The Davidka Mortar

The Davidka is a 3 inch (76.2 mm) homemade Israeli mortar used during the early stages of the 1948 Israeli War of Independence. It was named for its inventor, David Leibowitch.

Its bombs were very inaccurate but extremely loud, a fact that turned to be efficient in terrifying opponent troops from the Arab armies which fought against the young state, away from their outposts.

In total only six units of this mortar were produced and it was put into first use in March 13, 1948.

Photo by Dr. Avishai Teicher (pikiwiki): A Davidka mortar which was used during the War of Independence in the battles for Jerusalem, today situated in Jerusalem's Freedom Square. The stone platform on its back is engraved: "For I will defend this city, to save it" (2 Kings 19:34).

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