The 8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41 is a German 88 mm anti-aircraft and anti-tank artillery gun, developed in the 1930s. It was widely used by Nazi Germany throughout World War II and is …

Mar 8, 2016 · The 88 earned its reputation as the best overall gun of the war. It was justifiably feared by Allied airmen, tankers, and foot soldiers because of its accuracy, lethality, and …

Dec 10, 2024 · Early in World War II, the 88mm Flak 18/Flak 36 guns provided anti-aircraft protection for the fast-moving Panzer forces and began to show the dual-purpose nature of the …

Jul 16, 2022 · This gun would see action for the first time during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and would continue on serving with the Germans up to the end of World War II in …

German 88, versatile 88-millimetre (3.46-inch) multirole artillery piece, developed from 1917 by Germany. It was tested in the Spanish Civil War and was used extensively by the Germans in …

The German 88mm Flak has to be considered the most famous artillery piece of World War II. Designed as an anti-aircraft gun in the 1920s, it proved to be a devastating anti-tank gun on …

The German 88 mm Flak gun was one of the most versatile and feared weapons of World War II. Originally designed as an anti-aircraft gun, it proved to be highly effective in multiple roles, …

The versatile 88mm cannon was Germany’s main heavy antiaircraft—or “flak”—gun during World War II. When an 88mm projectile exploded at altitude, it sent out jagged metal fragments that …

The Eighty-Eight was the most recognized and feared German anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun of World War II. The 8.8 cm, commonly known as the Eighty-Eight (88), was a versatile artillery …

Aug 31, 2025 · Originally built to shoot down aircraft, Germany’s 88mm gun quickly earned its fearsome reputation as a deadly tank killer and bunker buster. With high velocity, pinpoint …