24.06.2009, 23:14
Hello all,
If I remember correctly, one or two of these enormous railway guns were used in the Crimea, in the siege of Sevastopol.
In regard to large guns or mortars being mounted on tank chassis, there was a turretless version of the Tiger I, called the "Sturmtiger" with a box-like superstructure and a huge, stubby mortar that fired a large rocket projectile. These armored vehicles were supposed to be used in confined spaces, such as urban areas, and against bunkers. There was also a version of the Pz IV, that looked similar to the Sturmtiger. This thing was called "Brummbaer". I had a 1:35 scale model of it as a kid, but I don't remember what kind of armament it carried. Had a model of the Goliath, too.
Regards,
RB
If I remember correctly, one or two of these enormous railway guns were used in the Crimea, in the siege of Sevastopol.
In regard to large guns or mortars being mounted on tank chassis, there was a turretless version of the Tiger I, called the "Sturmtiger" with a box-like superstructure and a huge, stubby mortar that fired a large rocket projectile. These armored vehicles were supposed to be used in confined spaces, such as urban areas, and against bunkers. There was also a version of the Pz IV, that looked similar to the Sturmtiger. This thing was called "Brummbaer". I had a 1:35 scale model of it as a kid, but I don't remember what kind of armament it carried. Had a model of the Goliath, too.
Regards,
RB