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Long-range German artillery was quite effective during World War I, and, unfortunately, Allied counter fire didn't have sufficient range to counter the threat. So, the Navy approved mounting 14-inch guns to railway cars. The result was a railroad gun that could hit well behind the German lines with devastating results.
Video by Daniel Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command
| Date Taken: | 03.05.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2021 08:09 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 785900 |
| VIRIN: | 210305-D-AR128-495 |
| Filename: | DOD_108215028 |
| Length: | 00:01:22 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 32 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 32 |
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