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.
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7 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMay 16, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Makes me shudder.

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

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  2. TeresaMay 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    It's always good to be home!

    I must show these to my boys...

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  3. RedPatMay 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Deadly!

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  4. JackMay 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Welcome back!

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  5. Taken For GrantedMay 16, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    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.

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  6. BirdmanMay 16, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Home with a big BANG?

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  7. HalcyonMay 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM

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

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

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