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370 railway gun named Louise, Mailly, northern France, c1914-c1918
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370 railway gun named Louise, Mailly, northern France, c1914-c1918
370 railway gun named Louise, Mailly, northern France, c1914-c1918. French 370 mm railway howitzer, a large artillery piece mounted on, transported by, and fired from a specially designed railway wagon. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)
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This photograph captures the immense power and scale of the 370 railway gun named Louise, stationed in Mailly, northern France during World War I. The French 370 mm railway howitzer was a formidable artillery piece mounted on a specially designed railway wagon. This innovative transportation method allowed for swift movement across the war-torn country, enabling precise firing from strategic locations. The image showcases a group of soldiers gathered around the massive weapon, emphasizing its significance in the theater of war. Among them stands a proud male soldier, his face filled with determination as he gazes at this awe-inspiring creation of military engineering. Taken from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I, this particular print evokes both curiosity and admiration for the technological advancements made during that era. The monochrome composition adds to its historical charm while highlighting every intricate detail of this heavy artillery piece. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where warfare was dominated by these colossal weapons. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless men who fought bravely on all fronts during one of history's most devastating conflicts - World War I.
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