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howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« on: August 18, 2010, 04:46:56 AM »
what was the application differences in the 12 pounder vs the 24 pounder howitzer? i know the 12 was used as a very portable artillery piece while in use with a pack carriage, then used in the field with a more standard carriage and limber.  im more interested in how the 24 was used.

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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 07:25:37 AM »
Civil War site: To the Sound of the Guns - Civil War Artillery, Battlefields and Historical Markers - 24-pdr Field Howitzers
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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 07:42:24 AM »
Interesting read.

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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 11:55:56 AM »
The 24 pdr Howitzer throws larger, more powerful shells, and canister.  More usefully employed in defensive positions or in siege operations than a 12 pdr field howitzer. 
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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 01:21:00 PM »
I am thinking this barrel was mounted on a #1 field carriage.  If that is correct, it could also be considered "flying artillery" and moved around on a battlefield.  Even a Napoleon on a #2 carriage was easily moved about in the field.
Does anyone know the weight of this barrel?  The Napoleon was 1280 lbs. If memory serves me correctly.
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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2010, 01:47:32 PM »
The 24 pdr Howitzer weighs in at just over 1300 lbs and is mounted on a number 2 carriage.  The bronze Model 1841 12 pdr Howitzer weighs just under 800 lbs and is mounted on a number 1 carriage.
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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 02:28:32 PM »
Dirtdobber,

This site gives a description of the intended uses of the U.S. M1841 Mountain Howitzer.
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Re: howitzer Vs. Howitzer
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 02:32:21 PM »
 Now don't forget there were both a 12lb mountain & a 12lb field howitzer

and the field would be throwing the ball a bit further....
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