At the end of World War I (WWI) (1914-1918), the German military was forcibly dismantled by the Treaty of Versailles. Long-range and heavy artillery were destroyed and the largest piece was limited to the 105mm Field Howitzer. After Adolf Hitler repudiated the Treaty of Versailles, Germany began rebuilding its heavy artillery capabilities, with the major focus on the Luftwaffe and Panzer forces. As a result, the Germans entered World War II (WWII) (1939-1945) with an artillery capability slightly more advanced than it was in WWI. Frank Dahowski of Montague, Massachusetts, stands in front of one of the many German field guns that were captured during WWII.