Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Skoda Kanone M40
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Skoda Cannon M40
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Skoda Kanone M40 / Skoda Cannon M40 Marker
Bezeichnung: 210 mm Kanone
Von Skoda für die Türkei gebaut. Eine Anzahl dieser Geschütze wurden vom deutschen Heer unter obiger Bezeichnung übernommen.
Die Skoda-Kanone war ein gut durchkonstruiertes Geschütz. Es konnte 25 pro Stunde abfeuern. Schussweite bis 30 Kilometer. Transport in 3 Lasten.
Designation: 210 mm cannon
Built by Skoda for Turkey. A number of these guns were taken over by the German army under the above designation.
The Skoda cannon was a well-constructed gun. It could fire 25 rounds per hour. Range up to 30 kilometers. Transported in 3 loads.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.282′ N, 8° 53.775′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spähwagen M3-A1 (here, next to this marker); Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" (here, next to this marker); BTR 152 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker); Demilitarisierung / Demilitarization (a few steps from this marker); Lauster FM (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer 61 / Battle Tank 61 (a few steps from this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . 21 cm Kanone 39. Wikipedia
It was designed by Škoda as a dual-purpose heavy field and coast defence gun in the late 1930s for Turkey with the designation of K52. Only two had been delivered before the rest of the production run was appropriated by the Heer upon the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939.(Submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The front view of the Skoda Cannon M40
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The Skoda Cannon M40 and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
