cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/47088077

M55 8-inch Heavy Self-Propelled Howitzer

The M55 was a standard U.S. Army motorized howitzer during the 1950s and early 1960s, until it was replaced by the M110. It was largely deployed in NATO areas and was used extensively in the Vietnam era. This howitzer was designed to provide general artillery support to ground troops and close general support to armored columns. A crew of six was required to operate the vehicle. The crew was protected from both enemy fire and radioactive fallout.