Anzio Annie comes to Fort Lee

1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT LEE, Va. - Anzio Annie's 110-ton barrel is positioned to be mounted on her chaises. Annie, one of two German Krupp K5 heavy railway guns brought to the United States during World War II, was originally used for testing. This massive artillery pi... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT LEE, Va. - Using two heavy lift cranes to mount the barrel of Anzio Annie, one of two remaining World War II German Krupp K5 heavy railway guns, workers carefully maneuver it into position over the chaises. The K5(E) is composed of parts from tw... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT LEE, Va. - Using two heavy-lift cranes to mount the barrel of Anzio Annie, one of two remaining World War II German Krupp K5 heavy railway guns, workers carefully maneuver it into position over the chaises. The guns, originally named Leopold and... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT LEE, Va. - With only inches to spare on either side of the cradle, workers gently set the barrel of Anzio Annie, one of two German Krupp K5 heavy railway guns brought to the United States during World War II, onto her chaises. Testing of the K5s... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FORT LEE, Va. - Ready for display! Anzio Annie, one of two German Krupp K5 heavy railway guns brought to the United States during World War II stands ready to teach Soldiers history. Annie, along with other Ordnance artifacts being displayed at Fort ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Anzio Annie comes to Fort Lee

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