Description
Add a useful piece of U.S. Army field artillery history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1015-203-ESC. This manual covers the 105mm M101 and M101A1 Towed Light Howitzers and is dated May 1969.
The ESC manual type means Equipment Serviceability Criteria. It was made to help judge if equipment was still fit for service.
Historical Significance
The M101 / M101A1 105mm howitzer was one of the most trusted U.S. light field guns. It served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Rock Island Arsenal notes that the M2A1 was later redesignated as the M101 in 1962.
The M101A1 was a towed 105mm field artillery weapon. It could be used for direct or indirect fire and used semi-fixed ammunition.
What This Manual Covers
This manual is useful for studying how the Army checked the service condition of the M101 and M101A1 howitzers.
It is a good reference for:
- M101 howitzer research
- M101A1 howitzer research
- equipment inspection study
- field artillery displays
- Vietnam War manual collections
- U.S. Army ordnance libraries
Army manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1015-203-ESC
- Covers the 105mm M101 Towed Light Howitzer
- Covers the 105mm M101A1 Towed Light Howitzer
- Dated May 1969
- Equipment Serviceability Criteria manual
- Strong Vietnam War field artillery subject
- Good reference for 105mm howitzer collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The M101 and M101A1 were important U.S. artillery pieces. They gave troops strong 105mm fire support in many wars.
This manual helps preserve the inspection and service side of that story. It pairs well with M101 howitzer displays, 105mm ammunition collections, Vietnam War artillery gear, and U.S. Army technical manual sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1015-203-ESC, covering the 105mm M101 and M101A1 Towed Light Howitzers, dated May 1969.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No howitzer, cannon, carriage, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M101 Howitzer collectors
- M101A1 Howitzer collectors
- Vietnam War artillery displays
- 105mm field artillery reference sets
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
Approx length 9.5", Approx width 7", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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