Type 98 320 mm mortar facts for kids
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Type 98 320mm mortar
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| Type | Mortar |
| Place of origin |  Empire of Japan |
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| Used by | Japan |
| Wars | World War II |
Type 98 320 mm mortar (九八式臼砲, Kyūhachi-shiki-kyūhō), also known as a "32-cm" gun, was a mortar of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). It is an example of a type of artillery called "spigot mortars".
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History
This artillery piece was used by the Japanese military during World War II.
Combat record
During World War II, the IJA had 12 Type 98s at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
The Type 98 mortars were also used on Okinawa.
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Images for kids
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A complete 320 mm mortar shell captured during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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