Chapter XXII: Appendix: “C”

TABLE OF EQUIVALENTS.

1 mil. 3.37 minutes.
1 meter (m) 39.37 inches.
1 centimeter (cm) .3937 inch.
1 millimeter (mm) .03937 inch.
1 kilogram (kg) 2.2046 pounds.
1 dekagram (dkg) .3527 ounce.
1 gram 15.432 grains.
1 liter 1.05671 quarts (U.S.).
1 inch 2.54 centimeters.
1 foot .3048 meter.
1 yard .9144 meter.
1 square inch 6.452 square centimeters.
1 cubic inch 16.39 cubic centimeters.
1 cubic foot .02832 cubic meter.
1 cubic yard .7645 cubic meter.
1 ounce 28.35 grams.
1 pound .4536 kilogram.
1 quart (U. S.) .9463 liter.
1 degree 17.777 mils.
1 kilogram (kg) per 14.223 pounds per
square centimeter square inch.

INDEX

Abatage, French 75-mm, 95

Action of Recoil Mechanism, 3-inch Gun, 70

Aiming Circle, 274

Air and Liquid Pumps, 155-mm Howitzer, 189

American 75, 105

Ammunition, 199

Ammunition 3-inch Gun, 214

Ammunition, Definition of, 11

Ammunition Marking, 233

Ammunition Truck, 334

Angle of Site Mechanism, American 75, 127

Anti-Aircraft Guns, 60

Armament, Modern, 46

Army Artillery, 57

Artillery, Definition of, 11

Artillery Tractor, 330

Assembling 3-inch Gun, 76, 242

Assembling American 75, 133

Automatic Pistol, 315

Automatic Rifle, 322, 325

Axles, Discussion, 44

Ballistics, Definition of, 11

Battery Commander’s Telescope Model 1915, 270

Biblical References to Artillery, 16

Bicarbonate of Soda, 239

Bore, Definition of, 11

Borax, 238

Bracket, Fuze Setter, 283

Breechblock, 4.7-inch Gun, 156

Breechblock, British 75, 150

Breechblock, French 75, 87

Breechblocks, Discussion of, 31

Breech, Definition of, 12

Breech Mechanism 3-inch Gun, 63

Breech Mechanism, American 75, 106

Breech Mechanism, G. P. F., 162

Breech Mechanism, 155-mm Howitzer, 173

British 75, 147

Browning Automatic Rifle, 325

Browning Machine Gun, 323

Built-up Guns, Discussion of, 29

Caisson 3-inch Gun, 74

Caisson, Definition of, 12

Caliber, Definition of, 12

Camp Telephone, 286

Canvas Buckets, 241

Care of 3-inch Gun, 242

Care and Cleaning of Cloth, 252

Care and Cleaning of Leather, 249

Care and Cleaning of Metal, 252

Care and Inspection of Sights, 267

Care and Preservation, French 75, 101

Care of Guns During Firing, 253

Care of 155-mm Howitzer, Notes on, 194

Care and Preservation of Materiel, 236

Carriages, Gun, 3-inch, 65

Carriage, Gun, Definition of, 12

Carriage, American 75, Description, 111

Carriage 4.7-inch Gun, Description, 154

Carriage 155-mm Howitzer, Description, 179

Cartridge Case, Care of, 219

Cartridge, Case, Definition, 12

Charge, Definition, 12

Classification of fuzes, 224

Cleaning Material, 236

Cleaning Schedule, 254

Clock Oil, Use of, 237

Cloth Equipment, Care of, 252

Coal Oil, Use of, 237

Combination Fuzes, Tables of, 232

Cannoneers’ “Don’ts”, 360

Conventional Signals, 301

Corps Artillery, Discussion, 55

Cradle, Definition of, 12

Cradle, American 75, Description, 118

Cradle, G. P. F. Description, 162

Cradle 155-mm Howitzer, Description, 181

Cradle 3-inch Gun, Description, 66

Cylinders 3-inch Gun, Care of, 244

Cylinders 155-mm Howitzer, Description, 181

Cylinders, Outer, Discussion, 31

Detonating Fuzes, Tables of, 229

Detonators, Discussion, 199

