K5 Rail Gun Krupp’s WWII Behemoth
K5 Rail Gun Krupp’s WWII Behemoth by David Doyle, published by Schiffer Publishing in 2023, offers an in-depth exploration of the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschütz, commonly known as the K5(E). This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English, featuring a comprehensive overview of the railway gun’s operational history and significance during World War II.
Readers will find a detailed presentation of the K5(E) through a collection of 80 period black-and-white photographs, alongside more than 150 full-color images of the surviving examples. The book focuses on the construction and deployment of these formidable weapons, which were utilized across various fronts, including France, Italy, Russia, and Holland. With its emphasis on military history and technology, this pictorial work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intricacies of wartime weaponry and engineering.
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Anzio Annie, Anzio Express, “Leopold”; known by many names, the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschütz (railway gun), commonly abbreviated K5(E), was the most successful and widely used of Germany’s railway gun designs. Twenty-four of the weapons, capably of shelling England from positions in France, were built and were used by Germany on most of their fronts, including France, Italy, Russia, and Holland. The operation and use of these these fearsome weapons are presented through 80 period black-and-white photos. The vintage photos are supplemented by over 150 full-color photos of the only surviving examples, illustrating the nuances of the construction of these massive weapons.
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