The Coast Artillery Journal. Volume 82, Number 2, March-April 1939

Abstract

This issue of "The Coast Artillery Journal" contains the following articles: "The Campaign of Surprise: Bonaparte in Italy" (Part II), by Fletcher Pratt; "Fire at Maneuvering Aircraft," by Captain G. A. Chester, C.A.C.; "Strategy in the Mediterranean," by Major General H. Rowan-Robinson, British Army; "Soldiers of France" (photographs); "The Role of AA Artillery," by General F. Culmann, French Army; "Results vs. Training," by Lieutenant Commander Joel Newsom, U.S. Navy; "Entraining an AA Regiment," by Captain H. T. Benz, C.A.C.; "Bridging the Extension Course Gap," by Major Paul L. Reed, C.A.C. Reserve; and "From Ballista to Breech Loader: The Story of Artillery through the Ages" (Part I: The Greek Ballista), by W. A. Windas. The remainder of the journal contains the following features: News and Comment; the winner of the Coast Artillery Association trophy; notes from the Office of the Chief of Coast Artillery, including reports from Fort Monroe, Hawaii, West Point, First Coast Artillery District, Corregidor, and the Panama Canal; Coast Artillery Board notes; Coast Artillery orders; contributors; and book reviews.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1939
Accession Number
ADA499799

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