Cannone da 149/40 modello 35

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	Weapon: Cannone da 149/40 modello 35 Type: Heavy Cannon Country of Origin: Italy Caliber: 150mm Action: Breech-Loading Cannon

The Cannone da 149/40 modello 35 was an Italian heavy artillery piece developed in the 1930s. Designed to serve as long-range artillery for the Italian Army, the gun was capable of firing 149mm shells with a range of up to 23 kilometers. It was a modern artillery piece for its time, featuring a powerful recoil system and a robust design, making it suitable for sustained bombardment.

Adopted in 1935, the Cannone da 149/40 saw service throughout World War II, primarily in the Italian Army's heavy artillery regiments. It was used in various theaters of war, including North Africa and the Eastern Front. Despite its effectiveness in long-range bombardment, the Italian Army often struggled with logistical challenges, including transporting and maintaining such large artillery pieces in difficult environments.

After the war, the Cannone da 149/40 was largely phased out of service, but it remains an important example of Italian artillery development. Its powerful performance and long range made it one of the more formidable artillery pieces of the war, although it was overshadowed by the logistical difficulties Italy faced during the conflict.