Fm. 270
A French 270mm railway gun, also known as the ‘Canon de 270 mm modèle 1914’, used by the French Army during World War I and World War II. It was a powerful weapon but difficult to move and deploy.
Fm. 270 Schneider
A French 270mm railway gun, developed by Schneider-Creusot, used by the French Army during World War I and World War II. It was a powerful weapon but difficult to move and deploy.
Fm. 155 Mle. 1917
A French 155mm howitzer, also known as the ‘Canon de 155 mm modèle 1917’, designed for heavy artillery support. It was used by the French Army during World War I and World War II.
Fm. 105 Mle. 1913
A French 105mm howitzer, also known as the ‘Canon de 105 mm modèle 1913’, designed for medium artillery support. It was used by the French Army during World War I and World War II.
Fm. 155 Mle. 1918
A French 155mm howitzer, also known as the ‘Canon de 155 mm modèle 1918’, designed for heavy artillery support. It was used by the French Army during World War I and World War II.
Fm. 75 Mle. 1897
A French 75mm field gun, known for its accuracy and versatility. It was a mainstay of the French Army during World War I and was still in service at the outbreak of World War II. The gun was nicknamed ‘la 75’ by the French.
Entente Powers
A coalition of countries, primarily France, Russia, and Great Britain, that opposed the Central Powers during World War I. This alliance laid the groundwork for the Allied powers in World War II.
Emden (Light Cruiser)
A German light cruiser that served in the German Imperial Navy during World War I and later in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. It was known for its daring raids against Allied shipping.
Emma Goldman
A Russian-American anarchist and activist who was active in the early 20th century. She was deported from the United States during World War I for her anti-war stance.
Emden (Cruiser)
A light cruiser of the German Kriegsmarine, named after the city of Emden, known for its service during World War I and its involvement in the Battle of Heligoland Bight.