It's getting harder and harder to get detailed histories because the NA does not catalog AA reports below Regimental (for infantry) and below FA Group for WWII. I do know that he landed in England February 26, 1944 and France on June 14, 1944. I found out that there was a book written by two serving men from the 200th at the time who wrote it as they were going along and is a detailed account of their exploits and experiences and has 165 pages. Self-propelled artillery took on a greater role and of course, missile and rocket technology changed the branch forever. Included in the operations platoon was an instrument and survey section along with a meteorological section. It could be rotated manually 360 degrees. I am interested in any info or interviews. See more ideas about Wwii, Artillery, World war ii.

His family found out about it and replied. Section Sgt is on phoneEmpty shell casings near gun section, Elsenborn Ridge, 1944.White phosphorus shells fired on German positions during the Bulge.Great close-up of a crewman adding a propellant charge to a 155mm howitzer. The other officers could be assigned to a variety of tasks, which included motor officer, daily maintenance, firing officer or forward observer.Duty as an observer usually occurred on a rotating basis for the officers of each battery within the battalion. All units in the last year of the war were short men on their roster.

If I hear back from him, will let you know.But Fort Sill might be come through for me. I can send you a description of his duties as an FC Operator.

High explosive, white phosphorous, and chemical rounds were produced.A self-propelled 155 vehicle, the M12, was delivered to Normandy and proved particularly valuable to armored divisions, which naturally advanced faster than infantry units. Red Legs of the Bulge FB page.CJK -- how do I send you a photo? As such I used mostly primary sources for this video. Also, where did the term red leg come from? It appears to me to be more pre Bulge. Any sources would be appreciated.

He apparently has a lot pics, etc. I've seen so many. FABWhat have you found so far, if anything? My grandmother would provide info to the school on my father’s whereabouts. Hope to get it to you by the end of the week.I forgot to ask but if you are able to find out any more information on my granddad or the unit it would be very much appreciated.We have been putting together some information about my granddad recently after putting out a Facebook message. I also have the two small booklets that were published about the 2nd Infantry Division. It was the sheer weight and logistics involved with the operations of the 155mm ammo that was daunting. You would think I would have realized that after reading your site and getting a LOT of education on what they went through.Hi Mr. Gruber, I do. New designs were taking the place of the old French based weapons and 105mm and 155mm had become the calibres found in field regiments. You can contact several folks there.Hi Mr. Oakley, I'm assuming this is WWII? "Thank you! If you can, use the email provided as it will be easier for you to contact me.I have been trying to find information about my father during WW2 and hoping you can answer a question I have regarding field artillery replacement troops.

I actually have several L-4 pics (not great ones), but I put the best one in another article, the Artillery Innovations article. The other calibers were the 8 inch, the 240mm, and the 4.5 inch gun. A 105mm battalion contained just over 500 men. As with the 105mm, color markings were used to differentiate the type of shells. I also know a researcher who will go to NARA in St. Louis, Myra Miller, where more records are due to arrive (the M-to-Z batch, which would include my John McNamara), and though many military papers were burned in a fire, she has found quite a few good papers that survived or can be reconstructed. Time and time again in postwar interviews, German soldiers mentioned the fear that American artillery engendered along the front lines. I'm not sure that the 196th was part of the 79th. The gun was the M1917/1918 on an M-3 Stuart light tank chassis.© HistoryOnTheNet 2000-2019. His service records were burned in the ST Louis fire when I contacted NARA and did get one page which stated he spent 20 months with the 894th Ord HAM Co; however, I don't think that is correct. The sight had an alcohol bubble which he had to level prior to firing while using number wheel to traverse the tube left or right.Red and white aiming posts were laid to the rear of the sight, almost in a straight line. Thanks!Have been researching my Dad's WWII service for past 2 years. Should have something for you in a few weeks.My Dad was in the 745th Field Artillery Battalion in World War II firing the 240 Howitzer over the Rhine River. At the ammo dumps, these were broken down for shipment by truck to the batteries. By the Korean War, they had added six guns to the standard battery. He also said that his unit was emplaced for a couple weeks around Kassel, Germany during the Rhineland Campaign as he got strafed by German fighters. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Was the increase in FOs officially part of the T&O?

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