Chronology of World War II

Monday, March 10th


14-inch Naval Gun near Dover


14-inch Naval Gun near Dover
A photograph showing the muzzle view of a British 14-inch naval gun on a modified naval mounting at St Margarets, near Dover. This was the first gun, nicknamed 'Winnie' and manned by Royal Marines. 'Winnie' and its partner 'Pooh' were reserve guns for the King George V class battleships. They were used in counter-battery fire against German guns across the Channel on the occupied French coast.