Congreve, William
The Details of the Rocket System Employed by the British Army During the Napoleonic Wars
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782829218
- author:
- Congreve, William
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Leonaur Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Details of the Rocket System Employed by the British Army During the Napoleonic Wars by William Congreve In 1814, the effectiveness of Congreve's rockets was witnessed firsthand during the Peninsula War. A well-directed fire of rockets fell amongst French infantry, causing consternation and panic among the enemy ranks. This pivotal moment marked the introduction of rocket warfare to the battlefield, a development that would be adopted by military arsenals. Congreve's book provides a detailed account of his early rockets, the formation, equipment, and practices of 'rocket troops', and various applications for the use of rockets in different military scenarios. This edition includes original illustrations, as well as additional images of early rocket troops, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the development of rocket warfare and for modellers, war-gamers, and re-enactors.
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