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| | A Case of Mistaken Identity |
 | | Ansaldo and Vickers-Terni produced two modified versions, a “modello 1916” with a specially designed Ansaldo carriage for use in mountainous terrain, and a “modello 1918” which was characterized by its distinctive curved shield placed ahead of the axle tree and a pair of seats for the gunners on the trail for traveling. |
 | | The barrel of the Skoda howitzer, of a length of 1836mm versus 1806mm for the Krupp howitzers, is, like that of the Krupp, built integrally with a slide bracketed onto and riding along the top of the cradle, but differs significantly in its construction. |
 | | On the Skoda howitzers the cover on the front face of the cradle is flat, with a hinge for opening, but it also has a large distinctive bearing nut in its face which is located above a much smaller nut. |
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