Overview

Entering service in the early 1960s, the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer has been in production for 34 years and forms the backbone of US Army and Reserve artillery units. The M109A6 is the latest development of the M109 series and incorporates advanced fire control systems that enable it to have its first rounds on target less than 60 seconds after arriving at firing location. This ability to shift quickly between moving and firing modes avoids counter battery fire and ensures battlefield survivability. This book details an impressive and versatile weapon that has served around the globe in Southeast Asia and in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Full Product Details

Author:   Steven J. Zaloga (Author) ,  Tony Bryan
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   No. 86
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.186kg
ISBN:  

9781841766317

ISBN 10:   1841766313
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   25 February 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction · Cold War Origins · First combat: Vietnam · Long range firepower · Enhancing lethality · Mid-east combat · Precision guided munitions · The modernization dilemma · Feeding the guns · Operation Desert Storm · Operation Iraqi Freedom · Internation Programs · Bibliography · Color plate commentary · Index

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Author Information

Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952 and received his BA in history from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armored vehicle development. He has written extensively on American armored forces. Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development and has a keen interest in military hardware – armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

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