K-5 "LEOPOLD" 280 mm/11 inch railroad gun "Anzio Annie" - Aberdeen, MD
N 39° 29.289 W 076° 08.500
18S E 401822 N 4371571
The "Leopold" rail cannon, employed by Nazi Germany during WWII.
Waymark Code: WM5DHV
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2008
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This fine piece of Nazi Military hardware can be found at the US Army Ordnance Museum in the Aberdeen Proving Grounds Military Base near Aberdeen, MD.
From the Ordnance Museum Website:
Called "Anzio Annie" by Allied forces during the Italian Campaign of WW II. This railroad gun evolved from the large siege guns of WW I. It can accurately fire about 31 miles. A rail crew would curve the track to provide a wide angle of fire. Twenty-five of the K5 280 mm series were made. This gun was captured in Italy after it and a second gun ("Robert") had been firing on the Anzio beach head. The guns were hidden in mountain tunnels when not firing.. Called "Anzio Annie" by Allied forces during the Italian Campaign of WW II. This railroad gun evolved from the large siege guns of WW I. It can accurately fire about 31 miles. A rail crew would curve the track to provide a wide angle of fire. Twenty-five of the K5 280 mm series were made. This gun was captured in Italy after it and a second gun ("Robert") had been firing on the Anzio beach head. The guns were hidden in mountain tunnels when not firing.
Country Germany
Manufacturer WW II period
Years In Service 1940-1945
Armament 280 mm gun 21.5 m - 550 Pound shell
Dimensions overall length, including projecting rear bogie: 31.1 m weight: 218 kg (in action)
The above information regarding this rail mounted monster can be found at this web page:
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