The French 75: The 75mm M1897 field gun that revolutionized modern artillery

This fascinating book explores the history of the 75mm Modele 1897 in detail, from its design and development to its deployment around the world.

The 'Soixante­quinze', France's legendary 75mm Modele 1897, was the first modern field gun, pioneering several critical innovations in field artillery designs, including a fast action breech and a soft recoil system. Although some of these features had been incorporated into earlier guns, the 75mm M1897 integrated them into a superior, lightweight...