155 mm Gun M1 "Long Tom": and 8-inch Howitzer in WWII and Korea

The 155 mm M1 gun Long Tom, the 8-inch howitzer M1, and their accompanying prime movers and ammunition carriers are depicted in this book through vintage and modern photos, tracing their development and field use. Part of the Legends of Warfare series, it is written by military author David Doyle.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The 155 mm M1 gun Long Tom, the 8-inch howitzer M1, and the diverse prime movers and ammunition carriers that accompanied them are the subjects of this pictorial history. The 155 mm gun M1A1, also known as the "Long Tom," was created from the WWI-era French Canon de 155 mm Grande Puissance Filloux (GPF) and served as the foundation of the US Army's heavy field artillery during WWII and Korea. The cannons were renowned for their exceptional range, powerful impact, and accuracy, with ranges of just over 14 miles for the gun and 10.5 miles for the howitzer. These weapons were employed on every front where GIs engaged in combat during WWII and continued to be utilized by US forces and allied nations into the 1960s. This book, written by renowned military author David Doyle, is a part of the highly popular Legends of Warfare series. It provides an overview of the development of the 155 and 8-inch cannons, their construction details, and their field usage. It also includes information on their associated prime movers and ammunition carriers, such as the Mack NO and the Allis-Chalmers M4 high-speed tractor of WWII era and the Mack M125 10-ton 6×6 of the 1950s.

Weight: 950g
Dimension: 236 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764363399