Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Calibre: 21 cm Mörser 16
Mortier de 21 cm
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21 cm mortar
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 3, 2019
1. Calibre: 21 cm Mörser 16 Marker
Canon capturé par le 42e bataillon le 8 août 1918 au sud-ouest de Démuin lors de la bataille d'Amiens, Somme, France.
Le canon est bloqué en position de recul.
Field gun captured by the 42nd battalion on August 8, 1918 southwest of Démuin during the Battle of Amiens, Somme, France.
It is locked in retracted position.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1918.
Location. 46° 48.337′ N, 71° 12.814′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire. It is on George VI Avenue just west of Avenue Ontario, on the right when traveling west. The marker and cannon are in the historical cannon exhibit in Battlefields Park, on the south side of the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Avenue Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec G1R 2L3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calibre: 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 02 (a few steps from this marker); Calibre: 10.5 cm Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 (a few steps from this marker); Calibre: 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 neuer Art (a few steps from this marker); Le Canada au Front / Canada at the Front (a few steps from this marker); Souvenirs de Guerre / Memories of War (a few steps from this marker); Calibre: 7.7 cm Feldkanone 16 (a few steps from this marker); Calibre: 10.5 cm Feldhaubitze 98/09 (within shouting distance of this marker); Calibre: 10 cm Kanone 17 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. World War I German Cannon Exhibit
Also see . . .
1. 21 cm Mörser 16 (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The 21 cm Mörser 16 was a heavy howitzer used by Germany in World War I and World War II (although(Submitted on April 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)classified as a mortar by the German military). Originally, it broke down into two loads for transport but the Germans rebuilt surviving guns during the 1930s with rubber-rimmed steel wheels to allow for motor traction in one piece with a limber under the trail and generally removed the gun shield. They remained in first-line use with the Germans until replaced by the 21 cm Mörser 18 by about 1940. Afterwards, they were used for training, although some equipped units in secondary theaters.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 3, 20192. Calibre: 21 cm Mörser 16 Marker
2. Australians in the Battle of Amiens 8 to 11 August 1918 (Anzac Portal).
Excerpt: The Battle of Amiens was a major turning point in World War I. The Australian Corps was part of a British-led surprise attack on German lines that started on 8 August 1918. The advance concluded in the Armistice of 11 November 1918, which ended fighting on the Western Front.(Submitted on April 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
The Canadian Corps was secretly moved to the Somme area and took over the southern half of the Australian front line. The Australian Corps was concentrated between the Canadians and the Somme River, whilethe British held the line north of the river. The infantry moved into their assembly positions in the small hours of 8 August. A dense fog gathered, and unseen planes droning above drowned out the noise of the tanks that would support the infantry. The fog was still dense at 4:20 am when the artillery barrage opened fire. These early attacks were carried out in dense fog, with infantry and tanks moving in what they hoped was the right direction. The first objective was seized by 7:30 am. Most of the German field artillery was overrun and quickly captured. Altogether, 25 km of the German front south of the Somme had been taken. It was a victory that far surpassed any previous success of the British Army on the Western Front. More than 13,000 Germans were made prisoners, and more than 200 guns were captured. The French had taken 3,500 prisoners.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 3, 20193. Calibre: 21 cm Mörser 16
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
