155mm Collection

The 155mm shell makes French soldier look small, WW1
WW1 The 155mm Shell makes French soldier (nicknamed Poilu) look small Date: circa 1916

German Gun Bunker & 5th Rangers Memorial
The bunker is on Routes des Perruques, Grandcamp-Maisy. The area is thought to have held 155mm guns and 10.5cm howitzers and was taken by the 5th Rangers after a 5 hour battle on 9 June 1944

Cannoneers take advantage of some down time behind their M198 Towed Howitzer
December 8, 2005 - Cannoneers take advantage of some down time behind their M198 Towed Howitzer aboard the Combat Centers training area

U. S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer
July 23, 2010 - U.S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer during the training exercise Enhanced Mojave Viper at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California

U. S. Marines engage enemy targets with an M-198 155mm Howitzer
Camp Fallujah, Iraq, November 11, 2004 - U.S. Marines engage enemy targets with an M-198 155mm Howitzer

A M109 howitzer destroyed by NATO forces in the desert outside Benghazi, Libya
A M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer destroyed by NATO forces in the desert just outside Benghazi, Libya. A war betwean Gaddafi army

An M109 self-propelled howitzer of the Israel Defense Forces

Soldiers execute a high angle fire mission from an M777 howitzer
May 10 2012 - Soldiers execute a high angle fire mission from an M777 howitzer during section certifications at the Puhakuloa Training area on Hawaiis Big Island

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt, as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations during Exercise Bright Star 01/02

A selection of M992 C. A. T or Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles line up during a
Baqubah, Iraq - A selection of M992 C.A.T or Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles line up during a deployment with some M113 and M109 vehicles at Camp Warhorse

Artillerymen fire-off a round with the M777 Lightweight 155-millimeter Howitzer
Artillerymen fire-off a round with the newly fielded M777 Lightweight 155-millimeter Howitzer at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

Artillerymen manning the M777 Lightweight Howitzer, raise the barrel toward the sky right after placing the gun in their firing zone at Combat Centers Lavic Lake

A view looking through the barrel of a M198 155mm Towed Howitzer
A view looking through the barrel of a U.S. Marine Corps M198 155mm Towed Howitzer, sits quietly at Camp Fallujah, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom II

Artillerymen fire a 155mm round out of an M777 lightweight howitzer
November 9, 2009 - Artillerymen fire a 155mm round out of an M777 lightweight howitzer. More than 120 Marines from the battery participated in Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 09-03 at

An M198 Howitzer fires a 155-millimeter rocket assisted projectile
An M198 Howitzer, with a maximum charge allowed on the weapon system, fires a 155-millimeter rocket assisted projectile round during a maintenance evaluation test at the Combat Centers Quackenbush

The M982 Excalibur 155mm round leaves the barrel of an M777 Howitzer
December 5, 2012 - The M982 Excalibur 155mm round leaves the barrel of an M777 Howitzer during a live fire shoot at Oro Grande Range Complex, New Mexico

M109 Paladin, a self-propelled 155mm howitzer
Baqubah, Iraq - M109 Paladin, a self-propelled 155mm howitzer

WORLD WAR I: ARTILLERY. American battery of 155mm cannons near Soissons in July 1918. Photograph

155mm. Gun, Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
View shows a 155mm. Artillery gun being pulled behind a utility vehicle driven by a soldier

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"The Mighty 155mm: Unleashing Devastation and Shaping History" During World War I, the sheer power of the 155mm shell made even the formidable French soldiers appear small in comparison. It was a weapon that forever changed warfare. From German Gun Bunkers to the 5th Rangers Memorial, remnants of battles past bear witness to the destructive force unleashed by this artillery piece. Its impact was felt on both sides of conflicts throughout history. In moments of respite behind their M198 Towed Howitzer, cannoneers took advantage of downtime amidst chaos. These skilled individuals knew how to harness its immense power and precision. The Israel Defense Forces relied on an M109 self-propelled howitzer, a symbol of their military might. With deadly accuracy, it defended their nation's borders and ensured security for its people. U. S. Marines were no strangers to this weapon's thunderous roar as they fired an M777 howitzer with unwavering determination. Engaging enemy targets head-on, they demonstrated courage under fire. Even in far-flung deserts outside Benghazi, Libya, NATO forces destroyed an M109 howitzer—a testament to its significance in modern warfare. The battlefield knows no boundaries when it comes to unleashing devastation. Enter the M109 Paladin—an unstoppable force on wheels—another self-propelled 155mm howitzer that strikes fear into adversaries' hearts worldwide. Its mobility allows for rapid deployment wherever duty calls. Soldiers executing high-angle fire missions from an M777 howitzer showcased not only their skill but also the versatility of this mighty weapon system and can adapt to any terrain or combat scenario with ease. The echoes of history reverberate through time as we reflect upon these powerful images and stories surrounding the indomitable 155mm artillery pieces—the backbone of many armies around the world.