Gustav Gun World War 2 Facts

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The Gustav Gun, (properly known as the Schwerer Gustav gun), was a siege gun developed in preparation for World War 2 and is the largest caliber rifled weapon to see combat in the history of artillery. The Gustav is also notable for firing the heaviest shell of any artillery piece. The only guns to exceed the Gustav in caliber are the British Mallet’s Mortar (36 inches/944mm) and the Fench Monster Mortar (36 French inches, 975 mm). The Germans possessed two Gustav guns with the second being named Dora.

Schwerer Gustav railway gun unknown date or location Weekender Tote Bag by David Lee Guss - Fine Art America

Assembled gun is adjustable in elevation (includes breech ballast for balance) and completed length is approximately 43.75. Decals and painting

Hobby Boss German 80cm K(E) Railway Gun 'Dora' Vehicle Model Building Kit for 14 years to 18 years

Carl Gustav M45 by Smith Military Works

German super-heavy railway gun Schwerer Gustav (Dora) - World War 2 - Magnet

Schwerer Gustav - Hitler's giant gun - How it worked and why it turned out to be a disaster

Schwerer Gustav railway gun unknown date or location Beach Sheet by David Lee Guss - Fine Art America

A monstrous heavy artillery piece of germany during the second world war it is truly recognized that this giant is the work of a gloomy german genius,