Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun
United States
| | Production---1940-1943 | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
1. M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun Marker
Type: Anti-Tank Gun
Manufacturer: Watervliet Arsenal, Rock Island Arsenal
Weight: 912 lbs
Rate of fire: Up to 25 rounds per minute
Range: 4.29 Miles
Ammunition: High explosive, canister rounds
Crew:4-6
Number Built: 18,702
Date of Manufacture: 1941
The M3, introduced in 1940, became the standard anti-tank gun of the United States Army during World War II. While its size allowed it to be easily pulled by a jeep, the continuing improvement of German tanks made the M3 obsolete by 1943 in the European theatre, where it was replaced by the 57mm M1. Japanese tanks were less developed, so the M3 remained in service there until the end of the war. This gun was transferred to the museum collection from Jennings Armory in 2013.
The 156th Infantry's Anti-Tank Company, LANG were issued M3 37mm Guns in 1941 for use during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Almost the entire US Army was issued this weapon by 1941.
SN: 1221; Object ID## 896745
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 31° 22.208′ N, 92° 24.207′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on 3rd Street near F Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
2. M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
