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Proof that the gigantic German 42cm Howitzer does exist
Unknown, 1915, Press cutting
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Proof that the gigantic German 42cm Howitzer does exist
Proof that the gigantic German 42cm Howitzer does exist
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Proof that the gigantic German 42cm Howitzer does exist
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From the Illustrated London news published March 27th 1915.
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Unknown
Date
1915
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39.6 x 45.4 cm
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Press cutting
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Text from pages 393: A shell from an enemy 42cm gun; flanked by a French 25mm shell and a German 77mm shell; A 2107*6 projectile which fell on one of the advanced defences of Verdun but did not explode.
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