To address this problem a number of foreign heavy artillery guns were adopted, including the Canon de 155 mm GPF. After the end of the war the Westervelt Board was convened to assess the artillery experience of the combatant powers and map out future directions for the US Army artillery.
To address this problem, a selection of foreign heavy artillery guns were adopted into the arsenal, including the Canon de 155 mm GPF. Following the end of the conflict, the Westervelt Board was convened to examine the artillery expertise of the combatant nations and outline future plans for US Army artillery.