Bombardement Collection

The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels
FLO4575655 The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels and another single-tier barge designed by the French engineer of Arcon to bomb the city

WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration)
2093123 WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration) by Leven & Lemonier (fl.1915); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. History. France. Missile (torpedo) launched by an airplane

Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo)
1701186 Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (Hawai) december 7

USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo)
1700714 USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bombardement; Bombradment (engraving)
7194969 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bombardement; Bombradment (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement; Bombradment)

Scene of bombing in Paris by Prussian armies in January 1871 War of 1870-1871
JLJ4564376 Scene of bombing in Paris by Prussian armies in January 1871 War of 1870-1871: the siege of Paris by the Prussian army. Painting by Henri Felix Philippoteaux (1815-1884). Dim

The bombing of Alexandria (Egypt), 11-13 July 1882: view of the city
XEE4178371 The bombing of Alexandria (Egypt), 11-13 July 1882: view of the city and port of Alexandria at the beginning of the action launched by the British fleet after the anti-European riot

Bombardement d Alger pendant la nuit du 30 aout 1682 (engraving)
3644400 Bombardement d Alger pendant la nuit du 30 aout 1682 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement d Alger pendant la nuit du 30 aout 1682)

The fight on the Piave (colour litho)
2808642 The fight on the Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight on the Piave)

La Commune de Paris, La Porte Maillot, apres le bombardement du mont Valerien (b / w photo)
5202284 La Commune de Paris, La Porte Maillot, apres le bombardement du mont Valerien (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Porte Maillot)

Ordre des vaisseaux pour bombardement d Alger, en 1683; d apres une gravure de l epoque (engraving)
6022331 Ordre des vaisseaux pour bombardement d Alger, en 1683; d apres une gravure de l epoque (engraving) by French School

Bombardement d Alger par mer, en 1683; d apres une gravure du XVIIe siecle (engraving)
6022329 Bombardement d Alger par mer, en 1683; d apres une gravure du XVIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement d Alger par mer)

Storm of Berg Op Zoom (Berg-Op-Zoom) on September 16, 1747 at 4 am The siege was led by
JLJ4603640 Storm of Berg Op Zoom (Berg-Op-Zoom) on September 16, 1747 at 4 am The siege was led by the Count of Lowendal in the Netherlands

Douglas B-26B Invader N202PP (msn 27847, ex 44-34568), of Purolator Products. 1945: Built as a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader for the United States Army Air Force, re-designated B-26B in 1948

Le crime de Reims. Exposition... au profit des victimes d

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"Bombardment: A History of Destruction and Resilience" In the annals of history, few events have left a lasting impact as devastating as bombardments. From the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour to the Siege of Berg Op Zoom, these moments serve as stark reminders of humanity's capacity for destruction and resilience. The haunting image captured on December 7th, 1941, forever etches in our minds the ferocity of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. The USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee stand battered and damaged amidst a sea of chaos, symbolizing the immense loss suffered that fateful day. Le Vocabulaire Illustre portrays an engraving depicting another bombardment scene - a testament to human suffering throughout time. It serves as a reminder that this destructive force transcends borders and eras alike. The Teatro alla Scala stands shattered after bombings in 1944, bearing witness to war's indiscriminate wrath. Looking back further into history reveals scenes like Paris under Prussian army bombardment during the War of 1870-1871 or Alexandria engulfed in flames during July 1882. These instances remind us that cities once vibrant can become mere shadows when subjected to relentless attacks from above. Even centuries earlier, Algiers experienced its fair share of devastation. Engravings depict Algerian nights ablaze with cannon fire in both 1682 and 1683 – testaments to conflicts fought at sea and land alike. Yet amid these tales of destruction emerges stories of resilience. The fight on Piave River showcases courage against overwhelming odds while images capture post-bombardment scenes such as La Porte Maillot after Mont Valerien's assault during Paris Commune or ordre des vaisseaux preparing for another strike on Algiers in 1683. Bombardments may leave scars upon landscapes but also reveal humanity's indomitable spirit – one that rebuilds what has been shattered and refuses to succumb to despair.