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Here we see the breech assembly on the 15cm Kannon 18, which used a manually operated horizontally sliding breech. The left hand equilibrator is also seen, as are the complex mechanisms used to control the gun.
German Heavy Artillery Guns 1933-1945, Alexander Lüdeke.
Despite the title actually covers light, medium and heavy artillery as well as mortars and anti-tank guns (excludes railway guns, flak and rocket launchers). Each gets a useful write-up, supported by stats and at least one photo. Covers German-built guns and the many types captured and used by the Wehrmacht. [read full review]
