| The construction
of the plant was started on April 3, 1918. By July 1, the first
155mm shell was loaded and by November, 56,000 155mm shells were
loaded and delivered. The 8 inch shell plant was started up, and
the 75 mm shell plant was 70% complete. The modern plant had 24
miles of track along with administration buildings, cafeterias,
change houses, police buildings, and military barracks to house
1,100 soldiers to guard the plant. |
