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How many men were in a field artillery battery and in a battalion during World War 2?
There were various types of artillery and various size units. This is for a Field Artillery Battalion that served within an Infantry Division. Each FA Battalion that operated 105mm field Howitzers consisted of 3 batteries of 4 guns each. Each battery, identified as Battery A, B & C, had about 100 men. Then there was the HQ Battery, the Service Battery(which was smaller or about 80 men). My Dad's unit in Italy, the 328FA Battalion, had an extra battery, Battery D, added to it that consisted of self-propelled artillery. Then later, they went to a 6-gun battery, but this was not common. See this link: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Charts.htm
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What is a service battery - World War 2?
Part of an artillery battalion. US artillery battalions included three firing batteries, with the actual cannon, plus an "HQ and HQ Battery" and a service battery. They called the service battery a "battery" just to be consistent. The infantry has companies, cavalry has troops, artillery has batteries.
How can you find out where the 495th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery 'B' Gun Battalion served during World War 2?
I have a chronology of where the 495th A-A-A Gun Battalion served during WW 2. Please feel free to e-mail me if you desire such information. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
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.
Where was the 942nd field artillery battalion during the war?
The 942nd Field Artillery Battalion was primarily stationed in the European Theater during World War II. They participated in significant campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of concentration camps in Germany. The battalion supported ground troops with artillery fire, contributing to the overall Allied efforts in the region. Their service was characterized by challenging conditions and engagements across various fronts.
What does this mean btry a 796 AAA bn cac ww11?
The phrase "btry a 796 AAA bn cac ww11" refers to "Battery A, 796th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Coast Artillery Corps, World War II." It indicates a specific military unit that was part of the U.S. Army during World War II, focusing on anti-aircraft operations to protect against enemy aircraft. The "btry" stands for battery, "bn" for battalion, and "cac" denotes the Coast Artillery Corps, which was responsible for coastal defense.
What barrage ballloon battalion guarded mare island naval base in World War 2?
309 coast artillery battalion.
Where was the 208 field artillery battalion in world war 2?
I checked the artillery assigned to the Infantry Divisions and the 208 Field Artillery Battalion was NOT part of an infantry division. This means they were either a separate battalion assigned to an Army or a Corps. I did find reference to the 208 Field Artillery Group. An artillery regiment or a group were a higher level of command for several battalions. It was more of an administrative organization. However, some of these units were re-organized and re-identified from a regiment to a Battalion.
What is the history of the 965th Field Artillery Battalion during World War 2?
The 965th Field Artillery Battalion was an African American unit activated in 1942 during World War II. It served primarily in the European Theater, where it participated in several key campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the liberation of France. The battalion was known for its effective use of artillery and played a crucial role in providing fire support for ground forces. Despite facing racial discrimination, the 965th demonstrated exceptional performance and earned recognition for its contributions to the war effort.
What role did Battery C of the 304th field artillery battalion of the 77th division play in the South Pacific during world war 2?
See the related links below for a brief history of the 77th ID. The divisions first commander during WWII, Robert Eichelberger, was soon promoted to command the US 8th Army.
What division was the fourth field artillery service battery attached to in the western pacific World War 2?
Answer The unit name of "4th Field Artillery Service Battery" does not appear in the list of units of my reference book. There was a unit named 4th Ordnance Service Center and others like 4th Ordnance Battalion. Reference: Dept of Army Pamphlet 672-1
How were ARTILLERY used in world war 1?
Artillery in WW1 was used in Battery or even larger formations.
Two or more pieces of field artillery moved frequently and rapidly along a battle line what are they called?
In most cases this is a section, however the term has not been consistently used and varies from country to country and over time. World War 2 A Field Artillery Battalion consisted of 3 Batteries, plus HQ and Service Battery. Each Battery contained 6 cannon. Pre-War artillery battalions operated smaller 75mm guns and were organized into more batteries. The Infantry Division was reorganized into a "triangular division" to reduce it size from the WW1 days. This reduced the size of an artillery battalion but provided more artillery support by upgrading to the 105mm Howitzer as its standard weapon for infantry support.
