Artillery Through the Ages

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Which one of these is a correct definition of artillery?

  • Weapons used for close-quarters combat
  • Weapons used for medium and long-range combat (correct)
  • Weapons used for underwater combat
  • Weapons used for short-range combat

What is the estimated percentage of casualties in 20th-century wars caused by artillery fire?

  • 30% to 50%
  • 50% to 80% (correct)
  • 80% to 100%
  • 10% to 30%

Which of the following is NOT a role of artillery on the battlefield?

  • Supporting the air force
  • Providing accurate targeting (correct)
  • Causing casualties
  • Providing firepower

When did early models of cannons capable of artillery fire start to appear?

<p>During the Renaissance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of weapons do modern armies have?

<p>A variety of artillery weapons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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