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M2A1 Howitzer - Walkaround - Parker's Crossroads Memorial.
Originally uploaded on 7 mei 2016.
The M2 and M2A1 howitzers were the workhorse field artillery for the U.S. Army in WWII.
Developed based on German World War I 105mm howitzers, it filled the need for a motor-drawn artillery to replace outdated guns and tactics.
It would see action in both the European and Pacific theaters. Entering production in 1941.
With a moderate range, soldiers appreciated its accuracy and powerful punch.
Its main purpose was antipersonnel, but it was flexible enough to provide indirect fire as well.
More than 8,500 were produced during the war. All of these qualities of the weapon, along with its widespread production, led to its adoption by many countries after the war.
This M2A1 Howitzer is placed here at the intersection of Baraque de Fraiture as a monument.
The intersection is named after Major Arthur C. Parker. Major
Parker from the 106th Infantry Division managed to hold the crossroad from 19/23 December,
from overwhelming odds, with only remnants of the 589e Field Artillery Battalion and
two regiments of the 422nd and 423rd. Parker managed to knock out several German tanks with the M2A1 Howitzer.
The Second ss Panzer Division captured the crossroad on 23 December, 1944.
But behind schedule and with many losses, thanks to Major Parker and his men.
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