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Artillery is also a system of scientific research and its application towards design, capability and combat use of the above matériel. Over the course of military history the projectiles were manufactured from a wide variety of materials, made in a wide variety of shapes, and used different means of inflicting physical damage and casualties to defeat specific types of targets. The engineering designs of the means of delivery have likewise changed significantly over time, and have become some of the most complex technological application today.

For much of artillery’s history during the Middle Ages and the Early modern period the artillery pieces on land were moved with the assistance of horse teams. During the more recent Modern era and in the Post-Modern period the artillery crew has used wheeled or tracked vehicles as a mode of transportation. Artillery used by naval forces has changed significantly also, with missiles replacing guns in surface warfare.

In some armies the weapon of artillery is the projectile, not the piece that fires it. The process of delivering fire onto the target is called gunnery. The actions involved in operating the piece are called serving the gun by the gun crew (or detachment) to produce artillery fire, and can be either direct artillery fire, or indirect artillery fire. The manner in which artillery units or formations are used is called artillery support, and may at different periods in history refer to weapons designed to be fired from ground, naval, and even air weapons platform.

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1. Yemen and Saudi Arabia Continue to Battle Houthi Rebels November 15, 2009 Yemen says it has recaptured ground from the Houthi rebels in the northern Saada province, while Saudi Arabia says its paratroopers are conducting mop-up operations along the border.  Saudi TV reports that Saudi special forces units and paratroopers are continuing mop-up operations against Houthi rebels in the region of Jebel Dukhan along the border with Yemen. The report said a number of armed rebels were captured.The report also said Apache helicopters and long-range artillery were used by Saudi forces in the most recent operations.The Yemeni military says it has recaptured territory fr... (read more)

2. Ammunition Has Several Applications in the Weapons Used in War November 04, 2009 Ammunition is a generic term that is derived from French language. It includes all the material used for war, in time it is referred to gunpowder and artillery specifically. It is also referred as ammo. Munitions is the collective name for all types of ammunition. It covers everything that is used in battle like the bombs, warheads, missiles, and mines which the munitions factories will manufacture. The main purpose of the ammunition is to impart force against a selected target. Its use also includes the combat support or delivery munitions such as the incendiary compounds or pyrotechnic. ... (read more) Author: rosere gnault

3. What You Should Know about Business Card Marketing October 23, 2009 The first thing you have to remember when marketing business cards are to never leave home without them. That is the basic rule. Whether you are in a sales call or business networking activity, swapping your business card printing with another is the main event. This is your way of introducing yourself and your business. So why even be anywhere without them? In marketing, forgetting to bring your print business cards is a no-no. It is like going out to battle without the right artillery to keep you alive. Your business card printing is your marketing artillery. Without it and you ar... (read more) Author: Kaye Marks

4. Israel Faces Growing Pressure After UN War Crimes Vote October 17, 2009 An Israeli army artillery battery fires a smoke bomb into the Gaza Strip from the border, 06 Jan 2009Israel is facing growing international pressure after the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the Goldstone Report, which accuses the Jewish state of war crimes against Palestinians. The Goldstone Report also accuses Palestinian militants of war crimes during the Gaza conflict of nearly a year ago. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling on him to cooperate with the Goldstone Report. ... (read more)

5. Scorpio Characteristics October 08, 2009 Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Scorpio may refer to a Scorpion, a venomous animal, from which most of the following get their name: Scorpius, one of the constellations of the western zodiac; Scorpio (astrology), the astrological sign represented by this constellation; Technology Scorpio (dart-thrower), Roman artillery invented in 50 BC. It is also considered a water sign and one of the four fixed signs. A fixed (strong and solid) sign, Scorpio governs will and authority. The Fixed Quality means it is more centered on t... (read more) Author: James Shankle

6. Work it Now! How Winners Deal With Adversity October 02, 2009 I remember the first time I was deployed to Iraq during Operation Southern Watch. I sat in an intelligence mission briefing with 50 of my fellow fighter pilots (my wingmen) where we were briefed on the multiple threats that scattered the enemy terrain in Iraq. The SAM's (surface to sir missiles) and AAA (anti-aircraft artillery) were everywhere - each with the reach and power to shoot us out of the sky. I couldn't help but notice the anxious feeling that was in the pit of my stomach. The dread, panic, and fear were almost overwhelming. For the first time in my military career, I was going... (read more) Author: Rob Waldo Waldman

7. Yemen, Rebels Accuse Each Other of Breaking Ceasefire September 19, 2009 Yemeni government forces fire on Shi'ite rebels in Saada province, 31 Aug 2009Yemen's government and the Shi'ite rebels it is battling in the northern part of the country have accused each other of breaking a conditional ceasefire.Military officials say the rebels continued Saturday to target government positions in Amran and Saada provinces while a rebel statement accused the army of carrying out rocket and artillery fire.Late Friday, the government called a ceasefire to honor the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Yemen also said it acted in r... (read more)

