US 105mm Howitzer M3 - Honolulu, HI
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saopaulo1
N 21° 16.739 W 157° 50.019
4Q E 620996 N 2353471
A howitzer at the US Military Museum.
Waymark Code: WM17T34
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2023
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"With the emergence of airborne troops in 1941 came the need for an airborne howitzer. The M3 was created by shortening an existing 105mm howitzer barrel and mounting it on a modified 75mm carriage. The lightweight M3 proved to be an effective weapon within its limited range of 8295 yards."
What type of artillery is this?: howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1941
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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