Wednesday, May 16, 2012

German Mortar


German 24.5 cm New Model Heavy Trench Mortar (Minenworfer), Model 1916.

Weight of Mortar in action 768 kg (1,693 lb)
 Maximum Range 970 m (1060 yd)

There were many, many canons, mortars and guns in the WWI museum. The size of this one drew my attention.


I am back home after graduation weekend in Albuquerque.  It was a wonderful trip to see family and friends.

7 comments:

cieldequimper said...

Makes me shudder.

Glad you had a good time. Ah, Albuquerque is a dream for me! :-)

Teresa said...

It's always good to be home!

I must show these to my boys...

RedPat said...

Deadly!

Jack said...

Welcome back!

Taken For Granted said...

That's a terrible WW I weapon. The shell weighed just under a ton, but only shot a bit more than a football field away. WW I was an awful war, only exceeded by WW II. Interesting photos.

Birdman said...

Home with a big BANG?

Halcyon said...

Very interesting. I've never seen one of these either!

Glad you had a nice time away. But also glad you're back! :)