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German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
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German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
A German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during the First World War. It was manufactured by Krupp. Seen here with gunners, preparing to fire. Date: 1914-1918
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Action Artillery Bertha Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Krupp Manufactured Preparing Ready War Time Weapons Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during World War I. Manufactured by the renowned German industrial conglomerate Krupp, this colossal artillery piece was a symbol of German military might and innovation during the war. The image shows the Big Bertha, with its massive barrel and intricate details, ready to fire. A team of determined gunners, dressed in heavy winter coats and helmets, are seen preparing for the next shot. Their focused expressions and tense body language convey the high stakes of the battlefield. The surrounding landscape is barren and desolate, with the destruction of war evident in the background. The Big Bertha howitzer, also known as the "Great Gun," was the largest caliber gun in the world at the time, with a bore diameter of 42 centimeters. It could fire a shell weighing over 1,400 pounds (635 kilograms) over a distance of 10 kilometers. This made it a formidable weapon against enemy fortifications and troop concentrations. The use of such heavy artillery marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare during World War I, as it allowed for long-range bombardment and devastating firepower. The Big Bertha howitzer became a symbol of the brutal and destructive nature of the war, and its legacy continues to shape our understanding of the military conflicts of the 20th century.
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