Pneumatic guns and high explosives in naval warfare
The article details experiments from 1885 on dynamite shells fired from ordinary guns, the shift to explosive gelatine, and the development of Lieutenant Zalinski’s pneumatic gun. It discusses potential naval uses, torpedo boats, and the strategic implications of powerful explosive weaponry against ironclads, including risks and technical challenges.
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