World War One could arguably be called the "pinnacle of artillery use" in regards to military history. Though more advanced and effective systems appeared in the Second World War, the First World War showcased a myriad of large-caliber weapons to which, for the first time, were becoming increasingly mobile through the use of the railroad systems. Couple this with the ever-increasing distances that these cannons could lob shells and you have the apex of the power of artillery on the battlefield not seen since the days of Napoleon.
The Skoda SK 30.5cm howitzer was of Austrian design and saw action in the First World War. The major claim to fame for the system was in the action that led to the destruction of the so-called 'impervious' line of fortresses held by the Belgium, with this offensive concluding in a mere matter of days.
The Skoda SK 30.5 had the uncanny ability to be assembled and disassembled in only 40 minutes, quite the accomplishment considering World War One mobile artillery technology of the time. The success of the Skoda system convinced other nations that further development of large mobile gun platforms was in order, leading to the creation of such big guns as the German "Big Bertha" and the mighty "Paris Gun".
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1910
Designation:Skoda SK 30.5 Classification Type:Mobile Howitzer Contractor:Skoda - Austria Country of Origin: Austria Number Built: Not Available
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