dampfgeschützt
Dampfgeschützt refers to a system of artillery used during World War I, primarily by the German military. The term translates to "steam gun" or "steam cannon" in English. This system employed a steam-powered mechanism to accelerate projectiles, allowing for rapid firing rates and increased accuracy.
The Dampfgeschützt system consisted of a tracked or rail-mounted artillery piece, similar in design to the
Steam pressure was used to drive a piston and a mechanism that propelled a shell at high
The introduction of the Dampfgeschützt system was part of the ongoing developments in artillery technology before
Historical records on the battle performance of the Dampfgeschützt system are limited, and much of what is