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Title: Manual for submarine mining

Original Publication: Washington: Government Printing Office, 1912.

Series Title: War Department, Document no. 399

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Manual for Submarine Mining" by the United States War Department is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a detailed instructional guide for military personnel regarding the operation and management of submarine mines, including definitions, equipment, and procedures crucial for effective underwater mine deployment and maintenance. The opening of the manual outlines the purpose and classification of submarine mines, detailing the differences between buoyant and ground mines. It explains their specific applications in defensive strategies against enemy naval vessels, emphasizing the tactical considerations for positioning mines in waterways. Concepts such as the construction of mine systems, including necessary equipment and cable specifications, are introduced to provide foundational knowledge for military personnel engaging in mine operations. The content is clearly structured, setting the stage for more technical discussions that follow in the remaining chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. War Department

EBook No.: 73701

Published: May 26, 2024

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: Submarine mines -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LoCC: Military science: Military engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:39:59Z Manual for submarine mining

This edition has images.

Title: Manual for submarine mining

Original Publication: Washington: Government Printing Office, 1912.

Series Title: War Department, Document no. 399

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Manual for Submarine Mining" by the United States War Department is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a detailed instructional guide for military personnel regarding the operation and management of submarine mines, including definitions, equipment, and procedures crucial for effective underwater mine deployment and maintenance. The opening of the manual outlines the purpose and classification of submarine mines, detailing the differences between buoyant and ground mines. It explains their specific applications in defensive strategies against enemy naval vessels, emphasizing the tactical considerations for positioning mines in waterways. Concepts such as the construction of mine systems, including necessary equipment and cable specifications, are introduced to provide foundational knowledge for military personnel engaging in mine operations. The content is clearly structured, setting the stage for more technical discussions that follow in the remaining chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: United States. War Department

EBook No.: 73701

Published: May 26, 2024

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: Submarine mines -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LoCC: Military science: Military engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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