USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The largest bore of an artillery piece in WWI (’bore’ meaning the diameter of the barrel or tube) was on the French 520mm. (French artillery was always pointed toward Germany-even in practice.) The Big Bertha was a German 420mm howitzer, named for a family member of the Krupp Arms manufacturer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Artillery (heavy guns) played a big part in the battlefields of World War I. A bombardment that was aimed well could destroy enemy trenches, and knock out artillery batteries (groups of guns) and communication lines. It could also help break up an attack by infantry (soldiers on foot).

Detailed explanation-3: -Artillery. Artillery was the most destructive weapon on the Western Front. Guns could rain down high explosive shells, shrapnel and poison gas on the enemy and heavy fire could destroy troop concentrations, wire, and fortified positions. Artillery was often the key to successful operations.