Following the close of World War II, the Allies had captured two of the large Krupp K5 240-mm guns used by Germany. These guns were named Annie and Leopold, respectively.

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FORT CAVAZOS — The 1st Cavalry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Unit, held a gunnery exercise Wednesday, showcasing the unit’s M109A7 Paladins, which are armed with 155 mm cannons.