Dismounting American 75, 133

Dismounting French 75, 101

Dismounting 3-inch Gun, 76

Divisional Artillery, 47

“Dont’s” for Cannoneers, 363

Elevating Gear, 3-inch Gun, 66

Elevating Mechanism, American 75, 129

Elevating Mechanism, British 75, 150

Elevating Mechanism, Definition, 13

Elevating Mechanisms, Discussion, 37

Elevating Mechanism 4.7-inch Gun, 157

Elevating Mechanism, 155-mm Howitzer, 185

Engine Oils, Use of, 238

Engine Troubles, Motors, 345

Equalizing Gear, American 75, 127

Equivalents, Tables of, 371

Explosives, Discussion, 199

Extractor, French 75, 87

Faults, Common in Telephones, 297

Field Glasses, 283

Filling American 75 Cylinders, 145

Filloux 155-mm Gun, 160

Fire Control Equipment, Definition, 13

Fire Control Instruments, 260

Firing Mechanism, American 75, 110

Firing Mechanism, French 75, 89

Firing Mechanism, Definition, 13

Firing Mechanism, 4.7-inch Gun, 156

Firing Mechanism, 3-inch Gun, 64

Firing Mechanism, 155-mm Howitzer, 175

Fireworks, Signalling, 304

Fixed Ammunition, 203

Flags, Signalling, 285

Floats, American 75, 114

French 75, 84

Front and Rear Sights, 3-inch Gun, 260

Fulminates, 199

Fuzes, 221

Fuze Classification, 224

Fuze, Definition, 13

Fuze Setter, 3-inch Gun, 283

Fuze Setters, Definition, 13

General Service Code, 301

Gribeauval, Reference to, 20

G. P. F. (Grande Puissance Filloux), 160

Gun, Definition, 13

Gun Crews, Training of, 367

Gun Carriages, Discussion, 33

Gun Carriage, 3-inch Gun, 65

Gunners Examinations, 352

Guns, Care of in Firing, 254

Guns Used in World War, 370

Gustavus Adolphus, Reference to, 18

H and H Soap, Use of, 239

Hand Fuze Setter, 284

Heavy Field Gun, Discussion, 58

Heavy Field Howitzer, Discussion, 59

High Explosives, 202

History and Development of Materiel, 16

Hollingshead Soap, Use of, 239

How to Drive Motors, 340

Howitzers, 155-mm, Care of, 194

Howitzer, 155-mm, Model 1918, 167

Howitzer, Definition of, 13

Hydroline Oil, Use of, 239

Independent Angle of Site, 111

Initial Velocity, Definition of, 13

Lamps, Signalling, 298

Lanterns, 242

Lavaline, Use of, 238

Leather, Care of, 249

Light Gun and Howitzer, Discussion, 48

Light Slushing Oil, Use of, 237

Limber, Definition of, 14

Limber, 3-inch Gun (Caisson), 72

Line Sights, 258

Louis XIV, Reference to, 20

Liquid Pumps for 155-mm Howitzer, 189

Lubricating Oil, Use of, 236

Lye Powdered, Use of, 238

Machine Gun, Browning, 324

Machine Guns, Use of, 321

Marks on Ammunition, 233

Materiel, Definition of, 14

Medium Gun and Howitzer, 55

Metal, Care of, 252

Modern Armament Discussion, 46

Monocord Switchboard, 288

Motors, 328

Mortar, Definition of, 14

Motorization, 50

Muzzle, Definition of, 14

Muzzle Velocity, Definition of, 14

Naphthaline, use of, 238

Neats-foot Oil, Use of, 237

Nitrogen Compounds, 203

Observing Instruments, 270

Obturation, 204

Ogive, Definition of, 14

Ordnance, Definition of, 14

Outer Cylinders, Discussion of, 31

Paint, Rubberine, 238

Panels, Signalling, 305

Panoramic Sight, Model 1917, 260

Panoramic Sight, Model 1915, 263

Paulins, 242

Percussion Primers, 208

Petrolatum, 237

Picket Ropes, 242

Piece, Definition of, 14

Pistol, Automatic, 315

