Something Borrowed, Something Bleu (II)

A decision-forcing case

French gunners remove the wheels of an old (Model 1881) howitzer prior to firing.

This post begins with the historical solution to a problem posed in the following article. So, if you haven’t already read it (or, better yet, worked out a solution of your own), please do so.

Something Borrowed, Something Bleu

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On 11 November 1898, you submit a memorandum to your superiors.

You begin by pointing out that, while the new 75mm field gun gives the French Army a huge advantage over its potential adversaries, other armies will soon adopt quick-firing field guns of their own.