9781331908326 - The Military Map: Elements of Modern Topography (French School of War) (Classic Reprint) von Author, Unknown (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, produced by the French Military School of War, is a valuable resource for military topographers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practical methods used in the creation of military maps. The author explains how to accurately represent the elevation of terrain using contour lines and explores the use of hachures and shading to depict various features. The book also covers the French General Staff map and discusses the history and development of different map-plotting techniques. A detailed introduction by Dr. Robert Lachlan sheds light on the initial processes of map-making. This book's insights will prove invaluable to military topographers, providing them with the knowledge they need to create accurate and detailed maps for use in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.