The Silent Powerhouse: 155mm Artillery Shells and Their Crucial Role in Modern Warfare

Christian Baghai
3 min readAug 11, 2023

In the heart of Pennsylvania, a factory hums with ceaseless activity, churning out 11,000 steel shells every month. These are not just any shells; they are 155mm rounds, the backbone of artillery warfare, and a lifeline for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.

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