"Not to be too nitpicky"

Too late for that.

Yes, it is true, I should have used "pounder" or "pdr" instead of pound, but there isn't a soul here who will be confused by that. While "6 pounder howitzers" have yet to be explained...and that is of course the reason I posted.

So back to the topic...does anyone know if there was something in particular that is being referenced with the 6 pounder howitzer in the ACW? Or is it lack of understanding of what sets the various pieces apart.