17-pounder gun

The 17-pounder gun was a powerful British anti-tank weapon used during World War II. The name indicates its firing weight, meaning it could fire shells weighing about 17 pounds. It was highly effective against German tanks of the era, thanks to its high velocity and armor-piercing capability. Mounted on vehicles or used as an anti-tank gun, it provided soldiers with significant firepower to defend against armored threats. Its advanced design made it one of the most effective Allied anti-tank weapons early in the war, helping to counter increasingly powerful enemy tanks.