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By far the most common US howitzer was the 105mm split trail (towed piece). The most common SP (Self Propelled gun) was the 155mm SP. There were some SP 175mm, 8 inch SP, and 155mm split trails in use. Unless their tubes were wore out, they were all accurate.
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When was the 105 mm HE shell first used?
The 105mm HE shell was first used in 1941, used with the 105 mm Howitzer M2A1(M101) by the United States.
What Most of the war illustrations in the media during the Vietnam war were mainly drawn to?
they were used to spark protest against America's involvement in the Vietnam War
Was the P-51 Mustang used in the Vietnam was?
The Mustang was not deployed in Vietnam. It was used in the Korean war.
Nature of fighting in the Vietnam war?
the Vietnamese used gorilla warfare during the Vietnam war. this meant that they were relying on ambush in the war. they built most of their bases underground.
Where name howitzer came from?
It comes from the term houfnice for a cannon used in the 15th century by Hussites, which in turn comes from the German word "Haufen", which was a formation of pikemen, against which the cannon was especially lethal. The word houfnice later crossed into German as Haubitze, and in Dutch as houwitser, from which the English word howitzer is derived.
What is the most used gun in the war?
For the US, since Vietnam, it's the 105mm howitzer.
Is Vietnam a first world country?
Since that term is not commonly used; it's probably more accurate to state, that Vietnam is not a world power.
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
When was the 8-inch self propelled howitzer first used?
1961.
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.
When was the Vietnam war occurred?
The most commonly used dates for the Vietnam War are 1959 - 1975.
What transportation is umost used Vietnam?
Most civilians in RVN used motorbikes.
What is the most circulated newspaper in Vietnam?
Stars and Stripes used to be.
Are cannons still used in war?
Yes. Generally referred to as artillery, most armies use a type of cannon known as a howitzer. Aircraft and tanks also use cannon.
What is used to fire copperhead missiles?
Apparently it can be fired from a standard 155mm howitzer artillery gun
Why were M42 Dusters used most in the Vietnam War?
because they where good.
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.
