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Loopholes, Number 85 - Journal for the Pillbox Study Group

The first regiment of artillery in the American Continental Army was formed in 1775. During the American Civil War (1861-1865) artillery evolved from the employment of individual batteries to massed fire of grouped batteries.

In 1907, the US Army Artillery Corps was reorganized into the Field Artillery and the Coast Artillery Corps. During the First World War (1914-1918), a lack of American-made weapons saw the adoption of foreign artillery pieces. The Second World War demanded the introduction of many new field artillery pieces by the US Army. General Patton later commented, “I don’t have to tell you who won the war, you know our artillery did.” American artillery firepower also took a heavy toll of the enemy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

During the Cold War American artillery continued to develop, embracing new weapons systems including tactical nuclear missiles which thankfully never had to be used. Conventional artillery proved highly effective during both Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

This superbly illustrated and authoritative work covers the full range of artillery weaponry which has been in service with US armed forces.

Palmerstone Forts Society Newsletter - Winter 2022, 168

"[This book] is liberally illustrated and full of technical details on cannon, rocket and missile launchers, munitions, and fire-direction equipment. There is also considerable information on how new ordnance was developed and adopted into service over time. The book is a good reference volume."

Military Heritage

A unique and impressively informative history of American military artillery from the founding of our nation down to the present day.

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Midwest Book Review

"...well written and presented."

The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

A unique and impressively informative history of American military artillery from the founding of our nation down to the present day, "American Artillery: From 1775 to the Present Day" is profusely illustrated in black-and-white throughout, and must be considered a core and essential addition to personal, community, college and university library American Military History collections and supplemental studies curriculums.

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Midwest Book Review

This should be a useful reference for modellers and wargamers as well as those simply interested in the history of artillery.

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Military Model Scene, Robin Buckland

"...will be of interest to modelers and military historians alike."

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