Published in 1838, this German-language handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the organization, equipment, and tactics of the Royal Bavarian Artillery. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of cannons, howitzers, and ammunition, as well as instructions for everything from marching formations to preparing gunpowder. The authors, Joseph Hütz and Jos. Schmölzl, were both career artillery officers and their expertise is evident throughout the text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.