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Guess that artillery piece!

Discussion in 'The Tanks in World War 2 quiz section' started by Man, Aug 22, 2006.

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  1. Man

    Man New Member

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    I thought we might start this one up...

    :D
     
    Man, Aug 22, 2006
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    I think it's either the US's 90mm anti-aircraft gun or the US's M1 8-in howitzer.
     
    Blaster, Aug 22, 2006
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    Both wrong!
     
    Man, Aug 23, 2006
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    Ricky Well-Known Member

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    I have seen that picture before...

    I'm fairly sure it is American, but beyond that... :oops:
     
    Ricky, Aug 23, 2006
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    From the picture i suppose it's arround 120mm at least. Errghh... :evil:
    With some guess i could vote for the american M1 AA cannon( if i recall 120mm).
     
    McRis, Aug 23, 2006
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    The M1 120mm AA gun???
     
    smeghead phpbb3, Aug 23, 2006
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    Yes,I think that's the M1 120mm(i misprinted 128 previously) AA gun.
    Why?
     
    McRis, Aug 23, 2006
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    Well, ok if you misprinted it... (and it turns out to be right :D ) you can have the next go
     
    smeghead phpbb3, Aug 23, 2006
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    You are right! The M1 120 mm AA gun... nicknamed the "Stratosphere Gun".
     
    Man, Aug 23, 2006
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    Ok, here we go;
    What gun is that? :)
     
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    Hmm... looks like it is atleast 150 mm! :D
     
    Man, Aug 23, 2006
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    Is it a Vickers 2-pounder or a Vickers 40mm AA cannon?
     
    smeghead phpbb3, Aug 23, 2006
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    McRis New Member

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    Nope.
     
    McRis, Aug 23, 2006
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    It looks like a deck gun from a sub.Is it British?
     
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    No, it's not from a sub and not British.
     
    McRis, Aug 24, 2006
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    Nothing yet?
    Shall i give a hint?
     
    McRis, Aug 25, 2006
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    is it an AA gun? or is it Japaneese? or both.
     
    Gunter_Viezenz, Aug 25, 2006
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    It looks like 6 pounder or maybe some 3" gun.
     
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    No, nothing of it at all...
    Don't want a hint for sure?
     
    McRis, Aug 25, 2006
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    okey I'll take a hint
     
    Gunter_Viezenz, Aug 25, 2006
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