Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun Marker

Inscription. This Japanese weapon was designed for long range fire. Distinctive features include the pronounced length of sleigh and the three step interrupted breechblock. The recoil system is hydro pneumatic. Types of projectiles used are high explosive, chemical, armor piercing; time fuses are provided for smoke, incendiary, and chemical shells. Maximum range was 20,100 yards with a muzzle velocity of 2,500 ft. per second and maximum rate of fire of 6-8 rounds per minute. Weight of shell is 33 pounds. Weight is 6,600lbs.

Erected by City of Brownwood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 31° 40.576′ N, 98° 59.463′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Morris Sheppard Drive and Crockett Drive, on the left when traveling east on Morris Sheppard Drive. The marker is located at the southern section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2605 Morris Sheppard Dr, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 107 MM Gun M1910/30 (within shouting distance of this marker); 10.5cm lhFH 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); M60 A3 (TTS) Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); United States M59 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); 8cm kanon vz. 30 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); M44 155 SP Howitzer (about 400 feet away); LTC John S Palmer Jr (about 400 feet away); Marvin Lee "Lefty" Gardner (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun and Marker

WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. WW II Japanese Model 92 (1932) 105mm Gun

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.