The 155-mm Howitzer M1 was first produced in 1942 as a medium
artillery piece. It saw service with the US Army during World War
II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by
the M198 Howitzer. The gun was used by the armed forces of many
nations, and in some countries, it still remains in service. The
155-mm Howitzer was developed as an afterthought. A new carriage
was under development for much of the 1930s for the existing World
War I era M1918 until 1939 when it was realized that it did not
seem logical to put a new carriage underneath an obsolete howitzer.
Consequently, development began anew with a carriage designed to be
used for the 155-mm Howitzer. This was completed by May 15th, 1941
when the Howitzer M1 on the Carriage M1 was standardized. The
howitzer itself differed from the older model by a lengthened
barrel of twenty calibers and a new breech mechanism. Uniquely, it
was the sole 'slow-cone' interrupted screw mechanism to enter
service after 1920. This meant that two separate movements were
necessary to open the breech, versus the single movement of the
'steep cone' mechanism that simultaneously rotated and withdrew the
breech. Created in 1943, this technical manual reveals a great deal
about the 155-mm Howitzer M1's design and capabilities. Intended as
a manual for those charged with operation and maintenance, it
details many aspects of its assembly, ammunition, and accessories.
Originally labeled restricted, this manual was declassified long
ago and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to
preserve the integrity of the text.
General
Imprint: |
Periscope Film
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2013 |
First published: |
May 2013 |
Authors: |
War Department
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
212 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-937684-37-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-937684-37-7 |
Barcode: |
9781937684372 |
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