Ammunition Collection (#4)

Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Northern France: artillery and ammunition being loaded on to Royal Navy ships destined for the Crimean War....the [French] troops marched down

Interior of the Fort of Chanak-Kalessi, on the Asiatic Side of the Dardanelles... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Fort of Chanak-Kalessi, on the Asiatic Side of the Dardanelles - sketched by Lieutenant M. O'Reilly, 1854. Cannon and soldiers of the Ottoman Empire

The Dardanelles - the Battery and Stone Shot, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Dardanelles - the Battery and Stone Shot, 1850. View of...the battery from which the stone shot are discharged [at] the Fort of Chanah-Kalesi, [in modern Turkey]

Major-General Scott, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Major-General Scott, 1849. American soldier Winfield Scott served in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the American Civil War

Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d

A 16 inch gun barrel loaded onto an eighteen wheel gun wagon in 1942
This photograph, taken at Old Oak Common on the 10th April 1942, shows a 16 inch gun barrel that has been loaded onto an eighteen wheel gun wagon ready for delivery

A Sea Hurricane being loaded onto an armed merchant ship at Cardiff docks, c. 1941
As well as assisting in the transportation of military goods by rail the GWR also facilitated the war effort at their docks

British soldier in uniform, 1915, WW1
A British private soldier, commonly known as a Tommy with annotations showing the tools and equipment that made up his kit when marching to the trenches during the First World War

Chinese helped by American air power, parachutes dropping supplies, ammunition and equipment, 1944. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year.

Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Sheet 29 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. 1. Sword presented by the Romans to the King of Italy; made by Castallani of Rome; 2. Sword-hilt by Wilkinson, Pall-mall; 3

The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Engraving from photographs by Mayall, The elder of them is named Constan Okhoo Ismael [right]...He has...resisted successfully the overwhelming forces which

Girls making cartridges for Enfield rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Girls making cartridges for Enfield rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 1862. Our illustration was taken [at]...the Royal Laboratory Department...near the Plumstead marshes

Finishing shells at Woolwich Arsenal, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Finishing shells at Woolwich Arsenal, 1862. Exertions are continued at Woolwich to supply munitions of war to the British possessions in North America...The splendid shell foundry is capable of

Douglas a-26 Invader bombers close to Bonn, Germany
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: Douglas a-26 Invader bombers dropping their munitions on an ammunition dump close to Bonn, Germany

Reloading the guns of a Hurricane Fighter of Burma squadron. The Hurricane Fighter Squadron adopted by Burma is the famous No 257 squadron

Huge underground ammunition depot, Southern Command. (Picture) Storage bays for shells in the completed section of the underground ammunition depot. 23rd November 1943

Portugal Coup General Antonio Spinola took control of Portugal after a dawn military coup on the 25th April 1974. He toppled the right wing regime of Dr Caetano

Wartime shells being packed up in 24F shop, ready for transportation in 1942
By 1943 the majority of Allied munitions production was undertaken by America and Canada. This eased the pressure on British workshops as there had become a serious shortage of materials

War time work in Q Shop at Swindon Works, 1942
This image was taken in March 1942 and shows four women operating a large pressing machine in Q Shop. The women are making 4.5inch copper bands for ammunition shells

2 PDR gun mounting, 1943
A side view of a 2-pounder pom-pom gun mounting built for the Admiralty at Swindon Works. This image was taken in the AM Shop in February 1943 and shows the ammunition positioned in the side trays

Cafe House, Cairo (Casting Bullets), 1884 or earlier. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Cafe House, Cairo (Casting Bullets), 1884 or earlier

South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburgh s
South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburghs Volunteer Rifles (Dispatch Rider), 1900

A Souvenir of the Mutiny in India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Souvenir of the Mutiny in India, 1858. Pendant of a waistcoat-chain commemorating...the extraordinary escape of Lieutenant Henry Edward Hall...On the 6th of April 1858, a desperate engagement

German parachute troops, WW2
Germanys Newest Weapon - The Parachute Troops. The New Method of Warfare in the Attack on the Low Countries. Date: 1940

Ammunition wagon on its way to Admiral Ferry, Lake Erie, USA early 1900s

Gibralter South Port - munitions on dockside - Victorian period

WW1 Unloading ammunition near Le Sars, France - March 1917

Unloading ammunition, Le Sars-Pys Road, March 1917

Pack horses carrying ammunition near Aveluy Wood, September 1916

WW1 - Pack horses taking ammunition to the front line near Aveluy Wood - September 1916

WW1 Remains of an ammunition lorry, Forest of Nieppe, 8th July 1918

Remains of an ammunition lorry Forest Of Nieppe 8th July 1918

British Munitions factory during WW1

A Flechette WW1 Date: circa 1916

Honley Scotgate Munitions Workers early 1900s

Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition, words and music by Frank Loesser. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - R. A. F. Fitting An Ammunition Belt
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force man fitting an ammunition belt. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Soldier's Greetings
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration portrays a jolly soldier holding a drink and some mistletoe behind his back, he is surrounded by a mixture of xmas decorations and ammunition

WW2 Fighter Plane, Ammunition Loading
An illustration which shows a pair of British Royal Air Force airmen loading ammunition for the guns which fire through the wings. Date: 1941

Attre ammunition dump after a bombing raid on 9 March 1918. Date: 1918

Void
This painting depicts a landscape terrorised by war, with broken trees filling the background, and a savage mess of guns, ammunition and a military vehicle making up the foreground

Hausa soldiers cutting the bush with their bayonets
Agroup of Hausa soldiers (The largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa) cutting down the bush with their bayonets surrounding their encampment

Boer and British munition mementos
Photograph shows the Boer and British munitions (cartridges) shot, used in the second Boer War (11th October 1899- 31st May 1902)

Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to British fighters
Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to hard-pressed British fighters Date: 1916

Military Men With Heavy Artillery
An oil painting used as a design for a mural decoration for the Public Library of Melbourne, showing some military men, loading some heavy artillery with ammunition. Date: circa 1924

British graveyard on Western Front, WW1
A British graveyard on the Western Front in France during World War One. A smashed railway track can be seen, as well as German ammunition left after a retreat

The Good Frenchman, c. 1916 (colour litho)
698828 The Good Frenchman, c.1916 (colour litho) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: le bon Francais;); © Archives Charmet

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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.