Archive for December, 2009

What is the farthest artillery can shoot today?

I’m looking for average artillery with the farthest distance. It’s not average if it shoots the farthest. From the reference: 3" naval guns can reach about 16km (extended range to 20km.) 105mm howitzers can get to about 15km (extended range to just about 18km.) Russian and chinese 122mm can reach about 16km (21km assisted.) 127mm [...]

how bad is artillery in the army. what are your chances of dieing in war?

i understand artillery is a dangerous job and i accept the risks but how bad is it and could my chances be high on dieing? just curious thanks for your time! Artillery is behind the lines of fighting.

Where can I see ‘The Last Batallion’ online?

Oh, if it has to do with anything A&E made the film Sorry, I mean The Lost Batallion Sorry, I got the copy that I watched from the local library. Great acting, though, especially by Rick(y) Schroeder, who had just dropped the ‘y’ in his name.

How do tanks and other artillery guns determine range of the target and the firing angle?

Just watched a movie in which tanks from a distance away were firing with dead precision. How do they work out the range and firing angle given only a visual target? Is it only movie stuff or happens for real? Studied physics so this seems quite interesting. I know that there are projectile equations but [...]

the nisei warriors questions?

1. describe the attitudes prevalent in the u.s. toward japanese americans after america entered world war II. what caused the attitudes? how were they officially expressed? 2.how did the 100th infantry battalion come into being? who made up its ranks? how would you characterize its attitude and performance? 3. the 442nd regimental combat team was [...]

Where on the internet can I find a list of serial numbers for Colt artillery single action revolvers that were?

Where on the internet can I find a list of serial numbers for Colt artillery single action revolvers that were issued to the Rough Riders? Very good site for this. http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html

What’s the address to send items to members of the British Army Artillery?

Hi, to what UK address can I send items to a member of the British Army Artillery? Thanks If it’s someone you know, then you should know where they are based. Usually there is a milpo or military post office there, which will handle mail.

What is an average salary for Royal Artillery compared to Infantry (UK Army)?

How does pay for gunners in royal artillery compare to infantry? I know that a private in the infantry starts off on about 16k, and goes up to 32k for sergeant, but I cannot find any information on the salaries of those in artillery. You are paid based on your rank. Not on the job [...]

WWI artillery shell with Hebrew writing and religious scene stamped into it. Where is it from?

I have a WWI artillery shell that has been turned into a vase that has a reilgious scene stamped into it along with Hebrew writing around the top. The shell is stamped with POLTE MAGDEBURG on the bottom (made by Fried Krupp AG) and the date 1917. I don’t know when the scene and Hebrew [...]