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Early in WWI (1914) Krupp built huge siege cannon know as "Big Bertha" to flatten defensive forts during the invasion of Belgium.
These monsters fired a 16.5 inch projectile 8 to 9 miles. They were fused to explode, not on initial contact with the target thus allowing the explosive projectile to penetrate the fort's defensive barriers and explode in the interior.
The guns weighed about 75 tons each and were transported on rail cars.
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Who were the big three of ww1?
The countries most commonly viewed as the big three were Britain, France and Germany.
What countries did the big three represent in WW1?
the United States Great Britain France
How big was Germany's empire in World War 1?
Germanys empire was in WW1 because of the alliances the other countries had.
What were BIG causes of World War 1?
The proximate cause of WW1 is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. There are four main causes of the starting of WW1. They were Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. In militarism countries aggressively built their nations armed forces. For the alliances, each nation in the allies protected the others. Imperialism is when the countries competed to control other colonies, and nationalism is the devotion to your nation. These are the four main causes of WW1.
Leaders involved in world war 1?
who were the leaders involved in WW1 who were the leaders involved in WW1
When was big Bertha used in world war 1?
The Big Bertha was used in ww1. It is a huge gun. That is why its is called "BIG bertha'.
How much did Big Bertha Weigh?
The original German WW1 howitzer "Big Bertha" weighed 43 tonnes and fired a 820 kg. shell. Other similar weapons were also named Big Bertha.
What is the weapon Big Bertha?
A long range German artillery weapon made by Krupp in WW1.
When was artillery from ww1 first used?
Artillery in WW1 was used in Battery or even larger formations.
Duruing world war 1 what happen to Paris?
in ww1 bombarded (big bertha) but not invaded in ww2 invaded but not bombarded
What kind of sport equepment is big bertha?
big bertha is golf equepment
What was the nickname of the German cannon during World War 1?
One certain German WWI 42-cm howitzer cannon was famous as Dicke Bertha ("fat Bertha", "big Bertha"). One legend says that the name is after the wife of the owner of Kruppwerke, that produced the piece. Or the name can just originate in the German spelling alphabet, where B is pronounced Bertha.
Can you give an alliteration with bob?
Bob bashed Big Bertha. Big Bertha bit Bob back.
Where is big bertha's birthplace?
Essen
What are the ratings and certificates for The Night They Robbed Big Bertha's - 1975?
The Night They Robbed Big Bertha's - 1975 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
The Germen piece called Big Bertha was named after who?
The large 280mm cannon was not named after any specific person. "Big Bertha" was a name given to it by the Americans. "Bertha" is a common German woman's name.
Is the big bertha still used today?
No
