2006-07-20 12:41:22 · 12 answers · asked by asm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Large-caliber weapons, such as cannon, howitzers, and missile launchers, that are operated by crews.
The branch of an army that specializes in the use of such weapons.
The science of the use of guns; gunnery.
Weapons, such as catapults, arbalests, and other early devices, used for discharging missiles
2006-07-20 12:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by notoriousnicholas 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war.
2006-07-20 19:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by gothicirishpeople 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
artillery is any weapon which brings about destruction through indirect fire, meaning the weapon does not have a line of sight to the target.
2006-07-20 20:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by thirteen_fox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a branch of the army that uses large caliber cannon, howitzers and even rocket launchers to support the movement of infantry.
2006-07-21 06:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Ken W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artillery is any means of delivering ordanace by indirect fire.
2006-07-20 20:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many types of weapons used for war,such as mounted guns,as cannon or missile launchers.
2006-07-20 19:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Answerguy111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army with cannons
2006-07-20 19:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by Hasnain Kazmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannon/Rocket/Mortar fire.
Basically, in the simplest terms possible:
Forward Observer says: "I need fire at coordinates 'X' "
Artilleryman says: (distance away) "Ok, here it comes."
*boom*
Forward Observer says: "Just landed, move it left and forward a bit and let 'er rip"
Artilleryman says: "Ok"
*BOOM* *BOOM* *BOOM*
Edit: Corrected
2006-07-20 19:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by rsantos19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usally it means guns ammo but in war it can mean differnt.
2006-07-20 22:03:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ground weapon systems(howitzer,rocket or missile) that can deliver their ammunition/fire over large distances without having to be able to see their targets
2006-07-20 19:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by clueless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