Ordnance QF 13-pounder

The Ordnance QF 13-pounder was a British field artillery gun used primarily during World War I and the interwar period. It was a quick-firing, 3-inch caliber gun designed for mobile support, capable of firing shells at enemy positions such as trenches, fortifications, and equipment. Its nickname, "13-pounder," comes from the weight of the typical shell it fired. The gun was valued for its accuracy, rate of fire, and portability, making it an effective weapon for battlefield support and coordination with infantry units. It played a significant role in British military operations before being phased out in favor of more modern artillery.