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The resourceful gunner Inventor Major Conrad Dinwiddy in the First World War

By: Language: English Publication details: [S.l] [s.n] 2018Description: 214p ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781720541837
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 920 HOD
Summary: Based on letters and papers of Major Conrad Dinwiddy RGA and chartered surveyor who died at Battlee of Polygon Wood September 1917 looks at his life and his range of inventions including an aerial range-finder, an aiming post scheme for night firing and schemes for firing artillery from barges and the use of monorail in artillery supply. Photos. Illustrations.

Based on letters and papers of Major Conrad Dinwiddy RGA and chartered surveyor who died at Battlee of Polygon Wood September 1917 looks at his life and his range of inventions including an aerial range-finder, an aiming post scheme for night firing and schemes for firing artillery from barges and the use of monorail in artillery supply. Photos. Illustrations.