Type 38 75 mm field gun

The was a field gun used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). It became a standard field gun of the IJA after the end of the Russo-Japanese War.
History.
Japan had experience with artillery in its war with Russia in 1904-05.
In 1905 ("Meiji 38"), the Imperial Japanese Army selected Krupp's artillery design. At first, the field guns were imported.
Over 2000 guns were produced under license at the Army’s Osaka Arsenal.
After World War I, the weapon was re-designed in Japan.
Plans to replace the Type 38s with Type 90 75 mm field guns went forward in 1931. However, Type 38s continued to be used.
Combat record.
Type 38s were used in the Second Sino-Japanese War and in World War II.