DRAGON 14504 "LEOPOLD" GERMAN RAILWAY GUN 28CM K5(E) w' ARTILLERY CREW 1/144 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
The Leopold is currently on display at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. The following excerpt detailing how the Leopold fell into Allied hands was taken from the Aberdeen Proving Ground brochure.
"It is hard to imagine that the Germans could conceal a weapon capable of firing a 550-pound shell. The German Leopold Gun was the largest weapon which lobbed shells at American troops at "Anzio Beach". An aura of mystery surrounded the employment of the gun. To the bewilderment of allied officials who knew the approximate location of, "Leopold", the gun could not be silenced. Repeated bomber and naval attacks failed. It wasn't until the Allies broke out of the, "Anzio Beachhead", which led the Germans to believe that their secret was revealed. The Leopold required support by 24 railcar wheels, and was mounted on railroad tracks which led in and out of mountain tunnels. When not firing, the gun was rolled back into the tunnels and out of the sight of Allied reconnaissance. Because bombs had destroyed Italian rail systems before, the Germans were forced to leave without the, "Leopold", and its twin gun, "Robert", behind. Although both guns had been extensively damaged, Allied forces were able to salvage the Leopold and after reconstruction of the railway, moved the gun to Naples for shipment to the United States. "Anzio Annie", as the gun was known to the Allied troops at Anzio, is the only German railroad gun known to have survived World War II.
FEATURES:
This new German 1/144 kit series features the big gun: The "Leopold". It is super detailed and includes photo-etched parts, figures, aluminum barrel, ammunition, railway track pieces and decals by Cartograf.
About the Leopold Railway Gun:
The, "Leopold", and and its twin the, "Robert", were of the 28cm K5(E) design. The Leopold had an unconfirmed range of 11 miles and was firing a pre-engraved projectile weighing approximately 550 pounds. It is fired from a turntable affording a 360 degree traverse capability.
* Brand: Dragon
* Title: German Railway Gun 28cm K5(E) 'Leopold' + Artillery Crew
* Number: 14504
* Scale: 1/144
* Type: Full Kit
* Released: 2004 New parts
* Topic: Leopold » Cannons (Guns)
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