Shell (projectile) - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia - Ammunition
Ammunition is a generic military term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. It is derived through French from the La...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia - Artillery
Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. The term also describes ground-based troop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Types
The types of tube artillery are generally distinguished by their ballistic trajectory. Cannons or guns (such as infantry support guns or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Types
The types of tube artillery are generally distinguished by their ballistic trajectory. Cannons or guns (such as infantry support guns or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sabot: Encyclopedia Ii - Sabot - Types Of Sabots
Sabot - Cup Sabot. A Cup sabot merely supports the base and rear end of a projectile. When the sabot and projectile exit the muzzle of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia Ii - Ammunition - Storage
Ammunition - Historical circa World War I. These general conditions apply to the storage of ammunition in fortresses. Here the position...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Modern Artillery
Modern artillery is distinguished by its large calibre, firing an explosive shell or rocket, and being of such a size and weight as to re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Modern Artillery Operations
Depending on the calibre of the weapons, artillery is used in a variety of roles. Mortars fire relatively short range and small- to mediu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - History
The first documented record of artillery used on the battle field is on January 28, 1132. General Han Shizhong of the Song Dynasty used E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia Ii - Ammunition - Supply Of Ammunition In The Field
With every successive improvement in military arms there has necessarily been a corresponding modification in the method of supplying amm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Modern Artillery Operations
Depending on the calibre of the weapons, artillery is used in a variety of roles. Mortars fire relatively short range and small- to mediu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - Modern Artillery
Modern artillery is distinguished by its large calibre, firing an explosive shell or rocket, and being of such a size and weight as to re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - History
The word as used in the current context originated in the Middle Ages. It comes from the Old French atellier meaning "to arrange", and at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia Ii - Ammunition - General Information
The design of the ammunition is determined by its purpose; anti-personnel ammunition is often designed to break up or tumble inside the t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia Ii - Ammunition - Ammunition For Infantry
Ammunition for infantry refers to the ammunition carried by a typical foot (infantry) soldier. Someone serving in the infantry generally ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ammunition: Encyclopedia Ii - Ammunition - Large Weapon Ammunition
See Main article, Shell (projectile), for information on the various types of shell and shot. Modern artillery ammunition is generally of...   » Read the article