Mitrailleuse Collection

The dogs of war, A Belgian mitrailleuse drawn by dogs during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c
3502836 The dogs of war, A Belgian mitrailleuse drawn by dogs during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
537723 Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-18 71
539331 Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-18 71. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute

French put a mitrailleuse in position, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French put a mitrailleuse in position, between c1915 and 1918. French soldiers placing machine gun on its tripod during World War I

Pony carrying French Mitrailleuse, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Pony carrying French Mitrailleuse, between c1914 and c1915. A French soldier with a pack horse which is carrying a mitrailleuse, a disassembled machine gun, at the beginning of World War I

French Mitrailleuse Detachment, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Mitrailleuse Detachment, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers with pack horses which are carrying mitrailleuses (disassembled machine guns)

Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram detail of the cyclic multi-barrel Gatling gun, an early form of rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling and patented in 1862

La Mitrailleuse
A painting with use of angular lines to depict a tightly packed void with three soldiers, one of them almost fused to a heavy machine gun. Date: 1915

The French Siege of Paris, Mitrailleuse with Shields (engraving)
1105015 The French Siege of Paris, Mitrailleuse with Shields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Siege of Paris, Mitrailleuse with Shields)

Life in China, Part XV, Chinese Officer inspecting a Mitrailleuse, a Scene in Nankin Arsenal (engraving)
1052852 Life in China, Part XV, Chinese Officer inspecting a Mitrailleuse, a Scene in Nankin Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in China)

The Mitrailleuse (engraving)
1052031 The Mitrailleuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mitrailleuse. Illustration for The Graphic)

Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse (engraving)
1052117 Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse)

Mitrailleuse, back view, August 1870 (engraving)
959119 Mitrailleuse, back view, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitrailleuse, back view, August 1870)

Destruction of Count Bismarcks cuirassiers by the Mitrailleuse (engraving)
666164 Destruction of Count Bismarcks cuirassiers by the Mitrailleuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mitrailleuse, front view, August 1870 (engraving)
959117 Mitrailleuse, front view, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitrailleuse, front view, August 1870)

Sectional Plan of French Mitrailleuse, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Sectional Plan of French Mitrailleuse (with the Cartridges in the Barrels and the Closer screwed home), c1872. Diagram of machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of

The Gatling Mitrailleuse, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Cartridge from a Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram of cartridge used in the Gatling gun, an early rapid-fire spring loaded, hand cranked weapon invented by Richard Gatling

French Mitrailleuse - Section of the Breech (with the Block or Closer Drawn Down), c1872. Diagram of part of a machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871

French Mitrailleuse - Vertical Section of the Weapon and Carriage, c1872. Creator: Unknown
French Mitrailleuse - Vertical Section of the Weapon and Carriage, c1872. Diagram of part of a machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871

French Mitrailleuse - Section of the Breech End, c1872. Creator: Unknown
French Mitrailleuse - Section of the Breech End, c1872. Diagram of part of a machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871

French Mitrailleuse in Action, c1872. Creator: Unknown
French Mitrailleuse in Action, c1872. Machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The mitrailleuse was a type of volley gun that could fire rounds at once or in

Destruction of Count Bismarcks Cuirassiers by the Mitrailleuse, c1870, (1875). The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) was declared by France on Prussia

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

Franco-Prussian War: A Prussian battalion is mowed down by a French Mitrailleusenbatterie at Saarbrucken, Germany

Franco-Prussian War: French Mitrailleusenbatterien fled from the Saxon Infantry Regiment Friedrich August at Sedan, France

WWI: MITRAILLEUSE, c1914. A French soldier with a pony carrying a disassembled mitrailleuse. Photograph, c1914

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute. From The Graphic, London, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: A Prussian battalion is mowed down by a French Mitrailleusenbatterie at Saarbrucken, Germany

Franco-Prussian War: French Mitrailleusenbatterien fled from the Saxon Infantry Regiment Friedrich August at Sedan, France

Galloping a machine gun into action: A French Dragoon Mitrailleuse section dashing forward under fire

Franco-Prussian War. The Mitrailleuse
The French field gun in action, on wheels, its multiple shot action is clearly visible

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The mitrailleuse, a fearsome weapon of its time, played a significant role in various historical events. From the Battle of Haelen to the French Siege of Paris, this deadly contraption left an indelible mark on warfare. La Mitrailleuse, as it was commonly known, resembled a barrel of a Gatling gun and was first introduced around 1872. Its creator remains unknown but its impact is undeniable. Engravings from that era depict soldiers examining the first captured mitrailleuse and showcasing both front and back views. During the French Siege of Paris, these weapons were equipped with shields for added protection. The image shows soldiers manning them diligently while defending their city against enemy forces. Life in China also witnessed the presence of this formidable invention. Part XV showcases a Chinese officer inspecting one such mitrailleuse at Nankin Arsenal - highlighting its global reach and influence. Count Bismarck's cuirassiers faced destruction at the hands of this lethal machine during battle - an event immortalized through engravings capturing their demise. A sectional plan reveals intricate details about the inner workings of these weapons; meticulously designed to deliver maximum damage to adversaries on the battlefield. The Gatling Mitrailleuse further enhanced firepower capabilities by combining elements from both inventions. This innovation revolutionized combat tactics and intensified conflicts across nations. From Europe to Asia, this weapon changed warfare forever. The engraving captures its significance as soldiers examine it closely after capturing it for themselves - evidence that even enemies recognized its power on the battlefield. Whether witnessing battles like Haelen or being inspected by officers in foreign lands like China's Nankin Arsenal, each depiction tells us how influential and devastatingly effective mitrailleuses were during their time – leaving an everlasting legacy in military history.