Polish, Gibson’s Soap, 238

Powder Bags, 206

Preparation for Gunners Examinations, 349

Pressure Gauge, 155-mm Howitzer, 192

Primers, 206

Primer, Brown Enamel, 238

Primer, Definition of, 14

Primer, Pressing, 208

Projectile, Definition of, 14

Projectile, Shape and Nomenclature, 209

Projectors, Signalling, 298

Propelling Charges, 201

Pumps, Air and Liquid, 189

Quadrant, Gunners, Definition of, 14

Quadrant, Range 3-inch Gun, 265

Quadrant, Sight 155-mm Howitzer, 192

Radio, SCR 54 and 54a, 307

Railway Artillery, Discussion, 60

Range Finder, 278

Range Quadrant 3-inch Gun, 265

Recoil Mechanism, Definition of, 14

Recoil Mechanism, Discussion, 39

Recoil Mechanism, 3-inch Gun, 68

Recoil Mechanism, American 75, 120

Recoil Mechanism, British 75, 150

Recoil Mechanism, French 75, 99

Recoil Mechanism, 4.7-inch Gun, 156

Recoil Mechanism, G. P. F., 162

Recoil Mechanism, 155-mm Howitzer, 182

Reconnaissance Car, 328

Regulations for Gunners’ Examinations, 352

Rifle, Definitions of, 14

Rifling, Definition of, 15

Rounds, Definition of, 15

Runners, 285

Sal Soda, 239

Schedule, Cleaning, 254

Semi-fixed Ammunition, 204

Semaphore, 306

Separate Ammunition, 204

Shell, Definition of, 15

Shell Fillers, 201

Shields, Discussion of, 43

Shrapnel, Definition of, 15

Sights, 258

Sights, Care of and Inspection, 267

Sights, Discussion of, 43

Sights, Front and Rear, 258

Sights, Line, 258

Sights, Panoramic, 260

Signals, Conventional, 301

Signal Equipment, 285

Small Arms, 315

Soap H and H, 239

Soap, Castile, 239

Soap, Saddle, 239

Spades, American 75-mm, 114

Spare Parts 3-inch Gun, 240

Sperm Oil, Use of, 237

Swabbing Solution, 239

Switchboard, Monocord, 288

Table of Equivalents, 371

Table of Explosives, 202

Table of Fuzes, 232

Telephone, Camp, 286

Telephone Faults, 295

Telescope, B. C. Models, 1915 and 1917, 270

Tools and Accessories 3-inch Gun, 239

Training Gun Crews, 364

Trail, 3-inch Gun, 66

Trail, American 75, 114

Trail, British 75, 150

Trail, 4.7-inch Gun, 157

Trail, G. P. F. Gun, 165

Trails, Definition of, 15

Trails, Discussion of, 45

Traversing Mechanism 3-inch Gun, 66

Traversing Mechanism, American 75, 133

Traversing Mechanism, British 75, 153

Traversing Mechanism, 4.7-inch Gun, 156

Traversing Mechanism, G. P. F., 165

Traversing Mechanism, 155 Howitzer, 187

Traversing Mechanism, Definition of, 15

Traversing Mechanisms, Discussion of, 36

Tubes, Discussion of, 27

Twist, Discussion of, 29

Type SCR 54 and 54a Radio, 307

Vacuum Tube Detector, 311

Vaseline, 237

Variable Recoil, American 75, 126

Weights and Dimensions 3-inch Gun, 62

Weights and Dimensions 4.7-inch Gun, 154

Weights and Dimensions American 75, 105

Weights and Dimensions British 75, 147

Wheels, Care of, 248

Wheels, Discussions of, 44

Wheels, 3-inch Gun, 65

Wheels, 4.7-inch Gun, 157

Wheels, G. P. F., 165

Wig-Wag, 306

Wire-Wrapped Guns, Discussion, 28

Transcriber’s Notes

pg 8 Changed: Harley-Davidson motorcicles
to: Harley-Davidson motorcycles

pg 9 Changed: Gun Carriage, Ear View
to: Gun Carriage, Rear View

pg 23 Changed: which could best be handled to manuever
to: which could best be handled to maneuver

