What are howitzers?

Q: What are howitzers?


A: Howitzers are one of two main types of field artillery that fire a heavy shell in a high-trajectory from a short barrel.

Q: What is the other type of field artillery?


A: The other type of field artillery is the field gun.

Q: How far can howitzers reach?


A: Howitzers have a short range.

Q: How mobile are howitzers?


A: Howitzers are slightly more mobile than similar size field guns.

Q: What happened to howitzers after World War II?


A: After World War II, howitzers gained longer barrels and increased range to become gun-howitzers.

Q: What is a gun-howitzer?


A: A gun-howitzer is a type of howitzer that has a longer barrel and increased range after World War II.

Q: Did howitzers become less mobile after gaining longer barrels?


A: It is not stated whether howitzers became less mobile after gaining longer barrels.

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