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A Field Artillery unit only consist of guns , Howitzers to be exact . M109 , M119 , and M777 are the updated howitzers . M109 and M198 are two howitzers that are being phased out . Field Artillery units also use .50 Cal Machine Guns, Mk19's (automatic grenade launcher) and M240B machine guns . Every howitzer has the capability of direct fire which doesn't require FDC and can be done in under 30 seconds depending on the unit so enemies never come close to field artillery units . Soldiers of a Field Artillery unit also carry M4 rifles and some with a M203 attachment (single grenade launcher) .
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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 were the nisei regiments?
President Roosevelt was impressed with their training and on 1 February 1943, he directed the formation of a regiment that was designated the 442nd Infantry Regiment. With the addition of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion and the 232nd Engineer Battalion, along with the orignal 100th Battalion, the 442nd Combat Team was established at Camp Shelby. This was the ONLY Nisei Regiment in the US Army in World War 2. Commanders:+442RCT - Colonel Charles W. Pence--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie--Major Alex E. McKenzie--Major William H. Blytt+100 Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel Farrant L. Turner--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie Units:442nd COMBAT TEAM442nd Infantry Regiment+ 1st Battalion (100th Infantry Battalion) - Companies A, B, C, D+ 2nd Battalion - Companies E, F, G, H+ 3rd Battalion - Companies I, K, L, M522 Field Artillery Battalion - 16 Mar 1945, reassigned to 7th Army232 Combat Engineering CompanyAnti- Tank CompanyCannon CompanyService Company206 Army BandSupporting Units+ 599th Field Artillery Battalion of 92nd Division Source: www.custermen.com
What did the 62nd Coast artillery anti aircraft do in World War 2?
Many coastal artillery battalions existed early in the war to protect against threat of an enemy attack by sea. As the war progressed and this threat diminished, some of these units were coverted to field artillery battalions or anti-aircraft artillery battalions. Some coastal artillery battalions did go overseas to protect US naval bases. The 62nd Coast Artillery Antiaircraft Regiment earned campaign credits for: Algieria-French Morocco Tunisia (Ground) - 1st Bn, HQ & Hq Bty, Co B, & D only Sicily(Ground) - HQ only There was also a 62nd Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion that served in Sicily, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Ardennes-Alsace. My guess is that the coastal artillery regiment was reduced in size and re-designated as an AA battalion.
What president of the US was an artillery commander in the Mississippi's National Guard?
The only President that I know of that was a Commander of an artillery unit in the National Guard was Harry S. Truman, who was the Commander of 129th Field Artillery, Missouri Army National Guard, in 1918, During World War 1.
Where did the 539th US Army Artillery unit fight during World War 2?
The 539th Field Artillery Battalion did not receive credit for a campaign in WW2. It was recognized as an Occupation Force of Germany from 2 May until 31 Oct 1945. The only explanation for this is that they arrived too late to participate in a battle. So, they remained in Germany to help with re-settlement of civilians and maintain peace while the German army disarmed. Reference: "Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register" Dept of Army Pamphlet 672-1 dated July 1961. Sometimes units changed names or merged. Sometimes there were similar units with same number. I thought maybe this unit was re-designated as an Anti-Aircraft Weapons battalion. But the above reference only had one artillery unit with this number.
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 were the nisei regiments?
President Roosevelt was impressed with their training and on 1 February 1943, he directed the formation of a regiment that was designated the 442nd Infantry Regiment. With the addition of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion and the 232nd Engineer Battalion, along with the orignal 100th Battalion, the 442nd Combat Team was established at Camp Shelby. This was the ONLY Nisei Regiment in the US Army in World War 2. Commanders:+442RCT - Colonel Charles W. Pence--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie--Major Alex E. McKenzie--Major William H. Blytt+100 Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel Farrant L. Turner--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie Units:442nd COMBAT TEAM442nd Infantry Regiment+ 1st Battalion (100th Infantry Battalion) - Companies A, B, C, D+ 2nd Battalion - Companies E, F, G, H+ 3rd Battalion - Companies I, K, L, M522 Field Artillery Battalion - 16 Mar 1945, reassigned to 7th Army232 Combat Engineering CompanyAnti- Tank CompanyCannon CompanyService Company206 Army BandSupporting Units+ 599th Field Artillery Battalion of 92nd Division Source: www.custermen.com
What did the 62nd Coast artillery anti aircraft do in World War 2?
