The Details of the Rocket System

A practical military manual detailing the organization, equipment, and employment of rocket weapons for land and naval service. It describes troop formation, carriage and firing apparatus, variations of rocket ammunition, and procedures for deploying rockets in field battles, sieges, bombardments, ambuscades, and shipboard operations. Plates illustrate gear, exercises, and tactical dispositions, while step-by-step instructions emphasize rapid, concentrated volleys, portability, and methods for concealing or preparing embrasures. The conclusion presents calculations comparing costs and logistical advantages, and general principles for integrating rockets with infantry, cavalry, and naval forces to maximize rate of fire and operational economy.