M5 - 3-inch Gun - Knoxville, Iowa - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

"3 inch Gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. The gun combined a 3-inch (76.2 mm) barrel of the anti-aircraft gun T9 and elements of the 105 mm howitzer M2. The M5 was issued exclusively to the US Army tank destroyer battalions starting in 1943. It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and in the Northwest Europe.

While the M5 outperformed earlier anti-tank guns in the US service, its effective employment was hindered by its heavy weight and ammunition related issues. Losses suffered by towed TD battalions in the Battle of the Bulge and the existence of more mobile, better protected alternative in form of self-propelled tank destroyers led to gradual removal of the M5 from frontline service in 1945" - Wikipedia

What type of artillery is this?: M5 - 3-inch Gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942 Date artillery was placed on display: 04/01/1948 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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