Gunfire!: British artillery in the Second World War
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 414-441) and index |
| Beschreibung: | 448 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten, 1 Portrait [des Verfassers] |
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Foreword by Brigadier (retd) Ken Timbers RA 12
Preface 14
Acknowledgements 18
Part 1
Historical Background - War and Rearmament
1. The Period Before the First World War 25
Two pictures 25
The Black Prince takes to the guns 26
A permanent artillery organisation 27
The establishment of the Royal Regiment of Artillery 27
Twenty-two years of war against Napoleon 29
A paradigm shift 30
Ubique - Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt 32
2. The Period up to the Second World War 33
The great wars and the next paradigm shift 33
The Territorial Army - using society’s best resources in times of national crisis 34
Artillery develops into a mighty force during the Great War 35
‘It can be presumed... ’ 37
Development against the odds 37
Goodbye to the horse 38
Organisational adaptation 38
Traditions and names 39
3. Twilight - War and Mobilisation 40
The Territorial Army (TA) doubles 40
To war with obsolete guns 42
Artillery mobilisation 45
4. A Decisive Rearmament 48
Construction takes five years 48
A new light standard gun for divisional artillery 50
5
C ONTENTS
Mobilisation of industry 52
The 25-pounder is well received by artillery units 54
The old mountain howitzer 54
Army and corps artillery modernised with new medium guns 55
Heavy artillery neglected 57
The ‘Bishop’;, the Triest’ and the ‘Sexton’ on stage 58
The Congreve legacy - rocket renaissance 60
Modernisation of anti-tank artillery 61
Anti-aircraft guns in ground role 62
5. Artillery Grouping, Organisation and Equipment 64
‘Indirect fire system’ 64
Artillery grouping and command structure 66
‘System management’ and command 67
Organisation of the Field Regiment 68
Manoeuvre organisation of batteries 70
The vehicles 72
Self-propelled guns required a modernised stock of vehicles 73
Organisation of Medium and Heavy Regiments 73
Manpower and equipment specifications for the different types of regiment 74
The communication function and equipment of a Field Regiment 74
6. Looking Far into the Battlefield 81
Army Cooperation Squadrons, RAF 81
Air Observation Posts 83
The Sound Rangers - the ‘ears’ of the artillery 86
Radar - a new intelligence resource 89
‘Flash spotting’ - artillery observation bases 89
Supporting intelligence resources were Corps units 92
7. Airborne Artillery 93
Construction takes time 93
Air-transported artillery another option 97
Part 2
Gunnery Methods, Procedures, Tactics, Staff Work
8. How to Hit the Target - Technical Gun Characteristics 100
Internal ballistics 100
External ballistics 100
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Declining muzzle velocity a scourge 101
Range Tables provide information on trajectory physics 102
Fire dispersion unavoidable 103
Tactical advantages of different charges and fuzes 104
9. How to Hit the Target - Geodetic Requirements 108
Good maps a must 108
Which ‘North’ to use? 108
Traditional survey again honoured 109
Target acquisition - the most difficult task 112
How to deal with geodetic relations at the gun positions? 112
10. How to Hit the Target - Gun Laying 114
11. Preparations for Opening of Gunfire 117
Deployment and gun orientation 117
Fire observation and control 123
Other preparations before opening fire 125
12. Artillery Battle Techniques and Tactics 126
When everything that could be calculated had been done - ranging complements 126
After ranging - fire for effect 130
Battle techniques - general factors and dilemmas 131
The doctrine was there, but battle techniques were to be gradually developed 133
Violent, persistent - battle techniques for attack 135
Unplanned heavy blows might be lashed after the barrage 141
Be prepared to hit back hard! Battle techniques for the defence 142
Some battle techniques used in both an offensive and in defence 143
Counter-bombardment always a priority 145
The human factor 149
13. Train., Train, Exercise, Exercise...! 150
Fast-track training 150
War-oriented officers training 152
Exercises at all levels an ongoing process 154 14 * *
14. Success Requires Efficient Staff Work 155
Three disciplines 155
The artillery - one of the best providers of tactical information 157
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Coordinated planning and order production - keys to success 158
The Order is given^ control and support follow 161
Part 3
How British Artillery Resources Were Used - Descents into Battle History
15. Introduction 164
16. Artillery to the Field - Across the Channel 165
The‘Phoney War’ 165
End of the respite - April 1940 170
‘David 6 - David 6 - David 6’ 171
‘Impress on the troops that this is the real thing and not a Divisional Exercise’ 174
The BEF outflanked but avoids encirclement 177
What role did the British Artillery play? 180
Withdrawal under artillery protection 182
Fatigue takes its toll 185
