The Field Artillery: History and Sourcebook

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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.

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.,."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
...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
The succinct presentation of the material, useful information, and logical organization of this volume will enhance its utility even for library collections that do not support programs in military history, and the subject matter is relevant to many other disciplines, e.g., history of technology. Recommended for reference collections in academic libraries.-Choice
..."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
"The succinct presentation of the material, useful information, and logical organization of this volume will enhance its utility even for library collections that do not support programs in military history, and the subject matter is relevant to many other disciplines, e.g., history of technology. Recommended for reference collections in academic libraries."-Choice

Author Bio

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. His books include Crusade in Nuremberg: U.S. Military Occupation, 1945-1949 (Greenwood Press, 1985), and U.S. Army Command and General Staff College: A Centennial History (1981).