Название: Mortars in World War II
Автор: John Norris
Издательство: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783463767
Год: 2016
Формат: PDF(conv)
Страниц: 240
Размер: 12,0 МБ
Язык: Английский
Mortars were used throughout the Second World War by all armies and in all theaters. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of infantry formations, giving them their own mobile artillery arm. They repeatedly proved their worth in both offensive and defensive situations, breaking up or supporting infantry attacks and laying smoke or illumination rounds. Despite their ubiquity and effectiveness, there have been relatively few works devoted to these important and versatile weapons.