34th street

…The mortar’s high angle of fire allows the round to reach the street level accurately without being masked by surrounding structures. During the battle for Hue city, the most effective fire support provided to Marines…

…In combat in built-up areas, however, finding a covered firing position that permits low-obliquity firing is unlikely unless the streets and gaps between buildings are wide. Most shots impact the target at an angle…

…Dead space is the area in which indirect fires cannot reach the street level because of buildings. This area is a safe haven for the enemy because he/she is protected from indirect fires. For low…

…Tanks move down streets after the infantry has cleared them of any suspected ATGM positions and, in turn, support the infantry with fire. The tank is one of the most effective weapons for heavy fire against…

…The fighting was unusual in that combat was largely centered on seizure of street barricades rather than buildings. (Length of battle: 6 - 13 days) (Casualties: Marines, 2,383; others, estimated in the thousands) i. Jerusalem (1967…

…Running engines, vehicles, and people moving through rubble- covered streets can be heard for great distances. Odors from diesel fuel, gasoline, cooking food, burning tobacco and aftershave lotion can reveal enemy and friendly locations. 29. Firefighting…

…The squad leader should carry a map, compass, street plan, and notebook in which he/she has detailed the information that he/she must gather. One Marine is assigned to carry the tools needed to open…

…Vehicles veering into the narrow side streets became trapped and were destroyed. The lack of infantry to protect the armor proved disastrous to the attacking armor battalion. (3) Artillery. Artillery has played an important role in…