M7 Priest - Ouistreham, France - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 was an American self-propelled artillery vehicle produced during World War II. It was given the official service name 105 mm Self Propelled Gun, Priest by the British Army, due to the pulpit-like machine gun ring, and following on from the Bishop and the contemporary Deacon self-propelled guns.

While the first M7s were produced for the U.S. Army, supply was soon diverted to support the Lend-Lease program. Ninety M7s were sent to the British Eighth Army in North Africa, who were also the first to use it in battle during the Second Battle of El Alamein as well as their own Bishop, a self-propelled gun based on the Ordnance QF 25-pounder gun-howitzer.

In U.S. service, the M7 was a great success. During the Battle of the Bulge, each U.S. armored division had three battalions of M7s, giving them unparalleled mobile artillery support.

A total of 3,490 M7s—4,267 if including the M7B2[1]—were built and they proved to be reliable weapons, continuing to see service in the U.S. and allied armies well past World War II.

What type of artillery is this?: self-propelled artillery Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: U.S. and allied armies Parking location to view this Waymark: N 49° 17.253 W 000° 15.155 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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