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[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

15 inch shells?

I don't doubt that, but the Iowa class fired 16" shells, and I had no knowledge how fucking. huge they were.

[–] C_Spinoff@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Also, these are without propellant, just the shell itself.

[–] A_Filthy_Weeaboo@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Aussies, I think, but I'm not sure.

[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] PuddingFeeling907@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

People living the moment. Loading the shells.

[–] CharlesReed@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Good boy trying to help 🐶