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M8 75mm Pack Howitzer

Pack artillery is designed to be easily disassembled and carried, and has been used by the US Army since the 1830�s. In 1927 the US Army adopted the M1 75mm Pack Howitzer, which during the 1930�s was modified to be carried by airborne units in gliders. Redesignated 75mm Pack Howitzer M8 (airborne), it was an efficient and reliable weapon used by non-airborne units with a jeep as the prime mover. Ammunition used by the M8 Pack Howitzer included an anti-tank round.

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