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First World War. Big Bertha M42
WORLD WAR (1914-1918). BIG BERTHA M42. German gun used to bombard Paris from over 100 km. away in 1918. Its gauge was 210 mm. and was 34 m. long. It was manufactured by Krupp, whose daughter was named the piece and designed by the engineer RAUSENBERGER. La Domenica del Corriere, 1918
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This photograph print depicts the colossal German artillery piece, Big Bertha M42, during the First World War. The image, published in the Italian weekly newspaper La Domenica del Corriere in 1918, captures the awe-inspiring size and power of this impressive weapon. Big Bertha was a long-range gun manufactured by the renowned German industrial conglomerate, Krupp. This particular piece, with a gauge of 210 mm. and a length of 34 meters, was capable of bombarding Paris from over 100 km. away. The gun was designed by the ingenious engineer Rausenberger, who lends his name to this legendary artillery piece. The black-and-white engraving showcases the intricate details of the gun's design, from its massive wheels to the intricately crafted barrel. The image offers a glimpse into the technological prowess of the time and the devastating impact of the First World War on Europe. This photograph print is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the 20th century, military history, or the First World War.
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