Artillerymen Collection (#5)

British Soldiers Bayonet Charge German Gunners From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

British Battery At Work On Gallipoli Peninsula Turkey From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

SCOUTS & ARTILLERYMEN, 1891. Corporal Paul Weinert of the U.S. Army (fourth from right) standing behind an artillery piece with gunners of Battery E, 1st Artillery, and seven Lakota Sioux scouts

French Set up Field Gun
French artillerymen set up a 95 siege gun. Date: circa 1900

Gunners prepared to face the gas 1916
French gunners wearing masks and helmets against the asphyxiating gases sometimes released far from the battlefront. 1916

A momentary rest with Belgian artillerymen 1914
Belgian artillerymen (they wear a red cap with a small tassel in front) having a meal from a captured German kitchen. Date: 1914

British artillerymen carrying shells, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen carrying shells to a gun through the snow on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Japanese artillerymen carry dismantled mountain guns uphill on their way to Beijing Date: 1937

British artillerymen sorting shells, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen sorting shells in the snow on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots 1915
French infantry bombardiers about to fire their home-made trench mortars under the watchful eye of the captain of the company. 1915

On the Somme Battlefield, with the French 1916
French artillerymen taking 240mm shells up to the firing guns. Date: 1916

Winter in the British Lines on the Somme 1917
In February 1917, when the ground was sodden with slush and snow everywhere, work had to be still done, making or capturing trenches

Chinese Artillerymen
CHINESE ARTILLERYMEN

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. American artillerymen serving as infantry during the Spanish-American War. Photographed at Guayama, Puerto Rico, 1898

WORLD WAR I: ARGONNE, 1918. American artillerymen, under the command of Colonel William Tidball of the 35th Division, firing upon enemy lines beyond Verdun during the Argonne Offensive, 1918

DREYFUS AFFAIR, 1899. Th audience at the trial of Alfred Dreyfus. Photograph, August 1899

Russo-Japanese War - tussle over the map
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Artillery - Guns going into action Date: circa 1905

Russo-Japanese War - Howitzers disguised by Wooden Screens
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Howitzers disguised by Wooden Camouflaged Screens. Date: 1905

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Artillery in action - Hilltop position. Date: circa 1905

Russo-Japanese War - Bringing up shells for the field guns. Date: circa 1905

WWI - Balkan Front - Fortified artillery post with French and Serbian gunners / artillerymen. Date: 1915

Munchausen, surprising artillerymen by arriving in their midst mounted on a cannon ball. From RE Raspe The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, first published 1785

Artillerymen of the Kings guard, 1814. From Histoire de la maison militaire du Roi de 1814 a 1830 by Eugene Titeux, Paris, 1890

Chinese Artillerymen
CHINESE ARTILLERYMEN

Major General Andrew Jackson encouraging his riflemen at the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Major General Andrew Jackson encouraging his riflemen at the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815. The British fleet is seen the background on the Missisippi River

Bulgarian Artillery
Bulgarian artillery team with their smart new gun Date: circa 1910s

German gunners hauling 21cm mortar howitzer, WW1
German gunners hauling a 21cm mortar howitzer gun into a forward position ready for action during the First World War. Date: March 1918

German artillerymen checking weapons, WW1
German artillerymen checking weapons towards the end of the First World War. Large shells can be seen in the foreground. Date: circa 1918

New Zealand gunners loading ammunition, France, WW1
New Zealand gunners loading a limber with ammunition near Albert, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916

Loading Shells - New Zealand Troops in France
Loading artillery shells - Anzac New Zealand soldiers in active service in France during World War One. The postcard shows the artillery shells being packed into their limbers from a large open-air

British gun hospital in Flanders, WW1
A British gun hospital or workshop in Flanders for the repair of Howitzers, with artillerymen, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British artillerymen advancing, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen advancing through a town, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. They are passing buildings which have been badly damaged during the fighting. Date: 1914-1918

British artillerymen of the RFA in Africa, WW1
British artillerymen of a Nigerian regiment of the Royal Field Artillery with a field gun in Africa during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1916

Artillerymen in the snow with shells, WW1
Artillerymen in the snow with shells on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British and French soldiers, Bas Maisnil, France, WW1
Two British officers (Davidson and Churchill) of the 1st Cameronians (Cameron Highlanders) with two French artillerymen, alongside a 75mm French field gun and ammunition wagon at Bas Maisnil

Painting of British officers and artillerymen, WW1
An unattributed painting of four British Royal Artillery officers, headed by Major General Sir Herbert Crofton Campbell Uniacke (1866-1934), on the Western Front during the First World War

British artillerymen outside a dugout, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen outside a dugout, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. They are surrounded by debris from damaged buildings. Date: 1914-1918

British artillerymen in a wood, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen with their field gun set up in a wood, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Turkish Gun Battery - Dardanelles
Cannon of the 28th Enplacement - Dardanelles - Madjar Kale, WWI

A Senegalese Village built by French artillerymen behind the fighting line

British Artillerymen with a large shell; First World War, 19
Photograph showing three British artillerymen rolling a large shell towards their gun, Western Front, 1916

Firing French Mortar
French artillerymen firing a mortar

French Set up 155 Gun
French artillerymen set up a 155 canon on wheels

CANNON, 1450
French siege-cannon of the period of Charles VII, with cover to protect the artillerymen from enemy arrows

Cavalry Action 1914
A group of British mounted artillerymen come across a German machine-gun outfit and force them to bolt, thinking this was a full-scale cavalry attack !

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"Artillerymen: Masters of Firepower and Courage" From the thunderous Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers in 1943 to the boldness of Alpine Drums depicted in a vibrant colour litho, they have always been at the forefront of warfare. Throughout history, their skills and bravery have shaped battles and altered destinies. In the Siege of Duras in 1377, these skilled warriors showcased their prowess as they unleashed devastating firepower upon their enemies. British Artillerymen too stood tall on countless battlefields, delivering precise strikes that turned the tide of war. Even during moments of retreat like the Italian artillery retreat, these soldiers displayed unwavering determination. The engravings capturing firing shells remind us of the sheer force behind every shot fired by these brave individuals. One such depiction from The Disasters of War series portrays Augustina of Aragon fearlessly firing a cannon to defend Saragossa in 1808—a testament to her courage amidst chaos. The epic fight at Col Della Berretta comes alive through a captivating colour litho, showcasing how artillerymen fought relentlessly against all odds. And after each hard-fought victory, our people collect loot from newly conquered Austrian trenches—an image that symbolizes both triumph and sacrifice. From dense forests in Sumatra to far-off lands like Norway, artillerymen ventured into uncharted territories where their expertise was crucial for success. Their presence instilled fear among adversaries while providing hope for those fighting alongside them. Pull Against Us. This rallying cry echoes through time as we honor these remarkable men who pushed boundaries with every shot fired. They were not just masters of firepower but also guardians defending what they held dear—freedom and justice. In this caption lies a tribute to artillerymen—the unsung heroes whose dedication and valor continue to shape history's most significant moments on battlefields across continents.