Fort Campbell in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

M-1 57mm Antitank Gun

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

1. M-1 57mm Antitank Gun Marker

Inscription. The primary antitank gun of the Allies during World War II, this 57mm weapon was more powerful than earlier two- pounder guns. Mounted so it could be carried in CG-4 Waco gliders, the M1 was issued to antitank battalions, glider infantry regiments, and the division artillery of airborne divisions. The British version was called the Quick Firing Six Pounder.

Capabilities
Muzzle Velocity: 3,000 feet/second
Max Range: 10,260 yards
Armor Penetration: 60-140mm at 1,000 yards
Weight: 2,520 pounds

Captions
British tank and 57mm antitank gun near Trp, Holland in September, 1944

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1944.

Location. 36° 38.334′ N, 87° 27.268′ W. Marker is in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Screaming Eagle Blvd, on the left when traveling south on Tennessee Avenue. Marker is on the campus of Fort Campbell. Visitors must access the base via Gate 7 to access marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5101 Tennessee Ave, Fort Campbell

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KY 42223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pak 38 5cm Antitank Gun (here, next to this marker); "The Brass Hat" (a few steps from this marker); 12th Armored Division (a few steps from this marker); Douglas C-47 Skytrain (a few steps from this marker); Enemy Air Defense (a few steps from this marker); Enemy Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Airborne 11 (within shouting distance of this marker); The All-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Campbell.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

2. M-1 57mm Antitank Gun Marker

M-1 57mm Antitank Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 4, 2024

3. M-1 57mm Antitank Gun

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.