Howitzer 3 inch gun M5 - Liberty, TX
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N 30° 03.578 W 094° 47.762
15R E 326866 N 3326752
An M5 (a variant of 105mm Howitzer M2) at the NE corner of the Liberty County Courthouse grounds in Liberty, TX.
Waymark Code: WM11D81
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2019
Views: 4
The 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 campaign.
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 alternatives in the form of self-propelled tank destroyers led to gradual removal of the M5 from front line service in 1945.
The particular artillery piece on display at the Liberty Courthouse grounds can be found all over the US as outdoor museum pieces (along with M2's).
What type of artillery is this?: Field artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army (along with many other countries' armies)
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1945
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 30° 03.578 W 094° 47.770
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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