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Tables of Remaining Velocity, Time of Flight, and Energy of various Pro¬ 
jectiles, calculated from the results of experiments made with the Bashforth 
Chronograph, 1865-1870. By the Rev. E. Bashforth, B.D., Professor 
of Applied Mathematics to the Advanced Class, Royal Artillery ... . 1 
Notes extracted from some German Pamphlets on the Employment of Artillery 
in the Field. By Captain W. G. Brancker, R.A. 8 
The Study of Natural History. A Lecture delivered at the R.A. Institution, 
Woolwich, October 8, 1871, by Canon Kingsley . 14 
The Use of Railroads in Time of War. Communicated by Major-General 
Sir David Wood, K.C.B.... 23 
The Bavarian “ Revolver Cannon.” By Captain E. Baring, R.A. 28 
Remarks on the Proper Proportion of Guns to Men. By Captain E. Baring, R.A. 31 
A Short Sketch of the Rhine Fortresses and Metz. By Lieut. F. W. J. 
Barker, R.A.. 36 
Autumn Manoeuvres; considered in their place between Drills and War. A 
Lecture delivered at the R.A. Institution, Woolwich, December 19,1871, 
by Captain C. B. Brackenbury, R.A. 45 
'* Kriegs Spiel,” or “ Game of War.” By Captain F. C. H. Clarke, R.A. ... 66 
“ Flat Trajectories : What are They P ” Exemplified in the case of Small-Arms 
and Field Artillery. A Paper read at the R.A. Institution, Woolwich, 
February 29, 1872, by Captain J. Sladen, R.A. 74 
Annual Report and Abstract of Proceedings of a General Meeting of the Royal 
Artillery Institution, held on May 28,1872. Colonel J. W. Domville, R.A., 
in the Chair.. 89 
The Establishment and Organisation of an Arsenal. By Lieut. E. H. H. 
Collen, R.A. The R.A. Institution Prize Essay of 1872.. 105 
Sketches of Artillery and Infantry Attack and Defence (after the German), 
and a Note on Infantry Column and Line. By Lieut.-Colonel 
W. J. Williams, C.B., R.A... 126 
Precis of Report of Colonel Baron Henri Berge, of the French Artillery, 
upon the British 9-pr. M.L.R. Gun. By Lieut.-Colonel W. E. M. 
Reilly, C.B., R.A. 132 
Artillery Lessons from the Siege of Strasburg, 1870. By Captain 
F. C. H. Clarke, R.A. 139 
The Development of Artillery Tactics in Combination with the other Arms. 
A Lecture delivered at the Prince Consort’s Library, Aldershot, on the 
27th March, 1872, by Captain Fox Strangways, R.14.A. 145 
The Range-Finder. By Captain Nolan, R.A.. 161 
The Mobility of Field Artillery; Past and Present. (IV.) By Capt. Hime, R.A. 209 
The Spontaneous Ignition of Oiled Cotton or Silk waste. Contributed by 
Major V. D. Majendie, R.A.,.. 225 
Notes on Curved Fire. Submitted by Col. S. E. Gordon, C.B. 229 
An Endeavour to determine a Tactical Basis for the Artillery of England. 
A Lecture delivered at the R.A. Institution, Woolwich, Jan. 3, 1873, by 
Major H. Le G. Geary, R.A..... ..‘. 231 
The German Artillery in 1870-71. Translated from the French by Captain 
Hime, R.A..... 241 
The Calibre of Field Guns. By Captain W. H. Noble, M.A., R.A. 247 
Details of the Field Artillery of the principal Foreign European States. 
Capt. E. O. Idollist, R.A. 267 
Annual Report and Abstract of Proceedings of a General Meeting of the Royal 
Artillery Institution, held on June 2,1873. Colonel J. W. Domville, R.A., 
The Mobility of Field Artillery; Past and Present. By Captain Hime, 
R.A., F.S.S. (No. V.) .,. 281 
