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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.
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.
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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Pages in category "Artillery units and formations of World War I" The following 155 pages are in this category, out of 155 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The German heavy artillery succeeded in demolishing the key forts around the city, and General Joseph Anthelme Fournier, in command of the garrison in the city, surrendered to the Germans some 13 days later. [7] 1914. Skirmish at Joncherey; German capture of Neutral Moresnet; Battle of Mons; Battle of Le Cateau
World War I railway artillery of Germany (10 P) Pages in category "World War I artillery of Germany" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total.
0–9. 6-inch siege gun M1877; 6-inch siege gun M1904; 8-inch mortar M1877; 9-inch mortar M1877; 11-inch mortar M1877; 37 mm McClean Automatic Cannon Mk. III