75mm Japanese Mountain Howitzer Type 94 - Korean War Memorial - Seoul, Korea
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 37° 32.116 E 126° 58.581
52S E 321203 N 4156178
This Japanese Howitzer is on display at the Korean War Memorial, near the "Brothers" monument, in Seoul Korea. It was created by Japan in 1902, but used by the Communist Forces in the Korean War.
Waymark Code: WMBHTV
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Date Posted: 05/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue J Wenatchee
Views: 2



75mm 산포 Type 94: 일본
75 mm Mountain Howitzer Type 94 (Japan)

Cannon developed by Japan in 1908 and it
is called mountain gun since it can be used
in high ground because it is relatively light.
Japanese Military operated by forming in
infantry regiments and Chinese Military
operated after the World War II. Chinese
Communist Forces used this guns during the
Korean War and caused massive damages
against Korean and UN troops.

Length: 3.99m
Width: 1.32m
Rate of Fire: 10~20rpm
Armor Penetration: 2,8 inch
Weight: 536.1kg

What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: Japanese, Chinese Communists

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed

Still may work: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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