8 Mark V Howitzer Collection

British clearing ground for Howitzer, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British clearing ground for Howitzer, between 1914 and 1918. British soldiers preparing place for a howitzer artillery piece, probably during World War I

Swiss field Howitzer, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Swiss field Howitzer, between c1915 and c1920. Swiss army soldiers with howitzer gun during World War I

Howitzer at Hero Land, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Howitzer at Hero Land, 1917. Soldiers on a howitzer artillery piece at the Hero Land Bazaar, held in November and December of 1917 in New York City during World War I

British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Three 8 inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), firing from the Fricourt-Mametz Valley during the Battle of the Somme

German 5.9 gun captured by British, 13 Feb 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
German 5.9 gun captured by British, 13 Feb 1917. British Royal Artillery officers of the 9th Division examining a German 5.9 inch howitzer captured in the west bank of Happy Valley

Austrian siege gun in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrian siege gun in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between c1914 and c1915. The barrel segment of a Skoda 305 mm Model 1911 howitzer gun

The Battle of La Malmaison; A German 150 gun in the park of the Castle of Pinon... 1917 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; A German 150 gun in the park of the Castle of Pinon, taken with all its servants; in the foreground, shells fitted with their fuses, 1917

English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, , 1917. Creator: Unknown
English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action sur la rive droite de l'Isonzo, 1917

Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon to Her Majesty the Queen, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon to Her Majesty the Queen, 1858....the piece was brought into the quadrangle of the Castle...unlimbered and placed immediately before the grand entrance

Punjaub Battery preparing to enter the Durwanzal Pass into the Koorum Valley, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The War with Persia - Punjaub Battery preparing to enter the Durwanzal Pass into the Koorum Valley, 1857. Sketch by a Correspondent

Gist inspector, Mrs. Mary Betchner inspecting one of the 25 cutters... Milwaukee, Wis. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
Gist inspector, Mrs. Mary Betchner inspecting one of the 25 cutters for burrs before inserting it in the inside of a 105mm. howitzer at the Milwaukee, Wis. plant of the Chain Belt Co

Alfred Krupp, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Types of Arms - The 5-Inch Howitzer or Siege Gun, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Types of Arms - The 5-Inch Howitzer or Siege Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Representation in Stone of a 9-Inch Howitzer That Caused Great Controversy, c1935. Wreaths at the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London

An Addition To Londons Monuments: The Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial, c1935. Wreaths at the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London

Heavy artillery on railway track, c1914-c1918. Large artillery piece mounted on, transported by, and fired from a specially designed railway wagon

Loading shell into 155 mm gun, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Howitzer battery, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Railway mounting for Big Bertha gun, c1914-c1918. Big Bertha was a howitzer developed by the armaments manufacturer Krupp

Destroyed 155 gun, c1917-c1918. The Canon de 155 C mode le 1917 Schneider, (C17S), was a French howitzer designed by Schneider

370 railway gun named Louise, Mailly, northern France, c1914-c1918. French 370 mm railway howitzer, a large artillery piece mounted on, transported by

A heavy howitzer, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Australian howitzer on the Somme front, World War I, c1914-c1918

Howitzer on a Railway Truck, 1902. Artist: William Gregory & Co
Howitzer on a Railway Truck, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Shattered remains of a luckless howitzer blown up by a direct German hit, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Russian Howitzer at practice fire, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Russian six inch howitzer battery, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Russian six inch howitzer battery during the defence of Port Arthur. Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5

Japanese howitzer battery before Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5

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In the midst of war, the 8 Mark V Howitzer stands tall as a symbol of power and precision. With its imposing presence, this formidable weapon catches the attention of even the most discerning eye. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1943, Gist inspector Mrs. Mary Betchner meticulously inspects one of the 25 cutters that make up this awe-inspiring artillery piece. Her dedication to ensuring its flawless operation reflects the importance placed on maintaining peak performance during wartime. Dating back to 1900, Alfred Krupp's printers sample for the World Inventors souvenir album showcases various types of arms, including the 5-Inch Howitzer or Siege Gun. This historical artifact serves as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation in developing weapons capable of shaping world events. A controversial figure emerges from history with a representation in stone depicting a notorious 9-Inch Howitzer. This artwork sparks debates and discussions about warfare ethics and technological advancements during its time in circulation around 1935. London's monuments gain an impressive addition with The Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial circa 1935. Amongst these hallowed structures paying tribute to bravery and sacrifice stands an eternal homage to those who operated heavy artillery such as our esteemed howitzer. During World War I (1914-1918), heavy artillery played a pivotal role on railway tracks across battlefields worldwide. These mobile platforms allowed for strategic positioning and swift deployment when needed most - showcasing both adaptability and firepower simultaneously. The loading process is captured through time with an image showing shells being carefully inserted into a powerful 155 mm gun during World War I (1914-1918). Every step taken by skilled hands ensures maximum impact against enemy forces while minimizing risks faced by those operating it. A battery formation demonstrates unity among soldiers manning multiple howitzers during World War I (1914-1918). Their synchronized efforts showcase discipline, coordination, and the collective strength required to unleash devastation upon adversaries.