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K-5 "LEOPOLD" 280 mm/11 inch railroad gun
"Anzio Annie"
| Country |
Germany
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| Manufacturer |
WW II period |
| Years In Service |
1940-1945 |
| Armament |
280 mm gun 21.5 m - 550 Pound shell
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| Dimensions |
overall length, including projecting rear bogie: 31.1 m weight: 218 kg (in action) |
Called "Anzio Annie" by Allied forces during the Italian Campaign of WW II. This railroad gun evolved from the large siege guns of WW I. It can accurately fire about 31 miles. A rail crew would curve the track to provide a wide angle of fire. Twenty-five of the K5 280 mm series were made. This gun was captured in Italy after it and a second gun ("Robert") had been firing on the Anzio beach head. The guns were hidden in mountain tunnels when not firing..
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