'The complex was so well stocked with supplies and ammunition that the military garrison believed that, no matter what happened to the rest of Berlin, the zoo tower could hold out for a year if need be'. -- Ryan, Cornelius [1995]. 'The Last Battle' From 1943, there were four twin mounts of 12.8 cm Flak 40. On the roof of the facility, As bombers took to higher altitudes, these were the only guns that could hit them.

Voc File Format Converter here. Each barrel could fire 10 to 12 rounds a minute, thus each twin mounted battery was rated to fire a maximum of 24 rounds a minute, and four twin mounts could fire as many as 96 rounds a minute. The guns were loaded electrically, with the ammunition fed into hoppers. Younger Nazi Youth, while officially not supposed to be combatants, assisted the military during the loading process. Before the 12.8 cm Flak became available in sufficient numbers, the tower was armed with 10.5 cm Flak 38.There was also a range of smaller [20mm and 37mm] anti aircraft guns on the lower platforms.

Arnhem, 1944. Hell great picture sad and terrible event. Let us pray that this never happens again!! Trench, Game Environment, Image. Sand-bagged firing position - The First World War trenches at Main des Massiges have featured several times on this site recently and understandably so as they are among the most impressive. Drivers Lexmark 5400 Windows 8. Picture probably taken by German soldiers around Picture: MERCURY PRESS.