Ranville in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Obusier de 5.5 pouces (140 mm)
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5.5 Inch Gun
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Obusier de 5.5 pouces (140 mm) / 5.5 Inch Gun Marker
Cette arme est devenue la principale pièce d'artillerie de moyenne portée de l'armée britannique à partir de 1944. L'obusier de 140 mm pouvait tirer un obus de 37 kg à plus de 16 km, avec une précision de 2 mètres, à une cadence de 2 coups par minute. Ce canon d'un poids de 5 tonnes pouvait être mis en service par un équipage de 10 hommes en quelques minutes. Les bras du canon devaient être rassemblés pour le remorquage et écartés en position de tir. Il était remorqué par un camion tout terrain AEC "Matador" qui transportait aussi les munitions, les outils et les pièces de rechange. Plusieurs régiments, équipés d'obusiers de 140 mm, ont soutenu la 6ème Division Aéroportée au cours des combats sur le flanc Est en 1944.
This weapon was the standard medium gun in the British Army from 1944. It equipped most medium regiments of the Royal Artillery. The 5.5 inch gun could fire a 36kgs standard charge at 16 kms with a rate of fire of 2 rounds a minute. Reputed for its accuracy; rounds could be fired to within 2 metres of the target. Within minutes of taking up firing
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Erected by Memorial Pegasus and Museum. (Marker Number 35.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 49° 14.551′ N, 0° 16.309′ W. Marker is in Ranville, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Av. Major John Howard and Normandie Route D514 on Av. Major John Howard. The marker is located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Av Major John Howard, Ranville, Normandie 14860, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vidette (a few steps from this marker); Le Char Centaur MK IV / Centaur Tank MK IV (a few steps from this marker); Le Général de Brigade James Hill, D.S.O** M.С. / Brigadier James Hill D.S.O** М.С. (a few steps from this marker); Lance Corporal Brian J. Mullen (Sapper), R.E.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. The 5.5 Inch Gun and Marker
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . 5.5 inch Gun. (Submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. The view of the 5.5 Inch Gun on the museum grounds
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
