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Japanese Type 96 150mm Howitzer (Guadalcanal)

Japanese Type 96 150mm Howitzer (Guadalcanal)

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Published on October 6, 2023
Duration: 3:58

This video explores the Japanese Type 96 150mm Howitzer, a weapon adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1936. The design was based on a French Schneider model, with production by the Osaka Arsenal occurring from 1936 to 1944, totaling around 600 units. The howitzer was noted for its ability to fire at extremely high angles, making it a practical tool in the Pacific theater, particularly during the Guadalcanal campaign. The example featured in the video was recovered from Mount Austen on Guadalcanal after the war, and the footage was captured during a tour of the island by War Historian Battlefield Expeditions.

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