Description
U.S. Army Technical Manual TM 9-1300-214 for Military Explosives, November 1967
Item Overview
This U.S. Army technical manual examines the history, development, characteristics, and uses of military explosives. Issued as TM 9-1300-214 on November 28, 1967, it provides a technical reference from the Vietnam War era. This listing is for the manual only. It does not include explosives, ammunition, weapons, tools, or other equipment.
Publication Details
Military Explosives brings together information about the materials behind military ammunition and demolition equipment, making it a useful reference for ordnance-history research.
- Manual number: TM 9-1300-214
- Title: Military Explosives
- Publication date: November 28, 1967
- Publication type: Department of the Army technical manual
- Primary subject: Military explosive materials and their applications
- Issuing authority: Headquarters, Department of the Army
- Country of origin: United States
- Historical period: Vietnam War and Cold War
- Item included: Technical manual only
Manual Coverage
TM 9-1300-214 explains the development and characteristics of standard military explosives and the purposes they served. Its reference value lies in connecting the properties of these materials with their military applications.
- History and development of military explosives
- Characteristics of standard explosive materials
- Capabilities and military uses of different explosives
- Technical background for studying ammunition and ordnance
Weapons-System Background
This publication relates to many weapon systems rather than a single gun, vehicle, or ammunition model. Explosive materials served different roles in artillery shells, mortar ammunition, bombs, grenades, mines, and demolition equipment. Their development influenced the design of these weapons and the effects they could produce. The manual provides background for understanding the materials used inside military ordnance.
Historical Background
Military explosives developed from early black-powder weapons into a wide range of materials for modern ammunition. Advances in chemistry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries gave armed forces more choices for propellants, shell fillings, and demolition charges. Published during the Vietnam War, this 1967 manual reflects the Army’s need for an organized technical reference during a period of extensive ammunition use and continuing weapons development.
History of Use
The U.S. Army Field Artillery School’s February 1983 handbook identified TM 9-1300-214 as a comprehensive reference on the history, development, characteristics, capabilities, and uses of standard military explosives. This confirms its role in Army technical education well after its original issue. The November 1967 edition, including its changes, was later superseded by a new edition dated September 20, 1984.
Collector and Research Value
This edition preserves a view of Army explosives knowledge before the expanded 1984 replacement. It is useful for comparing military references across periods, researching Vietnam-era ordnance, and adding technical context to ammunition exhibits. Its publication date makes it a relevant companion to collections of 1960s military manuals and equipment.
Condition
This vintage military technical manual may show cover wear, edge wear, folds, yellowing, stains, writing, stamps, punched holes, or other signs of age and storage. Condition may vary between available copies. Please check the pictures for the general condition of the item.
Ideal For
This manual suits reference collections and exhibits focused on the materials and engineering behind military ammunition.
- U.S. Army technical-manual collections
- Vietnam War and Cold War ordnance research
- Military explosives-history studies
- Ammunition and demolition-equipment exhibits
- Museum and archival reference libraries
Approx length 8", Approx width 10", Approx height 1", Approx weight 2lbs.
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