[Firing and Deflection Conversion Tables]

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This document (FT 81 B3, abridged) consists of two pages, each with a separate table. The first table is a chart that shows range and elevation for firing particular mortar shells. The second page includes a chart with range and deflection (presumably for the same kind of shells), as well as notes which give additional instructions.

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[2] p. ; 21 cm.

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United States. Army. Ordnance Dept. November 1, 1940.

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  • Wesson, C. M. "C. M. Wesson, Major General, Chief of Ordnance."

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  • Main Title: [Firing and Deflection Conversion Tables]
  • Added Title: Firing Table for 81 MM Mortar MI and 3" Trench Mortar MK. 1A2, Firing Shell, H.E. M43 and Shell, Practice M43 and M44, Fuze P.D. M52, Weight of Fuzed Projectile -- 6.87 Lb.
  • Added Title: Deflection Conversion Table, Deflection in Mils

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This document (FT 81 B3, abridged) consists of two pages, each with a separate table. The first table is a chart that shows range and elevation for firing particular mortar shells. The second page includes a chart with range and deflection (presumably for the same kind of shells), as well as notes which give additional instructions.

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[2] p. ; 21 cm.

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"FT 81 B-3 (Abridged)." There is a handwritten note at the top of the first page, "CW 41-46 (11)" and a "Boyce Ditto Public Library Stamp" at the bottom of the second page that includes the address and phone number of the branch.

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Pictorial History of Fort Wolters

The diverse military history of Fort Wolters been documented and preserved in these materials. Col. Willie H. Casper compiled the multi-volume collection. Casper was deputy commander of the fort from 1965 to 1971.

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  • November 1, 1940

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United States. Army. Ordnance Dept. [Firing and Deflection Conversion Tables], text, November 1, 1940; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46561/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Boyce Ditto Public Library.

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