Fortunately, the “howitzer Huey” never materialized. It was likely an unworkable concept, given the helicopter’s limitations. The 1960s were a wild time in U.S. history. The decade had everything: ...

In the early spring of 1966, the state-of-the-art 105-millimeter towed M102 howitzer was introduced into service in Vietnam. However, many seasoned artillerymen hesitated to use the new model at first ...

The Americans had developed a coterie of systems to enhance their capabilities. Notably, the United States military embraced the helicopter as a key platform for warfare. Arising during the Korean War ...