Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer Marker

Inscription. The 25-pounder was the principal field artillery weapon of the British Army in World War II. Developed during the 1930's to replace both the 18-pounder (84 mm) gun and the 4.5-inch (114mm) howitzer, the 25-pounder was the first British artillery piece designed specifically for towing by motorized transport. A conventional split trail carriage was rejected. For more rapid traversing, a box trail with turntable platform under the wheels was adopted. For travel, the platform rested on the trail. The carriage design was finalized in 1938 and the 25-pounder entered service in 1940. It fired separately loaded ammunition with the projectile and powder charges in a brass shell casing. That allowed for easy range adjustment. Ammunition included smoke, flare, incendiary, propaganda, anti-tank and high explosive. In action from 1940 onwards, it was distinguished by its superior range and heavy punch against an assortment of targets. A muzzle brake was fitted in 1942 to fire a super charge making it a more lethal anti-tank weapon. More than 12,000 of these tough and effective gun/howitzers were produced. The 25-pounders remained in

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British first line service till the late 1960s and in reserve into the 1970s.

Caliber - 3.46 in. - 87 mm
Weight - 3,968 lbs. - 1,800 kg
Range - 12,800 yds. - 11,700 m
Shell Weight - 25 lbs. - 11.34 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 1,745 ft/sec. - 532 m/sec.
Elevation - (-5 to +40 degrees) - (-90 to +711 mils)
Traverse - 360 degrees - 6,400 mils
Rate of Fire - 3-5 rpm
CCN# 122524

Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 281.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 34° 39.99′ N, 98° 23.069′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. It is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the eastern section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

Closeup of the British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. Closeup of the British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: German 15cm Rocket Launcher 41 (a few steps from this marker); German 56 150 and 300mm Rocket Launcher (a few steps from this marker); Austro-Hungarian 75mm Mountain Cannon Model 15 (a few steps from this marker); Soviet M1939 76.2mm Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); German K-18 170mm Gun (a few steps from this marker); French M1917 150mm Trench Mortar (a few steps from this marker); German 250mm Heavy Mine Projector (old model) (within shouting distance of this marker); British/Canadian Ordnance QF 18-Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sill.

More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum

Marker on the British 25-Pounder Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. Marker on the British 25-Pounder Gun

Presented to the United States Artillery Museum by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery 9 July 1960

is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.

Also see . . . U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Submitted on March 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The side view of the British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

4. The side view of the British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.