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

U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer Marker

Inscription. The M2A1 was the standard U.S. divisional artillery piece of World War II and served in large numbers in both the Korean War and in the Vietnam War. It was the most commonly used American artillery piece of World War II. It equipped 264 field artillery battalions in the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation. Each infantry division was supported by three battalions of 105mm howitzers and could also be used for anti-tank and other direct fire missions. Re-designated as the M101A1 in 1948, this howitzer earned a reputation as an excellent and dependable weapon. Each infantry division was supported by three battalions of 105mm howitzers. During the war, the brake system was removed to reduce the weight and the gun shield was improved to provide better protection. The crew of nine men could emplace the howitzer in 2-3 minutes before firing a maximum of 10 rounds per minute. Additional demand for the M101A1 during the Korean War resulted in the production of an additional 1,666 howitzers for a total of 10,222 when production ended in 1953. The M101A1 has seen service in 80 countries. The M101A1 was replaced by the M102 beginning

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in 1964.

Caliber - 4.134 in. - 105 mm
Weight - 4,980 lbs. - 2,260 kg
Range - 12,205 yds. - 11,160 m
Shell Weight - 33 lbs. - 15 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 1,550 ft/sec. - 472 m/sec.
Elevation (-5 to + 66 degrees) - (-84 to +1180 mils)
Traverse - 46 degrees - 818 mils
Rate of Fire - 10 rpm
CCN# 125842

Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 580.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 34° 40.017′ N, 98° 23.205′ 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 central 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 the Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma—Great Plains Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the

The front of the U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The front of the U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer and Marker

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: Soviet D-20 152mm Field Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile (a few steps from this marker); U.S. MGM-52C Lance Missile on Zero-Length Launcher (a few steps from this marker); U.S. MGM-31A Pershing II (within shouting distance of this marker); Soviet D-44 85mm Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M56 90mm Self-Propelled Gun Scorpion (within shouting distance of this marker); Soviet M1973 (2S3) 152mm Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); "C-22" (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 U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The side view of the U.S. M2A1/M101A1 105mm Towed Howitzer

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

Also see . . . U.S. Army Artillery Museum. (Submitted on February 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 164 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.