Download or read book Guns, Mortars, and Rockets written by M. P. Manson and published by Brassey's (UK) Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1982, this re-written edition begins with a brief review of the historical development of artillery, emphasizing the interdependence between doctrine and technology which is still a fundamental factor in weapons design. The indirect fire system is then examined in order to demonstrate the need for a systems approach to current and future developments.