Cannon Companies and Their Kin
A guide to articles
‘So, Clio. Let me get this straight. You want Thalia and me to dress up like two very different singers from the 1970s in order to showcase the articles that The Tactical Notebook has published about the cannon companies of the 1940s?’
‘That’s right. You’ll be using double anachronism to make an important point.’
‘And what point is that?’
‘The short-lived cannon companies of the US Army, as well as their predecessors, successors, and counterparts in other forces, all of which lived liminal lives along the border that connects the realms of infantry and artillery, might well be described as … ’
‘… a little bit Country …’
‘…. and a little bit Rock-and-Roll.’
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You could also consult with Donny and Marie Osmond for additional fun.
More seriously, the Infantry’s need for readily available and responsive fire support, both direct and indirect, has certainly lead down some strange pathways. The requirements to balance effective fires, mobility and resupply never ends, but it is clear that even little 60mm mortars can save the day (my thanks to Sean Naylor and his book, Not A Good Day To Die for making that point).