U.K. 25 Pounder Artillery

The British 25-pounder combined the functions of a field gun and howitzer in a versatile artillery system. Introduced around the beginning of the Second World War, it became a central weapon of British and Commonwealth divisional artillery. Its firing platform allowed rapid changes in direction, and its service extended well beyond 1945.

The mature design placed its carriage on a circular firing platform when in action, helping the crew traverse the gun without completely repositioning the vehicle. Separate ammunition components and different propellant charges supported both direct and indirect fire. In North Africa, crews sometimes used it against tanks as well as for bombardment, although dedicated anti-tank guns were better suited to that task. The 25-pounder followed Commonwealth armies through campaigns in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, and remained in service during postwar conflicts including Korea.

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, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, 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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