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The M1841 mountain howitzer was a mountain gun used by the United States Army during the mid-nineteenth century, from 1837 to about 1870. It saw service during the Mexican–American War of 1847–1848, the American Indian Wars, and during the American Civil War, 1861–1865 (primarily in the more rugged western theaters).
The Confederate-made iron 12-pounder howitzer was several inches longer than the U.S. version and weighed 850 lb (385.6 kg). [9] Note that the M1841 mountain howitzer was of the same 12-pounder caliber. The mountain howitzer was a much smaller weapon that made it highly mobile in rough terrain.
19th century 75 7,5 cm L30 Kanone 1903 (Dailly-Aiguille, based on Krupp Model 03) Switzerland: early 20th century 75 7,5 cm L30 Befestigungskanone 38. Switzerland: World War II 75 7,5 cm L30 Befestigungskanone 39. Switzerland: World War II 84 8,4 cm Kanone 1871/88 Switzerland: 19th century 84 8,4 cm Krupp Kanone 1880 (Dailly, Airolo, Stuei)
Model 1841 24-pounder howitzer at Battery 5 in Petersburg National Battlefield. In 1853, France designed an artillery piece that combined the functions of the field gun and the howitzer. The weapon was quickly copied by the US Army and the M1857 12-pounder Napoleon gun-howitzer was the result. [16]
The 76 mm Mountain Gun Model 1909 was a breech-loaded howitzer made of steel with an interrupted screw breech and used fixed quick-fire ammunition. It had a box trail carriage, gun shield , two wooden-spoked steel-rimmed wheels, and a hydro-pneumatic recoil mechanism.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, howitzers evolved to become more mobile and versatile. The introduction of rifling in the mid-19th century led to significant changes in howitzer design and usage. By the early 20th century, howitzers were classified into different categories based on their size and role, including field howitzers, siege ...
10 cm M. 16 mountain howitzer (Škoda) Austria-Hungary: World War I 100: 10 cm M. 16/19 mountain howitzer (Škoda) Czechoslovakia: World War II 105: 10.5 cm Gebirgshaubitze L/12 German Empire: World War I 105: 10.5 cm Gebirgshaubitze 40 Nazi Germany: World War II 105: Canon Court de 105 M mle 1909 Schneider mountain gun France: World War II 105
Side elevation of a typical 19th-century cannon. A 6-pounder battery typically included four 6-pounder field guns and two M1841 12-pounder howitzers. Altogether, the battery required fourteen 6-horse teams and seven spare horses. [21]