The pack howitzer is the principal 75-mm. weapon. *Broken down, it is moved on the backs of mules. It is also the organic weapon for paratroop field artillery units. Dropped in seven loads ...

The French 75 mm field gun will represent World War I; the 75 mm pack Howitzer, WWII; and the 105 mm Howitzer, the Vietnam War. The 21-gun salute is a free outdoor event, and the museum will be ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Special events are planned for the Memorial Day weekend in the Topeka area. Some of the activities will take place at cemeteries across northeast Kansas. Among the activities ...

It was an artillery outfit, and Cook was assigned to heft the Browning Automatic Rifle and protect the forward observers of the 75mm Pack Howitzer team. The men would train at a place on the Big ...

along with the 75mm Howitzer already featured. Assault guns aren't a thing of the past. The U.S. Army's next combat vehicle, the M10 Booker, is classified as an assault gun. You can count on the ...

If your go-to suitcase has seen some wear and tear, you’re in luck: This weekend is shaping up to be an ideal time to add fresh pieces to your collection of travel bags. We’re spotting luggage ...

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) signed contracts in June 2024 to acquire 12 CAESAR (CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) wheeled self-propelled howitzers (SPH). The contract ...

Genny’s Own is a 75mm pack howitzer, a piece of light artillery that is easily transported into difficult terrain. These kinds of guns saw extensive service in World War II. The Cannon Club ...

Michigan Tech’s 1st Arctic Battalion earned the 2022 MacArthur Award as the best university Army ROTC program in the Midwest. Photo by Daniel Staelgraeve × Ten-hut! In a salute to Michigan Tech's ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has decided to retain the AC-130 gunship’s iconic 105mm howitzer ... One solution is to pack the aircraft with munitions that can be fired from ...