Towed guns, howitzers and a variety of mortars were used during the early years of Heil Ha’Totchanim (Artillery Corps). These weapons included homemade mortars such as a small number of the locally-designed and built Davidka (Little David), pre-World War I Napoleonchik howitzers, and ex-British QF (Quick Firing) 25-pounder guns/howitzers. Small quantities of other vintage or near-vintage pieces dating back to both World Wars, were also purchased and otherwise ‘acquired’ from various sources and used as well. In the beginning, by necessity, some of these weapons were combined with various vehicles also obtained from multiple sources.
Having already seen the improvisations made using the Sherman tank chassis in Volume 1 and Volume 2, plus different weapon systems mounted on American-built half-tracks in Volume 3, this fourth volume looks at IDF self-propelled artillery up-to-date.
With 420 photographs.
Vehicles included:
AMX-105A Mk.61, M107 Romach and M110 Kardom, M109 Rochev, Doher and Dores, Sholef Sho’t-based MAR290 Episcopi, M270 MLRS Menatetz, , Lance Rocket Launcher, Alpha Cargo Carrier, Shilem, FACE equipment.

Author(s): Tom Gannon
Publisher: Trackpad
Pages: 208
Language: English
Edition: 1
Year of publication: 2020
Dimensions: 29,7 x 21 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90 kg