First To Fight Kits 1/72 Polish Field Cannon 75mm Schneider # 033

Name: First To Fight Kits 1/72 Polish Field Cannon 75mm Schneider # 033
Brand: First To Fight Kits
SKU: FTF033
Price: 8.99 GBP
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FTF033

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1/72 Military

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The Polish 75mm Schneider Field Cannon was one of the most important and widely used artillery pieces in Polish service during the interwar period and the early stages of the Second World War.

Based on the famous French design produced by Schneider et Cie, this gun—commonly associated with the Canon de 75 modèle 1897—became a cornerstone of modern field artillery.

Renowned for its advanced hydro-pneumatic recoil system, the 75mm Schneider was revolutionary for its time.

This mechanism allowed the gun to remain largely in position after firing, enabling rapid and accurate follow-up shots without the need to realign after each round.

As a result, it could achieve a high rate of fire, making it extremely effective in both offensive and defensive roles.

In Polish service, the gun was used extensively as a divisional field piece, providing direct and indirect fire support to infantry units.

It fired a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive, shrapnel, and smoke rounds, allowing it to engage enemy troops, fortifications, and light field positions with flexibility.

The cannon was typically horse-drawn, though some units later employed motorised towing.

Its relatively lightweight design and ease of operation made it highly adaptable on the battlefield, capable of rapid deployment and repositioning.

During the 1939 campaign, the Polish 75mm Schneider field gun remained a key artillery asset.

Although newer designs were beginning to emerge, its reliability, accuracy, and rate of fire ensured it continued to perform effectively under combat conditions.

Today, the Polish 75mm Schneider Field Cannon is remembered as one of the most iconic artillery pieces of the early 20th century—an innovative and highly influential design that served with distinction across multiple nations and conflicts.

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