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German gunners with 38cm railway gun, WW1
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German gunners with 38cm railway gun, WW1
German gunners with a 38cm rapid firing railway-mounted gun, in action during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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38cm Action Artillery Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Mounted Rapid War Time Ww 1
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Amidst the chaotic landscape of the Western Front during World War I, German gunners intently focus on their task as they prepare to fire a 38cm rapid-firing railway-mounted gun. The massive artillery piece, capable of firing shells weighing up to 907 kg (2,000 lb), was a formidable weapon in the arsenal of both the German and Allied forces. This image captures the raw power and intensity of the battlefield, with the gunners dressed in heavy winter coats and protective helmets, their faces set in determined expressions. The gun, mounted on a rail track, is surrounded by a team of soldiers, each with their specific roles in the firing process. The smoke from previous rounds fills the air, while the next shell is being loaded into the gun's breach. The 38cm railway gun, also known as the "Annalenkanone" or "Anniversary Gun," was first used in combat during the war's early days and continued to be a key component of the artillery arsenals until the end of the conflict. This powerful weapon, along with the skill and dedication of the gunners, played a significant role in the back-and-forth battles that characterized the Western Front during World War I.
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