Originally published in 1918 for use by the United States Navy, this manual offers a comprehensive introduction to the science of naval ordnance and gunnery. Starting with the basics of ballistics and the physics of projectiles, it goes on to cover everything from small arms to the most advanced naval guns and the tactics used to employ them. Illustrated with detailed diagrams and photographs, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone interested in military history or the technology of warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.