The M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism. The mount ...

The National Interest now takes a deeper dive into the history of the Squid ASW mortar. Squid Initial History and ...

The mechanical Hedgehog proved itself to be a deadly predator and killer of Axis submarines. When one thinks of antisubmarine warfare (ASW) weapons of World War II, chances are the depth charge is the ...