World War II

BELLEAU WOOD

For some reason, I feel the desire to post about the Battle of Belleau Wood today.  It is one of the most famous battles involving the Marine Corps and the most famous Marine battle of the Great War.  Occurring in June, 1918, it was part of the Allied efforts to Read more…

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WWII Howitzer

There were three basic types of artillery used by American forces in WWII.  Guns or cannons were low trajectory, high velocity weapons that were used for direct fire.  Tanks were armed with them.  Mortars were used to lob small shells..  Howitzers, like in the picture, were high trajectory, medium velocity Read more…

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