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  Re: A really simple technical question
 
So, what's the difference between a "Howitzer" and a conventional artillery piece? Andrew. (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: A really simple technical question
 
(...) Artillery can be divided in to three groups (see note on calibers below): Cannons/Guns Have a barrel length of at least 20 calibers, but usually more than 30 calibers. Cannons have a maximum elevation of 45º. The longer barrels make the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)

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