Artillery

Jess King Mr. Neill Physics 9 November 2016 The History of a Trebuchet Have you ever been curious to learn more about how such an immense machine, like the trebuchet, came to be? The creation of the trebuchet is believed to have been around the 12th century. However, the exact time period of the creation remains unknown. The trebuchet was said to have been created by soldiers, starting from scratch, so it may not have been so intimidating. However, it has continually progressed to improve…

As I looked around I saw trees and bright blue sky this day was like no other. I stared up into the sky as the first bird flew across it. I knew everything was going to go down hill fast. People from all different places ran from all corners of the land. They were yelling something. In some language I couldn't make out. But that didn't matter. As I took my first step onto the mossy ground and took a gasp of cold air I knew the battle had begun. Two weeks prior to the battle I was in my home.…

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…

Defense Artillery has been an essential part of our nation’s military history since 1917. Knowing the importance of the history of the Air Defense Artillery inspires esprit de corps in the branch as an Air Defender. The Air Defense Artillery Branch would see major growth and change in its role throughout its involvement in World War Two. Air Defense Artillery, formally known as the Costal Artillery Corps, consisted of a variety units and weapons; its transitions to Antiaircraft Artillery; had…

combat operations in Iraq. During the entire ground campaign Task Force 1-41 including Company D, 9th Engineer Battalion and Company D, 317th Engineer Battalion, travelled over 200 Kilometers in 72 hours and destroyed 65 armored vehicles and 10 artillery pieces, while capturing over 300 enemy prisoners (Thomas, Frank,…

Critical Review In this article written by Sarah Nilsen, “Be Sure you’re Right, Then Go Ahead”: The Davy Crockett Gun Craze, we learn her view of the way guns may have had an effect on childhood living. Throughout the article, Sarah refers several times to Walt Disney’s use of guns and Davy Crockett. To start off, she explains a brief history of the relationship between the NRA and Davy Crockett. She claims that the NRA used the iconic figure of Disney’s Davy Crockett to persuade society that…

desperate failure in the world of field artillery causing massive lost of life and prolonged war. The Battle of Meuse-Argonne was a monumental battle during World War One, in the first day of the offences the 35th Division casualties were upwards of 7,300 soldiers. The ineffectiveness of the coordinated artillery, supplies and reluctance to use available munitions lead to a major stand still in the offences. Due to the failures, modern organization of field artillery would change to become…

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…

The United States in the years prior to 1841 saw little advance in field artillery tactics. However, European commanders had seen much success in the implementation of Artillery and new tactics, sparking an American interest in what had made their artillery tactics so successful. The Mexican American War would be the proving ground for the new American strategy of implementing field artillery on the battlefield, and how it has shaped the modern infantry commander’s use of it. In the years…

Ridge was one that is still remembered to this day for the quick and effective victory that Canada achieved. With several new implementations into military tactics, the battle of Vimy Ridge's success is attributed to meticulous planning, powerful artillery support, and tactical innovation. Firstly, Canada’s success at Vimy Ridge can be greatly credited to the fact that it was heavily planned for. In previous battles, troops were very unaware of what they were getting into and lacked the proper…