Krupp K5 Railway Gun

The German Krupp K5 was a heavy railway gun used during the Second World War. Its rail mounting allowed a weapon far larger than ordinary field artillery to be moved along an established network, but positioning and aiming imposed major constraints. The type became especially associated with bombardment in Italy, including the Anzio campaign.

The 28-centimeter weapon fired from a specially designed railway carriage, with curvature of track or a prepared turntable helping obtain the required bearing. Range and shell weight made it suitable for attacking distant fixed targets, but rail dependence restricted routes and exposed logistical support. Two K5 guns used around Anzio became known to Allied troops through repeated long-range bombardments. Captured examples survived for examination and preservation, providing physical evidence of the enormous scale and complexity involved in railway artillery.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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