M1897A5 75mm Field Gun - Florence, AL
N 34° 48.728 W 087° 37.443
16S E 442924 N 3852387
M1897A5 75mm Field Gun displayed at the Florence/Lauderdale Veterans Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park.
Waymark Code: WMJADD
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2013
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The M1897A5 75mm Field Gun was the U.S. Army adaptation of the "75 modèle 1897" or "French 75". Some French-built guns and the U.S. M1897 copy were used by the AEF in World War I, 1917-1918. During the inter-war decades between WW I and WW II there was little new development of weapons in the U.S. so this gun remained the main light field artillery of the U.S. Army. It was updated and redesignated with a series of names including M1897A2, M1897A4, then the M2A1 and finally M2A2 in 1939. Changes included better ammunition, pneumatic tires, and improved sights but otherwise remained largely the same as the original M1897.
This M1897A5 was mounted on an M2A2 carriage by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1940 as can be seen on both data plates.
What type of artillery is this?: M1897A5 75mm Field Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
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