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Concentration of ammunition on a designated target
Volley fire, as a military tactic, is (in its simplest form) the concept of having many soldiers shoot in the same direction at the same time. In practice
Volley_fire
Type of rifle aiming device
volley sight is a form of sight fitted to some military rifles at the end of the 19th century. They were used for long-range volley fire; massed-fire
Volley_sight
Gun with multiple single-shot barrels
A volley gun is a gun with multiple single-shot barrels that volley fired simultaneously or sequentially in quick succession. Their volume of fire is limited
Volley_gun
Type of long gun appearing in 15th-century Europe
reloading in a systematic fashion. Volley fire was implemented with cannons as early as 1388 by Ming artillerists, but volley fire with matchlocks was not implemented
Arquebus
Smoothbore muzzle-loaded long gun (firearm)
reloading in a systematic fashion. Volley fire was implemented with cannons as early as 1388 by Ming artillerists, but volley fire with matchlocks was not implemented
Musket
Topics referred to by the same term
based in Bergamo, Italy Volley Treviso, a professional volleyball team based in Treviso, Italy Volley fire, the simultaneous firing of a number of projectiles
Volley
1526–1791 series of wars in Europe
volley fire during the war. Ottoman sources describe how Janissary musketeers lined up in three ranks, firing in sequence to maintain continuous fire
Ottoman–Habsburg_wars
manual dating to 759 shows a technique for crossbowmen to engage in volley fire, with rotating ranks of crossbowmen taking turns to load and shoot, coordinated
History_of_crossbows
mines, naval mines and rocket launchers. Earliest recorded instance of volley fire with gunpowder weaponry, by the Ming dynasty. The rest of the world catches
Timeline_of_the_gunpowder_age
Rifle cartridge designed by the U.S. Army
standard target. It was a skill valuable mainly in mass or volley fire, since accurate aimed fire on a man-sized target was effective only to about 200–300
.45-70
1879 battle of the Anglo-Zulu War in Kambula, South Africa
while the bulk of the advance was held at bay by the steady British volley fire and artillery. Some of the Zulu force swung right to come in against
Battle_of_Kambula
Warship of 17th–19th centuries
warships manoeuvering to volley fire with the cannons along their broadsides. In conflicts where opposing ships were both able to fire from their broadsides
Ship_of_the_line
Firearms used during 14th - 17th century China
European or Chinese firearms at the time. Qi Jiguang applied the concept of volley fire to matchlock firearms and deployed teams of 10 musketeers. The optimal
Gunpowder weapons in the Ming dynasty
Gunpowder_weapons_in_the_Ming_dynasty
Simultaneous and continuous firing of firearms on command
by a short interval for reloading. The command to fire is re-issued before each individual volley to preserve organization. This was commonly used during
Fusillade
Military funeral rite
"Three Volley Salute" A US Army rifle party firing three volleys Problems playing this file? See media help. The three-volley salute is a ceremonial act
Three-volley_salute
15/16th-century Italian condottiero
ordered usage of arquebusiers. He is proposed as an early innovator of volley fire in early modern warfare, setting the base for the European reforms of
Fernando_d'Ávalos
Infantry formation
Additionally, he introduced the practice of volley fire, where all of the gunners in the ranks would fire at the same time. This was intended to bring
Pike_and_shot
Laser air defense system
barrage of several missiles even if the system is effective, so that volley fire of interceptors continues to be required. There is also the possibility
Iron_Beam
Elite infantry units and standing army of the Ottoman Empire (active 1363–1826)
became one of the first armies in Europe to implement rotating lines of volley fire in battle. Giovanni Antonio Menavino, a Genoese who was enslaved in the
Janissary
Tactical formation of soldiers
and the Middle Ages. The line formation provided the best frontage for volley fire, while sacrificing maneuverability and defence against cavalry. It came
Line_(formation)
Battle during the Italian War of 1521–26
that the Spanish arquebusiers performed there the first instance of volley fire in European warfare. Historian John Fortescue described it as, "...if
Battle_of_Bicocca
Chinese elite military unit of the Ming Dynasty
mounted combat and signalling. Firearms equipped included the fire lance, fire arrows, volley guns, cannons and matchlock guns such as the arquebus. During
Shenjiying
1876 battle of the Great Sioux War
the troops providing cover fire above. The covering company would have moved towards a reunion, delivering heavy volley fire and leaving the trail of expended
Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn
Science and art of organizing a military force and techniques
firepower alone, often relying on artillery. The development of disciplined volley fire, delivered at close range, began to improve the hitting power of infantry
Military_tactics
Korean weaponry
This included the en masse adoption of muskets and the adoption of volley fire and rigorous drill techniques. Breech-loading swivel guns were particularly
Korean_cannon
Surface-to-air unguided missile system
had four one-metre long 20mm barrels stacked one on top of another. These fired 20mm calibre projectiles (weighing 90g and containing 19g of explosive)
Fliegerfaust
1922 fire during the Greco-Turkish War
mentions in his memoirs that his unit of 13 cavalrymen was ambushed by a volley of fire from 30–40 rifles from the Tuzakoğlu factory after being saluted and
Burning_of_Smyrna
American serial killer (1888–1920)
Mason and Dixon's Line that any mob of this sort had actually met the volley fire of soldiers." When the mob returned, now with 10,000 people, they were
Will_Lockett
1808 Battle during the Peninsular War
second battalion. Unable to effectively reply to the devastating British volley fire, Charlot's men soon ran away. Seeing the battle going against him, Junot
Battle_of_Vimeiro
Field tactics deployed in combat from the late 18th to the mid 19th century
could cover the final 50 yards (46 m) while only receiving a single volley of fire from the infantry. The infantry square used 4–6 ranks in depth with
Napoleonic_tactics
1690 battle of King William's War
ships, commanded by Sir William Phips, were nearly destroyed by cannon volley fire from the top of the city. Both sides learned from the battle: the French
Battle_of_Quebec_(1690)
Russian submarine-launched ballistic missile
Retrieved 23 December 2014. "Russia's most powerful nuclear subs to volley-fire ICBMs". 2 March 2016. Archived from the original on 11 May 2016. Retrieved
RSM-56_Bulava
Japanese warlord (1546–1582)
Battle of Nagashino, defeated by one of the earliest recorded uses of volley fire by Oda Nobunaga's 3,000 muskets, and losing a large part of his forces
Takeda_Katsuyori
British lever action rifle
battles, such as Rorke's Drift and the Battle of Ulundi, the order to volley fire was not given until the Zulus were at or within 400 yards. The ballistic
Martini–Henry
Bolt-action rifle
the stock was slightly redesigned, lightening it somewhat, and the volley fire sights on the left side of the weapon were deleted. The markings were
M1917_Enfield
Coordinated gunfire from a ship's side
in a single firing. See list of broadsides of major World War II ships for a comparison. Barrage (artillery) Salvo Fusillade Volley fire Early history
Broadside_(naval)
1690 battle of the Williamite War in Ireland
hold off successive Jacobite Irish cavalry attacks with disciplined volley fire, but many were scattered and driven into the river, with the exception
Battle_of_the_Boyne
15th-century military manual by Qi Jiguang
fighting in a hand to hand formation, they operated on the principle of volley fire, which Qi pioneered prior to the publication of the first edition of
Jixiao_Xinshu
British Army officer and Victoria Cross recipient (1847-1897)
perimeter. The first waves of Zulu assault were repulsed by British volley fire, but the attackers pushed on relentlessly, particularly along a vulnerable
John_Chard
British Army major and recipient of the Victoria Cross
assegais the Zulus charged at the garrison but were cut down by the British volley fire. Nevertheless, the Zulus pressed on with repeated charges, particularly
Gonville_Bromhead
Military co-ordination of artillery fire
period of processing integration. Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact Volley fire v t e The Development of Artillery Tactics and Equipment, Brigadier AL
Time_on_target
Long spear used by infantry
lines, both to minimize casualties and to present a larger frontage for volley fire. Thick hedges of bayonets proved to be an effective anti-cavalry solution
Pike_(weapon)
Irish soldier (1785–1839)
and only trained to shoot into a body of men at 50 metres (55 yd) with volley fire. The 95th Rifles trained for long distance sniping, and Plunket was among
Thomas_Plunket
Army of the First French Empire
protection from enemy fire since the troops were spread out. Its disadvantages were it did not allow for massed or volley fire and was terrible for melee
French Imperial Army (1804–1815)
French_Imperial_Army_(1804–1815)
Military tactical formation
reducing the effectiveness of volley fire or to expose them to enfilading fire. In the latter, an enemy that could fire down the length of a line with
