Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Prøv nu
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036
Cover for Samuel Colt and Oliver Winchester: The Lives and Careers of America’s Most Influential Gunsmiths

Samuel Colt and Oliver Winchester: The Lives and Careers of America’s Most Influential Gunsmiths

Varighed
2T 26M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Biografier

Gunsmiths in early 19th century America were helped along by noted artisans from Germany, Switzerland, and other European powers, but despite advances made in the European and American musket, the requirement of an exterior spark and percussion to ignite powder for a single-shot discharge remained the paradigm. Similarly, the era was unable to move past the cumbersome weapon that required at least half a minute to reload. The military compensation for such an ungainly and vulnerable process was the alternation of troop lines, in which one fired while the other reloaded from behind. Effective as that was in laying down constant fire and simultaneous reloading, the force as a whole was disabled by a large fraction, and the reloading soldiers were vulnerable to saber attacks on horseback as well.

Trapped in the same technological rut as future wars drew near in the new century, Samuel Colt entered the pool of visionaries in search of the invention that would tip the power balance in favor of those who possessed it. As an observant child of the Industrial Revolution, Colt would ultimately lead the way with the most defining design changes in weaponry, and through constant trial and error, he gave the military what it wanted despite fierce resistance and apathy: an answer to the reloading conundrum.

In the manner that Samuel Colt broke open the single-shot tradition in hand weapons, Oliver Fisher Winchester and his celebrated rifle shared the title of “the gun that won the West.” In the arena of portable arms, these two men dominated much of the technological and promotive aspects of 19th century weaponry, alternating between resisting and collaborating with rivals. While Colt created the first effective revolver mechanism for the handgun based on the technology of the ship’s wheel, it was Oliver Winchester who instituted 140 years of branding dominance by virtue of the first reliable repeating rifle.

© 2020 Charles River Editors (Lydbog): 9781094230214

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 11. marts 2020

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Samuel Colt: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Invented America’s Most Famous Guns
    Samuel Colt: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Invented America’s Most Famous Guns Charles River Editors
  2. Boss Tweed: The Life and Legacy of the Notorious Politician Who Ran Tammany Hall in New York City
    Boss Tweed: The Life and Legacy of the Notorious Politician Who Ran Tammany Hall in New York City Charles River Editors
  3. Native American History: An Enthralling Overview of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes along with the Trail of Tears
    Native American History: An Enthralling Overview of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes along with the Trail of Tears Billy Wellman
  4. Trail of Tears: An Enthralling Guide to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Removal, the Seminole Wars, Creek Dissolution, and Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Tribe
    Trail of Tears: An Enthralling Guide to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Removal, the Seminole Wars, Creek Dissolution, and Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Tribe Billy Wellman
  5. Oliver Winchester: The Life and Legacy of America’s Famous Rifle Manufacturer
    Oliver Winchester: The Life and Legacy of America’s Famous Rifle Manufacturer Charles River Editors
  6. Latin America 3-in-1 BUNDLE: Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico
    Latin America 3-in-1 BUNDLE: Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico Days of History
  7. D-Day 2-In-1 Bundle: The Longest Day and the Allies’ Invasion of Normandy
    D-Day 2-In-1 Bundle: The Longest Day and the Allies’ Invasion of Normandy Secrets of History
  8. Darwin, Darwinism, and the Modern World
    Darwin, Darwinism, and the Modern World Chandak Sengoopta
  9. Russian History 3-in-1 Bundle: From the Forgotten Rus to the Rice and Fall of the Soviet Union.
    Russian History 3-in-1 Bundle: From the Forgotten Rus to the Rice and Fall of the Soviet Union. Days of History
  10. The Emancipation Proclamation
    The Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln
  11. Vikings: The History of Vikings With Viking Stories and the Discovery of America
    Vikings: The History of Vikings With Viking Stories and the Discovery of America Days of History
  12. Echoes of Revolution 3-In-1 Bundle: The Three Revolutions of France, Russia, and China
    Echoes of Revolution 3-In-1 Bundle: The Three Revolutions of France, Russia, and China Will Forrest
  13. Light from Old Times: Or, Protestant Facts and Men
    Light from Old Times: Or, Protestant Facts and Men J. C. Ryle
  14. The Book of Galatians: The Voice Only New American Standard Bible (NASB)
    The Book of Galatians: The Voice Only New American Standard Bible (NASB) Made for Success
  15. Passport to Oblivion
    Passport to Oblivion James Leasor
  16. Book of Galatians: King James Version Audio Bible
    Book of Galatians: King James Version Audio Bible Made for Success
  17. The Pauline Letters
    The Pauline Letters Made for Success
  18. Teotihuacan: An Enthralling Overview of the First Large City in Mesoamerica and Its Influence on Mesoamerican Civilizations Such as the Maya Civilization and Aztecs
    Teotihuacan: An Enthralling Overview of the First Large City in Mesoamerica and Its Influence on Mesoamerican Civilizations Such as the Maya Civilization and Aztecs Billy Wellman
  19. John Paul Jones: The Life and Legacy of the Revolutionary War Commander Dubbed the Father of the American Navy
    John Paul Jones: The Life and Legacy of the Revolutionary War Commander Dubbed the Father of the American Navy Charles River Editors

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis