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Mortars (artillery)

Scope note

Artillery, either rifled or smoothbore, characterized by shorter barrel, lower velocity, shorter range, and higher angle of fire than howitzers or cannons; most present day models are muzzleloading. QCKDWT

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036961

Broader Terms used

<artillery by form>

Equivalent Terms used

mortar (artillery)

Created

13yrs ago

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