Desert Warfare Shows Value Of Armored Howitzer

Credit: Christina Mackenzie/AW&ST
Explosions do not disturb residents of Draguignan, the “artillery capital of France.” But a visitor to this southeastern city is surprised that the sound of an 18-ton Caesar self-propelled howitzer travels 20 km (12 mi.) from Camp de Canjuers, the biggest proving ground in Western Europe. This 350...

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