I was told by a knowledgeable source that available for dropping with WW2 American Airborne Units were what John Gordon calls the 75 pack howitzers. Yet, I see no counter for the Gun, which was designed to be carried by. pack mules. Am I missing something?
Is there a Counter for the Mule Carried 75* Pack Howitzer?
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apbills
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Indeed you are. Below is the counter tray with the Gun highlighted. I have superimposed the counter on a blank board showing the DM state.
I see that the American 75* has only a 10 penetration. Still if it is all you have. I noticed that the 37* field SW is limited to only PTO and the Italian campaign in 3/5 1945. John Gordon thought that it was also in North Africa too, but was not sure if it was employed by American paratrooper as well. The 75* pack Gun seems likely to have been more useful against light Axis armor. Tim
apbills
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The A25 National Capabilities Chart has what you want. the 126 is a vehicle crew, the 227 is an infantry crew. A1.123 gives a description of the designers thinking regarding crews.
I came to the same conclusion by logic, I just usually assume people with superior intelligence know more than I do. I was informed by Don 2 that the six crews representing a 60mm OBA were all 126s not 227s. We talking about if they could be brought on board, and then used in an anti-tank role. However, Don 1 insisted that this type of deployment was contrary to tactical U. S. doctrine, and while I do not fully understand this concept, I accept his logic and understanding of the American command structure. OBA by mortar groups is never intended to be used in a direct combat situation. He explained that while the myths about Rommel and German 88 emphasis their deployment in a direct anti-tank role, the bulk of German 88 shells were used in and by indirect fire methods.
rottenroller
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The 37* SW Gun was a late war limited production item. It uses a T number, not an M number in the name as assigned by the Ordnance Department.
No use to airborne, when you can glider transport a real 37 or 57 AT gun with wheels.
No use to airborne, when you can glider transport a real 37 or 57 AT gun with wheels.
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The Giant 1 plan was cancelled because of German daytime AirPower over Rome thwarted the original plan to land an American battalion of 57LL AT Gun at a beach near Rome. Could at least a few of this potent 57LL AT actually have been sent with the paratroop drop? Or not? Tim