Italian Obice 75/18 Artillery WW2

The Italian Obice da 75/18 was a short 75mm howitzer designed for relatively mobile field and mountain service. Its compact artillery concept also influenced the weapon fitted to the Semovente da 75/18 assault gun. Towed and vehicle-mounted versions should not be confused as identical equipment arrangements. The weapon illustrates Italy’s effort to combine useful explosive effect with a size and weight manageable under the difficult transport conditions encountered by its armies. A relatively short barrel made the weapon suited to high-angle fire and comparatively compact transport arrangements. Italian light artillery had to serve in difficult terrain as well as conventional field operations. The same caliber-and-length designation also became associated with a successful self-propelled mounting, although the towed gun remained a distinct subject.

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 1936, 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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