Ordnance QF 25 pounder - Courseulles-sur-mer, France
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N 49° 20.200 W 000° 27.666
30U E 684437 N 5467983
25-pounder cannon at Juno Beach Center
Waymark Code: WM15DPR
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue J Wenatchee
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The 25-pounder gun was the most widely used piece of artillery by Commonwealth forces during World War II. Versatile, reliable and appreciated by its servants, the gun could fire 25-pound projectiles at a range of approximately 12 kilometers, 12 times per minute at most.

A 25-pounder cannon is displayed right outside the Juno Beach Center in memory of the men of the Royal Canadian Artillery who fought and gave their lives in World War II.

This cannon was donated to the Juno Beach Center by the Defense Forces of Ireland thanks to Garth Webb, founder of the Center, for whom it was of great importance because he had landed with the 14th Field Artillery Regiment on D-Day.

Sources : junobeach.org

 

Le canon de 25 livres est la pièce d’artillerie qui a été la plus utilisée par les forces du Commonwealth au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Polyvalent, fiable et apprécié par ses servants, le canon pouvait tirer des projectiles de 25 livres à une distance d’environ 12 kilomètres, 12 fois par minutes au maximum.

Un canon de 25 livres est présenté juste devant le Centre Juno Beach en mémoire des hommes de l’Artillerie royale du Canada qui ont combattu et qui ont donné leur vie au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Ce canon a été offert au Centre Juno Beach par les Forces de la Défense d’Irlande grâce à Garth Webb, fondateur du Centre, pour lequel il avait une grande importance car il avait débarqué avec le 14è Régiment d’Artillerie de Campagne le Jour J.

Sources : junobeach.org

 

 

What type of artillery is this?: Ordnance QF 25 pounder

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: Commonwealth

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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

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