Colorado Department of Transportation Using World War II Howitzer to Clear Snow

Jack Phillips
2/6/2016
Updated:
2/7/2016

He said the most effective means of clearing snow is the Howitzer.

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“What we are trying to accomplish is keep people safe,” he said.

The gun they’re using is likely the M101 Howitzer, developed by the U.S. for World War II in 1941.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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