Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M1A1 Pack Howitzer
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018
1. M1A1 Pack Howitzer Marker
The M1A1 Pack Howitzer was widely used during World War II and featured a short 75mm barrel. It could reach a sustained rate of fire of 3 to 6 rounds per minute with a range of roughly 5-½ miles. The howitzer as seen here with an M8 carriage weighs just under 1,500 pounds. It was well suited for rough terrain and was often air dropped to otherwise inaccessible places. The howitzer could be broken down into six or seven loads and hand carried or loaded onto “pack” animals, hence its name. The Army used the Pack Howitzer for airborne and mountain units while the Marine Corps used it to support beach landings where it would be carried ashore in pieces for quick assembly and deployment on the beach.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 40° 56.448′ N, 74° 33.894′ W. Marker is in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Farley Lane and Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane. Marker is located on the grounds of the Picatinny Arsenal.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018
2. M1A1 Pack Howitzer Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (a few steps from this marker); M198 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); M119 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Exhibit (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration and Research Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Middle Forge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picatinny Arsenal.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018
3. M1A1 Pack Howitzer
The M1A1 Pack Howitzer and marker are seen here to the left of he stairs.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018
4. Picatinny Arsenal
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