8. THE VOLLEY AND OVERHEAD SMASH by Fran Harris September 18, 2009 THE VOLLEY AND OVERHEAD SMASH. The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defence. As such it must be regarded as a point-winning stroke at all times, no matter whether the shot is volley or smash. Once at the net hit from the point at the first opportunity given to get the racquet squarely on the ball. All the laws of footwork explained for the drive are theoretically the same in volleying. In practice you seldom have time to change your feet to a set position, so you obviate trouble by throwing the weight on the foot nearest to the ball and pushi... (read more) Author: Socorro Fabor

9. UN Launches Flash Appeal for Yemen September 02, 2009 Yemeni government forces fire on Shi'ite rebels in Saada province, 31 Aug 2009The United Nations is appealing for $23.5 million to provide emergency assistance until the end of the year to 150,000 people displaced by recent fighting between government forces and armed groups. Fighting between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels, who are believed to be allied with al-Qaida, has been going on for several years. But, recently it has intensified. Since July, the United Nations estimates 55,000 people have fled their homes. Another 95,000 are displaced by previous bouts of fighting.U.N. Und... (read more)

10. How to Deliver a Powerful Speech August 20, 2009 Do you want to deliver a powerful speech that will leave your audience wanting more? To become a speaker and be successful with it, you must have quality material. Your speech is your main artillery. Delivering weak, forgettable speeches is damaging to your speaking career. You will get negative feedbacks; you won’t sell your products, and you won’t get any referrals. Your undeserved compensation after the disaster of speech may very well be your last. Unless you avoid that altogether. In making and delivering speeches, there is a formula so easy to implement and it is so effective t... (read more) Author: Bigmoney Speaker

11. Know All About Military Models July 23, 2009 Military models have always been a matter of attraction not only adults but also the children. Any information given on them makes them even more interesting and leaves us longing for more. Military models are a replica of a vehicle used in the military like the tanks or other artillery pieces. They are made of many materials but the most commonly used is injection-molded styrene plastic. Modelers consider various aspects while building one. Here is a low-down on military models. Most Famous Types Modelers build a variety of replicas. But the most famous ones are the tanks and o... (read more) Author: Andrew Stratton

12. US Veterans Share Memories of the D-Day Invasion June 06, 2009 On the eve of the 65th anniversary of the allied D-Day invasion of German-occupied France, U.S. Army veterans of the invasion gathered at the American Airpower Museum to remember the day and honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives to defeat the Nazis. VOA's Ayesha Tanzeem reports from Farmingdale, New York. Sitting in front of a 65 year old artillery gun and armored car and surrounded by World War II warplanes in the American Airpower Museum, veterans of D-Day watched as first one and then the second engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter roared to life. 65 years after the fateful ... (read more)

13. Drills and Activities to Improve Softball Pitching May 28, 2009 Softball Pitching is one of the offensive armaments in the softball. Most coaches and trainers pay much concentration in the pitching capability of the players because they believe that this added an artillery and fire power to the game. Poor pitching techniques oftentimes results to a bad performance of the team. Worse, it might lead to losing the game. That is why there is a more complexity in the field of Softball Pitching drills and activities. Softball players should be equipped with the dos and don’ts of the softball pitching process. Read on and perfect these valuable drills and ... (read more) Author: Marc Dagenais

14. 10 Training Tips on how to Improve Softball Hitting May 28, 2009 Softball Hitting is the offensive weapon in the softball. Most coaches and trainers pay much attention in the hitting ability that this is an added artillery and fire power to the game. Poor hitting often result to a bad performance of the team. That is why training is always a good part in developing Softball Hitting skill. So when you train yourself to hit a softball with precision and power. A lot of softball hitting tips can be read in magazines, newspapers and over the internet. However, there are really many different styles and techniques in hitting the softball. • A player mu... (read more) Author: Marc Dagenais

15. Major-General Sir Christopher Teesdale, VC (1833-1893):The First South African-born Recipient of th April 06, 2009 Major-General Sir Christopher Teesdale, VC (1833-1893):The First South African-born Recipient of the Victoria Cross By Ross Dix-Peek Christopher Charles Teesdale was the son of Lieutenant-General Henry George Teesdale, of the Royal Artillery. He was born at Grahamstown, in South Africa, on the 1 June 1833, while his father was stationed in South Africa, and was at least two-years of age when he and his family left the country. Teesdale entered the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich in May 1848, and received a commission as a second-lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on the 18 June ... (read more) Author: Ross Dix-Peek

16. Lebanese Rocket Fire Raises Tension on Israeli Border February 21, 2009 Lebanese security sources say Israel has fired artillery shells into southern Lebanon, after three rockets were fired toward Israel from Lebanon. Israeli sources say one of those rockets landed in northern Israel and wounded three people. Lebanese rocket fire is raising tension on the border with Israel. An Israeli police officer removes pieces of a rocket as others watch in a northern Israeli village, 21 Feb 2009Rockets were fired at Israel from Lebanon, including one that slammed into an Israeli Arab village in Galilee. "We heard a loud boom," a resident of the village told Israel's Army Rad... (read more)

