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Artillery bombardment is when massed artillery fire at the same target area and obliterate it. This came to it's greatest use in WW1 by both sides.

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What does bombardment mean?

SENTENCE: The artillery bombarded the enemy all day.


How much artillery was used on the first day of the battle of the somme?

On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which commenced on July 1, 1916, the British Army unleashed one of the largest artillery barrages in history, firing approximately 1.5 million shells over a week-long bombardment preceding the attack. However, on that specific day, around 100,000 shells were fired as part of the initial assault. This bombardment aimed to destroy German defenses, but many fortifications remained intact, contributing to the heavy casualties sustained by British forces on that day.


What are Large guns on wheels manned by crews are known as?

Large guns on wheels that are manned by crews are known as artillery. This category includes various types of weapons, such as howitzers, field guns, and mortars, designed for long-range bombardment. Artillery plays a crucial role in military operations by providing support to ground troops and delivering heavy firepower from a distance.


How did the American Civil War begin?

The 1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain began with a fierce fire of artillery by the batteries of Confederate Brigadier General Charles Winder. His artillery hammered Union forces for two hours. Winder received a mortal wound during the battle and he died within a short time.


What troops entered Berlin first at the close of World War 2?

Soviet troops. Over 2.5 million assaulted the city. The allies dicussed Berlin with the Soviets and because the Soviets fought the Germans the longest and were responsible for 60% of allied casualties it was only fair that the soviets would assault the city. Also before the assault the Soviets barraged Berlin with the largest artillery bombardment in history using 50,000 pieces of artillery.

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