38 cm SK L/45 gun
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The 38 cm SK L/45 "Max", also called Langer Max was a German long-range, heavy siege and coast-defense gun used during the First World War. Originally a naval gun, it was also adapted for land service
"Max" mounted on its combined railroad and firing platform
"Max" in travelling mode. The ammunition hoist is visible at the rear of the mount.
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'Long Max' in Koekelare biggest gun of the world in 1917.
Paris Gun
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The Paris Gun was a type of German long-range siege gun, several of which were used to bombard Paris during World War I. They were in service from March to August 1918. When the guns were first employ
The Paris Gun, largest of World War I, in 1918 shelled Paris from 120 km (75 mi) away.
Scale model of a Paris Gun on its fixed mounting, Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz
A Paris gun turntable mounting, as captured by United States forces near Château-Thierry, 1918 postcard
The Paris Gun prepared for rail transport.