long-range artillery
Far-reaching heavy guns
Long-range artillery refers to large-caliber guns or missile systems designed to strike targets at great distances—typically beyond the range of standard field artillery.
These weapons can hit positions dozens or even hundreds of miles away: The military deployed long-range artillery to support the offensive.
The category includes howitzers, rocket systems, and guided missiles used for bombardment rather than direct engagement.
- fire missionCommand to engage target
- howitzerShort-barreled artillery piece
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- cannonLarge mounted gun
- indirect fireWeapons aimed at unseen targets
bombardment · Big Bertha · World War I · rifling · rangefinder · target acquisition · interdiction · mortar · fire support · field gun · suppression · GPS guidance · kill zone · radar tracking · railgun · forward observer · shell crater · rocket launcher
long-range artillerymelee weapons
Arms requiring physical contact
hand-to-hand combat · close-quarters combat · shotguns · pistols · submachine guns
long-range artillerysmall arms
Handheld military weapons
infantry weapons · light weapons · service rifle · assault rifle · carbine
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