15K reactions · 298 shares | The machine gun is still installed! #history #simply_adventure #military #worldwar #historisch #ww2 #historical #ww2stories #ww2relics #ww2pictures #bunker #abadoned #lost #lostplace | Christian Böhm | Facebook

Revolutionary Artillery: How Krupp's C67 Gun Shaped German Military Dominance

A rare World War II clip showing how German troops prepared the Krupp K5 for long-range firing. The Krupp K5 itself was a heavy railway gun built by Germany and used during World War II. With a 283 mm caliber and a weight of more than 200 tons, it fired massive projectiles weighing hundreds of kilograms over distances of several dozen kilometers. Its operation required dozens of crew members, reinforced rail tracks, and a highly coordinated firing process. Although its rate of fire was slow, its

The Schwerer Gustav wasn’t just a weapon — it was an engineering giant. Built by Krupp in 1943, this 31-inch railway gun weighed 1,500 tons and fired shells over 29 miles. A marvel of design… and a monument to the extremes of total war. #SchwererGustav #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #MilitaryHistory #EngineeringMarvel #RailwayGun #Krupp #HistoricWeapons #WarMachine #HistoryShorts #MilitaryTechnology #ColossalEngineering #WorldWar2History | Americana Nostalgia