The German army took advantage of this, beginning the war with many more howitzers than the French. World War I also marked the use of the Paris Gun, the longest-ranged gun ever fired. This  caliber gun was used by the Germans to bombard Paris, and was capable of hitting targets more than  away.
The German army exploited this advantage, beginning the war with a substantial arsenal of howitzers that gave them a significant edge over the French. World War I also saw the introduction of the infamous Paris Gun, which set a new standard for long-range artillery fire. This powerful gun was used by the Germans to target Paris and demonstrated its remarkable range.