Big Bertha
Big Bertha is the name of a type of super-heavy mortar developed by the armaments manufacturer Krupp in Germany before World War I.
Facts
'Big Berthas' Official title was L/12.
12 'Big Bertha's' where built during the First World War.
With an experienced crew 'Big Bertha' could fire 8 rounds an hour.
Against Belgium's forts 'Big Bertha' could easily destroy them due to there poor construction.
During the battle of Ypres in1915 'Big Bertha' hammered the British Forces and destroyed much of Ypres.
'Big Bertha' was less effective when the assault of Verdun Took place. The better constructed forts made it harder for her shells to penetrate.
In 1917 'Big Bertha' was decommissioned due to advances in technology.
There are no original 'Big Bertha's in existence today.
Facts
'Big Berthas' Official title was L/12.
12 'Big Bertha's' where built during the First World War.
With an experienced crew 'Big Bertha' could fire 8 rounds an hour.
Against Belgium's forts 'Big Bertha' could easily destroy them due to there poor construction.
During the battle of Ypres in1915 'Big Bertha' hammered the British Forces and destroyed much of Ypres.
'Big Bertha' was less effective when the assault of Verdun Took place. The better constructed forts made it harder for her shells to penetrate.
In 1917 'Big Bertha' was decommissioned due to advances in technology.
There are no original 'Big Bertha's in existence today.