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Are there any written records of the 215th Artillery Battalions Battle of the Bulge?
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Was the 863 battalion in the battle of the buldge?
There was the 863rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Automatic Weapons), which was among the "corps troops" of the V Corps, US First Army, which was in the Battle of the Bulge. The US Army had, besides its divisions, hundreds of "independent battalions" of various types, which were "independent" because they were not a permanent part of any larger formation. These battalions were assigned to corps HQs (where they were referred to as "corps troops") or field army HQs (where they were referred to as "army troops"). These included artillery of several calibers, signals, combat engineers, tank, tank destroyer battalions, and so on. All AAA battalions were "separate" or "independent" battalions. If you want to search the net include among your search terms "863rd AAA (AW) Bn". I've included a link below, under "Related Links" which is an "Order of Battle" (a list of all units involved) for the Bulge.
Why was field artillery so important?
The field artillery is called the King of the battle. The US infantry Division had 3 battalion of infantry and 4 battalions of artillery; with one battalion being heavy artillery. The infantry called upon the artillery to clear away any enemy resistance and especially heavily defended positions, such as concrete bunkers. The infantry battalions had supporting companies of heavy weapons that included light cannon and heavy machine guns and mortars. The mortars were used in close support. But also the Field Artillery was used also in support of the infantry. They could fire over their heads with great accuracy. The American's Field Artillery had a system of fire that was unique from the Germans. They aligned each of the cannons in a battery so they were aligned to fire in the same target. This allowed them to locate a target and fire with only 1 gun to establish the range. Then all 6 guns could fire and hit the same target. The Germans thought the Americans had an automatic firing cannon.
Who was the Army of Northern Virginia's artillery commander at the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Lee had appointed General William N. Pendleton to be in charge of the Confederate artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was one of many pundits who believed that artillery was best used as a defensive element.
What types of weapons were used in the battle of alamain?
Tanks and artillery
What was the role of 980th artillery in battle of the bulge?
The 980th Artillery Battalion was a 155MM howitzer battalion. The howitzers were towed behind trucks until the battalion went into battery to fire. During the Bulge, it was part of the US VII Corps. VII Corps was commanded by J. Lawton "Lightening Joe" Collins, who was one of the best American Corps commanders of the war. Collins went on to follow Eisenhower and Omar Bradley as Chief of Staff of the US Army, the Army's top general, a position he held from 1949-53, during the Korean War.The 980th Artillery was one of hundreds of "independent" or "separate" battalions created by the Army for WWII. These battalions were "independent" because they were not an organic part of any larger formation. There were independent battalions of many types - tank, tank destroyer, engineer, signals, all anti-aircraft battalions were independent, and there were a very great many independent artillery battalions, of various calibers. One of the largest US field artillery pieces of the war was the 8 inch gun, and all 8 inch battalions were independent. The next largest was the 155MM howitzer.Every US infantry division had as part of its structure four artillery battalions - three of 105MM and one of 155MM. The independent artillery battalions were to provide additional firepower. The idea was that independent battalions could be moved around as needed, to supplement the divisions.All independent battalions were assigned to HQs higher than the division level - to a corps or a field army. Because of this they were sometimes called "corps troops" or "army troops". Every corps had a lot of these independent artillery battalions, collectively called the "corps artillery".The field artillery was the most effective combat arm of the WWII Army. The artillery had all its dreams come true on the very eve of the war. They got new weapons - the 155MM and the 105MM, and the magnificent 2 1/2 ton truck to pull them and haul shells. New FM radios for communication with FOs (forward observers), who called in fire missions and adjusted the aim of the gunners. The US pioneered something called "Time on Target", or TOT, where by careful calculation every gun within range of a given target could fire so that ALL their shells arrived on the target in the same instant - very demoralizing to any enemy troops who survived. Captured Germans were deeply envious of the lavish use the US could make of artillery ammunition. And this was with what the US regarded as severe shortages of artillery ammunition, which often caused restrictive quotas to be imposed on how many shells could be fired per day. The US never worked out this supply SNAFU, and half of the US artillery ammunition produced for the war never left the US. Even so the US was always able to soften the enemy up with an effective artillery barrage, as the "Red Legs" blasted their way into Germany. The artillerymen were "Red Legs" because historically the artillery had a red stripe down the side of the uniform pants leg, and red piping and trim on the uniform.Administratively the 980th Artillery Battalion was a part of the 188th Field Artillery Group, which included the 980th and the 951st and 172nd Artillery as well.The VII Corps, to which the 188th FA Grp was assigned, was the corps HQ whose troops landed on D-Day on Utah Beach in Normandy. The VII Corps was part of the US First Army throughout the campaigns in France and Germany. The Battle of the Bulge (more formally, the Ardennes Offensive), involved a surprising German attack that fell mainly on the US First Army, with the Germans breaking through the US line in several places and driving between the US First Army and its neighbor to the north, the US Ninth Army. For over a week the American troops had their hands full trying to stabilize the situation and reform their line in front of the Germans. Once the situation was more stable and the Germans began to lose momentum, the US VII Corps attacked into the Bulge from the north to meet other units attacking from the south, to pinch off about half the Bulge, in an effort to trap the Germans in the tip of the Bulge.You can find a detailed history of the VII corps operations during the Battle of the Bulge at:http://www.vii-corps.org
Was the 863 battalion in the battle of the buldge?
