The following intelligence report on WWII German and Italian 210-mm howitzers was originally printed in Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 12, November 19, 1942. [DISCLAIMER: The following text is taken from the U.S. War Department publication Tactical and Technical Trends. As with all wartime intelligence information, data may be incomplete or inaccurate. No attempt has been made to update or correct the text. Any views or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the website.]

210-MM GERMAN AND ITALIAN HOWITZERS On several occasions the Axis have used 210-mm howitzers in the North African campaigns. There are four known German howitzers of this caliber, and one Italian. Particulars of the Italian howitzer and the most modern of the German equipment are given below for comparison.          Italian 210-mm Howitzer        German 210-mm Mörser 18 Howitzer Length of bore 22 cals 25 to 30 cals Muzzle velocity 1,730 f/s 1,815 f/s Weight of shell 225 lbs 264 lbs Maximum range 17,500 yds 18,300 yds Elevation 70° 72° Traverse 75° 360° Weight in action 17.4 tons 13.2 tons Weight in draft 20.9 tons 25.3 tons with platform Method of transport    In two loads towed by a semitracked tractor.

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