Close_order_formation
French bolt-action rifle
forces the bolt to the rear thus providing leveraged extraction of the fired case. The rifle is fitted with a two-piece wood stock, and features a spring-loaded
Lebel_Model_1886_rifle
Simultaneous discharge of weaponry
of fire on the enemy by lining troops into ranks, allowing one rank to fire a salvo, or volley, while the other ranks prepared their guns for firing. The
Salvo
soldier was wounded by one. In 1555, Ming soldiers on the walls of Nanjing fired at Wokou using matchlocks. One Chinese source credits the pirate Wang Zhi
Matchlock_musket_in_China
18th-century long firearm
Royal Navy during the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars. It is a type of volley gun adapted for ship-to-ship fighting, but was limited in its use because
Nock_gun
Part of Chinese history, 618–907 CE
while 1,000 crossbowmen divided into four sections to provide continuous volley fire. When Shi's cavalry engaged Li's Shuofang army they were completely unable
Military history of the Tang dynasty
Military_history_of_the_Tang_dynasty
Soviet military exercises in 1989-1991
Range in Kamchatka. "On August 6, 1991 at 21 hours 07 minutes a volley fire the complete fire unit of RSM-54 rockets from the submarine of the project 667BDRM
Operation_Behemoth
Field army of the French Imperial Army
protection from enemy fire since the troops were spread out. Its disadvantages were it did not allow for massed or volley fire and was terrible for melee
Grande_Armée
Career officer of the United States Army
assertions that a sharpshooter was responsible; Stephen Sears credits volley fire from the 7th Tennessee against the 2nd Wisconsin; Edwin Coddington cites
John_F._Reynolds
Army units of the Spanish Empire
ability to repulse cavalry and other forces along its front, the long-range fire of its arquebusiers could be easily shifted to the flanks, making it versatile
Tercio
1898 battle of the Mahdist War
Mahdist forces before they even came within range of the Maxim guns and volley fire. The frontal attack ended quickly, with around 4,000 Mahdist forces casualties;
Battle_of_Omdurman
Dutch Republic stadtholder and Prince of Orange (1567–1625)
contribution was the introduction of volley fire, which enabled soldiers to compensate for the inaccuracy of their weapons by firing in a large group. It was first
Maurice,_Prince_of_Orange
1899 battle of the Philippine–American War
rear guard with measured volleys. Nevertheless, the Filipinos continued to hold their ground, utilizing focused volley fire that repelled other advances
Battle_of_Tirad_Pass
1131, Jin forces invaded Shaanxi but were repelled, in particular by a volley fire tactic implemented by general Wu Jie (吳 玠) and his younger brother Wu
Military history of the Song dynasty
Military_history_of_the_Song_dynasty
Durrani–Mughal battle in 1748
Taqi Khan led his men toward the Mughal lines to quickly deliver a volley fire before withdrawing as the Mughals attempted to respond, subsequently
Battle_of_Manupur
Historical narrative
one of the most innovative forces in Europe, introducing the tactic of volley fire alongside and perhaps even earlier than most European armies. Even greater
Ottoman_decline_thesis
Theory of the mechanism of hearing
Volley theory states that groups of neurons of the auditory system respond to a sound by firing action potentials slightly out of phase with one another
Volley_theory
Italian military rifle cartridge
tactics of the time, the adjustable rear sight of the rifle allowed for volley fire up to 2,000 metres. The 6.5×52mm Carcano was the first to be officially
6.5×52mm_Carcano
British service rifle
weight to the action, as well as lengthening the bolt. There were also volley-fire sights similar to those on the Short Magazine Lee–Enfield fitted to the
Pattern_1914_Enfield
1815 battle during the War of the Seventh Coalition
taken precautions, however, and the Lancers were greeted by canister and volley fire, losing some men and horses before retiring to Frasnes. Patrols were
Battle_of_Quatre_Bras
Rifled musket
Depending on the variant, the Lorenz is fitted with a simple block sight for volley fire or a folding leaf sight graduated up to 900 paces. The rifled musket
Lorenz_rifle
British–Canadian firearms designer
single-shot weapon during long-range volley fire, with the full magazine set aside for when the enemy closed and rapid fire was needed (the later magazine cutoff
James_Paris_Lee
1996 British TV series or programme
produce lime. The French attack, but are met by the highly accurate volley fire of the riflemen. With the British ammunition running low, Sharpe's men
Sharpe's_Siege_(TV_programme)
Swedish soldiers of the Great Northern War
