155mm M114

The M114 155 mm howitzer is a towed artillery piece developed and used by the United States Army during World War II. It saw widespread service with many nations and remained in active use for decades, known for its robust design and reliability.

Developed in the late 1930s to replace the obsolete World War I-era Schneider 155 mm howitzer, this weapon was designed to provide superior range and a more modern split-trail carriage. Originally designated the 155 mm Howitzer M1, it entered mass production in 1941 and was officially adopted by the U.S. Army in 1942. The howitzer went on to serve as a cornerstone of divisional artillery during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Although phased out of front-line U.S. service by the M198 in the late 1970s, the M114 (redesignated in 1962) continues to be operated by several militaries around the world today.