Washington, D.C., circa 1919, somewhere along M Street. "Big naval gun of type used in France." These 14-inch, 50-caliber railway guns, deployed to France toward the end of World War I, had a range of 24 miles. More information here, here and here. As well as on this plaque. 8x6 inch glass negative, National Photo Company Collection. View full size.
  BUY PRINT    Washington, D.C., circa 1919, somewhere along M Street. "Big naval gun of type used in France." These 14-inch, 50-caliber railway guns, deployed to France toward the end of World War I, had a range of 24 miles. More information here, here and here. As well as on this plaque. 8x6 inch glass negative, National Photo Company Collection. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos