Leopold Rail Gun

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K.5 Railway Gun
Leopold

Called "Anzio Annie" by Allied forces during the Italian Campaign of WWII, this railroad gun evolved from the large siege guns of WWI. The K.5 had a range of 59-62km and could fire eight 283mm shells a hour.

 

 
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