pg 24 Changed: we fined the now famous long range
to: we find the now famous long range

pg 34 Changed: If the guns were rigidily attached
to: If the guns were rigidly attached

pg 35 Changed: The leverages with which the overturning
to: The leverage with which the overturning

pg 46 Changed: little more than phyrric victories
to: little more than pyrrhic victories

pg 57 Changed: and the concensus of opinion
to: and the consensus of opinion

pg 63 Changed: Breezh recess.
to: Breech recess.

pg 100 Changed: (2) The diaphram with its hollow rod
to: (2) The diaphragm with its hollow rod

pg 100 Changed: may communi?ate freely with the air
to: may communicate freely with the air

pg 101 Changed: Canoneer Dismountings.
to: Cannoneer Dismountings.

pg 110 Changed: forced over horiztonal shoulders
to: forced over horizontal shoulders

pg 124 Changed: (b) Flood slides with oil,
to: (c) Flood slides with oil,

pg 131 Changed: by means of the elevating haulwheel
to: by means of the elevating handwheel

pg 135 Changed: Remove lower splint pin
to: Remove lower split pin

pg 194 Changed: which the levling mechanism is operated
to: which the leveling mechanism is operated

pg 217 Changed: The shell is always issued filled and fuxed
to: The shell is always issued filled and fuzed

pg 232 Changed: Will be abanonded by French
to: Will be abandoned by French

pg 236 Changed: materiel may funtion easily
to: materiel may function easily

pg 239 Changed: Water, 4 oz. or 1/4 pnt
to: Water, 4 oz. or 1/4 pint

pg 245 Changed: results from firing of two two kinds
to: results from firing of two kinds

pg 250 Changed: have been in contact with meta
to: have been in contact with metal

pg 269 Changed: for the same angle of site (roughtly estimated
to: for the same angle of site (roughly estimated

pg 272 Changed: To set up the tesescope.
to: To set up the telescope.

pg 272 Changed: and sphercial aberration
to: and spherical aberration

pg 276 Changed: is set up and horiontal
to: is set up and horizontal

pg 276 Changed: turn the teslecope until
to: turn the telescope until

pg 278 Changed: Substracting one reading from the other
to: Subtracting one reading from the other

pg 280 Changed: and the verticle spindle
to: and the vertical spindle

pg 285 Changed: reliable means of communition
to: reliable means of communication

pg 289 Changed: connecting by independant wires
to: connecting by independent wires

pg 291 Changed: pivot at one to press against the shutter
to: pivot at one end to press against the shutter

pg 292 Changed: tip spring and the anvil are then contact
to: tip spring and the anvil are then in contact

pg 292 Changed: equipment also inculdes a night bell
to: equipment also includes a night bell

pg 297 Changed: station instrument will be imparied
to: station instrument will be impaired

pg 298 Changed: particularily in an advance
to: particularly in an advance

pg 303 Changed: The Very pistol cartrdiges
to: The Very pistol cartridges

pg 309 Changed: adjust the crustal detector
to: adjust the crystal detector

pg 312 Changed: kept in a clean contion
to: kept in a clean condition

pg 313 Changed: Scratching noises in the telepone
to: Scratching noises in the telephone

pg 314 Changed: evidenced by the fact that the condeser
to: evidenced by the fact that the condenser

pg 323 Changed: differs from those generaly built
to: differs from those generally built

pg 336 Changed: differing only in certin details
to: differing only in certain details

pg 341 Changed: may again be applied graually
to: may again be applied gradually

pg 354 Changed: maximum given in the appropropriate
to: maximum given in the appropriate

pg 361 Changed: completion of sweeping voley
to: completion of sweeping volley