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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

This is a completely updated and largely rewritten version of the original volume of the same title, first published in 1982. It begins with a brief review of the historical development of artillery, emphasising the interdependence between doctrine and technology which is still a fundamental factor in weapons design today. The indirect fire system is then examined in order to demonstrate the need for a systems approach to current and future developments. The three types of weapon launchers - mortars, guns and rockets - and their associated munitions are then compared in terms of their general characteristics, after which each is considered in detail. The final chapter looks to the future, to developments which are likely to be seen over the next ten and possibly 20 years. A comparatively new feature of this second edition is the increased consideration of foreign equipment, notably that of Russia and South Africa, which has become possible in open press following world developments in the early 1990s.

(Extracted from the Preface).

GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

-Foreword.

-Acknowledgements.

-List of Illustrations.

-Historical Background.

-Indirect Fire Systems.

-Comparison of Weapon Launchers.

-Mortars.

-Artillery Guns.

-Rockets.

-Future Trends.

-Glossary of Terms.

-Bibliography.

-Index.

OUR REVIEW

This book offers an interesting and updated revision of guns, mortars and rockets, as well as all the items related to them.

The text is clear and concise, and each chapter is distributed in subsections that make reference use for concrete questions easier. This is not an extensive technical work, but rather a summary that facilitates a general comprehension of the matter.

Besides describing the current systems, the author also deals with the essential technical notions and a summary of the history of this weaponry, both sections being extremely useful to easily enter the issue, even if one is not familiar with it.

Another noteworthy section is the glossary of terms, where the technical terms of this theme are defined in a clear, concise way.

The photographs and graphics complement the text with the visual information that they contribute.

The conclusion is that the book can be an ideal read both for those readers interested in this kind of weaponry, and for the students or the artillery officers who wish to have a manual that offers a general view on the theme to check their level of knowledge.