Type 3 (1914) 76.2mm Naval Gun

IJN

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c1942-3

Wartime History
One of two anti-aircraft guns emplaced with sandbags near Kukum on the north coast of Guadalcanal by the Japanese in July 1942. Captured intact by American forces in August 1942.

Reference
Technical Manual Handbook on Japanese Military Forces September 1945, page IX-117

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