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340 mm gun on Western Front, northern France, WW1
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340 mm gun on Western Front, northern France, WW1
A 340 mm gun in action on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. One of the gunners (centre right) has his fingers in his ears. Date: 26 September 1918
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Action Artillery Bang Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Noise Noisy War Time Weapons Ww 1
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Amidst the deafening roar and thick clouds of smoke on the Western Front in northern France during the final months of World War 1, a team of gunners prepare to fire a formidable 340 mm gun. The immense weapon, a testament to the technological advancements of the time, was a key component of the German defensive line in the closing stages of the war. The intense noise of the gun's discharge is evident in the expression of one gunner, who shields his ears with his hands. The other gunners, focused and determined, work in unison to load and aim the weapon, their faces set with determination as they carry out their crucial role in the ongoing battle. The air around them is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the harsh reality of war time. The 340 mm gun, a heavy and powerful artillery piece, was one of the largest and most destructive weapons of the war, capable of firing shells over great distances with devastating effect. This powerful image, captured on September 26, 1918, offers a glimpse into the raw and chaotic reality of the Western Front, a scene of intense conflict and unrelenting noise.
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