The ''Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924'' was a French naval anti-aircraft gun designed after World War I. It served aboard

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s during World War II. In Polish service it was known as the 75 mm Armata przeciwlotnicza wz.1922/1924. In German service it was known as the ''7.5 cm Flak M.22-24 (f)'' and was used to arm Germany's

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fortifications.

Naval Service

Ship classes that carried the Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924 include: * Bretagne-class * Chacal-class * Duguay-Trouin-class * Duquesne-class

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French 75 mm/50 (2.95") Model 1922, 1924 and 1927
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