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

Obice da 149/19 modello 37

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Obice da 149/19 modello 37 Marker

Inscription. This heavy howitzer was in service from 1939-1951 and served with Italy during World War II. Weighing 12,000 pounds, this piece of artillery came in three models: the 37, 41, & 42. The barrel Length was 9.95 feet long and shell weighed 93.8 pounds. Muzzle velocity was 1,959 ft/s with a maximum range of 15,580 yards. While unremarkable in design, the German military liked it enough to keep it production with the designation of 15cm sFH 404(i) after the Italian surrender in 1943.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 31° 40.641′ N, 98° 59.513′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is on Burnett Road south of Memorial Park Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the northwest section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2710 Burnett Rd, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this 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: Major Billy T Branch (here, next to this marker); Military Families and Spouses (here, next to this marker); Major Jack Carlson (here, next to this marker); Loel Dene "L.D." Cox (a few steps from this marker); 1Lt Joe Henry (J.H.) Childs

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(a few steps from this marker); Norman Chesser (a few steps from this marker); S.J. "Skipper" Howard Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Roy Eldon "Buck" White (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Also see . . . Obice da 149/19 modello 37. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Obice da 149/19 modello 37 and Marker along the pathway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. The view of the Obice da 149/19 modello 37 and Marker along the pathway

The Obice da 149/19 modello 37 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. The Obice da 149/19 modello 37

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.