Lysanders - not suitable for air observation 185
The artillery is once again concentrated 186
The counter-attack at Arras - no role for the artillery 187
BEF under extreme pressure but holds the right flank thanks to its artillery 188
Fragmentation - the ‘indirect fire system’ put out of order 190
The unremitting work of the surveyors 190
The last shots - the gunners fire to the end 193
The battle is over - but not south of Somme! 196
Summary of the role of British Artillery in France 1940 197 17 * *
17. Failed Intervention in Norway 199
Norway a country of strategic interest 199
Planning of the attack 200
To forestall or be forestalled - the battle begins 201
The allies give priority to northern Norway 202
But where was the artillery? 204
The only artillery unit 205
Positions are taken in the Narvik area 206
An experienced mountain warrior takes over 208
Auchinleck’s assessment 208
The southern front a great concern 209
How to employ 203 Battery RA? 210
Narvik recaptured 211
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The large evacuation - a failed campaign is over 212
Summary of the (limited) role of artillery in Norway 213
18. From Imminent Invasion Threat to Offensive Training 214
Restoration 214
A new regimental organisation is born 217
First phase of invasion defence - the threat and need for improvisation 218
Second phase of invasion defence - continued rearmament, training,
development of new methods 221
The third phase - preparations for an offensive overseas 226
19. ‘It will be a killing match5 - El Alamein 229
Varying initiatives 229
Qattara Depression — its historical importance 230
How had the artillery resources been employed before El Alamein? 231
Montgomery in command 232
Recovery and then — a new battle 234
Montgomery’s plan for his own great offensive 236
The situation before the great offensive 238
Intelligence status good 240
No ammunition shortage 242
The coordinated fire plan 242
Where are we? Finding the way ahead 243
Intensive covering fire - but no barrages 244
21.40 hours on 23 October 1942 245
The initial attack - success and setbacks 246
Continuous artillery fire for twelve days 250
What about ‘simplicity5? 254
One million shells 255
Summary of the role of artillery at the last battle of El Alamein 256 20
20. A New Front is Opened - Normandy 258
Preceding bombardment — the task of the navies and air forces 258
Large amounts of artillery landed 260
Covering fire after the initial bombardment 262
Continuous landing of artillery resources 264
Consolidation and enlargement of the bridgehead 265
Operation Goodwood - an attempt to break out? 267
French observers 269
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‘The scourge’ 270
Finally - material superiority counts 270
Summary of the role of artillery in the British sector 272
21. BERLIN Tonight5 - Arnhem 275
‘A bridge too far’ 276
The artillery plan - Operation Market 278
The artillery plan - Operation Garden 281
From plans to action 284
The artillery starts the battle in the south - XXX Corps breakout 286
The fighting north of the Rhine intensifies 288
The Guards Division head north 291
The air-transported reinforcement division 294
The artillery dispersed but finally concentrated again 295
The medium and heavy guns rush forward 298
How had the artillery intelligence resources been employed? 303
The role of airpower 304
Disappointed Scottish gunners 305
The end of the battle and evacuation 306
How had the gunners contributed to making the evacuation possible? 307
Operation Market Garden - still controversial 310
Summary of the role of artillery in Operation Market Garden 312
22. The Final Onslaught - The Rhine Crossing 315
Artillery planning initially concentrated at Corps headquarters 322
Hard, exhausting staff work 324
Ten hours of counter-bombardment 326
Strong support of the Commando Brigade - Operation Widgeon 326
And then: concentrated firepower in support of the main attack
- Operation Torchlight 328
Massive XXX corps artillery support - Operation Turns crew 329
The mistakes at Arnhem should not be repeated - Operation Varsity 330
A short but intensive artillery fire preparation before the air-landings 334
A good start - the plans for Operation Plunder take effect 335
Operation Varsity - another catastrophe? 336
Breakout towards the Baltic coast 340
Summary of the artillery role in Operation Plunder - the Rhine Crossing 341
23. From Defeat to Success - Burma 343
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C ONTENTS
Ubique! 343
The new enemy 343
First Phase - Malaya and Singapore 344
Next Phase - Burma 346
The many artillery problems in Burma 349
The last artillery battle of the war 352
24. Gunners We Have Met 353
They forged the sword 353
Distinguished Territorial officers 356
They used the sword - the subalterns 357
Epilogue Interview with Major General (retd)
Jonathan B.A. Bailey CB, MBE, PhD 360
Selection of Symbols, Terms and Acronyms 365
Maps 369
Appendices 401
Notes 414
Sources and Literature 429
Index 442
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