first the fdc (fire direction control) computes firing data and sends it down to the gun line (howitzers) were the 0811 (artillery men) then apply quadrant ( up and down) and deflection (left and right) to the gun using a system of wheels for the adjustments.
howitzer is a class of gun with many different variants you need to be more specific. but the max range of a M777 howitzer is 30.1 km (rap assisted).
A large cannon fired at a high angle. See the related link to the M198 155mm towed howitzer and the M109A self propelled howitzer.
mortar, howitzer
howitzers were made in the early 17th century
Yes, "Howitzer" is generally capitalized. It is a proper noun and refers to a specific type of artillery cannon.
A pack howitzer, or more properly, a howitzer, pack is a piece of towed artillery which can, if necessary, be broken down into pieces small enough to be man/team carried if terrain becomes too rough for towing vehicles.
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howitzer artillery peices were not used in the civil war they actually started production in 1963 so no they werent in the civil war
Howitzers are large, heavy artillery guns that are designed to deliver high-angle indirect fire. They are typically used to provide support during ground operations, by firing explosive projectiles over long distances. Howitzers are commonly used by military forces around the world.
A mortar. Actually, it's a Howitzer. Mortars are not a form of cannon.
AnswerThe British 8-Inch Howitzer fired a round that was 8-in Caliber (or 203mm) and weighed 200-lb.The US Army used an 8-inch Gun and a 240mm Howitzer, which were similar and were actually considered Field Artillery. They had to be assembled to fire. The 240mm Howitzer fired a shell that weighed 360 lbs.Typo-- I don't think there was a British 18-inch Howitzer, except maybe on a navy battleship.
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