Gun Fire Collection (#2)

EVNT2A-00146
Colonists conflict with Native Americans on the Georgia and Carolina frontier, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00130
Boat attack by Federal forces retaking Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Confederate defense of Fredericksburg, US Civil War
Mississippians opposing the Union Armys advance into Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00026
Union troops engaged at Gaines Mill, during the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 27, 1862, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Union soldiers returning fire, Battle of Gettysburg
Federals holding a Gettysburg farmhouse, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVRV2A-00047
Americans holding their ground at the Battle of the Brandywine, American Revolution, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

EVRV2D-00159
British sortie against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

EVRV2D-00161
American musket-fire halting a British sortie, a reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

EVRV2D-00160
British sortie against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

EVRV2D-00167
Continental Army reenactors firing their muskets at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

Signs of Gunfire
Bullet-holes in a Moscow shop window testify to the fierce fighting which took place before the Bolsheviks took over the city

Repairing Flags
Flags deteriorate either from the weather or by hostile gunfire: French sailors with the necessary skills make repairs to their flags

Smokeless Powder 2 of 2
Gunfire using Vieilles smokeless powder - a vast improvement on normal powder (2 of 2)

Smokeless Powder 1 of 2
Gunfire using normal powder, creating a cloud of smoke (1 of 2)

French Take Grenada
The French take Grenada

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Unleashing the Thunder: A Spectacle of Gunfire" Step back in time as the Sealed Knot re-enacts a Civil War battle near the historic site of Edgehill, Warwickshire. The deafening roar echoes through the air, transporting you to an era long gone. On board HMS RODNEY, brave sailors stand tall amidst the chaos, their cannons erupting with fury. The smoke billows and obscures their view, but their aim remains true. In another scene from history, Confederates valiantly hold their ground during a fierce Civil War clash. Their determination is palpable as they face relentless gunfire. Travel further back to 1715 when Governor Craven launches an attack on Yamasee Native Americans at Combahee River - igniting the Yamasee War. Witness this pivotal moment captured in a wood engraving from Elements of General History. The Argylls take center stage at the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. As dawn breaks on May 10th, gunshots pierce through the misty morning air - marking a crucial chapter in World War I history. But not all gunfire is what it seems; during WWI, whales are mistaken for submarines causing panic and confusion amongst naval forces. Lastly, marvel at Ship Mount Vernon's daring escape from a French Fleet as it outruns its pursuers with skill and speed - immortalized on paper by talented artists. From historical battles to unexpected encounters at sea, these captivating moments remind us of both triumphs and challenges faced throughout history. Gunfire becomes more than just noise; it becomes a testament to human resilience and bravery that transcends time itself.