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Gudmundsson tells the story of field artillery in the 20th century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time.

Table of Contents

Preface The Shadow of Sedan The Quick-firing Revolution Howitzers Artillery Conquers, Infantry Occupies The Great Divorce Bruchmüller From One War to Another Artillery Alone Postwar Developments Conclusion: The Future of Artillery Bibliography Index

About the Author

BRUCE I. GUDMUNDSSON, who is affiliated with the Institute for Tactical Education, is the author of Stormtroop Tactics: Innovation in the German Army, 1914-1918 (Praeger, 1989). He has written a number of articles on military history and tactics for journals such as the Military History Quarterly and the Marine Corps Gazette. He is currently working, with John A. English, on a revision of English's classic study On Infantry.

Reviews

.,."an excellent contribution to the history of military art. Military historians and staff college-level officers will find it of particular value."-Joint Force Quarterly

.,."more than a nuts-and-bolts, technical assessment of modern field artillery. It provides thought-provoking insights into the dynamics of combined arms. On Artillery is an outstanding book. It should be required reading at the staff college level."-Military Review

." . . An invaluable piece of literature, which should be found in the personal libraries of all;1oredlegs;1c and maneuver commanders. If anything, it should provide the reader with factual insight, as well as an historical perspective, on how the field artillery developed over the course of the 20th century."-Marine Corps Gazette

?. . . An invaluable piece of literature, which should be found in the personal libraries of all;1oredlegs;1c and maneuver commanders. If anything, it should provide the reader with factual insight, as well as an historical perspective, on how the field artillery developed over the course of the 20th century.?-Marine Corps Gazette

?. . . On Artillery is an invaluable piece of literature, which should be found in the personal libraries of all 'redlegs' and maneuver commanders. If anything, it should provide the reader with factual insight, as well as an historical perspective, on how the field artillery developed over the course of the 20th century.?-Marine Corps

?...an excellent contribution to the history of military art. Military historians and staff college-level officers will find it of particular value.?-Joint Force Quarterly

?...more than a nuts-and-bolts, technical assessment of modern field artillery. It provides thought-provoking insights into the dynamics of combined arms. On Artillery is an outstanding book. It should be required reading at the staff college level.?-Military Review

?An excellent history which U.S. Army and Marine Corps officers should read, either at staff college or at leisure. Well written with excellent references, this book is a step above the usual weapons systems text. Non-technical, it will allow all to grasp its messages about friendly fire'' and barrage plans.?-The Friday Review of Defense Literature

..."an excellent contribution to the history of military art. Military historians and staff college-level officers will find it of particular value."-Joint Force Quarterly

..."more than a nuts-and-bolts, technical assessment of modern field artillery. It provides thought-provoking insights into the dynamics of combined arms. On Artillery is an outstanding book. It should be required reading at the staff college level."-Military Review

." . . On Artillery is an invaluable piece of literature, which should be found in the personal libraries of all 'redlegs' and maneuver commanders. If anything, it should provide the reader with factual insight, as well as an historical perspective, on how the field artillery developed over the course of the 20th century."-Marine Corps

"An excellent history which U.S. Army and Marine Corps officers should read, either at staff college or at leisure. Well written with excellent references, this book is a step above the usual weapons systems text. Non-technical, it will allow all to grasp its messages about friendly fire'' and barrage plans."-The Friday Review of Defense Literature