This is a list of artillery of the Second World War ordered by name. Naval artillery is not included. Knee mortar: Japanese Type 89 50 mm light mortar, called "knee mortar" by American troops who thought it looked designed to be fired braced on the knee (which it was not).

At the beginning of World War II, the U.S. Army’s primary field artillery pieces were the French-designed M1897 75mm gun and M1918 155mm howitzer (above). By the time U.S. ground forces entered combat in 1942, both of these pieces were being …

Mar 1, 2019 · Advancements made during World War II in target location played an important role in the success of field artillery employment. Methods for locating targets included sound and flash ranging; ground and aerial observation; photo interpretation; prisoner of war, military intelligence, and “shell rep” (report on enemy shells fired on Allied ...

History of Field Artillery, 1775–2003, addresses the need for a modern work that records the historical structure, strength, disposition, materiel, and technical and tactical doctrine of...

Artillery designed, built, or operated by the United States during the World War II era (1920-1945).

Jul 17, 2024 · Field artillery in World War II transformed the nature of warfare, significantly enhancing both offensive and defensive capabilities. The application of artillery provided commanders with the ability to deliver powerful support to ground troops, creating a decisive impact on battle outcomes.

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Apr 9, 2023 · Field Artillery Regiments:1 1st FA Regt (75mm)(Truck-D) Pre-war, became 1st FA Bn 1 Oct 40.

Airborne forces needed small, portable artillery to offset their firepower disadvantage, and the pack howitzer met the need. Fielded in 1927, the M1A1’s four-man crew could assemble the weapon from eight parts in a few minutes.

Artillery systems of World War 2 including field guns, howitzers and rocket projectors.