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Who invented the Krupp 420mm howitzer?
krupp
What artillery cannon were in the world war 2 us army?
FIELD ARTILLERY 37 mm 57mm 105mm Howitzer 105mm Mountain Howitzer and similar model used by airborne division 155mm Cannon 155mm Howitzer 8-in and 240mm Cannon (slight difference in shell but very similar cannon) OTHER ARTILLERYOther types of artillery was used for coastal defense and anti-aircraft artillery.
When was artillery from ww1 first used?
Artillery in WW1 was used in Battery or even larger formations.
Can a 75mm tank gun be used as a howitzer?
No, because it can't be elevated enough. A 75mm tank gun can be used on buildings in direct fire mode.
What is big bertha?
"Big Bertha" was the nickname given to the long-range German howitzer during WWI. Similar cannons were also given this nickname.
What does a Howitzer look like?
A large cannon fired at a high angle. See the related link to the M198 155mm towed howitzer and the M109A self propelled howitzer.
What is the range of a Howitzer?
howitzer is a class of gun with many different variants you need to be more specific. but the max range of a M777 howitzer is 30.1 km (rap assisted).
What is the synonym of cannon?
mortar, howitzer
Is howitzer capitalized?
Yes, "Howitzer" is generally capitalized. It is a proper noun and refers to a specific type of artillery cannon.
Where did the term pack howitzer originate?
A pack howitzer, or more properly, a howitzer, pack is a piece of towed artillery which can, if necessary, be broken down into pieces small enough to be man/team carried if terrain becomes too rough for towing vehicles.
Who invented the Krupp 420mm howitzer?
krupp
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
What is a cannon with short or medium barrels with a low muzzle and steep angle or fire called?
A mortar. Actually, it's a Howitzer. Mortars are not a form of cannon.
How does howitzer work?
A howitzer is a type of artillery weapon that combines both long-range and high-angle firing capabilities. It fires shells at a high trajectory to reach targets behind cover or in trenches. The howitzer's barrel can be adjusted to different angles to vary the range and trajectory of the shell.
In terms of caliber what was the largest Field Piece ever actually used in action in a war Was the RA British l8 Inch Howitzer ever used for action?
AnswerThe British 8-Inch Howitzer fired a round that was 8-in Caliber (or 203mm) and weighed 200-lb.The US Army used an 8-inch Gun and a 240mm Howitzer, which were similar and were actually considered Field Artillery. They had to be assembled to fire. The 240mm Howitzer fired a shell that weighed 360 lbs.Typo-- I don't think there was a British 18-inch Howitzer, except maybe on a navy battleship.
What is another word for cannon?
Heavy artillery. Howitzer, mortar
What is the word that fits this definition -a kind of shrot cannon?
howitzer
