M2A1 105mm Artillery

The American M2A1 105 mm howitzer became a standard field-artillery weapon during the Second World War and remained important afterward. Its split-trail carriage and versatile ammunition supported infantry and armored formations. The weapon’s later M101 designation reflects postwar standardization rather than a wholly new basic design, linking wartime artillery practice with long subsequent service. An artillery battery required observers, communications, ammunition supply, and trained crews to convert the howitzer’s capability into effective support. Its service across many countries extended the design’s influence beyond its original American setting. The gun’s importance therefore lies in widespread practical use and a balanced field-artillery role, not merely its nominal caliber.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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