Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New and Improved but Not Soon Enough: The M1918 Artillery Cart
During the war, the primary vehicles for performing artillery support tasks were the 1909 Artillery Reel Cart and Artillery Cart. These carts were of wood construction and were of little protection for the equipment. In 1918, the Army contracted for a new Artillery Cart with an all metal box. The all metal box afforded the cart’s cargo, often field phones, precious wire, communication equipment, and other support materials, a bit more protection from incoming rounds. There were several manufacturers of these carts for the Army, but the largest was the Holmes Automobile Company of Canton, Ohio. By the last months of the war, the demand for these carts was so great the Holmes stopped producing automobiles altogether. Despite this heroic effort, only 721 of these carts were produced and less than half made it overseas before the Armistice.
Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 12.367′ N, 77° 9.44′ W. Marker was near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It was in Middlesex Township. Marker could be reached from Army Heritage Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A Tough Nut to Crack (here, next to this marker); Loyalty (a few steps from this marker); New And Improved But Not Soon Enough (a few steps from this marker); The Mortar Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); Meet Mechanic Donald D. Kyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the World War I Trench System Exhibit (within shouting distance of this marker); Selfless Service (within shouting distance of this marker); The Front (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has different erecting organization information.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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