A rare 150mm siege howitzer manufactured by the French company Schneider (more info in comments)
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A rare 150mm siege howitzer manufactured by the French company Schneider (more info in comments)
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1srj8jr
Posted by WarHeritageInstitute
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This cannon was used by the Belgian Army along the Yser Front during the First World War. At nearly 6 metres long and weighing 2.4 tonnes, this howitzer is the only preserved example of its type, making it a unique artifact of the heavy artillery deployed during WWI.
The unveiling was accompanied by the launch of a new visitor route guiding visitors through the fascinating and harrowing history of this unique site, as well as a new educational package developed alongside it.
Genuinely worth the trip if you haven’t been to Dodengang yet!
Bit of a shame they’ve put it out in the open. Could’ve at least made a roof over it.