[Hebrews 11:6]

heavy artillery being used to clear defended buildings by firing solid shot point blank into them

I read several years ago (meaning I cannot now provide a source or link) that this tactic was preferred not only to clear defended buildings but also to save GIs the need of advancing fully exposed down the enemy's city streets. Now they had cover as they moved forward internally through the buildings.

[niteowl77]

I read several years ago (meaning I cannot now provide a source or link) that this tactic was preferred not only to clear defended buildings but also to save GIs the need of advancing fully exposed down the enemy's city streets. Now they had cover as they moved forward internally through the buildings.

It sounds logical. I do know that "going through the wall" became very common practice in taking towns. If an infantry unit had an M12 at hand, they'd no doubt use it to do a lot of things that might increase their odds of staying alive.

Mr. niteowl77

[PapaNew]

I’m trying to imagine how one gun (the “155”?) could with one shot clear out a whole building or block.