Ammunition

Ammunition is a generic military term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. It is derived through French from the Latin munire (to provide).

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• Small projectiles, like those fired from rifles and handguns (collectively known as small arms), are called bullets.
• A "round" is a unit of ammunition, for small arms this is the combination of bullet, propellant, primer and cartridge case.
• Large caliber guns often fire explosive-filled projectiles known as shells, the equivalent non-explosive projectile is a shot (see artillery).
• Large numbers of small projectiles intended to be fired all at once in a single discharge are also called shot; hand-held guns designed for this type of ammunition are generally known as shotguns.
• Duds are ammunitions that fail to work as intended.

Military: A military or military force (n., from Latin militarius, miles "soldier") has seen many different incarnations throughout time. Early armies may have been just men with sharpened sticks and rocks, through time they have included advancements such as men mounted on horses, men wielding swords and ot...

Projectile: A projectile is any object sent through the air by the application of some force....

Propellant: A propellant is a material that is used to move an object by applying a motive force. This may or may not involve a chemical reaction. It may be a gas, liquid, plasma, or, before the chemical reaction, a solid. Common propellants are gasoline, jet fuel and rocket fuel....

Ammunition related Images and Photos (experimental)

"Food is Ammunition--Don't Waste It" 1918

Women Making Ammunition for the Navy

British Troops Transporting Ammunition During Gas Attack Led by 2nd Lieutenant E.M. Allfrey

Ruins of Hood's 28-Car Ammunition Train and Scofield Rolling Mill Atlanta Georgia September 1864