"Flying batteries at the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), " Topic
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Tango01  | 17 Feb 2013 3:20 p.m. PST |
"During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the U.S. found light-horse artillery was even capable of offensive action independent of other arms. "Flying batteries" fought from exposed forward positions, sometimes within range of enemy musket fire. Employing grape and canister in rapid fire and using quick displacement, artillery was able to break up attacks, protect flanks or conduct an offensive rush. As a result, artillery tactics were recognized in both theory and practice as an important element in any battle plan." --[James Carafano, "A Guide, Readings for Studying History of the Field Artillery" See here
link Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement
Armand |
| Silent Pool | 18 Feb 2013 3:59 a.m. PST |
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| 15th Hussar | 18 Feb 2013 8:42 a.m. PST |
Thanks (again) Armand…as usual, there's a tonne of really neat stuff there to plow through and get lost in. Appreciated! |
| Tango01 | 18 Feb 2013 10:59 a.m. PST |
Glad you had enjoy the link boys!. Amicalement
Armand |
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