RGJ/H. Alan Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Little David was the nickname of an American 36 inch (914 mm) caliber mortar used for test firing aerial bombs during World War II. Towards the end of the war it was modified to serve as a siege mortar, as it was expected that the US forces would encounter extremely strong fortifications during the invasion of Japan. When Japan surrendered the invasion became unnecessary and Little David was therefore never used in combat. Little David is one of the largest artillery pieces ever produced, by caliber, though smaller than the 19th century French Monster. The mortar was to be transported by two artillery tractors, making it more mobile than a railway gun. Its ultimate effectiveness would have been questionable because of its limited range and accuracy. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e7b_1286860746 Thanks goes out to, PConvictions for the upload. Eddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Looks like a copy of the 420cm German Big bertha mortatrs built by Krupp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 If you had two M26's, or M26A1's, and were looking for something to tow. Definitely comes into the 'absolutely useless but but cute' category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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