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Fractured barrel of German Paris Gun, WW1
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Fractured barrel of German Paris Gun, WW1
The fractured barrel of the German Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War. It was first fired from the forest of Coucy on 21 March 1918, the first shell landing on the Quai du Seine. The explosion was heard across the city. Over 300 shells in total were fired between March and August, at a rate of about 20 per day. Date: circa 1918
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This photograph showcases the fractured barrel of the German Paris Gun, a historic long-range siege weapon used during the final stages of World War I. The Paris Gun, also known as the Emperor William Gun, was designed and manufactured by the renowned German company Krupp. First fired from the forest of Coucy on March 21, 1918, this powerful artillery piece marked the beginning of a series of attacks on Paris. The first shell landed on the Quai du Seine, creating an explosion that echoed across the city. Over the next few months, approximately 300 shells were fired towards the French capital, with an average rate of around 20 per day. The Paris Gun held the distinction of having the longest range of any artillery piece used during World War I, with the ability to reach targets up to 130 kilometers (81 miles) away. The metal barrel, now fractured and broken, stands as a testament to the destructive power and ingenuity of the weapons of war during this great conflict.
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