What is 76 mm?

The 76 mm refers to the diameter of a gun barrel or shell casing. In military terms, it generally refers to a type of artillery piece or tank gun used during World War II and the Cold War era. The 76 mm gun saw action in numerous conflicts, including the invasion of Normandy, the Korean War, and the Arab-Israeli conflicts. It was also used on various armored vehicles such as the Sherman tank and Soviet T-34. Today, the 76 mm gun is considered outdated and has largely been replaced by more advanced weaponry.