Type 92 Battalion Gun

The Type 92 Battalion Gun could be used at a low angle in a direct fire role to take out MG nests and light armor, but could also be used at a high angle in an indirect fire support role. It was a short barreled weapon with a split trail carriage that was lightweight enough to be pulled by a single horse if required. The weapon had a maximum effective range of 2,785m and could fire HE, AP and smoke rounds.

A large amount of these infantry support howitzers remained in China following the end of World War II and were utilized by the People’s Liberation Army who began manufacturing ammunition for the surviving weapons for use in their military. The weapon was used as late as the Vietnam War by the Viet Cong.

Each infantry battalion was equipped with two of these weapons.