There was the 863rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Automatic Weapons), which was among the "corps troops" of the V Corps, US First Army, which was in the Battle of the Bulge. The US Army had, besides its divisions, hundreds of "independent battalions" of various types, which were "independent" because they were not a permanent part of any larger formation. These battalions were assigned to corps HQs (where they were referred to as "corps troops") or field army HQs (where they were referred to as "army troops"). These included artillery of several calibers, signals, combat engineers, tank, tank destroyer battalions, and so on. All AAA battalions were "separate" or "independent" battalions. If you want to search the net include among your search terms "863rd AAA (AW) Bn". I've included a link below, under "Related Links" which is an "Order of Battle" (a list of all units involved) for the Bulge.
What has the author J Albert Monroe written?
J. Albert Monroe has written: 'Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery' -- subject(s): 1st, Battery D, Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862, History, Regimental histories, Rhode Island Artillery, Rhode Island Artillery. 1st Regiment, 1861-1865. Battery D., United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'The Rhode Island artillery at the first battle of Bull Run' -- subject(s): Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861, Rhode Island Artillery. 1st Regt., 1861-1865, Rhode Island Artillery
Why was field artillery so important?
The field artillery is called the King of the battle. The US infantry Division had 3 battalion of infantry and 4 battalions of artillery; with one battalion being heavy artillery. The infantry called upon the artillery to clear away any enemy resistance and especially heavily defended positions, such as concrete bunkers. The infantry battalions had supporting companies of heavy weapons that included light cannon and heavy machine guns and mortars. The mortars were used in close support. But also the Field Artillery was used also in support of the infantry. They could fire over their heads with great accuracy. The American's Field Artillery had a system of fire that was unique from the Germans. They aligned each of the cannons in a battery so they were aligned to fire in the same target. This allowed them to locate a target and fire with only 1 gun to establish the range. Then all 6 guns could fire and hit the same target. The Germans thought the Americans had an automatic firing cannon.
What was the amount of artillery that General Meade had his disposal at the US Civil Battle of Gettysburg?
Most historians have come to the conclusion that artillery did not rank high on the list of military tools available to winning a battle. Artillery, however, would seem to be a powerful weapon to use to win a battle.At the Battle of Gettysburg, commanding General Meade had an ample amount of artillery batteries. His 372 pieces of artillery was supported by 8,000 men.
How do you sell in battle gear?
click on any of your conquered place and click on upgrade If you want to sell artillery artillery click on artillery then click on the one you want to sell
Who was the Army of Northern Virginia's artillery commander at the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Lee had appointed General William N. Pendleton to be in charge of the Confederate artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was one of many pundits who believed that artillery was best used as a defensive element.
When was Battle Kommand Records created?
Battle Kommand Records was created in 2004.
What types of weapons were used in the battle of alamain?
Tanks and artillery
What was the role of 980th artillery in battle of the bulge?
The 980th Artillery Battalion was a 155MM howitzer battalion. The howitzers were towed behind trucks until the battalion went into battery to fire. During the Bulge, it was part of the US VII Corps. VII Corps was commanded by J. Lawton "Lightening Joe" Collins, who was one of the best American Corps commanders of the war. Collins went on to follow Eisenhower and Omar Bradley as Chief of Staff of the US Army, the Army's top general, a position he held from 1949-53, during the Korean War.The 980th Artillery was one of hundreds of "independent" or "separate" battalions created by the Army for WWII. These battalions were "independent" because they were not an organic part of any larger formation. There were independent battalions of many types - tank, tank destroyer, engineer, signals, all anti-aircraft battalions were independent, and there were a very great many independent artillery battalions, of various calibers. One of the largest US field artillery pieces of the war was the 8 inch gun, and all 8 inch battalions were independent. The next largest was the 155MM howitzer.Every US infantry division had as part of its structure four artillery battalions - three of 105MM and one of 155MM. The independent artillery battalions were to provide additional firepower. The idea was that independent battalions could be moved around as needed, to supplement the divisions.All independent battalions were assigned to HQs higher than the division level - to a corps or a field army. Because of this they were sometimes called "corps troops" or "army troops". Every corps had a lot of these independent artillery battalions, collectively called the "corps artillery".The field artillery was the most effective combat arm of the WWII Army. The artillery had all its dreams come true on the very eve of the war. They got new weapons - the 155MM and the 105MM, and the magnificent 2 1/2 ton truck to pull them and haul shells. New FM radios for communication with FOs (forward observers), who called in fire missions and adjusted the aim of the gunners. The US pioneered something called "Time on Target", or TOT, where by careful calculation every gun within range of a given target could