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What was the most effective way that artillery was used in the US Civil War?
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Generally speaking, artillery in the US Civil War was used in the most effective manner by concentrating their fire at targeted units of enemy forces. They lost their effectiveness if the guns were distributed piecemeal along an infantry line. The targeted focus became even more effective if the artillery pieces could be coordinated into a cross fire against prime enemy targets. As battlefield situations often changed rapidly, this called for commanders to agree on what targets the combined cross fires should be used.
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Was modern day artillery used in the US Civil War?
Modern day artillery in the present century is highly sophisticated, has advanced power and advanced accuracy. The US Civil War, 1861 to 1865, clearly did not use "modern day" artillery.
Where there howitzer in the Civil War?
howitzer artillery peices were not used in the civil war they actually started production in 1963 so no they werent in the civil war
How did Confederate General Braxton Bragg attempt to use artillery at the Battle of Murfreesboro in 1863?
For all practical purposes, the use of artillery in the US Civil War was proven to be most effective when it was used as a defensive tactic. This was unlike the experience of the US army in the Mexican-American War where artillery was effective on both the offensive and defensive operations of that war. Its success then was carried over to the US Civil War, with grim results. At the Battle of Murfreesboro, Confederate Major General Braxton Bragg attempted to use artillery as an offensive weapon. The terrain there was, however, unfavorable for this and his artillery batteries accomplished little. Based on the way the battle was trending, perhaps Bragg had few choices. When his infantry tried to assault the "Round Forrest" on two separate attempts, Bragg, quite correctly abandoned that tactic. Instead, he massed his heaviest artillery and rifled guns of long range in front of his infantry and made a masses concentration against the defending Federals. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to reduce the Union position on the Round Forrest.
What were artillery used during the civil war made of?
Iron, brass, and bronze, mainly. There may have been some steel in the artillery pieces, too. The carriage of the piece was made of tough wood.
What is the parrot gun of the Civil War?
The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used in the American Civil War. It was invented by Robert Parker Parrott.
How were hot air balloons used during the civil war?
They used balloons for aerial reconnaissance (spying on each other) & artillery adjustments (Artillery spotting).
What is the color of the artillery in the war for southern independence?
The artillery used pro-slavary rebels in the Civil War was usually two tone. The barrel was painted black and the wooden frame work was usually painted dark green.
Who used the Artillery in world war 1?
All sides in WW1 used artillery.
What was the general role of artillery in the US Civil War?
Generally speaking, the major role or first function of artillery in the US Civil War was not geared to winning a battle at close range. This was a possibility based on terrain and other factors. With that said, artillery was primarily defensive in nature. The idea was to keep the enemy at bay so they could not enter into close quarters. The success of artillery in the war was when it was used in defense. This was seen in the Napoleonic era. ost attempts by Napoleon to create a central break in enemy lines with cannon usually fell short of this intended goal. On defense, Napoleon's artillery, ( he first trained in artillery ) was much more successful.
What weapon was introduced during the civil war?
A number of weapons were introduced during the Civil War. Rifled artillery, invented during the 1840s, was developed to the point of being useful and first deployed to effect in the Civil War. Most, but not all, of these were muzzle loaded. Breachloading rifles with brass cartridges were first used for warfare in the Civil War. Repeating Rifles were also first introduced in the Civil War. The Civil War was the first conflict in which revolvers loaded with brass cartridges were used.
When was artillery first used?
Artillery was used in ancient times for siege purposes, but not sure exactly when or where.
How were ARTILLERY used in world war 1?
Artillery in WW1 was used in Battery or even larger formations.
