Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: Naval Reach in Normandy
Any1 know roughly how far the naval big guns at normandy could reach inland?
Particularly for Utah region.
i.e did they reach Carantan...
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During the night of 11-12 June Carentan was set ablaze by artillery, naval guns, 4.2-inch mortars, and several tank destroyer guns which fired on point targets from the 327th Glider Infantry's positions along the canal. that would be from the west side
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:42 am Post subject: mmm
yer i think it time carentan got pounded with naval!
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The Iowa class battleships had 16"/50 caliber Mark 8 guns for amphibious assault support. These guns could throw a 2700 lb (1200kg) projectile in excess of 20 miles. I believe it was 23-26 miles.
But as true for all artillery pieces at max range, it was difficult at best to ensure that the enemy would be hittable at max range. So, in my oppinion I believe the effective max range of these guns were more like 20 miles or less.
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