unflinching advance into their fire. The Swedish firing distance was reduced from 50 metres to 15–20 metres for the first volley of the rear ranks who would
Caroleans
Foot-soldier combat methods
and slow-moving squares. The introduction of volley fire helped compensate for the inaccuracy of musket fire and was first used in European combat at Nieuwpoort
Infantry_tactics
Mao War: Mong Mao is defeated by the Ming artillery corps utilizing volley fire 1389 January Ming forces defeat Yi rebels in Yuezhou December Ming–Mong
Timeline_of_the_Ming_dynasty
1554 battle between the forces of Oda Nobunaga and Imagawa clan
coordinated reloading and volley fire tactic in rotating platoons, which kept the ramparts of the castle under continuous fire. The ferocity of the gunfire
Battle_of_Muraki_Castle
Rank in many uniformed organizations
privates), also referred to as the "bayonet strength", in order to present volley fire by rank or massed bayonets for assault or defense, with each sergeant
Sergeant
1769 battle
to retreat across the river but for an unknown reason were met by the volley fire of the Prussians. Apparently, the shooters believed they were stopping
Battle_of_Ponte_Novu
performed by the Janissary since the 16th century. Matchlock volley fire: Volley fire with matchlocks was first implemented in 1526 when the Ottoman
List of inventions in the medieval Islamic world
List_of_inventions_in_the_medieval_Islamic_world
Part of the Colombian War of Independence
general advance on the republican center while also conducting volley fire on them. Musket fire was exchanged for more than an hour with the patriots initially
Battle_of_Cachirí
Combat formation of infantry
obstruct one another's line of advance and field of fire. Once formed in square, the infantry would volley fire at approaching cavalry, either by file or by
Infantry_square
Part of the Thirty Years' War
The Swedes demonstrated firepower in a rate of fire of three to five volleys to one Imperial volley. Torstenson later changed direction to aim his guns
Battle_of_Breitenfeld_(1631)
2006 novel by Max Brooks
semi-automatic rifles and volley firing, and soldiers are retrained to aim for the head instead of at centre mass, and maintain steady rates of fire. Troops are also
World_War_Z
Type of firearm propellant
By 1257 some fire lances were firing wads of bullets. In the late 13th century metal fire lances became 'eruptors', proto-cannons firing co-viative projectiles
Gunpowder
Act of mercy killing
they have shot and wounded. With humans, it may be done by a firing squad after a volley of shots at a condemned prisoner, or by soldiers in wartime who
Coup_de_grâce
Bolt-action rifle
concentrations of Spanish troops at ranges up to 1,200 yards, using volley fire against groups of enemy soldiers while their officers called out the
M1895_Lee_Navy
American Continental Army winter encampment site, 1777–1778
formation techniques. Under Steuben's leadership, the Continentals practiced volley fire, improved their maneuverability, standardized their march paces, exercised
Valley_Forge
Land forces of Prussia (1701–1919)
great success at Hohenfriedberg and later Leuthen. After a few initial volley fire, the infantry was to advance quickly for a bayonet charge. The Prussian
Prussian_Army
Park in Dedham, Massachusetts
Smith, a past commander of Post 18. Taps were sounded, and there was a volley fire. O'Connor noticed at the dedication that the Latin inscription at the
Barnes_Memorial_Park
Long-ranged guns for land warfare
are fired on higher trajectories for initial volleys (starting with the shell with the most propellant and working down) and later volleys are fired on
Artillery
Experimental British rifle cartridge
notable as the first to be fitted with a deliberate and separate volley sight for volley fire at long ranges. The backsight has two leaves, the regular one
.402_Enfield
Fictional character in the Overwatch franchise
healing to a targeted ally. Meanwhile, his alternate weapon, Thorn Volley, fires a burst of projectiles that does damage to enemies. He initially also
Lifeweaver
2004 battle of the Iraq War
handful of truck drivers fought back against intense small arms fire and repeated volleys of rocket propelled grenades. Lt McCormick organized the defense
Battle of Baghdad International Airport
Battle_of_Baghdad_International_Airport
Ottoman Empire from c. 1550 to c. 1700
battlefield tactics, becoming one of the first armies in Europe to utilize volley fire. To pay for the newly expanded army, the Ottomans expanded the practice
Transformation of the Ottoman Empire
Transformation_of_the_Ottoman_Empire
1897–1910 military of the Korean Empire
The IJA seems to have been frequently met with consistent amount of Volley fire, Skirmish lines, Encirclement, and Bayonet charges whilst trying to kill
Imperial_Korean_Armed_Forces
