Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
US Panzerhaubitze M7B2
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US Self-Propelled Howitzer M7B2
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. US Panzerhaubitze M7B2 / US Self-Propelled Howitzer M7B2 Marker
Besatzung: 7 Mann
Geschwindigkeit: 42 km/h
Gewicht: 22 Tonnen
Bewaffnung: 105mm Haubitze 12,7mm FlaMG
Im 2. Weltkrieg in großem Umfang von den Alliierten eingesetzt. Gehörte auch zur Erstausstattung der Bundeswehr. Das Geschütz schoß fast 11 km weit und das Fahrgestell ist vom US-Kampfpanzer Sherman.
Crew: 7 men
Speed: 42 km/h
Weight: 22 tons
Armament: 105mm howitzer 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Widely used by the Allies during World War II. It was also part of the initial equipment of the Bundeswehr (German Federal Defense). The gun had a range of almost 11 km, and the chassis was based on the U.S. Sherman tank.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.276′ N, 8° 53.786′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kampfpanzer 61 / Battle Tank 61 (here, next to this marker); US Kampfpanzer M48 / US M48 Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); Einmann-Bunker 2. Weltkrieg / One-Man Bunker World War II (a few steps from this marker); Moaz 6014 (a few steps from this marker); Lauster FM (a few steps from this marker); Schützenpanzer HS 30 / HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Leopard 1 (a few steps from this marker); Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . M7 Priest. Wikipedia
The 105 mm howitzer motor carriage M7 was an American self-propelled artillery vehicle produced during World War II. It was given the service name 105 mm self propelled, Priest by the British Army, due to the pulpit-like machine gun ring, and following on from the Bishop and the contemporary(Submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Deacon self-propelled guns.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The side view of the US Self-Propelled Howitzer M7B2 and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
