Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
US-Haubitze M
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US Howitzer M
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. US-Haubitze M / US Howitzer M Marker
155 mm Haubitze der amerikanischen Artillerie aus dem 2. Weltkrieg. Gehörte auch zur Anfangsaus-rüstung der Bundeswehr.
Schußweite: 15 Kilometer.
Feuergeschwindigkeit: 4 Schuß pro Minute.
Bedienung: 11 Mann
155 mm howitzer of American artillery from World War II. Also part of the initial equipment of the Bundeswehr.
Range: 15 kilometers.
Rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
Crew: 11 men
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.269′ N, 8° 53.815′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
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
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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 . . . M119 howitzer. Wikipedia
The M119 howitzer is a lightweight 105 mm howitzer, used by the United States Army. It is the American licensed version of the British L119 light gun. The M119 is typically towed by the M1097 or M1152 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), and can be easily airlifted by helicopter, or airdropped by parachute.(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. US Howitzer M and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
