25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer
Espanola, Ontario

The 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer is located outside the Royal Canadian legion in Espanola, ontario

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.

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Photo and text provided by LCol L. Jensen