1958 commercial for the Ideal Toy Atomic Cannon. <br /> <br />The design was based on the U.S. Army's M65 280mm Heavy Cannon, popularly known as "The Atomic Cannon. The massive weapon could lob a 15 kilton tactical nuclear artillery shell 20 miles. Only 20 of the 85 ton weapon were manufactured, with the majority being deployed in West Germany and six in Okinawa. <br /> <br />The M65 was operational from 1953 to 1963 before being replaced by cheaper, more flexible 8" howitzers and tactical nuclear-armed missiles such as Corporal, LaCrosse and Honest John. <br /> <br />Subscribe to Captain Bijou!! More vintage videos, trailers and commercials are added almost daily! <br /> <br />To buy classic movies, westerns, serials, commercials and vintage television shows on DVD -- plus original movie posters, autographs and collectables -- be sure to visit Captain Bijou's website, www.captainbijou.com
