German Flak 88mm 37 L/56 Antitank Gun Photos

(Anti-tank gun artillery)

The Flak 88mm 37 L/56 Antitank Gun is an anti-aircraft artillery piece from World War II. The Flak 88mm 37 has a widespread use and capabilities in the anti-tank role and even as conventional artillery made it a flexible and feared weapon. It is often referred to as the most famous artillery piece of the war. In general terms the gun was less capable in the anti-aircraft role than the British QF 3.7 inch AA gun or United States 90 mm gun models. However the Germans took anti-aircraft defenses much more seriously than their counterparts, and the Flak 88mm was built in large numbers, widely deployed in the field, and could be found on every battlefield. Success as an improvised anti-tank gun led to a separate line of guns for anti-tank use.