German 77 millimetre Model 1896 N/A. Rifled, Breech-Loading Field Gun - Ottawa, Ontario
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This damaged, German 77 mm field gun, is located in Gallery 2 of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10QQ2
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/12/2019
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From the Canadian War Museum Website:
German 77 millimetre Model 1896 N/A. Rifled, Breech-Loading Field Gun
Canadian infantry captured this German 77 millimetre gun during the attack on Vimy Ridge. It is unclear how its muzzle was destroyed. One source claims that the German gunners attempted to destroy their own gun before it fell into Canadian hands, exploding a shell in the muzzle, but were killed before they could escape.
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Canadian soldiers captured this 77mm German field gun during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. The German gunners rendered it inoperable by destroying the muzzle.
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April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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