Ammunition Collection (#16)

Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line 1918
German ammunition lorries destroyed by shell fire near Queant at the Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Howitzer 1917
12 inch Howitzer gun and ammunition under camouflage netting at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

German position taken
A German position on the Western front, having been taken by the British forces, is investigated. On the right can be seen piles of German ammunition

Women war workers, USA
Women working on armaments in America

A French Battery in action near Sedd-el-Bahr
This picture shows one of the guns of a French battery in action in the Gallipoli Peninsula. Throughout thr memorable landing opertaions the French troops rendered valuable assistance to the British

95th Para
British paratrouper from 95th Para - involved in the first stage of Operation Overlord, the D-day invasion of France on June 6th 1944

Russian troops collect ammunition
Russian troops on the Eastern Front replenish their ammunition supplies from a horse-drawn wagon

Shell Factory, World War I
An English Shell Factory during World War I

World War I bomb factory
Women workers welding and making bombs in a bomb factory during World War I

Early Turkish anti-aircraft gun team
Early anti-aircraft gunners. Turkish troops shooting down a Pigeon flying machine in the early years of the First World War

British field guns 1916
British field guns in action during the Battle of the Somme

Cavalry chargers as extra ammunition carriers: The horses bandolier (fifty rounds) used by the Welsh horse

Herbert Henry Asquith at the Western front
The British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) during a three day visit to the British front in September, 1916

French soldiers taking cover from artillery fire inside a ca
A photograph of two French soldiers taking shelter from artillery fire inside a captured German ammunition depot. The Illustrated London News reported that the men were in the process of removing

British soldiers carrying trench-mortar ammunition
British soldiers, laden with ammunition for their trench-mortars, walking to the front lines in 1916

Native American Indian trading a pony, West America, 1880
Engraving showing a native American Indian bartering at the store in a Frontier Town, the trade appears to be ammunition for the pony; the Wild West, North America, c.1880

The Civil war in America. Confederate scouts
Confederate scouts with percusio caps for the garrison of Vicksburg, running the Federal pickets. The garrison at Vicksburg held out for 6 weeks before it fell to the Unionists on July 4th 1863

Arsenal Delegate
Citizen Assi, Delegue aux Munitions de la Guerre, whose job it is to keep the fighting men supplied with ammunition

French Lay a Railway
French engineers lay a railway to facilitate the transport of men, supplies, guns and ammunition

Soviets Carry Ammo
Soviet troops manhandling ammunition over the Karpaty Mountains

Gatling gun - cartridges

Shot mill, Waterloo Bridge, London
Manufacture - The Shot Mill at Waterloo Bridge, London

Conkers or Horse Chestnuts in Autumn
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Palais du Prince, Monaco, Cote d Azur, Mediterranean, Europe

Smokeless Powder 2 of 2
Gunfire using Vieilles smokeless powder - a vast improvement on normal powder (2 of 2)

Smokeless Powder 1 of 2
Gunfire using normal powder, creating a cloud of smoke (1 of 2)

Pilot Destroys Truck
A British pilot destroys fourteen ammunition trucks with a single bomb

Cannon Balls 18C
Measuring and transporting cannon balls

British Dogs and Gun
Two dogs employed by the Welch Fusiliers to haul a machine gun and its ammunition. They answer every call cheerfully and do not flinch even under the hottest fire

WW1 / 1917 / AMMO WAGONS
Bringing up French ammunition waggons through clouds of asphyxiating gas

German Ammunition, Wwi
Ammunition supplies left behind by the Germans after the British advance near Cambrai; bombed and roofless houses provide the backdrop

Ammunition Tax Receipt
Even victorious wars must be paid for : this tax receipt (for sixpence) is for ammunition for Marlboroughs army in the Spanish Succession war

Confederates Fight On
Outnumbered and out- generalled, short of supplies and ammunition, Confederate soldiers fight on as best they can

Cannon balls stored, Dalhousie barracks, Calcutta
Cannon balls stored at Dalhousie barracks in Calcutta, India

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"Ammunition: A Historical Journey Through Warfare" From the New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis to Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force, it has played a crucial role in shaping history. In the preparations for the Easter (Dublin) Rising of 1916, figures like Mary Spring Rice and Molly ensured that every bullet counted, fueling the fight for independence. The British Square at Pollilur stands as a testament to the power in decisive battles throughout time. It exemplifies how well-equipped forces can turn tides and secure victories. During the Vietnam War, artillery became synonymous with destruction. An American artilleryman discards spent shell casings from a 105mm Howitzer in South Vietnam's central highlands - an image that captures both the intensity and aftermath of war. Even on home soil, ammunition production was paramount during times of conflict. Swindon Works War Work on January 22nd, 1942 showcased Britain's determination to arm its troops effectively. Advancements in technology brought about new forms of weaponry such as Brimstone air-to-ground missiles mounted on triple launchers - showcasing how ammunition evolved alongside warfare strategies. Looking back further into history, British Troops at Gallipoli relied heavily on ammunition to navigate treacherous terrains and defend their positions against formidable enemies. Not limited to modern warfare alone, even classic firearms like side-by-side shotguns made by skilled craftsmen had their place in battles throughout England's past - each cartridge loaded representing potential victory or defeat. Transportation also played a vital role when it came to supplying troops with much-needed supplies during World War I; hence an Ammunition Bus became an essential part of military logistics during those trying times. And finally, we delve into historical artifacts like the Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver from England which showcases not only exquisite craftsmanship but also highlights how early weapons shaped the course of history.