This M1A1 pack howitzer was used by the US Army’s 5307th Composite Unit, better known as Merrill’s Marauders, to wage unconventional warfare against the Japanese behind enemy lines in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II. Their stories and more are featured in our newest podcast, "Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops." Stream all episodes now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/podcasts/secretww2 | The National WWII Museum

1.2K views · 61 reactions | ️ Weapons of the Field Artillery (1966) This #tbt clip highlights the 105mm Howitzer, M101A1 In many situations that seemed desperate, the artillery has been a most vital factor. – Gen Douglas MacArthur #kingofbattle #fieldartillery #militaryhistory #throwbackthursday U.S. Army U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command US Army Fort Sill | United States Army Field Artillery School | Facebook