Atomic Annie

Post by **Niner** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:12 am

I took a picture of this 280 mm cannon at Ft. Sill in 1969. There is a site that shows what an atomic artillary round from this weapon looks like.

http://www.olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_atomic.php3

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:26 am

That has got to be the ultimate long range sniper! When were those artillery pieces taken out of service Robert?

Joe

Post by **Niner** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:53 am

From what I read, Atomic Annie spent some time in Germany in the late 50's and was eventually taken out of service in 1963.

TaosBob101 · Post by **TaosBob101** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:00 pm

I think I heard it was early 1960's. Because of the two systems issued to the field, the Soviets knew at all times where the "Annies" were. They were marked for a first strike. Once in a while the History Channel runs a story about them.