Gunners Collection (#6)

WW1 Gunners in Trench & Horses
World War 1 Gunners in Trench & Horses, England. Showing Corporal East, Gunner Nicholson & Drivers Gardener, Clark & Taylor Date: 1910s

British Machine Gunners - World War One, . Showing Gunners Wearing Gas Masks Date: 1910s

WW1 - Russian Front - Soldiers with Colt Heavy Machine Gun Date: circa 1916

Gunners Parade and Royal Theatre, Gibraltar. Date: circa 1910

British artillery marching, Gibraltar. circa 1910s

Illustrated War News front cover, artillery
Front cover of the Illustrated War News showing a team of artillery, with horses pulling guns during a bombardment. The Illustrated War News was a weekly magazine produced by the Illustrated London

Sphere cover - British gunners turning German gun on enemy
A British artillery team with a captured German gun (a 77), using all their strength to turn it upon the fleeing enemy. 1918

Gunners working through German gas attack by Matania
A storm of poison gas shells breaking over a British battery of 18 pounders, showing the gunners working to serve their guns while wearing gas masks. Date: 1918

British artillery advances through Flanders mud
British gunners and horses drag their gun through the swamp of Flanders mud on their way to take up a forward position Date: November 1917

British Gunners under fire
A British artillery battery, on its way to take up a position further forward, is stopped in its tracks by an enemy shell which lands in the road immediately ahead. Date: July 1917

French trench artillery in action by Matania, WW1
French gunners firing mortars and trench guns across " No Mans Land" to the German positions. The French used special artillery for use in the trenches

Anti-aircraft gun on English coast, WW1
Front cover of The Graphic depicting men operating a large anti-aircraft gun somewhere on the English coast during the First World War. Date: 1917

Engaged in Making Progress, WW1
Engaged in Making Progress, three British Gunners at work on the Western Front during the First World War, loading shells into a field gun. The man on the left is setting a time fuse. Date: 1914

British gunners at work, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1914
British gunners at work with the 60-prs in the vineyard district of France in October 1914. Firing the 60-pr guns of the Royal Garrison Artillery against a German position

Retreat of German Crown Princes army in Argonne
German gunners, entrapped in the rain-sodden earth in the valley of Bellefontaine. attempting to save the guns in a drenching downpour - French infantry advancing to attack. 1914

A new type of German machine gun, World War One
A new type of German machine gun from the months preceding the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. It has a telescopic sight. Date: 1914

Shadows of the Past by H. L. Oakley
Scenes in silhouette showing episodes with the Gunners (Royal Artillery) in France during World War One. Date: 1919

New German fighter plane by G. H. Davis
The new German fighter biplane, nicknamed Fritz by the British. It had two Mercedes engines, and was manned by two gunners and the pilot. It could stay in flight for up to six hours. Date: 1915

British and French gunners, Western Front, WW1
British and French gunners sitting on the wheel of a field gun on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British heavy howitzer in snow, Western Front, WW1
A British heavy howitzer in the snow on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners snowballing, Western Front, WW1
British anti-aircraft gunners snowballing during a rest break on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Royal Australian Heavy Battery, Western Front, WW1
Men of the Royal Australian Heavy Battery in action on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Motor machine guns taking cover, Western Front, WW1
Motor machine guns taking cover in a sunken road on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Big gun transported in bad weather, Western Front, WW1
A British big gun being transported to the front lines in bad weather on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners setting up 60-pounder, Western Front, WW1
British gunners setting up a 60-pounder on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Australian troops transporting heavy gun, WW1
Australian troops transporting a heavy gun during the Allied advance on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners in action in the rain, Western Front, WW1
British gunners in action against the Germans in the pouring rain on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British anti-aircraft guns in action, Western Front, WW1
British anti-aircraft guns in action, firing at German planes on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Australian gunners loading shell, Western Front, WW1
Australian gunners loading shells into a big gun during hot weather on the Western Front, World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners getting big gun into position, WW1
British gunners getting a big gun into position on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Australian machine gunners returning from trenches, WW1
Australian machine gunners returning from the trenches on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Six-inch British howitzer in action, Western Front, WW1
A six-inch British howitzer in action in the dust and heat of the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

American soldiers with machine gun, Western Front, WW1
American soldiers with a machine gun behind barbed wire on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British guns hold up German advance, Western Front, WW1
British guns hold up the German advance on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Shell hole used for gun position, Western Front, WW1
A shell hole is used for a gun position of an advanced British battery on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners in action, Western Front, WW1
British gunners in action during the German offensive on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

German inventions for war on land by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war on land. Illustrating the German armys exploitation of scientific and technical inventions during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Japanese machine gunners overlook town
During their invasion of China, Japanese machine-gunners take up a position overlooking a town (Kasho?) Date: 1937-1945

Flying Fortresses by G. H. Davis
The deadly teamwork of the Flying Fortresses: massed precision bombing and defence gunnery during the Second World War. Flying in a tight formation designed to give the closest cooperation in attack

Loading ships guns in 1805 and 1935 by G. H. Davis
From Nelson to Nelson : feeding a ships guns today and in 1805. Loading methods in a modern battleship and at Trafalgar: contrasts after 130 years of naval gunnery. Date: 1935

Ground defence against enemy air attacks, WW1
Examples of ground defence against enemy air attacks during the First World War. Showing bomb-dropping by hand from an aeroplane, an aeroplane being transported on a military motor

Title page design, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, printed and published by Gale & Polden Ltd, with an image of two gunners with a field gun. Date: circa 1905

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

Allied gunners at work, Western Front, France, WW1
Allied gunners at work, sighting a 6-inch howitzer on a hot day on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunner with instruction board, Western Front, WW1
A British gunner under camouflage alongside a big gun, copying instructions from a board, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners walking on ice, Western Front, WW1
British gunners walking on ice, carrying ammunition on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British machine gunners in snow, Western Front, WW1
British machine gunners sitting in a group in the snow, near the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British machine gunners on guard, WW1
British machine gunners on guard on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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"Gunners: The Artistic Legacy of Arsenal Football Club" Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic heritage of Arsenal Football Club, where the term "gunners" takes on a whole new meaning. From iconic stadiums to powerful artillery, this caption explores the fascinating connection between football and war. Step into Emirates Stadium Fine Art, where masterpieces depicting the glorious moments of Arsenal's triumphs adorn the walls. But did you know that "gunners" also refers to L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery? These brave soldiers played their part in defending our nation with their British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis. Travel back in time to Highbury Stadium Fine Art - another haven for Gunners enthusiasts. Here, you'll find stunning artwork capturing not only the spirit of football but also historical events like World War I. Hs Power's painting showcases artillery and horses at Ypres, reminding us of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. Emirates Stadium Art continues this theme as it pays tribute to British gunners who fought valiantly during the Battle of Somme in World War I. Their courage immortalized forever through art forms such as "The Last Shot" by Matania and Hs Power's poignant depiction of war. But it doesn't stop there; delve deeper into history with a glimpse into life on Western Front during WWI. Witness gunners pulling a field gun stuck in mud – an image that symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. And let us not forget St Barbara (Epinal), patron saint of artillerymen, whose presence is felt throughout these artworks. Her divine protection over Gunners echoes both on and off the pitch – guiding them towards victory while honoring those who served bravely. So next time you cheer for Arsenal FC or visit one of their magnificent stadiums, remember that being a Gunner encompasses more than just football prowess; it represents strength, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who fought for our freedom.