15cm Collection

German artillery WWII
German artillery position on the Western Front armed with a 15cm Kanone 39 (K39) heavy gun. Date: 1940

German howitzer pre-WWII
German Schwere Feldhaubitze 13 (15cm) was a heavy field howitzer used by Germany

A German 15cm siege gun captured by the French at the Somme
French soldiers pose with a German 15cm siege gun which they have captured during the great Somme offensive. Date: 1916

A German 15cm Siege gun
A photograph showing a German gun captured by French soldiers during the Battle of the Somme. Intended to be a decisive breakthrough

German gunners with 15cm howitzer, France, WW1
German gunners in action with a 15cm howitzer in France during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

German 15cm heavy howitzer, WW1
A German 15cm heavy field howitzer gun, in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German 15cm howitzer, Picardy, France, WW1
A German 15cm heavy field howitzer gun, designed and manufactured by Krupp, in service on the Western Front in Picardy, northern France, during the First World War

Austrian 15cm howitzer in Galicia, Eastern Front, WW1
An Austro-Hungarian heavy howitzer (Skoda, 15cm) in action near Ladyna-Nova, Galicia, on the Eastern Front during the First World War

German 15cm Model 13 heavy howitzer, WW1
A German 15cm Model 13 heavy field howitzer gun, designed and manufactured by Krupp, in service during the First World War. Seen here with shells superimposed on the photograph. Date: 1914-1918

German 15cm Model 13 howitzer, WW1
A German 15cm Model 13 heavy field howitzer gun, designed and manufactured by Krupp, in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners with 15cm Model 13 howitzer, WW1
German gunners with a 15cm Model 13 heavy field howitzer gun, designed and manufactured by Krupp, in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German 15cm gun on a barge, Aisne Canal, France, WW1
A German 15cm gun mounted on a barge, in action on the Aisne Canal, northern, France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Russian 15cm Howitzer cannon, WW1
A Russian 15cm Howitzer cannon, used during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

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"Unleashing Destruction: The Mighty German 15cm Artillery in World Wars" During both World War I and II, the German military relied heavily on their formidable 15cm artillery. These powerful weapons played a crucial role in various theaters of war, leaving an indelible mark on history. Before WWII, the German howitzer pre-WWII was already renowned for its accuracy and range. However, it was during WWI that these guns truly showcased their devastating capabilities. Gunners with the 15cm howitzer were seen in France's Picardy region, unleashing destruction upon enemy lines. The Austrian 15cm howitzer also made its presence felt on the Eastern Front during WWI. In Galicia, this weapon proved instrumental in shaping the outcome of battles as it relentlessly pounded enemy positions. As warfare evolved into WWII, a captured German 15cm siege gun from the Somme found itself under French control. This trophy symbolized not only Germany's might but also highlighted strategic victories achieved by Allied forces against Axis powers. The German Model 13 heavy and regular versions of the 15cm howitzers became synonymous with destructive power during WWI. Whether deployed on land or mounted on barges along France's Aisne Canal, these guns struck fear into the hearts of enemies. From sieges to intense battles across Europe, the German artillery left an undeniable impact throughout history. The legacy of these fearsome weapons continues to serve as a reminder of both human ingenuity and devastation unleashed by war machines like the legendary German 15cm artillery pieces.