A German 42cm

A German 42cm

Hoffman, Peter B.

Two Allied soldiers during World War I stand next to a German 42cm artillery piece used for siege warfare by the German Empire. The barrel of this is 42 cm in diameter and is possibly known as the Gamma-Gerät or Gamma Mörser. The two soldiers are wearing there uniforms with their caps on their heads, jackets buttoned, baggy pants, boots, and puttees, which were leg wrappings. The 42 cm artillery piece appears to be standing next to a train. The windows are open and people are looking out at the artillery. It also appears to be on a train bed or a platform where it can be moved. One of the soldiers may be Peter Hoffman.

Military

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

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Reilly, Sydney

Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection

Still Image

[1918]

HOFF 00621

This record is part of the Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.