ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HOWITZER
From Dutch houwitser, from German Haubitze, from Czech houfnice stone-sling.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOWITZER»
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howitzer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
howitzer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Vietnam Order of Battle
1st Battalion, 82d Artillery (155mm Howitzer, Towed/ 8-inch Howitzer, Self-
Propelled) Arrived Vietnam: 31 (u!y 1968 Departed Vietnam: 8 November 1971
Previous Station: Fort Lewis Authorized Strength: 616 The 1st Battalion of the 8Zd
...
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Defense acquisitions :
Howitzer Program experiencing cost ...
BAE SYSTEMS acquired Vickers Shipbuilding in November 1999 and took over
as the prime development contractor. BAE SYSTEMS is developing the
lightweight howitzer under a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract with a current target
price of ...
3
The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
95-mm. Infantry. Howitzer. Mk. II. oj 45/5 modello 35 'Brixia' SJ 5-cm leichte
Granatwerfer 36. ing. Once on site they could be lowered from the mounting and
the barrel and bipod quickly assembled. When carried on a Universal Carrier
things ...
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The Naval
Howitzer Ashore, Etc
K. The howitzer being on the march, as in Plate G, to hoist it on an eminence. “
PREPARE TO HOIST_ THE PIECE AND CAR.BIAGE I” 3 and 4 unbecket the
ladle and sponges, and place them on the ground by the side of the howitzer; 5, 6
, 7, ...
Foxhall Alexander PARKER, 1865
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M109 155mm Self-Propelled
Howitzer 1960-2005
•^^he M1 09 155mm self-propelled howitzer pioneered the configuration of
modern mechanized artillery. During the 1960s it became the standard artillery
weapon for NATO's mechanized forces, and was built in greater numbers than
any ...
R. Lathrop, Steven J. Zaloga, 2005
Brigades in 1914 were as follows: ist East Anglian (Norwich) 2nd East Anglian (
Stratford) 3rd East Anglian (Howitzer) (Ipswich) 4th East Anglian (Hertford) ist
Highland (Aberdeen) 2nd Highland (Dundee) 3rd Highland (Howitzer) (Grccnock
) ist ...
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Naval
Howitzer: Instructions Condensed for the Volunteer ...
What is a Naval Howitzer ? It is the armament of the Launches and Cutters of the
service. It is a light piece, capable of being used in boats. The 12-pounders are
also used with field- carriages. To whom are we indebted for the Howitzer ?
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M7 Priest 105mm
Howitzer Motor Carriage
Steven Zaloga. This is a good example ofa late-production M7 105mm HMC from
the final ALCO production batch built in 1944. It has the heavy-duty vertical volute
suspension with the one-piece return roller arms, late-style headlight and ...
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U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle: Ground and ...
11th 15 Mar 44 Kauai redes 2d Gun Bn Apr 46, deact Jun 46 Cp Pendleton 12th
16 Apr 44 Kauai (first) redes 5th 155mm Howitzer Bn 10 Jul 44 Hawaii 12th 21
Jul 44 Hawaii (second) deact Jan 46 Cp Pendleton 1944 USMC 30-5-689 USN ...
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The Naval
Howitzer Afloat
“SHIFT TIIE HOWITZER!” 3 and 4 steady the muzzle of the piece on the muzzle
block, while the men at the handspike raise the breech until it is high enough to
allow 15 and 16 to run the carriage up, so that its lugs come directly under the
loop ...
Foxhall Alexander PARKER, 1866
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOWITZER»
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howitzer is used in the context of the following news items.
Russia Howitzer Gun Upgrade: Self-Propelled Arms Are For Coastal …
Russia has planned an upgrade to its self-propelled howitzer gun for coastal defense, according to the Russian media outlet Sputnik News. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
Montana Meandering: Historic Fort Missoula - Great Falls Tribune
... a white, wood-planked hall flanked by a World War II-era M7 self-propelled howitzer and a UH-1H "Huey" attack helicopter flown in Vietnam. «Great Falls Tribune, Jul 15»
Vietnam veterans honoured at Linton 50 years after 'first gun ready …
... including the firing by original 1965 gun crew members of an original L15 105mm howitzer to commemorate the "First Gun Ready" signal. «Manawatu Standard, Jul 15»
The AKP's horrible twist in Syria - Today's Zaman
The Turkish military, a member of NATO, was to provide weapons and equipment as well as protection by howitzer fire. As the plan went, the ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
Salute with a bang - Fort Leonard Wood Guidon
About 75 select few of Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers are trained to pull the firing mechanism of the World War II-era M1A1 Pack Howitzer used ... «Myguidon, Jul 15»
What is that? Howitzer in Saluda Memorial Park | BlueRidgeNow.com
We're just renting it per se,” Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden said regarding an M102 Howitzer artillery piece on display in the city's Memorial Park. «BlueRidgeNow.com, Jul 15»
What is that? Howitzer in Saluda Memorial Park
We're just renting it per se,” Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden said regarding an M102 Howitzer artillery piece on display in the city's Memorial Park. «BlueRidgeNow.com, Jul 15»
Arsenal vs Singapore Select XI: Player Ratings - Football - Sport …
His most notable contribution was to take a howitzer of an effort full-on in the chest in comedy fashion. Otherwise he looked a solid presence, ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
Lang honoured for stellar soccer career - YorkRegion.com
Lang had a howitzer-like leg and knew how to use it. In 2006, she scored just four seconds into Canada's 3-2 win over host Mexico in a ... «YorkRegion.com, Jul 15»
Justin Welby questioned on arms industry ties with Church of …
An engineer works on an M777 howitzer at the BAE Systems factory at Barrow-in- Furness, northern England April 12, 2011. The Global ... «Ecumenical News, Jul 15»
