Le crapouillot - Chateauneuf sur Cher - France - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

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"Le crapouillot désigne, dans le vocabulaire des soldats français de la Première Guerre mondiale, un mortier de tranchée (tel que le mortier de 58 mm T N°2) français et par extension ses munitions, les torpilles d'artillerie. Ce terme signifie littéralement « petit crapaud », crapaud désignant l'affût d'un mortier. Le servant de ces pièces est appelé un crapouilloteur"

"The toad refers, in the vocabulary of French soldiers of the First World War, to a French trench mortar (such as the 58 mm T N°2 mortar) and by extension its ammunition, artillery torpedoes. This term literally means "small toad", a toad referring to the lookout for a mortar. The servant of these parts is called a toadmaker."

What type of artillery is this?: Mortar Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: France Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes below Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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