Japanese Infantry Guns

[Herr Straße Laufer]

First off, I would not turn to Osprey as my soul source. I find them often general in descriptions at best. The "Reader's Digest" of military history.

Second off, there is a discussion that is going on here.

Thirdly, there is need for discussion but, as in most things done on these forums please stick to the content of the responses and not "point fingers" at the responders?

I would not like to see changes made based on one person's wish or another's. If there are reasonable investigations followed by reasonable discussions that will not lead to the overthrow, or adoption of something that could change the game's balance I am all for it.

As Huib pointed out, tanks were often used in the role of indirect artillery, both in WWII and Korea. I would hesitate place the usage of them, in that role, into the game.

Back on topic. My preliminary findings on Japanese tactical doctrine was for small calibre infantry guns, below the regimental level, to be used in direct fire and were set up that way, without spotters or comms for indirect fire. If a change is made because of the capablilites of the weapon without regard to the doctrine, then you open a can of worms?
How about letting the guns fire indirectly but have all Japanese units not "spot" for the gun and it would be total scattered shot?
So far other information has been found that may point to making a change in the game. Making discussion a good thing?
If Japanese artillery exists, within the OOB, with the ability to fire indirectly then I do not see a problem with leaving things as they are. Though, it seems that the custom scenario designers may have to take care of that contingency in their own way and be aware that direct only and indirect artillery is available.

My 2 cents on the subject.