Indirect Artillery Fire

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Kerflumoxed
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Indirect Artillery Fire

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Several months ago, before SoW was released, there was an inquiry regarding the use of indirect artillery fire during the Civil War. Here is an article the I just "rediscovered" addressing this subject. Hope you find it enjoyable.

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http://artillerymanmagazine.com/Archive ... fall01.htm
Jack Hanger
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Chamberlain
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Re:Indirect Artillery Fire

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Cool B) article Kerflumoxed,

Thanks for sharing !!!

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Re: Indirect Artillery Fire

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As a Retired Marine Artillery Ops chief and Civil war nut, thanks for posting that
Amateur Relic Hunter, History Nut, Retired US Marine
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