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The Schwerer Gustav, the largest artillery gun ever constructed. Designed by the German arms manufacturer Krupp in 1934, this giant railway gun weighed 1,350 tonnes and measured 47.3 meters in length. Intended to devastate the Maginot Line during the invasion of France, it boasted an 80-centimetre caliber and could fire 7-ton shells over a range of 47 kilometres! | Simple History

2.7K reactions · 971 shares | Enjoy a 40-mile round trip excursion through the Ozark foothills. Relax and get away from it all. Listen to narrated stories about the history of the railroad, its communities and each piece of equipment in the consist. 2021 tickets are now on sale, just visit www.bransontrain.com or call 1-800-287-2462 to book! *Social distancing and masks required while on train. We are currently limiting train rides to 50% capacity. | Branson Scenic Railway | Facebook

A rare World War II clip showing how German troops prepared the Krupp K5 for long-range firing. The Krupp K5 itself was a heavy railway gun built by Germany and used during World War II. With a 283 mm caliber and a weight of more than 200 tons, it fired massive projectiles weighing hundreds of kilograms over distances of several dozen kilometers. Its operation required dozens of crew members, reinforced rail tracks, and a highly coordinated firing process. Although its rate of fire was slow, its

120K views · 3.3K reactions | A German tank commander vividly recalls a successful battle in snowy conditions. Hear his account of destroying multiple enemy tanks, attributing their success to superior gunnery skills. #Tank warfare #Military history #German army #World War II #Tank battle | War Stories | Facebook

46K views · 232 reactions | Here's some roller coaster history for you! This "Scenic Railway" at Wiener Prater in Austria was built in 1950 to replace a roller coaster that was destroyed in World War II! | Theme Park Review | Facebook