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

German 150mm Heavy Howitzer

15cm schwere Feldhaubitze 18

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. German 150mm Heavy Howitzer Marker

Inscription. This was the standard divisional artillery medium howitzer of the German army in World War II. It entered service in 1934 and was the result of a joint Krupp and Rheinmetall design. Originally manufactured by Rhienmetall-Borsig AG in Düsseldorf, it was eventually made by an additional four companies. It was mounted on the same carriage as the 10cm Kanone 18 Gun. The howitzer had a horizontal sliding breechblock mechanism and a hydro-pneumatic recoil mechanism. The weapon was generally tractor-drawn with a two wheeled limber attached to the trails. For towing, the tube was moved out of battery into the transport cradle. The detachable spades were mounted to the side of the trails in transport. It fired high explosive, concrete piercing, smoke and armor piercing rounds. The counter-recoil cylinder was located above the tube. The lower cylinder under the tube braked the gun in recoil and served as a buffer in counter-recoil. The s.F.H. 18 was a sturdy dependable howitzer, which saw heavy use during and after World War II in many armies. The howitzer also served on two German self-propelled howitzers: the Hummel, that used Panzerkampfwagen IV Tank chassis,

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and on the Lorraine, that was mounted on a French Tractor chassis.

Caliber - 5.91 in. - 149 mm
Weight - 12,000 lbs. - 5,455 kg
Range - 14,570 yds. - 13,325 m
Shell Weight - 95.7 lbs. - 43.4 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 1,706 ft/sec. - 520 m/sec.
Elevation - (-3 to +45 degrees) - (-53 to +800 mils)
Traverse - 60 degrees - 1,020 mils
Rate of Fire - 4 rpm
CCN# 127027

Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 200.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 34° 40.007′ N, 98° 23.085′ 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,

specifically

Closeup of the German 150mm Heavy Howitzer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. Closeup of the German 150mm Heavy Howitzer and Marker

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 GrW 69 210mm Heavy Mortar (a few steps from this marker); German 88mm Anti-Aircraft 36 Gun (a few steps from this marker); U.S. M43 8-inch Howitzer Motor Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Austro-Hungarian 75mm Mountain Cannon Model 15 (a few steps from this marker); German 56 150 and 300mm Rocket Launcher (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. 8-Inch Howitzer, M1/M115 (within shouting distance of this marker); German K-18 170mm Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); German Heavy 10cm K-18 Cannon (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 is open

The side view of the German 150mm Heavy Howitzer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The side view of the German 150mm Heavy Howitzer and Marker

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.