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French 75: The 75mm M1897 field gun that revolutionized modern artillery
French 75: The 75mm M1897 field gun that revolutionized modern artillery
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The 'Soixantequinze,Frances legendary 75mm Modele 1897,was the first modern field gun,pioneering several critical innovations in field artillery designs,including a fast action breech and a soft recoil system. It earned its reputation in the Great War and was widely distributed to Allied armies,including the American Expeditionary Forces. It remained in service well into World War II,being used by the French,Polish,and other armies in the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939–1940 and thousands were captured by the German Army.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The 'Soixante-quinze,Frances legendary 75mm Modele 1897,was a groundbreaking field gun that revolutionized the design of artillery weapons. It introduced several critical innovations, including a fast-action breech and a soft recoil system, which were previously unheard of in field artillery. While some of these features had been incorporated into earlier guns, the 75mm M1897 integrated them into a superior, lightweight field gun.
The 75mm M1897 gained fame during the Great War and became the backbone of French field artillery. It was widely distributed to Allied armies, including the American Expeditionary Forces, and was also exported after World War I to various countries around the globe. The gun was manufactured under license in several countries, including the United States, which used it in its initial Pacific campaigns.
Due to its modernity and sound design, the 75mm remained in service well into World War II. It was used by the French, Polish, and other armies in the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-1940, and thousands were captured by the German Army in 1940 and used for coastal defense. Surprisingly, many of these weapons were also converted into highly effective anti-tank guns, known as the PaK 97/38. These weapons lingered in service after World War II, though by that time, they were largely obsolete.
This fascinating book delves into the history of the 75mm Modele 1897 in great detail, from its design and development to its deployment around the world. The text is supported by stunning, specially commissioned artwork, including three-dimensional views of the gun and its variants.
Weight: 172g
Dimension: 185 x 247 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472839305
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