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The Oto Melara 105mm pack Howitzer
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Description
A light artillery piece made in Italy during the 1950's to fire standard 105mm ammunution but still be either towed by a jeep or broken down and carried by mule. Used by many countries around the world including Britain and Argentina, this particular weapon was captured in Port Stanley at the end of the Falklands War.
Location
Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, Southsea nr Portsmouth, England. 2007
