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The History of Air Defense Artillery PFC Tolve Class 11-14H 24 OCT 2014 On November 17, 1775 the United States Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches were founded by the Continental Congress. Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches. However, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch. There are many differences and similarities to both branches. For starters the mission of the Field Artillery is “to destroy, defeat, or disrupt the enemy…

York Artillery had the most inserts taken from his letters simply titled, “Dear Union (Hennessy, Historynet.com).” His reflection on his experiences were extremely detailed, and told the story of his battle experiences nearly to make the reader feel as if they were there themselves. In his letters taken from an article titled, “An Artilleryman at Antietam”, he writes, “We opened with our battery on some high ground in the field, where we encamped during the night, firing on a rebel battery about…

only the start of Jacksons plans. Jackson would soon declare Martial Law so that he could turn the state of Louisiana into a military camp. Jackson was very cleaver in that he incorporated US warships that had 38 guns, as well as having 8 artillery batteries at his disposal. Jacksons signature move was the hiring of a local architect named Arsene Latour who created…

The Coast Artillery Corps formed after the Revolutionary War to defend the United States coasts. The Anti-Aircraft Artillery developed as the United States entered World War 1 to defend ground forces against aerial attacks. The Anti-Aircraft Artillery separated from the Coast Artillery Corps after the end of World War II. Air Defense had several different units involved in the Vietnam War. The units involved were the 6th Battalion, 71st Artillery, 5th Battalion, 2nd Artillery. The 6th…

advance, General Hunt ordered his batteries into action. This time the artillery was employed with deadly precision and effect on target. Delivering multiple Confederate wounded or dead with each round of Grape Shot fired. The effects of accurate artillery fire combined with the terrain began to close the 400 yard gap between General Pickett and General Pettigrew. With the bunching up of troops in General Pickett’s and General Pettigrew’s Divisions, General Hunt’s artillery was all the more…

History of Air Defense Artillery War has generated tremendous leaps in technology, including weapon systems capable of destroying entire cities. The most intimidating and threatening force that man has utilized against one another is aerial threats, including aircraft, missiles, and nuclear bombs. In order to protect our very existence man had to create a defensive system that could deter, engage, and evolve with these emerging threats. Thus, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) was born. From…

and into the West Wood. Once Gorman’s forces had entered the West Woods, they maneuvered past large trees and thick vegetation. This would have slowed their movement and would have made it difficult to spot the defending enemy combatants and artillery batteries firing just west of them. After they retreated back to the North Wood, they were able to use a stone structure to provide cover as they moved back. During the moments prior to the battle, Gorman’s brigade was placed as the lead element…

Anti-Aircraft Artillery Weapon System in World War II Mobile Anti-Aircraft Artillery Weapon Systems and Battalions provided much needed fire support for advancing infantry and armor. This would be seen as a great advantage during World War II (WWII) and paved the way for the future of guarding the sky. During WWII the need to protect the skies was evident which pushed our military to develop weapon systems that would do such, with this notion it lead to General George S. Patton’s secret…

Throughout WWI and WWII there was rapid advancement in machinery, knowledge, and weaponry. This led to a change in people’s lifestyles, style of war, and way of thinking. To what extent did the advancement of technology affect the style of warfare during WWII? During WWI tanks were developed as a means of crossing “No Man’s Land” "These tanks first appeared in battle on Sep. 15, 1915, but it was not a successful debut. All 20 were put out of commission by mechanical problems and a muddy,…

1. I strongly recommend Jennifer E Sipe of HHB, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade be awarded the Commanders Award for Public Servive. 2. Jennifer E Sipe significantly contributed to the Soldiers, Spouses, and children's quality of life for the HHB since October 2014. Her commitment to both the Joint Base Lewis McCord military community and the 1st BN 94th FAR has had a positive impact on morale. She has served as an active member of the group since…