K5(E) RAILGUN DETAIL IN ACTION
SS5902

By Doyle

The German K5(E) 280mm railgun is arguably the most
effective weapon of its type ever developed. Boasting an 11-mile
range, the 24 massive guns of this type were deployed from Italy
to the Russian Front, and even along the English Channel Coast.
Today, only two of these fearsome artillery pieces remain.
Through a collection of 55 vintage black and white photos - many
of them previously unpublished - and more than 170 photos of the
two preserved examples in the US and France, the intricacies of
these massive
weapons are explored in detail. In addition, the book is
augmented by nine illustrations; 80 pages.