Progressive Industry
Railway Guns of World War II
Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472810694
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. Although many of the railway guns deployed at the start of the conflict were of World War I vintage, Germany's ambitious development programme saw the introduction of a number of new classes, including the world's largest, the 80cm-calibre Schwerer Gustav and Schwerer Dora guns, which weighed in at 1,350 tons and fired a huge 7-ton shell. This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special focus on the German railway artillery used in France, Italy and on the Eastern Front, and analyzes why railway guns largely disappeared from use following the end of the war.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472810694
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. Although many of the railway guns deployed at the start of the conflict were of World War I vintage, Germany's ambitious development programme saw the introduction of a number of new classes, including the world's largest, the 80cm-calibre Schwerer Gustav and Schwerer Dora guns, which weighed in at 1,350 tons and fired a huge 7-ton shell. This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special focus on the German railway artillery used in France, Italy and on the Eastern Front, and analyzes why railway guns largely disappeared from use following the end of the war.
In the Matter of the Investigation, on the Commission's Own Initiative, Into the Service and Maintenance and the Economies of Operation of Transportation Companies in California During the Emergency Created by the War
Author: Railroad Commission of the State of California
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
History of the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California
History of the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California: Sailors, scientists, and rockets; origins of the Navy rocket program and of the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern
Guardian at Angels Gate
Author: Mark Berhow
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312304006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
An executive order-issued September 14, 1888-set aside a strip of land adjacent to the boundary of the newly incorporated city of San Pedro, California. Signed by President Grover Cleveland, the order designated the area of "the old government reservation" to be used as a military reservation. It is from this point in time that Fort MacArthur traces its military career. As a part of the US Air Force's Los Angeles Air Force Base, the post continues in its purpose of public service to the citizens of the United States of America. The Fort MacArthur Museum is charged with preserving its military past. Towards that goal this history has been compiled to preserve the history of this important post. Much of this work was derived from materials prepared by Col. Gustafson for distribution to the Army personnel and visitors of Fort MacArthur in the late 1970s.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312304006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
An executive order-issued September 14, 1888-set aside a strip of land adjacent to the boundary of the newly incorporated city of San Pedro, California. Signed by President Grover Cleveland, the order designated the area of "the old government reservation" to be used as a military reservation. It is from this point in time that Fort MacArthur traces its military career. As a part of the US Air Force's Los Angeles Air Force Base, the post continues in its purpose of public service to the citizens of the United States of America. The Fort MacArthur Museum is charged with preserving its military past. Towards that goal this history has been compiled to preserve the history of this important post. Much of this work was derived from materials prepared by Col. Gustafson for distribution to the Army personnel and visitors of Fort MacArthur in the late 1970s.
Senate Amendments, Military Establishment Appropriation Bill for 1941
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1422
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1422
Book Description
Exploring the Military History of Fort MacArthur and Palos Verdes
Author: James Shneer
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387976338
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This history traces the evolution of the armaments and fortifications that came under the command of Fort MacArthur, with a focus on those that dotted the coastal hillsides of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro, California. It also provides precise locations of the remnants of these fortifications to help readers explore for themselves. This 4th edition corrects minor errors, provides additional information on many of the weapons described, especially the Nike Hercules missile, and includes new photographs and drawings throughout. The Absaroka incident material has been expanded and the Battle of Los Angeles has been added. There are now short biographies of the Army officers after whom many of the batteries were named.Finally, there is a journal article describing the journey of one of Fort MacArthur's railway guns across country prepared by the captain responsible for the shipment. Book format is 8.5" x 11", B&W interior.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387976338
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This history traces the evolution of the armaments and fortifications that came under the command of Fort MacArthur, with a focus on those that dotted the coastal hillsides of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro, California. It also provides precise locations of the remnants of these fortifications to help readers explore for themselves. This 4th edition corrects minor errors, provides additional information on many of the weapons described, especially the Nike Hercules missile, and includes new photographs and drawings throughout. The Absaroka incident material has been expanded and the Battle of Los Angeles has been added. There are now short biographies of the Army officers after whom many of the batteries were named.Finally, there is a journal article describing the journey of one of Fort MacArthur's railway guns across country prepared by the captain responsible for the shipment. Book format is 8.5" x 11", B&W interior.
Fortress America
Author: J.E. Kaufmann
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780306812941
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
"A comprehensive account of North American fortifications and defense structures from colonial times to the twentieth century, supplemented by scores of remarkable photographs, technical drawings, maps, and diagrams." -- book jacket.
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780306812941
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
"A comprehensive account of North American fortifications and defense structures from colonial times to the twentieth century, supplemented by scores of remarkable photographs, technical drawings, maps, and diagrams." -- book jacket.