M116 75mm Howitzer - Douglasville, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 33° 44.397 W 084° 47.133
16S E 705140 N 3735525
Front lawn of the American Legion Post #145
Waymark Code: WMZQ61
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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County of artillery: Douglas County
Location of piece: E. Veterans Memorial Hwy. (US-78/GA-8), Legion Post front lawn, W. of Douglasville
Date erected: 1988

"The 75mm Pack Howitzer M1 (redesignated the M116 in 1962) was an artillery piece used by the United States. It was designed in the 1920s to meet a need for a howitzer that could be moved across difficult terrain. The gun and carriage was designed so that it could be broken down into several pieces to be carried by pack animals. The gun saw combat in World War II with the United States Army (primarily used by airborne units), with US Marine Corps, and was also supplied to foreign forces.

"In addition to the pack/air portable configuration, the gun was mounted on a conventional carriage to serve as a field artillery piece. The M2 and M3 are derived vehicle mounted howitzers used in the 75mm HMC M8 and some LVT models. In addition, the M1 in its original version was mated to a number of other self-propelled carriages, though only one of those – 75mm HMC T30 – reached mass production." ~ Wikipedia

What type of artillery is this?: Field Artillery M116 75mm

Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building

What military of the world used this device?: United States, United Kingdom, France, The Philippines, Republic of China, Greece, Turkey, People's Republic of China, Viet Minh, Pakistan. Yugoslavia,

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1962

Date artillery was placed on display: 07/01/1988

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

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