Description
Add a real piece of Vietnam War-era U.S. Army artillery history to your collection with this Technical Manual Change 5 for TM 9-1015-234-12. This update covers the 105mm M102 Towed Light Howitzer.
This is a Change 5 update for the original manual issued March 8, 1965. It is dated June 1969. This is not the full base manual.
Historical Significance
The 105mm M102 Howitzer was a light towed artillery piece. It was used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War and Cold War period.
The M102 was made to be easier to move than older 105mm howitzers. It was used by light, airborne, and airmobile units that needed fast field artillery support.
What This Change Covers
This change notice updated the Army’s manual for the 105mm M102 Towed Light Howitzer.
It is useful for:
- M102 howitzer research
- Vietnam War artillery displays
- 105mm field gun reference sets
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- artillery repair and service history
- collectors completing an M102 manual set
Key Features
- Technical Manual Change 5
- Manual number: TM 9-1015-234-12
- Covers the 105mm M102 Towed Light Howitzer
- Dated June 1969
- Updates the original manual issued March 8, 1965
- Vietnam War-era Army manual update
- Good reference for M102 and 105mm artillery collectors
Why This Manual Change Matters
The M102 was an important field artillery weapon. It gave troops 105mm fire support in places where fast movement mattered.
This Change 5 update helps preserve the service record for the M102 howitzer. It pairs well with M102 displays, 105mm ammunition collections, Vietnam War artillery gear, and U.S. Army manual libraries.
About This Manual Change
This listing is for Technical Manual Change 5 for TM 9-1015-234-12, covering the 105mm M102 Towed Light Howitzer, dated June 1969.
This listing is for the Change 5 update only unless stated otherwise. No complete base manual, howitzer, cannon, carriage, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M102 Howitzer collectors
- 105mm artillery displays
- Vietnam War field artillery collections
- Cold War U.S. Army manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
- Military historians
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .2", Approx weight 1lbs.
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