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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.
The following list of artillery cover guns, howitzers, mortars, and other large projectile weapons. Small arms and missiles are not included, though artillery rockets and other bombardment weapons are. This list is ordered by name or designation in alpha-numeric order.
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 .
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
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
Pages in category "World War I artillery" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
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Artillery has been one of primary weapons of war since before the Napoleonic Era. 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 multitude of different types and designs which have played a role in ...