Many coastal artillery battalions existed early in the war to protect against threat of an enemy attack by sea. As the war progressed and this threat diminished, some of these units were coverted to field artillery battalions or anti-aircraft artillery battalions. Some coastal artillery battalions did go overseas to protect US naval bases. The 62nd Coast Artillery Antiaircraft Regiment earned campaign credits for: Algieria-French Morocco Tunisia (Ground) - 1st Bn, HQ & Hq Bty, Co B, & D only Sicily(Ground) - HQ only There was also a 62nd Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion that served in Sicily, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Ardennes-Alsace. My guess is that the coastal artillery regiment was reduced in size and re-designated as an AA battalion.
Where did the 536 Field Artillery serve in World War 2?
Answer Italy The book "15th Army Group History" is a history of the 15th Army Group for the last 5 months of the war. It has an organizational chart that lists the 536th FA as follows:5th Army+ II Corps++ 423 Field Artillery Group - Col James H. Workman+++ 178 FA+++ 536 FA+++ 985 FA+++ 11 Battery, 54 Super Heavy Regiment(British)The 536FA is mentioned inthe US Army history of WW2, the volume "Cassino to the Alps" and states:"Also in March the 536th and 527th Field Artillery Battalions, both equipped with powerful 8-inch howitzers, arrived from the US. Those were later joined by the 530th Field Artillery Battalion(155-mm guns), the 765th and 766th Field Artillery Battalions(155-mm Howitzers), and headquarters of the 428th Field Artillery Group."
Where did the 118th field artillery battalion serve in World War 2?
normandy, northern france, ardennes, rhineland central europe
Which beach did the royal artillery invade on d day?
my grandfather was in this unit of men and landed at sword d day +1 Units of the Royal Regiment of Artillery would have been on Gold, Juno & Sword. Omaha & Utah were US beaches. The artillery usually do not participate in the initial phase of an amphibious landing. It only comes ashore when the beaches are cleared. That is why floating tanks were used at D-Day. However, they would be sent to shore as soon as possible. During the landings at Salerno Italy, a battalion was sent ashore (maybe) on the first day and they lost one DUKW and one of their guns. Artillery was critical in the initial phase of OVERLORD. The first shots fired by Second British Army on D Day were fired by 9 (Irish) Battery of 7th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Gunners were among the first in action and these rounds were fired from M7 Priest self-propelled howitzers on landing craft tanks (LCTs) as they steamed towards the beach. 'Floating tanks' (presumably swimming tanks, the DD Shermans) did not provide artillery as a tank gun does not have the range of an artillery piece; their role was to work with the infantry. Ten field regiments of Royal Artillery and Royal Canadian Artillery carried out 'run in' shoots; some used Sexton self-propelled guns rather than Priests - the Sexton was a 25-pounder on a tank chassis whereas the Priest was a US 105mm howitzer on a tank chassis. In total these regiments deployed 240 guns or howitzers.
How the mortars are superior than field guns or howitzers?
They're only superior in the niche role they were designed to fulfill, much the same as heavy field artillery is. They're often man-portable, meaning an infantry company (or even smaller unit) can be equipped with them. They can be deployed immediately on contact if traveling directly with a mobile unit. Fires can be called in closer to a unit making contact with the enemy than with heavy artillery. They can be deployed faster. That's their niche - in other arenas, they will be lacking compared to heavy artillery.
What caused the Confederate artillery to fail in the assault against Union forces at Malvern Hill in 1862?
As the Union's Peninsula campaign was losing traction, the Confederates attempted an artillery offensive at Malvern Hill. The entrenched Federals had an awesome artillery base. General James Longstreet was attempting to mass 60 guns to assist the Rebel infantry assault. Difficult terrain hampered Longstreet's guns to be properly positioned in a timely fashion. The Union had fifty to sixty guns and effectively ended any Rebel artillery attempts to cover their advancing infantry. The guns not only caused great Confederate casualties but also smashed whatever Rebel guns were brought into the battle.
Where can you rent paintball guns and gear?
Most fields will rent them but only for play at their field.
How were guns used in battle?
Are you referring to small arms (rifles, pistols, sub-machine guns, machine guns) or artillery? Correctly, only artillery pieces are refered to as "Guns". If this is what you mean, they were used in many ways, to support the infantry by laying-down barrages on enemy positions before an attack, breaking up enemy attacks, reducing strong points and in counter-battery fire against enemy gun positions. Guns were also used in specialist anti-tank and anti-aircraft roles.
Do you always capitalized the battalion?
No, you do not always capitalize battalion. Only when it is used in conjuction with the Unit Designation. 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Battalion is an infantry battalion assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.
What president of the US was an artillery commander in the Mississippi's National Guard?
The only President that I know of that was a Commander of an artillery unit in the National Guard was Harry S. Truman, who was the Commander of 129th Field Artillery, Missouri Army National Guard, in 1918, During World War 1.
