Videos tagged with Japanese Artillery

This entry details the Japanese Type 96 150mm Howitzer, a World War II artillery piece. It covers its design origins, production numbers, tactical utility, and historical deployment, particularly during the Guadalcanal campaign. The information is presented with high authority from a firearms historian.

This entry details the Japanese Type 92 105mm Field Gun, a World War II artillery piece used by Japan. It was based on the French Schneider 1927 model and manufactured by Osaka Arsenal. The gun featured a rotating interrupted thread breech and used semi-fixed cartridges for variable velocity and high-angle fire. It was notably employed during the Guadalcanal campaign for harassment fire.

This guide details the operational techniques for the Japanese Type 94 37mm Antitank Gun, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the semi-automatic firing mechanism, crew roles, aiming procedures using the optical sight, and the use of traverse and elevation controls. The information is presented with a high level of authority, drawing on detailed mechanical explanations and historical context.