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During WW1, it was typical to use the artillery to destroy the enemy's fortifications and trenches. During WW2, the field artillery was more precise and could directly support an infantry unit. When the infantry came up against armor or a fortified enemy position, such as a machine gun bunker, they could call in precise coordinates and the artillery could be directed to destroy that target. Large artillery was used to fire at long ranges at targets behind the front lines and to destroy the enemy's artillery positions.
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Where can you find info on the 263 field artillery unit at the battle of the bulge?
Facts about the 263rd Field Artillery Battalion can be found in the unit's history, a copy of which I own.
Where did the 538th Field Artillery serve in World War 2?
This artillery unit was originally the 52d Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps. It was redesignated the 286th Coast Artillery Battalion August 3, 1944. It was redesignated the 538th Field Artillery Battalion on November 20, 1944. The 538th Artillery was one of the 238 "separate" artillery battalions in the European Theater of Operations. It was a 240MM howitzer 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.
Does a field artillery battalion have only guns?
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) .
What US Artillery unit had the fire for effect insignia?
From 1979 to 1981 I was stationed with the 2nd Bn 51st Air Defense Artillery at Fort Riley, Kansas. Our shoulder insignia was a catepillar on a crest underscored with "Fire for Effect"
What is the artillery unit?
the artillery unit was a base where each of the team rest at during the civil war
Where can you find info on the 263 field artillery unit at the battle of the bulge?
Facts about the 263rd Field Artillery Battalion can be found in the unit's history, a copy of which I own.
What is sentence for artillery?
Major, you will attack the peak with your artillery unit in two hours.The US military is working on the development of fifth generation artillery.
Where did the 538th Field Artillery serve in World War 2?
This artillery unit was originally the 52d Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps. It was redesignated the 286th Coast Artillery Battalion August 3, 1944. It was redesignated the 538th Field Artillery Battalion on November 20, 1944. The 538th Artillery was one of the 238 "separate" artillery battalions in the European Theater of Operations. It was a 240MM howitzer battalion.
A sentence using the word salvo?
The artillery unit is about to launch another salvo.
Why was the Hudson River at West Point such a good place to attack sailing vessels?
The heights with the Cannons of an Artillery Unit in place above, looked down on the Hudson River, commanded the passage of all river traffic. In other words if you did not have permission of whom ever was the Commanding Officer of the Artillery Unit stationed on the heights overlooking the river to sail past, you would be sunk by Cannon fire from the Artillery Unit.
Did James Madison order artillery to fire while sitting as President of the US?
Yes, he took command of a small artillery unit during the invasion of Washington D.C.
What does D 1-19 FA third Platoon stand for?
3rd Platoon, D Battery, 1st Battalion 19th Field Artillery Regiment which is a US Army unit. I googled it. It is currently located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. It is a Field Artillery training unit for soldiers after basic training. It is a part of the 434th Field Artillery Brigade. A soldier assigned to this unit is either a trainee or a trainer/support person.
What is the Best Age of Empires 3 unit?
In cavalry, the Curassier. In infantry, the Skirmisher. In artillery, the Great Bombard.
Why is there rivalry between royal engineers and royal artillery?
If my memory serves me correctly, the Artillery were the first regular Army Unit raised towards the end of the 100 years war as the most Honourable Companie of Artillerie and it still exists as a Territorial Army Unit - The HAC. I believe the (Royal) Engineers were the second regular Army Unit raised, Royal in brackets because they were not given a Royal charter for a few hundred years. There is also the rumour that the Royal Artillery lost its blue lanyard to the Royal Engineers as a result of an Artillery unit running from it's guns in the face of the enemy, apparently a Royal Engineer unit rescued the guns, thus resulting in the Artillery being told to wear a yellow lanyard to signify cowardice. The rumour appears to be unfounded, but it is always a good reason for the 2 Corps to have a punch up.
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.
How many permanent unit awards can you wear?
As many as you've earned. A permanent unit award is one worn by a soldier who was assigned to the unit during the period on the unit award certificate. If you were assigned to the 5000th Artillery Regiment (not a real unit, but it'll work) from 1 January 2001 to 1 January 2004, and the 5000th Artillery Regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for its work from 1 March 2002 to 1 July 2002, you can wear the Presidential Unit Citation as long as you're in the Army. Sergeant Smith over there who arrived at the unit on 12 July 2002 can only wear it while he's assigned to the 5000th Artillery. If you'd been in six or seven units that earned unit awards, and you were in them WHEN they did whatever it was they did to earn the awards, you could conceivably wear ten or twelve permanent unit awards. It's not likely, but you could do it.
