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Old 02-10-08, 14:32
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Originally Posted by Gerry McGinty View Post
So much for being unhelpful, the tantalising bit is that a couple of replies stated that the US army did, in a small way, use the 25 pdr. and even quoted battery numbers. I think (could be wrong - usually I am) that the reason quoted was that there was a sudden shortage of ammo. for the 105mms. and that as a temporary measure the British guns were loaned to the Americans.
Now that you mention that, I seem to recall something in that vein myself, but can't for the life of me remember where it was or the details!!
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