M1A2 155mm Howitzer - Manchester, KY - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The M1 155mm howitzer was redesignated the Howitzer, Medium, Towed 155 mm, M114 after World War II.

The M-114 155mm Towed Howitzer was first produced in 1942 as the M1 Howitzer. After WW II it was redesignated as the Howitzer, Medium, Towed 155mm, M114. It was a mainstay of the Army's field artillery for 40 years, including its use in World War II, the Korean War and in Vietnam.

The M114 was produced as the M114A2 variant by Rock Island Arsenal and was replaced by the M198 howitzer starting in 1982.

The M-114 required a crew of 11 men, had a range of 14 miles, and could maintain a sustained rate of fire of 40 rounds per hour.

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What type of artillery is this?: 155mm Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: USA Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No 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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