In the late 19th century, artillery fire had the following advantage over infantry: Its projectiles are larger, and have a greater range. Artillery can therefore act against Infantry at a distance at which the latter's fire would be ineffective. The projectiles used are common shell, shrapnel, and case shot. Shell is used against buildings or entrenchments; against artillery, to damage guns and carriages; and against troops in masses, under cover, or to enfilade them in line. Shrapnel is used against Artillery, to kill men and horses; and against troops in open order, or behind obstacles, through which shells can penetrate and burst. Case shot is used against troops at short ranges. Back to Table of Contents -- Wargamer's Newsletter # 113 To Wargamer's Newsletter List of Issues To MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1971 by Donald Featherstone. This article appears in MagWeb.com (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other articles from military history and related magazines are available at http://www.magweb.com