155 MM Gun M1 "Long Tom": And 8-Inch Howitzer in WWII and Korea

by David Doyle

Developed from the WWI-vintage French Canon de 155 mm Grande Puissance Filloux (GPF), the 155 mm gun M1A1, known as the "Long Tom," along with its companion, the 8-inch howitzer M1, formed the backbone of the US Army's heavy field artillery during WWII and Korea. With ranges of just over 14 miles for the gun, and 10.5 miles for the howitzer, the cannons were notable for their long reach, heavy impact, and accuracy. These weapons were used on every...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764363395
• ISBN13: 9780764363399
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.2" x 9.3"