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#1: Naval Reach in Normandy Author: ANZAC_Lord4war, Location: Sydney Australia

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:41 am
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Any1 know roughly how far the naval big guns at normandy could reach inland?
Particularly for Utah region.
i.e did they reach Carantan...

#2: Author: Blackstump, Location: Hunter Valley Australia

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:57 am
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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

#3: Re: Naval Reach in Normandy Author: Dima,

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:59 pm
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ANZAC_Lord4war wrote:

Any1 know roughly how far the naval big guns at normandy could reach inland?
Particularly for Utah region.
i.e did they reach Carantan...

Definetly Carenatan, Azeville...can't remember for sure but Montebourg propably too.

#4: mmm Author: ANZAC_Lord4war, Location: Sydney Australia

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:42 am
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yer i think it time carentan got pounded with naval!

#5: Author: dgfred, Location: N.C., USA

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:24 pm
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About how far [mile(s)] would that be? Confused

#6: Author: CarpeNoctem,

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:40 pm
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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.

-CN

GMG2 1988-1992 USN

#7: Author: dgfred, Location: N.C., USA

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:07 pm
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Thanks for the info Carpe Wink

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