Weaponry of the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815)
full-cock, which make the musket ready to fire. Properly trained infantry were able to fire two or three volleys a minute. The cavalry usually were equippted
Napoleonic weaponry and warfare
Napoleonic_weaponry_and_warfare
Warfare during the gunpowder era
weapons technology and in the techniques of using it (for example infantry volley fire). However, the main reason was that armies were now much bigger, but
Early_modern_warfare
Seneca Chief and diplomat
long range while the Indians fired from behind rocks and trees. The British were unable to employ traditional volley fire tactics and were routed. When
Guyasuta
1601–03 English expedition to Malacca
the Ascension was accidentally shot and killed during a commemoration volley fire whilst rowing to shore. Morale was at a low ebb, but Lancaster ensured
1601 East India Company Voyage
1601_East_India_Company_Voyage
British Army officer (1764–1835)
casualties they were sustaining from the ferocity of its concentrated volley fire, faltered in their forward momentum, and subsequently broke and retreated
William Inglis (British Army officer)
William_Inglis_(British_Army_officer)
Type of light infantry arranged in lines, now obsolete
usually arranged two or three ranks deep, to deliver coordinated volleys of musket or rifle fire. This method of warfare began in the late sixteenth and early
Line_infantry
formations of arquebusiers would be protected by a group of pikemen. Volley fire was also used. Archery with bow and crossbow was considered a central
Military_of_the_Ming_dynasty
Spanish military officer, conquistador and explorer
1540s Francisco de Carvajal's use of firearms in Peru prefigured the volley fire technique that developed in Europe many decades after. In the Battle
Francisco_de_Carvajal
Large battle between British/Indian and Pashtun tribesmen in 1897
and several others throughout the night were defeated with the use of volley fire from the fort's loopholes. By now, British forces in Malakand had also
Battle_of_Chakdara
French Canadian military officer (1718–1754)
Affair" and described it as "a volley fired by a young Virginian in the backwoods of America that set the world on fire." Jumonville's legacy was to resonate
Joseph_Coulon_de_Jumonville
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Boy/Male
Australian, German, Teutonic
People's Spirit; Spirit of the Folk
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly West Midlands)
English (chiefly West Midlands) : from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Toll (see Towle).Probably an altered spelling of German Tolle.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conláed, CONLEY means "purifying fire."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Dolly, DOLLEY means "gift of God."
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire) : topographic name from Middle English holin, holi(e) ‘holly tree’. Compare Hollen.
Boy/Male
Teutonic American German
Of the people.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Collier.Altered spelling of Swiss and German Koller or Kohler.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : variant spelling of Rowley.
Boy/Male
British, English
Dark Haired
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. In some cases, probably an altered form of Irish Lally (see Mullally). This name occurs chiefly in AL.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : variant of Duley.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Dolly, DOLLEE means "gift of God."
Surname or Lastname
English (Kent)
English (Kent) : unexplained. Compare Solly.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Coley.Irish : reduced form of McColley.Americanized spelling of Swiss German Kohli.
Boy/Male
English
A surname meaning swarthy, used occasionally as a first name. Famous bearer, 18th-century actor...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, Middle English valeye.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Jolly.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : English habitational name from any of the minor places in Wiltshire, Warwickshire, and other counties called (The) Folly, usually from Middle English folie in the sense ‘folly’, ‘foolish enterprise’, but otherwise from Old French feuillie ‘leafy bower or shelter’, later ‘clump of trees’. In some cases, the name may be topographic.English : nickname for an eccentric or foolish person, from Old French folie ‘foolishness’.
Girl/Female
British, English
Form of Holly; Holly Grove
Surname or Lastname
English (Essex)
English (Essex) : variant spelling of Polly.French : variant of Pollet.Altered spelling of French Polly.Variant spelling of Poley.
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