The French Army expressed interest in the Schneider howitzer as a possible replacement for the Mortier de 370 Mle 1885 De Bange. After some dithering by French authorities 18 howitzers were ordered in 1913. Delivery of the howitzers to Russia and France was delayed by the general mobilisation of 1914 which disrupted industrial production.
The French Army desired the Schneider howitzer as a replacement for the Mortier de 370 Mle 1885 De Bange, leading to an order for 18 howitzers in 1913. The delivery of these howitzers was delayed due to the general mobilization of 1914 which disrupted industrial production.