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The artillery of World War I, improved over that used in previous wars, influenced the tactics, operations, and strategies that were used by the belligerents. This led to trench warfare and encouraged efforts to break the resulting stalemate at the front. World War I raised artillery to a new level of importance on the battlefield.
Artillery designed, built, or operated by the United States during the World War I era (1900-1919). Wikimedia Commons has media related to World War I artillery of the United States . Subcategories
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Several countries have developed and built artillery systems, while artillery itself has been continually improved and redesigned to meet the evolving needs of the battlefield. This has led to a plethora of different types and designs which have played a role in the history of warfare and continue to be a significant factor in modern combat.
By late 1916 the creeping barrage was the standard means of applying artillery fire to support an infantry attack, with the infantry following the advancing barrage as closely as possible. Its employment in this way recognised the importance of artillery fire in suppressing or neutralizing, rather than destroying, the enemy.
Naval artillery. BL 6-inch gun Mk V (Coast defence gun) Empire of Japan. Murata rifle. ... The Rifle Story: An Illustrated History from 1756 to the Present Day ...