7.7 cm FK 96 Artillery

The German 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 was a field gun of the late nineteenth century, preceding the fully modern recoil-controlled artillery that transformed early twentieth-century battlefields. Its importance is easily confused with the later 7.7cm FK 96 n.A., which incorporated major changes including recoil equipment and a protective shield. Both names belong to the development of German field artillery, but they should not be treated as identical weapons. The original gun reflects the transitional period before rapid, aimed fire became practical without repositioning the whole carriage. Before an effective recoil mechanism, each shot moved the gun out of its firing position, requiring the crew to run it forward and lay it again. The newer carriage changed that working cycle. This distinction explains why similar barrel calibers concealed a major difference in practical battlefield rate of fire.

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 1914, Global Empires, 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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