Battlegroup
Name:
Heavy Infantry Gun
Turret Class: Open Top
Turret Type: Fixed
Crew: 4
Speed: 26
mph (41 km/h)
Weight: 45,200
lb. (20,545 kg)
Engine: Continental R-975 radial, 400
hp, gasoline
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Although
classified as a self-propelled artillery piece, the M7 Priest makes an excellent
anti-armor platform. Its 105mm howitzer dealt death to what ever it targeted.
With indications that America would enter the war, an order for 5,500 units
was placed during the first two years of production. Originally half of
these were to go to the British army, but American troops had to be equipped
first. In the end, only ninety found their way to British command. |