US Army National Guard 148th Field Artillery Division World War 1 B&W Real Photo Postcard
This postcard features a group of Allied artillerymen alongside a French 75mm M1897 field gun, likely captured during the First World War in France. The French 75, as it was commonly known, was a groundbreaking piece of artillery due to its innovative hydro-pneumatic recoil mechanism, which allowed for unprecedented rates of fire.
Adopted by the French Army in 1897, this weapon became a staple on the Western Front, proving essential for infantry support, defensive barrages, and counter-battery fire against enemy positions. Its advanced design made it one of the most effective and widely adopted field guns of the conflict, significantly influencing artillery development globally.
Adopted by the French Army in 1897, this weapon became a staple on the Western Front, proving essential for infantry support, defensive barrages, and counter-battery fire against enemy positions. Its advanced design made it one of the most effective and widely adopted field guns of the conflict, significantly influencing artillery development globally.
