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42cm "Big Bertha" and German Siege Artillery of World War I
[9781780960173]

42cm \"Big Bertha\" and German Siege Artillery of World War I
Author: Romanych, M; Rupp, M
Publisher: Osprey Pub Co
Year: 2013
ISBN: 9781780960173
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: As New
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Description:
New book, 48 pages, NVG205. In the early days of World War I, Germany unveiled a new weapon - the mobile 42cm (16.5 inch) M-Gerat howitzer. At the time, it was the largest artillery piece of its kind in the world and a closely guarded secret. When war broke out, two of the howitzers were rushed directly from the factory to Liege where they quickly destroyed two forts and compelled the fortress to surrender. After repeat performances at Namur, Maubeuge and Antwerp, German soldiers christened the howitzers 'Grosse' or 'Dicke Berta' (Fat or Big Bertha) after Bertha von Krupp, owner of the Krupp armament works that built the howitzers. The nickname was soon picked up by German press which triumphed the 42cm howitzers as Wunderwaffe (wonder weapons), and the legend of Big Bertha was born. This book details the design and development of German siege guns before and during World War I. Accompanying the text are many rare, never-before-published, photographs of 'Big Bertha' and the other German siege guns. Colour illustrations depict the most important aspects of the German siege artillery.
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