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Railway gun in action, Argonne, France, WW1
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Railway gun in action, Argonne, France, WW1
A 14 inch railway gun in action, manned by American coast artillery men in Argonne, north eastern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: October 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the American forces during the final months of World War I. The image depicts a 14-inch railway gun in action, positioned in the Argonne region of north eastern France, towards the end of October 1918. The massive gun, manned by American coast artillery men, is ready to fire, its heavy tin shield protecting the gunners from the intense heat and debris generated during the discharge. The soldiers, dressed in their helmets and heavy coats, are focused intently on their tasks, their faces set with determination and resolve. The railway gun, a formidable weapon capable of firing shells over long distances, was a key component of the Allied artillery arsenal during the closing stages of the war. Its thunderous roar and devastating impact on the battlefield would have instilled fear in the German forces, as the Allies pressed their offensive in the final months of the conflict. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides during the Great War, and the indelible mark it left on the annals of history.
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