6 inch Field Howitzer Model of 1908
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NCDaywalker
N 34° 51.378 W 082° 23.655
17S E 372545 N 3857993
"This type of howitzer was still used in the American Army at the beginning of World War II. The howitzer was rebuilt by Cecil D. Buchanan from scrap parts in 2002."
Waymark Code: WMXF94
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
Views: 4
The gun is situated in a back corner of the lower parking area of the James F. Daniel, Jr - American Legion Post 3.
"This type of gun was used by the United States for training purposes in World War I (1917-1918). Our French allies had requested that all pre-1917 American guns ve relegated to training purposes only. Our allies supplied all our artillery needs overseas. This allowed us to get more men on ships being sent across the Atlantic Ocean to aid our British and French allies. The howitzer was designed to shell enemy trenches from great distances. The 6 inch Field Howitzer was one of the largest tactical guns used by the United States. It fired several types of ammunition including High Explosive (HE), Shrapnel, and Gas Shells. Guns such as this were produced by the Watervliet Arsenal in Troy, New York. Howitzers were used in World War I to continuously shell enemy trenches during the day and throughout the night. This was done to rattle the nerves of the enemy and keep them from getting any rest. The shelling also was done to destroy enemy trenches and collapse dugouts. An offensive attack usually followed this type of barrage."
Quoted material is from plaque located beside the gun.
What type of artillery is this?: howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: Allies WW I
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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