M1 155mm Long Tom Artillery

The American 155 mm Gun M1, widely known as Long Tom, was a long-range field gun introduced before the United States entered the Second World War. Its split-trail carriage and heavy barrel provided capabilities beyond lighter divisional artillery. It served in major wartime theaters and continued in postwar use, with later designations and modifications. The gun differed from 155 mm howitzers, which had different trajectories, carriage arrangements, and tactical applications. Moving and supplying Long Tom batteries required substantial towing vehicles, ammunition transport, and trained crews. Its range made survey, observation, communications, and fire planning especially important. A gun operating beyond direct visual contact depended on the broader artillery organization to turn reach into useful effect.

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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