In the 1890s, U.S. coastal cities were defenseless to enemy warships. The answer? Terrifying 52-ton disappearing guns that vanished underground after every shot. Our first stealth technology, and completely obsolete within a generation due to advancements in aircraft and submarines. ABOUT ME: I spend my nights digging through old history books to uncover the stories that AI has trouble finding. Subscribe to follow along. DISCLAIMER: This channel is dedicated to the objective study of history and the analysis of historical figures. Content is for educational and documentary purposes only. Discussion of any individual or ideology does not constitute an endorsement. All materials are used to provide historical context and preserve the stories of the past. #history #historyfacts #militaryhistory #ww1 #ww2 #weaponhistory
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Each gun used its own recoil to sink back behind a concrete wall after firing, hiding the crew while they reloaded. It was a brilliant solution against enemy warships, but aircraft could simply fly over and bomb the fixed positions from above, making them obsolete over time.
Calling that "stealth" isnt accurate. They are hidden or collapsing...
How about stop spreading misinformation? This is mostly just wrong.