Artillery Warfare, 1939–1945

Artillery Warfare, 1939–1945 examines the role of artillery across all fronts of the Second World War. The authors argue that Soviet guns wore down German forces on the Eastern Front, and that British and American artillery accuracy and intensity contributed significantly to Allied success in North Africa, Italy, Normandy, and the battles of 1944 and 1945. The book analyzes how artillery equipment, training, and tactical techniques developed during the conflict. It covers field, antiaircraft, and antitank artillery, as well as self-propelled guns, coastal guns, and rocket development. The highly illustrated history includes wartime photographs from east European sources and extensive quotations from contemporary documents. These materials provide documentation of how guns were used by all sides, emphasizing the wide range of artillery pieces employed throughout the war.