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Two German gunners with Paris Gun projectiles, WW1
Two German gunners with projectiles of the Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War. It was first fired from the forest of Coucy on 21 March 1918, the first shell landing on the Quai du Seine. The explosion was heard across the city. Over 300 shells in total were fired between March and August, at a rate of about 20 per day. Date: May 1918
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of two German gunners as they prepare to load and fire a Paris Gun projectile during the First World War. The Paris Gun, also known as the Emperor William Gun, was a long-range siege weapon designed and manufactured by the German armaments company Krupp. It was first fired from the forest of Coucy on 21 March 1918, marking the beginning of a campaign to bombard Paris with large caliber shells. The gun could fire projectiles over great distances, with some reaching as far as 140 kilometers (87 miles) from the German front lines. The impact of the Paris Gun on the city was significant, with the first shell landing on the Quai du Seine and causing widespread panic. Over the following months, approximately 300 shells were fired, at a rate of about 20 per day. The gunners in this photograph are seen carefully handling the large projectiles, a testament to the precision and logistical challenges involved in the operation. The Paris Gun was a formidable weapon of war, and its use against Paris during the final stages of World War 1 remains a fascinating chapter in the history of military technology.
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