I would not consider rockets to be artillery. In my opinion, the US 105 mm artillery units were very effective. It comes part as the result of a very good weapon, but also from how they were used. The excellent work of spotters, the decent radio communications, and the ability of well trained crews to effectively plot the correct trajectory quickly, all enabled the effective use of the artillery.

The 105, in both the towed and SP role was a top notch weapon that was great in the every day role. My personal favorite was the 155 for its punch and awe. Especially, in the SP role, even though only 100 served. The 8 inch has always been an incredible weapon, but its low production numbers and the effort required to get it into position did not make it a useful all round weapon.

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