FeldKanone - Chiltern, Vic, Australia
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blingg
S 36° 09.073 E 146° 36.380
55H E 464587 N 5999207
A captured german field gun
Waymark Code: WMYW64
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 08/01/2018
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The 77 mm Feldkanone 96 N/a was a field gun used by Germany in World War I, they were produced from 1905 and saw service until the 1930's , The standard weapon of the german field batteries had a range of 8400m and a fire rate of 10 rounds a minute.
What type of artillery is this?: Field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Germany
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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