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Offline Annbee

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Re: Alec Beach Bombardier - Howitzer or 18 pounder? Is my assessment right?
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 30 April 25 13:30 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Andy, that's an extremely kind offer of you. I'll see how I go :)
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Re: Alec Beach Bombardier - Howitzer or 18 pounder? Is my assessment right?
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 04 October 25 15:21 BST (UK) »
“It was not until June, 1917, that, armed with Field Artillery equipment, they proceeded to France as part of the 126th Army Field Brigade”

My understanding is that Field Artillery refers to the fully-mobile 13- and 18- pounder wheeled light guns operated by the RFA & RHA, whereas the 4.5” to 8” howitzers were the heavy, often dug-in guns manned by the Siege Batteries of the RGA.

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