What is the use of mortar?
Mortars were used to support ground troops during invasions, or
helping them defend a position be using 'danger close' mortar
strikes (danger close meaning mortar strikes, air strikes or
artillery strike close to friendly ground troops) sealing off the
route the enemy used to attack. Also, mortar strike could be used
to 'soften up' enemy ground defenses so that the friendly ground
troops attack would be made easier. Mortar strikes would use
coordinates acquired by ground troops and sent over the radio to
signal where the mortar strike would land. Mortar shells were just
like missiles, but you could throw one, after activating it, and
use it as a super powerful hand grenade when needed.