Firepower Collection (#5)

U. S. Army soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade launcher
U.S. Army soldier fires a high-explosive fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

USS Philippine Sea fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun
Atlantic Ocean, July 30, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun

An assaultman handles the Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon
An assaultman effectively fired 24 rockets using the Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon or SMAW during combat operations in Ar Ramadi

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System onboard
A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) onboard the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

A 5-inch gun is fired aboard USS Roosevelt
Red Sea, May 24, 2014 - A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire event aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

U. S. Marine fires a RPG-7 grenade launcher
U.S. Marine fires a HE fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

Amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea
March 12, 2016 - U.S. Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marines Corps, New Zealand Army and Australian Army conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea

An AH-64D Apache Longbow during a combined arms demonstration
October 10, 2009 - An AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter lands during a combined arms demonstration as part of South Carolina National Guard Air & Ground Expo 2009 at McEntire Joint National Guard

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

A nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia
July 25, 1946 - Vintage American history photo of a nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia. The explosion was part of Operation Crossroads

Underwater firing of the Polaris A3 missile by a submarine. circa 1960

USS Bostons triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, Operation Sea Dragon
September 1968 - The right and left guns of USS Bostons (CA-69) forward 8/55 caliber triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, during an Operation Sea Dragon bombardment

An Austrian giant siege-howitzer and its shell, used during World War One, from The
KW1547402 An Austrian giant siege-howitzer and its shell, used during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"Unleashing the Fury: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Firepower" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring might as it has evolved throughout history. From vintage World War II posters depicting bombs raining down, to the iconic Bren. 303 in Mk I light machine gun from 1942, each artifact tells a story of its own. Transporting us further back, we encounter the British artillery 9. 2 calibre Howitzer used for heavy bombardment during World War I (1914-18). A black and white photograph captures this massive weapon poised for action, reminding us of its devastating impact on the battlefield. But let's not forget that even centuries before these modern marvels emerged, firepower was already making its mark. The Mysore Rocket Man takes center stage with his colorful depiction on paper from 1793-94. His rockets were not only weapons but also served as flagstaffs, symbolizing both power and pride. Moving forward through time, ships cannons come alive on paper with vibrant watercolors and body colors. These naval weapons were instrumental in shaping maritime warfare strategies. The Indian soldier known as "rocket man, " serving under Tipu Sultan's army in Madras during 1793-94, showcases yet another fascinating aspect history. With his rocket held high like a flagstaff, he exemplifies courage amidst chaos. Fast-forwarding to more recent times brings us face-to-face with iconic firearms such as the Maxim machine gun from c1895 - an innovation that revolutionized automatic weaponry forever. Meanwhile, Montigny mitrailleuse and Gatling rapid fire guns take us back to their respective eras - 1870 and 1862 - where they reigned supreme on battlefields across continents. Finally, we delve into ancient designs that laid the groundwork for future advancements; an early design of a quick-firing cannon dating all the way back to 1482.