M102 howitzer history book

Myasishchev m 101t gzhel, an aircraft produced in russia messier 101 m101, a spiral galaxy in the constellation ursa major m101 howitzer, a 105 mm light howitzer m101 new york city bus, a bus route in manhattan. This has turned out to be longer then i expected, but i think its all good and youll like it today, i want to focus on the american straight leg infantryman during the vietnam war. Mar 27, 2020 it was all that artillery firing from those trusty m102, 105 howitzer guns that attributed to my hearing loss during my allexpense paid trip to sunny south vietnam in 1969. It was all that artillery firing from those trusty m102, 105 howitzer guns that attributed to my hearing loss during my allexpense paid trip to sunny south vietnam in 1969.

M102 michigan highway, a highway in michigan along 8 mile road. The weapon carriage is lightweight welded aluminum, mounted on a variable recoil mechanism. Jan 31, 2016 the m102 was introduced in 1964 as a replacement for the ww2 m101 105mm howitzer. Contents include corps songs and cheers, histories of the academic departments, writings on academy history and tradition, coverage of major sports, cadet clubs and organizations, special events, summer encampments and training trips, and other information of interest to graduates, underclassmen, and alumni. To improve this manual, users are encouraged in the air assault division are theto submit recommended changes and comments. Wind tunnel investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of a scale model of a d5 bulldozer and an m109 selfpropelled 155 mm howitzer. It was used extensively in vietnam as an airmobile gun, being carried by ch47 chinook helicopters to the tops of mountain firebases and also on river patrol boats the larger monitors it used welded aluminum carriage and trail. Apr 3, 20 a lightweight 105 mm howitzer and crew 1966. Historical book for howitzer, light, towed, 105 mm, m102.

M102 howitzer belonging to battery a, 1206th fa, is towed north from camp new york, kuwait by a m1114 uparmored hmmwv. The 105 mm m101a1 howitzer previously designated m2a1 is an artillery piece developed and used by the united states. I just wrote a term paper on artillery for my history class. In the last thirty years, several books on field artillery. This is the m109 155mm selfpropelled howitzer 19602005 military history book by osprey publishing. Entering production in 1941, it quickly gained a reputation for accuracy and a powerful punch. The us army and usmc transported the howitzer by helicopter or parachute drop to support all types of air assault operations for us forces and the army of south vietnam arvn military units. List of howitzers simple english wikipedia, the free.

The protagonist in this book is dieter who was called up to be a soldier to fight for the one of the german troops in world war ii. Operators manual for howitzer, light, towed, 105mm, m102. Fm 670 105mm howitzer, light, m102, towed 19640407 this manual prescribes the duties of the section personnel in 1 section drill. This is the ho scale 155mm howitzer us army gun from herpa models. Ospreypublishing m109 155mm selfpropelled howitzer 1960. Herpa 155mm howitzer us army gun ho scale model railroad.

Operators manual for howitzer, light, towed, 105mm, m102 1015000868164. M102 105mm howitzer new melle, mo static artillery. May 11, 2017 the m102 was a lighttowed 105 mm howitzer used by the united states army in the vietnam war, the first gulf war, and the iraq war. Be sure and join us this summer at fort carson colorado at our annual 4th id reunion. The air force ac gunship uses the same cannon and recoil system as the m102. The relative light weight of just 4,520 lbs with bii. Dec 20, 2016 this is an updated version of what was posted in 2015. M7 priest 105mm howitzer motor carriage new vanguard. Howitzers are one of two primary types of field artillery.

A short illustrated history of cannon, emphasizing types used in america. It was used extensively in vietnam as an airmobile gun, being carried by ch47 chinook helicopters to the tops of mountain firebases and also on river patrol boats the larger monitors it used welded aluminum carriage and trail so that it was able to be towed by a 34 ton truck, whereas the older gun needed a 2 1. The m102 was a lighttowed 105 mm howitzer used by the united states army in the vietnam war, the first gulf war, and the iraq war. M7 priest selfpropelled artillery combining an m101 with an m3 lee medium tanks hull and chassis. The cool part was you can flip the wheels up for fire mode, or have them down for towing, also the gun recoils and elevation is also. First introduced during the vietnam war, the m102 was the lighttowed artillery piece used in operations desert. The gun continued to see service in the korean and vietnam wars. Go to the contact page of our website and let us hear from your. In the early summer of 1970 fsb ripcord, a base for the. This page details the development and operational history of the rock island arsenal m102 towed 105mm medium howitzer including technical specifications and pictures. Media in category m102 105 mm howitzer the following 32 files are in this category, out of 32 total.

This page was last edited on 8 february 2012, at 03. Howitzer 105 mm m2a1 pour les articles homonymes, voir m2a1. Units were initially equipped with the m101a1 howitzer, virtually the same 105mm. M101 howitzer academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. The m102 is retired from front line duty however the usmc uses the gun for firing salutes. This is an updated version of what was posted in 2015. A lightweight 105 mm howitzer and crew 1966 vietnam war. Us troops of the 82nd airborne artillery firing m102. The m102 was introduced in 1964 as a replacement for the ww2 m101 105mm howitzer.

