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Schneider. Likewise some mle 1913 self-propelled guns and towed mle 1917 guns had their barrels replaced to
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In addition to the upgraded guns there were also newly built guns and carriages. These guns had a secondary anti-tank role when fitted with a 6X scope, despite a lack of armor-piercing ammunition. It is estimated that 192 new guns were in service in 1940.
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861:Canon de 105 court mle 1934 Schneider
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71:Switzerland
1136:Categories
661:2017-09-07
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