Black Powder Epic Battles - American Civil War: Siege Mortar battery anglo-zulu-war 2002 Ariete)

2002 Ariete)

We were just excited to release these and couldn't wait for the studio to paint them

Their design dates back to 1920

These trucks were the mainstays for the famous "Red Ball Express"

Safety Handle ensures strong grip

Black Powder Epic Battles - American Civil War: Siege Mortar battery anglo-zulu-war 2002 Ariete)The primary roles of siege mortars are to reduce fortifications, firing explosive shells over intervening walls. The high trajectory of mortar shells allows for disruption and devastation of structures not usually able to be targeted by normal artillery fire. Conversely they can be used in defence of sieges by harassing enemy work parties who are preparing trenches and siege batteries. The 8 inch siege mortar had a maximum range of around 2,225 yards,