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Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Artillery, Self-propelled
ISBN : 085368765X
Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Artillery, Self-propelled
ISBN : 0897476174
Author : Craig Moore
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
• One of the few books that explores the design and deployment of German artillery self-propelled guns (SPGs) to support tanks and infantry during the Second World War • A great reference book for military modellers, historians and tank wargamers interested in German SPGs • A comprehensive guide to German SPGs between 1939 and 1945 in one volume for the very first time, including previously unpublished information on the little-known Hummel-Wespe proving that at least twelve units were built • Authentic camouflage suggestions for military modellers A single towed artillery gun required a team of six horses and nine men. During the Second World War, German engineers mounted an artillery gun on top of a tank chassis; this new technology reduced the amount of valuable war resources as self-propelled guns only required a four- or five-man crew. They could also be made ready to fire more rapidly. German Self-Propelled Artillery Guns of the Second World War covers the development and use of this new weapon between 1939 and 1945. One type was successfully deployed in the invasion of France in 1940 and more were used on the Eastern Front against Soviet forces from 1941 until the end of the war. The ‘Desert Fox’ (Ewin Rommel) demanded artillery guns that could keep up with his panzers in North Africa. He was sent 15-cm howitzers mounted on top of Panzer II tank chassis’ and captured French Army Lorraine 37L-tracked armoured supply vehicles. Rommel’s forces in northern France were equipped with a variety of new self-propelled guns, which were used against the Allies on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day in 1944. • Includes 81 colour photographs
Author : David Grummitt
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399040525
It is for good reason that artillery is known as the ‘king of battle’. In World War II the United States made good use of self-propelled howitzers, including those based on the chassis of the M4 Sherman tank. After 1945 the US developed both light and medium self-propelled howitzers, based on the M24 Chaffee, M41 Walker Bulldog and Sherman chassis. The first designs were plagued with problems and self-propelled artillery played only a minor role in the Korean War. By the mid 1960s, however, the M107 175mm, M109 155mm and M110 203mms self-propelled howitzers had entered service, and they proved their effectiveness during the Vietnam War. The M107 was relatively short-lived in US service, being retired in the late 1970s, but it played an important role with the Israel defense Forces. The M109 served with the US Army, as well as in many NATO armies and elsewhere, and saw action in the Middle East, in the Balkans, during the liberation of Kuwait, and in the invasion of Iraq. The M109 has now been in service for some sixty years and remains, in the guise of the M109A7, the current self-propelled howitzer of the US Army. The larger M110 203mm self-propelled howitzer similarly saw widespread service before it was retired in the early 1990s. Despite the emergence of rocket artillery, such as the Multiple Launch Rocket System, the self-propelled howitzer will remain one of the principal weapons systems of US military in the decades to come. The M107, M109 and M110 have proved popular subjects among modellers with a variety of kits available from the major manufacturers. As well as describing in detail the technical development and operational history of these guns, this book gives a full account of the wide range of modelling kits and accessories available in all the popular scales. Included is a modelling gallery which covers a range of variants and a section of large-scale color profiles which provide both information and inspiration for modellers and military enthusiasts alike.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Howitzers
ISBN : MINN:31951T00470389N
Author : Michael Green,Gladys Green
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736827234
Describes the M109A6 Paladin, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future with the U.S. Army. Includes photo diagram.
Author : John Matsumura,Randall Steeb,John Gordon
Publisher : RAND Corporation
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015042168289
The research explores the utility of the Crusader system, a next-generation self-propelled howitzer and resupply vehicle, to the future of the U.S. Army, including both the near-term Army XXI and the farther-term Army After Next. Specific questions were asked about Crusader's ability to provide firepower on the future battlefield and to serve as a major technology "carrier" into the Army After Next era. The report answers these questions and addresses other issues that may surface in considering the relative need for a state-of-the-art, self-propelled howitzer in light of other Army interests.
Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1841766313
Entering service in the early 1960s, the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer has been in production for 34 years and forms the backbone of US Army and Reserve artillery units. The M109A6 is the latest development of the M109 series and incorporates advanced fire control systems that enable it to have its first rounds on target less than 60 seconds after arriving at firing location. This ability to shift quickly between moving and firing modes avoids counter battery fire and ensures battlefield survivability. This book details an impressive and versatile weapon that has served around the globe in Southeast Asia and in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : MINN:31951D01457629E
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Artillery
ISBN : UVA:X004776531
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Howitzers
ISBN : UVA:X004831088
Author : Ian Baxter
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399068710
Despite the German Panzerwaffe’s ability to engage its foes rapidly with concentrated force, additional fire power was often required to break through enemy lines. Initially this was with towed artillery but, as the war developed, converting tanks into fast-moving self-propelled artillery carrying vehicles proved far more effective. As a result a number of weapon systems came into service including the Pz.Kpfw.I and II. Other conversions followed including the Pz.Kpfw.II Wespe with its 10.5cm gun, the Pz.Kpfw.III/IV Hummel armed with a 15cm howitzer, the Sturmpanzer Brummbar with its powerful 15cm gun and the Grille series based on the Czech Pz.Kpfw 38(t) tank chassis. These and other armored vehicles were capable of providing both close firesupport for infantry and acting as anti-tank weapons. This highly illustrated book describes the key role played by German self-propelled artillery from its introduction in 1940 in France, to North Africa, Italy, Russia and North-West Europe. It analyzes the development of the numerous variants that came into service as these formidable weapon systems were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. With rare and often published photographs this book provides a unique insight into German self-propelled artillery from its early triumphant war years to final defeat in 1945.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Howitzers
ISBN : MINN:30000001585755
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Howitzers
ISBN : UVA:X004787186
Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Periscope Film LLC
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1937684512
The 155mm assault gun M53 was developed with components taken from M47 Patton medium tanks during the Cold War. The M53, with its 155 mm primary gun, delivered long range support to allied positions, and its self-propelled design enabled it to travel great distances. The M53 eventually saw action with both the United States Army and Marine Corps. Pacific Car & Foundry Company was responsible for assembly. Beginning in 1956, the United States Army upgraded its M53 line to the M55. The M55 was a fully armored self-propelled artillery based on the M53 155mm assault gun. It had a 203.2 mm howitzer which could traverse 30 left or right, carrying only 10 rounds of ammunition. The gun had a maximum range of 16,916 meters with a rate of fire of one round every two minutes. The engine was mounted in the front and drove through a front-drive sprocket. The driver's cupola is visible on the front left of the turret, and spare track blocks were stored on the turret front. The M55 saw action during the Vietnam War, and was then withdrawn from US military service. Created in 1957, this field manual reveals a great deal about the M53's design and capabilities. Intended as a commander's manual for training crew members, it details many methods of attaining effecient teamwork while operating the gun. Drills are described in detail, with the ultimate goal being the successful operation of the M53 and M55 on the battlefield. 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."
