Identification and History Its full name was 21 cm Kanone 12 in Eisenbahnlafette (21 cm K 12 (E)), meaning "21 cm gun on a railway." It was designed by the Krupp company and produced between 1938 and 1940. Only two were ever built. It was used by the German Army (Heer) during World War II to bombard the British coast from the Pas-de-Calais, occupied France. It could fire shells up to a maximum range of 115 km (approximately 71 miles). #usa #ww2 #Army | Annya Eriica Funny

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