Atomic Annie, America's "Gustave"; without the railway, and with a bigger bang. Both were basically useless boondoggles. Annie did serve one strategic purpose, though; it's very existence made the Soviets sweat-it some.
Sean Linnane is the pseudonym of a retired Special Forces career NCO (1st SFG, 3d SFG, 10th SFG). I served with honor on five continents; I continue to serve in other capacities.
Whats the matter Stormy!?!??! You've become a tad taciturnhttp://dictionary.reference.com/browse/taciturn????
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I remember standing guard over Atomic Annie while at APG. It was HUGE!
ReplyDeleteAtomic Annie, America's "Gustave"; without the railway, and with a bigger bang. Both were basically useless boondoggles. Annie did serve one strategic purpose, though; it's very existence made the Soviets sweat-it some.
ReplyDeleteBuilt at Watervliet Arsenal. I used to walk by one on my way to school.
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