United States Calls Deadly Howitzer Artillery Will Be New Era of War, Sweden Used In 17th Century

Howitzer is a type of artillery weapon used for ground attack.

Howitzers play an important role in various warfare, as they have great destructive power and can be moved flexibly as needed.

The modern howitzer first appeared in the late 17th century when the Swedes used it in battle to destroy enemy fortifications.

Compared to mortar, the howitzer is considered more flexible because it can be fired from various angles.

This means that howitzers can be deployed if needed, providing troops with a powerful and versatile weapon.

Gun-howitzer

In the mid-19th century, howitzers developed significantly. At the time, howitzers were often called "gun-howitzers" because they could fire explosive shells and projectiles.

Howitzers are also designed to be more mobile, so they can be moved and set up quickly.

The field howitzer is designed to continue to increase in size so that it can destroy enemy walls and other obstacles.

During World War I, howitzers evolved further with larger barrels, higher speeds, and larger calibers.

This weapon was widely used in World War I, especially in trench warfare. Howitzers are used to "bomb" enemy trenches to cause massive damage.

Howitzers come in many different types and are generally classified by their mobility.

Types of howitzer field weapons :

For example, a "field howitzer" is a type that field infantry can carry and move in combat with the help of some kind of chariot.

"field howitzer"

A "packaged howitzer" is a type of howitzer that can be disassembled and reassembled on the battlefield.

"packaged howitzer" 

"Siege howitzers" are generally so large that they must be transported by helicopter and installed semi-permanently.

"Siege howitzers"

A "self-propelled howitzer" resembled a tank, mounted on a combat vehicle and was sometimes armored.

"self-propelled howitzer"

Famous howitzers in history include the 25-pound QF in World War II-era Britain, the M198 and M109 howitzers used in the United States in the late 20th century, and the G5 used in South Africa in the 1980s. Including howitzers.