Archive for October, 2009

What is that new artillery shell the Israelis are using?

It looks like some kind of air burst directional thing. It looks like a firecracker when it goes off and leaves smoke trails to the ground. White Phosphorus its a chemical weapon that America sold to them

What is that new artillery shell the Israelis are using?

It looks like some kind of air burst directional thing. It looks like a firecracker when it goes off and leaves smoke trails to the ground. White Phosphorus its a chemical weapon that America sold to them

What was a major cannon or peice of artillery invented during the industrial Revolution in19th century Europe?

The breach loading and smokeless powder were two new inventions! Accuracy was also better!

What was a major cannon or peice of artillery invented during the industrial Revolution in19th century Europe?

The breach loading and smokeless powder were two new inventions! Accuracy was also better!

Re-enlisting back into the Marines with an Re-3f? Discharge with mood of Depression.?

I was discharged in March of 2009. And while being processed to be discharged. I was told that I can re-enlist after 6 months. It is now October 2009. I cannot re-enlist through my city because unfortunately my 3rd batallion XO in now stationed at my recruiting office! What are the odds! He was the [...]

Re-enlisting back into the Marines with an Re-3f? Discharge with mood of Depression.?

I was discharged in March of 2009. And while being processed to be discharged. I was told that I can re-enlist after 6 months. It is now October 2009. I cannot re-enlist through my city because unfortunately my 3rd batallion XO in now stationed at my recruiting office! What are the odds! He was the [...]

How far can a person hear an artillery shot?

For example what is the greatest distance a person can hear a shot fired from a M110 howitzer canon? M110 howitzer can fire a shot up to 30Km(18.75 miles), I want to know if it’s possiple to hear a shot such as this one from more then 5 miles (or 8Km0? i know that snipers [...]

How far can a person hear an artillery shot?

For example what is the greatest distance a person can hear a shot fired from a M110 howitzer canon? M110 howitzer can fire a shot up to 30Km(18.75 miles), I want to know if it’s possiple to hear a shot such as this one from more then 5 miles (or 8Km0? i know that snipers [...]

Why do people think entrenchment fortifications could be easily destroyed by artillery?

Almost every people seem to think that trenches and entrenchment fortifications are easy to destroy using artillery.They think you just hit the trenches with one shot and people in it will easily be slaughtered. But trenches and entrenchment fortifications are designed to protect and if possible immune soldiers from artillery fire!Although soldiers could still get [...]

Why do people think entrenchment fortifications could be easily destroyed by artillery?

Almost every people seem to think that trenches and entrenchment fortifications are easy to destroy using artillery.They think you just hit the trenches with one shot and people in it will easily be slaughtered. But trenches and entrenchment fortifications are designed to protect and if possible immune soldiers from artillery fire!Although soldiers could still get [...]