Developed in the late 1930s, the Schwerer Gustav was a massive siege railway gun used to destroy heavy fortifications. Weighing over 1,350 tonnes and firing shells that weighed 7 tonnes, the Schwere Gustav was capable of firing over 47 kilometers (29 miles). In this photo, Adolf Hitler and other high-ranking Nazi officials are seen reviewing…
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Types of artillery ammunition
Artillery ammunition has developed through the years for the purpose of dealing with different types of situations. While this is the case, there is basic artillery information that is largely used in the battlefield and it is ideal to have an idea of the same. This is especially true for individuals who are interested in…