The first immigrants' trains had with them mountain howitzers mounted on strong gun carriages.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
Our heavy howitzers concentrated on every blockhouse that could be located by aeroplane photographs or direct observation, with such storms of explosive that if they were not destroyed the garrisons of machine-gunners inside were killed or stupefied by concussion.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
Fifty-four guns were captured on this eastern side of Arras, and six were howitzers, and two of these big beasts were taken by cavalry working with the troops.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs