Black Dragon Traditional Cache
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240MM Howitzer Cannon
Nicknamed the "black Dragon".
No. 427
1944
Watertown Arsenal
The first operational use of the super heavy 240 mm Howitzer was by the U.S. 5th Army at the Anzio Beachhead in Italy in September 1943. Super heavy artillery was used as counter-battery fire against German guns in their class. Their fire was accurate enough to not only knock enemy artillery out of action but also to destroy targets as small as German heavy tanks. Heavy artillery also played a role in countering the infamous Anzio Annie railway gun and putting it out of action.
To locate this cache stand Under the front of the gun, go behind the round tank.
PLEASE PUT BACK WHERE FOUND.
Weight 64,700
Barrel length 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)
Width 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m)
Crew 14
Shell separate loading, bag charge
Caliber 240 mm (9.4 in)
Breech Interrupted screw
Recoil Hydropneumatic
Carriage Split trail with 2 transport wagons
Elevation +15° to +65°
Traverse 22.5° right and left.
Rate of fire 30 rounds/hour
Muzzle velocity 2,300 ft/s (701 m/s)
Maximum range 14.3 mi (23.1 km)
Additional Hints
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[Mag. Key Holder]
[Place right where you found it]
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