The m102 is a light, towable 105 mm howitzer used by the united states army in the vietnam. Myasishchev m 101t gzhel, an aircraft produced in russia messier 101 m101, a spiral galaxy in the constellation ursa major m101 howitzer, a 105 mm light howitzer m101 new york city bus, a bus route in manhattan wikipedia. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. M102 howitzer first introduced during the vietnam war, the m102 was the lighttowed artillery piece used in operations desert shielddesert storm. During the vietnam war, the m102 105mm lightweight howitzer was developed at rock island. Ospreypublishing m109 155mm selfpropelled howitzer 19602005 ospnvg86. This page details the development and operational history of the rock island arsenal m119 towed 105mm medium howitzer including technical specifications and pictures. Mil provides special reports, video, audio, and photo galleries. Deadly ac gunship in action firing all its cannons youtube. With three sidefiring weapons, a 25mm gatling gun, a 40mm bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, its easy to see why it got its name. Air force including top stories, features, leadership, policies, and more.

This book explained to me how artillery weapons work and about their origins. Rock island arsenal m102 towed 105mm medium howitzer. Reading the book about firebases in vietnam, it mentions how the m102 howitzer was used in them. The m102 105mm howitzer is used in air mobile helicopter, attack plane, and light infantry operations. By the end of the second world war, 8,536 105mm towed howitzers had been built and postwar production continued at rock island arsenal until 1953, by which time 10,202 had been built. Birkhimer on the history of artillery in the united states army. The 6th battalion, 15th artillery participated in most of the 1st infantry divisions major battles under the call sign deadly. But said howitzer has a later version used in other wars up to the first gulf war, and i havent been able to find any information as to how it was deployed and used since vietnam. The 105 mm howitzer m102 is a lightweight towed weapon, which has a very low silhouette when in the firing position. M101 howitzer project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The m101a1 fires 105 mm high explosive semifixed ammunition and has a range of 12,330 yards, making it suitable for supporting infantry. All of these qualities of the weapon, along with its wide. This weapon is being replaced by the m119series 105mm howitzer. M102 howitzer, an american lighttowed 105 mm howitzer.

With three side firing weapons, a 25mm gatling gun, a 40mm bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, its easy to see why it got its name. M116 howitzer, world war ii, company military unit, m101 howitzer. Evo105 selfpropelled artillery system developed by samsung techwin that mounts an m101 barrel assembly, recoil system, and breech onto the bed of a kia 6x6 military truck. Published with official authority since 1904, this typical college yearbook provides a history of the graduating class during its 4 years at the academy. If you were a member of the field artillery of the 4th infantry division during any conflict we welcome you home and would like to hear from you.

Issues 10151210 of department of the army technical manual. Historically, howitzers fired a heavy shell in a hightrajectory from a relatively short barrel and their range was limited but they were slightly more mobile than similar size field guns. Deadly ac gunship in action firing all its cannons. All manufacturing steps were unified under the roof of the rock island arsenal joint manufacturing and technology center during the 1980s. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. It fires a variety of conventional munitions and traverses rapidly through 360 degrees. Mil delivers the latest breaking news and information on the u.

This appendix provides general, unofficial information on the characteristics and armament of selected equipment, to include data on four munitions, used by the u. Additionally, an m102, 105mm howitzer was named pinky in honor of 2nd lt. They have a short range, but they are slightly more mobile than similar size field guns. Howitzers fire a heavy shell in a hightrajectory from a short barrel.

He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the us army in world war ii as well as russia and the former. Warrior training center air assault school by army national guard located at ft benning, ga tradoc proponent sabalauski air assault school at the 101st airborne division located at ft campbell, ky light fighters school at the 10th mountain division located at ft drum, ny. Rock island arsenal m119 towed 105mm medium howitzer. Yep thats what i wore but i had more water and a couple of bandoleers of magazine. This complex contains the dods only forge, foundry, and plating shop. The 105 mm m101a1 howitzer is an artillery piece developed and used by the united states. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The weapon carriage is lightweight welded aluminum, mounted on a. Siege of fsb ripcord in vietnam in 1970 improved video. Technology social sciences, law, economics school and learning specialized book travel councellor other. First introduced during the vietnam war, the m102 was the lighttowed artillery piece used in operations desert shielddesert storm. M102 105mm lightweight towed howitzer the m102 105mm howitzer is used in air mobile helicopter and light infantry operations. The 105mm howitzer m102 is a lightweight towed weapon, which has a very low silhouette when in the firing position. The m102 105mm howitzer is used in air mobile helicopter and light infantry operations.

Though a similar model, the m102 howitzer, shared the same roles in battle, it never fully replaced the m101a1. It discusses only the basic theory and principles underlying the functioning of current field artillery weapons. It has a muzzle velocity of 494 metres per second 1,620 fts. Harold pinky durham, complete with 6th bn, 15th fa bumper markings. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Howitzers are one of two main types of field artillery, the other being the field gun.

First introduced during the vietnam war, the m102 was the lighttowed 105 mm howitzer used by the united states army in the vietnam war and the first gulf war. Evo105 selfpropelled artillery system developed by samsung techwin that mounts an m101 barrel assembly, recoil system. Fm 670 105mm howitzer, light, m102, towed internet archive. Mercedesbenz m102 engine, an automobile engine developed by mercedesbenz. History discover vietnam history vietnam war photos mahatma gandhi marie curie house of. Us troops of the 82nd airborne artillery firing m102 howitzers during the us invasion of grenada, 3rd november 1983. May 31, 2009 first introduced during the vietnam war, the m102 was the lighttowed 105 mm howitzer used by the united states army in the vietnam war and the first gulf war. Original issue, paper manual, us army technical manual, 297 pages, size is 8 12 x 11, stapled, three hole punched, dated 4 march 1987. Title of manual is tm 9101523434, direct and general support maintenance for howitzer, light, towed. M101 105 mm howitzer development of the 105 mm howitzer m1920 began in 1919, but owing to a shortage of funds it was not placed in production.