17. What Is The Volley And OverHead Smash In Tennis. January 19, 2009 The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defence. As such it must be regarded as a point-winning stroke at all times, no matter whether the shot is volley or smash. Once at the net hit from the point at the first opportunity given to get the racquet squarely on the ball. All the laws of footwork explained for the drive are theoretically the same in volleying. In practice you seldom have time to change your feet to a set position, so you obviate trouble by throwing the weight on the foot nearest to the ball and pushing it in the shot. Volle... (read more) Author: john tahan

18. Semen Volume Enhancers - Break Out the Heavy Artillery December 16, 2008 If your spouse or partner has been dropping subtle backhanded hints that there is room for improvement in your “ball game” then maybe what they need is something to finally shut them up. Something like a big, mondo, triple-volume-blast of “baby butter” right in their face, that will leave them franticly scurrying in search of a bathroom towel. Ready!...Aim!!..FIRE!!!!! Thats right! Send your date home with her hair slicked back with a generous “super sized” glob of your own “home made” brand of hair gel. Now you have the option of upgrading the caliber of sexual bullets that you fir... (read more) Author: Georgio Alamani

19. Skin Peels in San Diego October 14, 2008 There is probably no better place on earth than San Diego for getting a wide variety of skin peels. This is because this city is one of the new age centers of the world and all kinds of different treatments can be offered. There are all kinds of non-invasive peels to be had in this beautiful coastal city but for the most effective and long lasting results you will probably want to go for the “heavy artillery” which is the application of a bonafide chemical facial peel. There are many salons that offer skin peels in San Diego. The chemical peel is almost always the same procedure whet... (read more) Author: Sarah Martin

20. Tennis Volley and Overhead Smash October 07, 2008 Volley and overhead smash. The net attack is the heavy artillery of tennis. It is supposed to crush all defense. As such, it must be regarded as a point-winning shot at any time, regardless of whether the picture is stolen or smash. Once on the net affected by the position at the first opportunity to get the racquet squarely on the ball. All laws feet explained the drive are theoretically the same in volleying. In practice, you rarely have time to change your feet to a set position, so you can avoid trouble by throwing the weight on the foot closest to the ball and pushing it in th... (read more) Author: john mactire

21. Red coat (British army) September 22, 2008 Red Coat or Redcoat is a term often used to refer to a soldier of the historical British Army, because of the colour of the military uniforms formerly worn by the majority of regiments. The uniform of most British soldiers from the late 17th century to the 19th century, (other than artillery, rifles and some cavalry), included a madder red coat or coatee. From 1872 onwards, the more vivid shade of scarlet was adopted for all ranks, having previously been worn only by officers, sergeants and cavalry troopers. The red coat has changed throughout its history from being a British infantryman'... (read more) Author: Y M

22. British Army uniform September 12, 2008 The British Army uniform developed along roughly the same lines as uniforms in other European armies. Its signature colour had become standardised as red for both infantry (foot) and cavalry (mounted) units by the end of the 17th century, except for the Royal Horse Guards and Royal Artillery who wore dark blue; then khaki (for everyday wear) and blue (for parade) in the 1930s. Netherwear and equipment followed European fashion. Exotic costume, such as that of hussars and zouaves, was either embraced late and toned down, or not embraced at all. carry on luggage sizeThe history of the Briti... (read more) Author: Y M

23. Fire up that Grill! September 10, 2008 Competition BBQ secrets by Chatham Artillery BBQ Team Barbecuing is more of a lost art these days, as the number of ‘burnt grill’ outnumbers the ‘perfect barbecue’ occasions in my backyard. Often, things tend to go wrong all at once. If it is not the wood, then it must be the fuel or worse, my children must have tampered with it, I can think of numerous reasons for the ‘burnt grill’ occasions. But the sad truth is that like most of you, I did not know the first thing when it came to barbecuing and yet, I wanted to impress my family and friends. I have to say that the Competition BBQ secr... (read more) Author: reuben wallis

24. NATO: Forces Accidentally Killed Afghan Children September 01, 2008 NATO says says its forces accidentally killed three children and wounded several other civilians in an artillery strike Monday in eastern Afghanistan.A NATO statement says insurgents attacked a patrol in Gayan district in Paktika province. It says troops accidentally struck a house in return fire. Afghan villagers surround dead bodies of two children who allegedly were killed during a raid by foreign and Afghan forces conducted by US troops in Kabul, 01 Sep 2008In Kabul, meanwhile, hundreds of Afghans took to the streets Monday to protest the killing of three family members in a raid that pr... (read more)

25. The Austin Car August 26, 2008 Austin History: The Austin Motor Company was founded in 1905 by Sir Herbert, the former manager of the Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Company. The first car was a conventional 5 litre four cylinder model with chain drive with about 200 being made in the first five years. During the first word war, Austin manufactured artillery and aircraft for the government. After the war Herbert Austin decided on a one model policy based around the 3620 cc 20 hp engine and versions included cars, commercials and even a tractor but sales volumes were never enough to fill the vast factory built during war time a... (read more) Author: Daniel Jones

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