"Shuvalov secret howitzers?" Topic
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14 Jun 2021 12:56 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill
- Changed title from "Shuvalov secret howitzers”" to "Shuvalov secret howitzers?"
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| 18CTEXAN | 14 Jun 2021 12:45 p.m. PST |
What if any, was the technical value of the "Shuvalov secret howitzers"? And why did the Russians limit it's use after the 7YW? |
Frederick  | 14 Jun 2021 2:03 p.m. PST |
In theory the unusual design of the bore increased their killing power by enhancing dispersal of canister – in practice shot dispersal wasn't much different than conventional field pieces and they were slower to load; plus their bore design made it hard to use them for other types of ammunition so they were more work for no more effectiveness |
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