fire so that ALL their shells arrived on the target in the same instant - very demoralizing to any enemy troops who survived. Captured Germans were deeply envious of the lavish use the US could make of artillery ammunition. And this was with what the US regarded as severe shortages of artillery ammunition, which often caused restrictive quotas to be imposed on how many shells could be fired per day. The US never worked out this supply SNAFU, and half of the US artillery ammunition produced for the war never left the US. Even so the US was always able to soften the enemy up with an effective artillery barrage, as the "Red Legs" blasted their way into Germany. The artillerymen were "Red Legs" because historically the artillery had a red stripe down the side of the uniform pants leg, and red piping and trim on the uniform.Administratively the 980th Artillery Battalion was a part of the 188th Field Artillery Group, which included the 980th and the 951st and 172nd Artillery as well.The VII Corps, to which the 188th FA Grp was assigned, was the corps HQ whose troops landed on D-Day on Utah Beach in Normandy. The VII Corps was part of the US First Army throughout the campaigns in France and Germany. The Battle of the Bulge (more formally, the Ardennes Offensive), involved a surprising German attack that fell mainly on the US First Army, with the Germans breaking through the US line in several places and driving between the US First Army and its neighbor to the north, the US Ninth Army. For over a week the American troops had their hands full trying to stabilize the situation and reform their line in front of the Germans. Once the situation was more stable and the Germans began to lose momentum, the US VII Corps attacked into the Bulge from the north to meet other units attacking from the south, to pinch off about half the Bulge, in an effort to trap the Germans in the tip of the Bulge.You can find a detailed history of the VII corps operations during the Battle of the Bulge at:http://www.vii-corps.org
How many machines were involved in the Battle of Stalingrad?
Here is the list of Machinery involved during the Battle of Staqlingrad:AXIS:10,250 artillery pieces2000 tanks1500 AircraftSOVIETS:5,000 tanks16,000 artillery pieces3,000 combat aircraft
How many silver star winners were in the battle of the bulge?
No. Neither is there any overall list of all who were awarded the Medal. Division commanders had the authority to award the Silver Star; higher awards had to be approved by higher authority. Many divisions and some regiments published unit histories immediately after the war, and these often include lists of unit members who were decorated. There were a lot of smaller "independent" battalions of various types which were not a part of any larger formation, and these, being so small, usually did not publish a history. Many times these independent battalions were attached, more or less permanently, to a particular division, and MIGHT be included in that division's history, if it published one. All the tank battalions (numbered in the 700s), all the tank destroyer battalions, all the anti-aircraft artillery were independent battalions. There were three or four independent battalions of combat engineers who turned in heroic performances during the Bulge.
What did the 660 artilliry battalion do in world war 2?
The 660th Field Artillery Battalion (660th FA Bn) was an 8 inch gun battalion. Its guns were pulled behind trucks until they went into battery to fire their weapons. The 8 inch gun was among the very largest artillery pieces deployed by the US Army for service in the field. The artillery was America's most effective combat arm in WWII. Every US infantry division had four artillery battalions in it - three of 105MM howitzers and one of 155MM howitzers. In addition to this powerful divisional artillery the army created hundreds of "separate', or "independent" artillery battalions. These were to provide additional firepower. These "independent" battalions were independent because they were not an official permanent, organic part of any larger formation. They were assigned to higher HQs than a division - to a corps, or a field army. The idea was that the corps or army commander could move the "independent" artillery around to supplement the firepower of the divisions as needed. In practice the corps commander would often "attach" separate artillery battalions to divisions, sometimes semi-permanently. The separate artillery battalions under the control of the corps commander were often referred to as the "corps artillery". The 660th FA Bn was an independent artillery battalion. Compared to a division, which had thousands of troops, an independent battalion had generally somewhere around 800. Most divisions published their own history after the war; very, very few independent battalions did. It can be though to search out the history of these independent battalions. The 660th FA Bn was assigned to the US VII Corps. This corps was one of the two whose troops landed in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and the corps artillery would have come ashore as soon as they had room enough to deploy behind the lines. The VII Corps spent the entire European Campaign (if memory serves) in the US 1st Army, commanded by General Courtney Hodges. VII Corps was commanded by Lieutenant General J. Lawton "Lightening Joe" Collins. Collins was one of the outstanding US corps commanders of the war, and went on to be the commanding general of the US Army (Chief of Staff) in the 50s. The VII Corps participated in all the major campaigns in Europe - Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace ("The Battle of the Bulge"), and Central Europe. As part of the VII Corps artillery the 660th FA Bn would have been involved in all. Any good history treating the US 1st Army, or VII Corps, might have more details. There were war memoirs of General Collins published under the title "Lightening Joe".
