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Maximum Range for Artillery?
The farthest reaching artillery piece used by the U.S. Army is the 155mm Howitzer. It has a maximum range of 30 kilometers.
What is an artillery limber?
It is a two wheel cart attached to the trail of a field artillery piece for transport.
What are artillery explosions?
An Artillery piece (large cannon) or gun firing a large calibre shell. When the shell landed this would be an artillery explosion.
What was the amount of manpower necessary in the US Civil War to operate and maintain a single piece of large artillery?
On average it took between 17 troops to operate and maintain a single piece of large artillery. This was the same for both the North and the South.
What is an artillery caisson?
It is an ammunition storage box usually towed by a two wheeled cart behind an artillery piece attached by it trail to a two wheeled limber for transportation. It usually provided a crew platform and often included seating for an artillery crew.
How big is the artillery gun?
The largest artillery piece currently employed by the U.S. Army is the 155mm Howitzer. Its shell diameter is 155mm and each shell weighs 43.5 kg, or about 95 lbs.
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 ordnance serial numbered?
An Ordnance Serial Number is the serial number assigned to a piece of ordnance, such as a rifle or artillery, etc.
What is the homonym of bell?
The homonym of "bell" is "belle," which can refer to a beautiful woman or a type of European artillery piece.
What is the maraine called that marks the farthest advance of a glacier?
A terminal moraine marks the farthest advance of a glacier.Locally, we have some terminal moraines of hundreds of thousands of years old, and ranging down to about 18 000 years.
What is abattage?
Abattage is the slaughter of animals, particularly diseased animals, in order to prevent the spread of disease. It is also the anchoring of the wheels of a piece of artillery.
How many shells are in a holy cow artillery firework?
A holy cow artillery firework typically contains multiple shells, often ranging from 9 to 36 shells in a single firework. Each shell is launched into the air and burst to create colorful displays and effects.
