25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer
with Limber and Field Artillery Tractor
Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba

The 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer was one of the types of artillery used by the Canadian Army during the Second World War and in Korea.

This British-designed Howitzer is one of the world's classic artillery pieces. The 1.8 ton piece was issued early in the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier 18-pounder of First World War vintage. During its service, in addition to barrage, the gun was used in an anti-tank role and as a self-propelled unit. The crew of one Non-Commissioned Officer and five men could fire four rounds per minute and the piece would hurl a shell up to 13,400 yards.

The Field Artillery Tractor arrived with the Gregg Collection.

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