Consolidated›Two American soldiers inspect the breech of the "Anzio Express," 280 mm railroad gun used by the Germans. The gun was left behind by the fleeing Hun at the coast town of Civitavecchia. The barrel is 72 feet long and fires a 2,000 lb. shell.

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

Italy

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Two American soldiers...

Caption:

Two American soldiers inspect the breech of the "Anzio Express," 280 mm railroad gun used by the Germans. The gun was left behind by the fleeing Hun at the coast town of Civitavecchia. The barrel is 72 feet long and fires a 2,000 lb. shell.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, CAPTUREDMATERIEL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A23115A-51748AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.