Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M2A1, 105mm Howitzer
Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021
1. M2A1, 105mm Howitzer Marker
Inscription.
M2A1, 105mm Howitzer. . The 105 mm M2A1 (M101A1) howitzer was the standard light field howitzer for the United States in World War II, seeing action in both the European and Pacific theaters. Entering production in 1941, it quickly entered the war against the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific, where it gained a reputation for its accuracy and powerful punch. These qualities, along with its widespread production, led to its adoption by many countries after the war. In 1962, the artillery designation system was changed and the 105mm M2A1 howitzer became the M101A1. It continued to see service in Korea and Vietnam. Today, the M101A1 has been retired by the U.S. military, though it continues to see service with many other countries., Weight - 5,000 lbs. , Length - 19 ft. 6 in. , Width - 7 ft. 3 in. , Height - 5 ft. 8 in. , Caliber - 105 mm (4.1 in) , Range - 7 miles , Rate of fire - 4 rds. Per min. , Number Made - 8500+ , Crew - 5
The 105 mm M2A1 (M101A1) howitzer was the standard light field howitzer for the United States in World War II, seeing action in both the European and Pacific theaters. Entering production in 1941, it quickly entered the war against the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific, where it gained a reputation for its accuracy and powerful punch. These qualities, along with its widespread production, led to its adoption by many countries after the war. In 1962, the artillery designation system was changed and the 105mm M2A1 howitzer became the M101A1. It continued to see service in Korea and Vietnam. Today, the M101A1 has been retired by the U.S. military, though it continues to see service with many other countries.
Weight - 5,000 lbs.
Length - 19 ft. 6 in.
Width - 7 ft. 3 in.
Height - 5 ft. 8 in.
Caliber - 105 mm (4.1 in)
Range - 7 miles
Rate of fire - 4 rds. Per min.
Number Made - 8500+
Crew - 5
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 38° 40.381′ N, 87° 32.263′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It can
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be reached from South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Marker is on the grounds of the Indiana Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 779 S 6th Street Rd, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M-8 Armored Car (here, next to this marker); M1 57mm Antitank Gun (a few steps from this marker); MiG-17F (a few steps from this marker); M3 Halftrack (a few steps from this marker); M-211 (a few steps from this marker); M-114 (a few steps from this marker); M5 3 inch gun (a few steps from this marker); USS Indianapolis (a few steps from this
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
