Cannons Collection (#26)

Cannons. Military Museum. Belgrade. Serbia
Serbia. Belgrade. Cannons. Military Museum. Exterior

Menno Van Coehorn - 2
Baron MENNO VAN COEHORN (or Coehoorn) Dutch military commander and engineer, depicted heroically with mailed fist resting on cannons mouth... Date: 1634 - 1704

Lukasinski in Chains
The revolutionary patriot is chained to one of archduke Constantines cannons and taken away when the latter is permitted to leave Warsaw. Date: 1830

Vienna Stormed by Croats
The advance of the Croats over the Sophien Bridge in Vienna Date: 1848

Cannon, c. 1810
A cannon on battlements, c.1810 Date: C.1810

New Bedford Harbour, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Harbour viewed from Fort Phoenix, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1905

What is it the Germans dislike so much? H. M. Bateman cartoon
" What is it the Germans dislike so much? Frightful, isn t it?" This First World War cartoon by H.M. Bateman comments on the increasingly huge artillery guns both sides are using

World War One Army Camp, Railway & Cannons, Lydd, Romney Marsh, near Hythe/Folkestone, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Oak Hill Park, Accrington, Lancashire, England. Showing the cannons Date: 1900s

The Cannons, Oak Hill Park, Lancashire
The Cannons, Oak Hill Park, Accrington, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Civil War relics, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, USA
Civil War relics at Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1905

Spanish ship Sant�ma Trinidad with 4 gundecks
Spanish ship Sant� ma Trinidad with 4 gundecks and 136 cannons, launched in 1797 and sunk in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Illustration after watercolor by Alejo Berlinguero (1750-1810)

Sea Scouts demonstrating with cannons, Gibraltar

Paris, France - Champs de Mars et Ecole Militaire. Date: 1830

Shortage of ammunitions 1916
During the early months of World War One the British force suffered greatly through shortage of ammunitions. A tremendous drive by Mr

French biplane being guarded at Belfort, WW1
A French biplane being guarded at Belfort, north east France, in the early stages of the First World War. Date: September 1914

BEF Artillery decorated
At Boulogne British artillery pieces, loaded on a train to be taken to the front, have been decorated with flags and flowers by the local people. Date: August 1914

Russian Gufire During the Battle of Port Arthur
Russian artilery in action during the Battle of Port Arthur which spanned from the 8th to the 9th of February in 1904. The Battle of Port Arther was the very first conflict within the Russo-Japanese

Statue of Wellington
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Statue (erected 1844) of Wellington, outside the Bank of England, London, cast in bronze from cannons he captured from the French. Date: 1769 - 1852

Plate 6 skirmish two horsemen left dead man ground
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Plate 5 procession horsemen crossing river tree
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Plate 9 chariot carrying cannon left soldiers
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Plate 10 soldier charging cannon center soldiers
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Plate 7 two soldiers standing left wolf devouring
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Plate 11 attack city horsemen foreground clouds
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entrance fortress center woman child seated fire
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Plate 3 procession horse-drawn cannons riding
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procession horsemen cannons middle ground walking
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Plate 2 soldier seated left beneath archway another lying
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Plate 12 procession troops enter city horseman
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Plate 8 chariot two horses left dog center various
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Plate 4 procession cannons horses riding uphill towards
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Plate 1 coat arms bottom center surrounded draped curtain
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Drawings Prints, Print, Unfalo Endangering Theuerdanck, Causing, Explosion, Three
Drawings and Prints, Print, Unfalo Endangering Theuerdanck, Causing the Explosion of Three Cannons, from Theuerdanck, Artist, Author, Publisher, Hans Schaufelein, Melchior Pfintzing

Saddle Mounted Cannon 1860s Albumen silver print
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Battle ship carrying cannons

The Bostonians in distress, en sanguine engraving 1774, Bostonians held captive in a cage suspended from the Liberty Tree

Interior of Armory, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, c. 1900-06 (b / w photo)
XOS867912 Interior of Armory, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, c.1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving)
XIR661423 Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cannons and anchors of a galley, thirtieth demonstration, plate 31, illustration
XIR661360 Cannons and anchors of a galley, thirtieth demonstration, plate 31, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

Fire, 1566 (oil on wood)
XAM66136 Fire, 1566 (oil on wood) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 67x51 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Caulking a galley, twentieth demonstration, plate 21, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661355 Caulking a galley, twentieth demonstration, plate 21, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

Warship, illustration from Architectura Martialis, published 1629 (engraving)
XJF498330 Warship, illustration from Architectura Martialis, published 1629 (engraving) by Custodis, Jacob (17th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Lit fires in the Tower of London and cannon fire in honour of the arrival of Queen Marie de Medici
XJF488913 Lit fires in the Tower of London and cannon fire in honour of the arrival of Queen Marie de Medici, illustration from Histoire de l entree de la Reyne MAšre dans la Grande Bretaigne by

Fight of the Indian Medlars and Chestnuts (colour engraving)
XIR438883 Fight of the Indian Medlars and Chestnuts (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The fifty-eight gun frigate of the French navy with gun ports raised and ready for battle
KW415695 The fifty-eight gun frigate of the French navy with gun ports raised and ready for battle, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

Inner stern of a fully armed and equipped vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR414992 Inner stern of a fully armed and equipped vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 43 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine

Bristol Castle, after James Millerds map of Bristol from 1673, from A Short
KW387014 Bristol Castle, after James Millerds map of Bristol from 1673, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.