Bourges 105 mm Short Cannon Model 1935
The Canon de 105 court modèle 1935 B was a French howitzer used in World War II. It was designed by the State Arsenal at Bourges to replace the Canon de 105 court modèle 1934 Schneider. Some 610 were originally ordered, although production was terminated in 1939 in favor of anti-tank guns. Only some 232 were in service when the German attacked in May 1940.
Also recorded as 105 mm howitzer Model 1935 B · Model 1935 Bourges · Howitzer, Towed, 105 mm, Model 1935B · Light Field Howitzer 324(f)
Bourges 105 mm Short Cannon Model 1935
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- Canon de 105 court modèle 1935 B
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- field howitzer · 105 mm artillery
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- France
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The Canon de 105 court modèle 1935 B was a French howitzer used in World War II. It was designed by the State Arsenal at Bourges to replace the Canon de 105 court modèle 1934 Schneider. Some 610 were originally ordered, although production was terminated in 1939 in favor of anti-tank guns. Only some 232 were in service when the German attacked in May 1940.
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Captured weapons were used by the German Heer as the 10.5 cm leFH 325(f) and assigned to training and second-line occupation units. During Italy's occupation of southern France, 127 pieces were captured by the Royal Italian Army, which used it under the name Obice da 105/15.
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• Name — Canon de 105 court modèle 1935 B • Origin — France • Type — Howitzer • Is Explosive — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Service — 1936–1945 • Used By — * France • Nazi Germany • Wars — * World War II • Indochina War • Designer — State Arsenal at Bourges • Manufacturer — Bourges • Production Date — 1936–1939 • Weight — 1,627 kg • Part Length — 1.5 m L/16.7 • Cartridge — 105 × 245mm R • Cartridge Weight — 15.6 kg • Rate — 5 rpm • Max Range — 10,300 m • Carriage — Split trail • Elevation — −6° to 50° • Traverse — 58°
Design
Design
• Illustration — A rear view showing its toed-in wheels. An unusual feature of the design was that the wheels, which were pressed steel with either solid rims or pneumatic tires, moved with the trail legs and "toed-in" when the gun was in action to provide more cover for the crew.
Identity
Identity
Bourges 105 mm Short Cannon Model 1935 is classified as a field howitzer or 105 mm artillery. Associated with France.
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1935
Bourges 105 mm Short Cannon Model 1935 is classified as a field howitzer or 105 mm artillery.
1935
Bourges 105 mm Short Cannon Model 1935 is associated with France.
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