French 75
This is the first English-language history of the legendary French 75mm field gun, which revolutionized artillery firepower and helped save France in 1914.The "Soixante-quinze," France's legendary…
Specifikacia French 75
This is the first English-language history of the legendary French 75mm field gun, which revolutionized artillery firepower and helped save France in 1914.The "Soixante-quinze," France's 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. Although some of these features had been incorporated into earlier guns, the 75mm M1897 integrated them into a superior, lightweight field gun.The 75mm M1897 earned its reputation in the Great War, forming the backbone of French field artillery. It was widely distributed to Allied armies, including the American Expeditionary Forces and was also widely exported after World War I around the globe. It was manufactured under license in numerous countries, including the United States, which used the gun in