The 155 mm gun M1 was a 155 millimeter caliber field gun developed and used by the United States military. Nicknamed "Long Tom" (an appellation with a long and storied history in U.S. …

The M114 155 mm howitzer was a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1.

The 155mm Gun M1 and M2 (later M59), widely known as Long Tom, were 155 millimeter caliber field guns used as a heavy field weapon and is also classed as secondary armament for …

The 155mm Gun Ml served as a superior field artillery weapon noted for its excellent long-range accuracy. It was the only U.S. Army towed artillery weapon with a commonly used nickname - …

Jul 16, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M114 155mm (155mm Howitzer M1) Towed 155mm Heavy Howitzer including pictures.

Used during the Second World War and especially during the Battle of Normandy, the 155 mm Howitzer M1 is able to fire up to a distance of 14,784 meters. It is endowed with different …

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 …

May 30, 2019 · First designed in 1939 and produced in 1941, the M114 155MM howitzer is one of the longest-serving weapon systems ever produced. The M114 entered service during World …

The M1918 is nothing more than a replica of the French WWI-era Schneider system Canon de 155 C modele 1917 that was procured in large quantities by the US military. When it was …

Development of the 155 mm Howitzer M1 weapons began in 1939, and the designation was given on 15 May 1941. They saw extensive service during WW2, and would go on to participate in …