M8 75mm Pack Howitzer (original) (raw)

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Pack artillery is designed to be easily disassembled and carried, and has been used by the US Army since the 1830�s. In 1927 the US Army adopted the M1 75mm Pack Howitzer, which during the 1930�s was modified to be carried by airborne units in gliders. Redesignated 75mm Pack Howitzer M8 (airborne), it was an efficient and reliable weapon used by non-airborne units with a jeep as the prime mover. Ammunition used by the M8 Pack Howitzer included an anti-tank round.

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http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m8.htm Maintained by Robert Sherman Originally created by John Pike Updated Saturday, September 12, 1998 6:35:55 AM