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Weapons Collection (#7)

"Unveiling the Evolution of Weapons: From Ancient Times to Modern Warfare" Witness the revolutionary New British Sten gun by G. H

Background imageWeapons Collection: Jaguar at Farnborough

Jaguar at Farnborough
A SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 on display with a selection of the weapons it can carry, at Farnborough 1976. Date: 1976

Background imageWeapons Collection: Chevrolet Thornton military trucks lined up at Caerphilly Works, 1941

Chevrolet Thornton military trucks lined up at Caerphilly Works, 1941
This image taken in April 1941 shows five Chevrolet Thornton military trucks lined up outside the GWRs works at Caerphilly. These trucks were imported from the USA and arrived unassembled in crates

Background imageWeapons Collection: Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan

Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa - bearing traditional weapons and displaying feather-topped topknots (one bearing the full head of what appears to be a crane) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWeapons Collection: The Dulle Griet red cannon also known as Mad Meg in Grootcanonplein, Ghent, Belgium

The Dulle Griet red cannon also known as Mad Meg in Grootcanonplein, Ghent, Belgium

Background imageWeapons Collection: The New Krupp Munitions Factory, Essen, Germany

The New Krupp Munitions Factory, Essen, Germany Date: circa 1908

Background imageWeapons Collection: The 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment of the Royal Artillery?

The 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment of the Royal Artillery?
The 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment of the Royal Artillery at Ty Croes, North Wales, working on the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile

Background imageWeapons Collection: Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting

Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting spear

Background imageWeapons Collection: England, Devon, Bovington, The Tank Museum

England, Devon, Bovington, The Tank Museum

Background imageWeapons Collection: Russia, St. Petersburg, Kronverksky Island, Artillery Museum, cannon

Russia, St. Petersburg, Kronverksky Island, Artillery Museum, cannon

Background imageWeapons Collection: Museum of Arms, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Museum of Arms, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageWeapons Collection: Cuba, Matanzas Province, Central Australia, Museo de la Comandancia, museum of the

Cuba, Matanzas Province, Central Australia, Museo de la Comandancia, museum of the Cuban defense of the US CIA led 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion, Fidel Castro and anti-aircraft machine gun

Background imageWeapons Collection: Statue and cannons at Fine Arts Museum, Citadel, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam

Statue and cannons at Fine Arts Museum, Citadel, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam

Background imageWeapons Collection: Walls of Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Walls of Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Background imageWeapons Collection: Cannons in Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Cannons in Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Background imageWeapons Collection: Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Background imageWeapons Collection: HMS Diamond Escorting Ark Futura During Operation Recsyr

HMS Diamond Escorting Ark Futura During Operation Recsyr
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond, whilst escorting the merchant ship Ark Futura during Operation Recsyr. HMS Diamond has completed her role escorting ships carrying Syrias chemical weapons stock for

Background imageWeapons Collection: Armys new AH64D Apache Longbow helicopters depart from RAF Leuchars. 01 / 03 / 2002

Armys new AH64D Apache Longbow helicopters depart from RAF Leuchars. 01 / 03 / 2002
APACHES FAREWELL TO SCOTLAND. Three of the Armys new AH64D Apache Longbow helicopters depart from RAF Leuchars at the end of a major joint Army/RAF night flying exercise

Background imageWeapons Collection: Typhoon Aircraft Armed with Paveway IV

Typhoon Aircraft Armed with Paveway IV
A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby is pictured during Exercise Green Flag 08 held at Nellis AFB, Nevada, USA

Background imageWeapons Collection: Novel Air Concept 2

Novel Air Concept 2
A computer graphic simulation of Novel Air Concept 2 showing prototype equipment of the future. Gadgets and gizmos that could provide a front-line force for troops of the future helped to launch

Background imageWeapons Collection: HMS Montrose off Taranto, Italy showing her weapon systems

HMS Montrose off Taranto, Italy showing her weapon systems
Pictured is the foc sle of HMS Montrose in convoy with other warships in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto, Italy. Some of the weapon systems of the Type 23 Duke class frigate can be clearly seen

Background imageWeapons Collection: German parachute troops, WW2

German parachute troops, WW2
Germanys Newest Weapon - The Parachute Troops. The New Method of Warfare in the Attack on the Low Countries. Date: 1940

Background imageWeapons Collection: Soviet poster, Lenin points the way forward

Soviet poster, Lenin points the way forward
Soviet poster showing Lenin behind a red banner, pointing the way forward for the October Revolution. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWeapons Collection: Illustration, sword with black hilt

Illustration, sword with black hilt

Background imageWeapons Collection: International biohazard symbol

International biohazard symbol warning of a potential biological hazard. This symbol is used worldwide in laboratories and on containers where biologically active agents are present

Background imageWeapons Collection: Legendary King Arthur Defeating Saxons The Battle Of Badon

Legendary King Arthur Defeating Saxons The Battle Of Badon
The legendary King Arthur defeating the Saxons at the The Battle of Badon aka Battle of Mons Badonicus. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Background imageWeapons Collection: The Battle Of Hastings 14 October 1066 11th Century

The Battle Of Hastings 14 October 1066 11th Century
The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

Background imageWeapons Collection: The Battle Of The Standard Battle Of Northallerton

The Battle Of The Standard Battle Of Northallerton
The Battle of the Standard, aka Battle of Northallerton, 22 August, 1138. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Background imageWeapons Collection: Stephen Prisoner Battle Of Lincoln First Battle Of Lincoln

Stephen Prisoner Battle Of Lincoln First Battle Of Lincoln
Stephen taken prisoner during the Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, 2 February 1141. Stephen, c.1092/1096 - 1154, aka Stephen of Blois. King of England

Background imageWeapons Collection: Fashions and costumes of the 9th Century, Women, Soliders, warriors armed with spears and shields

Fashions and costumes of the 9th Century, Women, Soliders, warriors armed with spears and shields, 9th Century
Vintage illustration of Fashions and costumes of the 9th Century, Women, Soliders, warriors armed with spears and shields, 9th Century

Background imageWeapons Collection: Sayhello

Sayhello
Manasseh Johnson Sr

Background imageWeapons Collection: Merida - The Brave

Merida - The Brave
Martin Lee

Background imageWeapons Collection: Biplane dropping a torpedo

Biplane dropping a torpedo

Background imageWeapons Collection: Patriots fight against French at the Puerta del Sol, Madrid

Patriots fight against French at the Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Peninsular War (1808-1814). May 2, 1808, Madrid. The patriots fight against the French at the Puerta del Sol, circa 1813. Etching and engraving on paper. By Tomas Lopez Enguidanos (1775-1814)

Background imageWeapons Collection: T E Lawrence of Arabia in action during WW1

T E Lawrence of Arabia in action during WW1
T E Lawrence of Arabia in action during the First World War - he fought in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918). Date: 1915-1918

Background imageWeapons Collection: Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531

Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531
CIA / Air America - Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531 (msn 8440, ex 44-85531). at Clark Field in the Philippines, either before, or after, covert missions over Tibet

Background imageWeapons Collection: Night sortie and attack on baggage wagons, India

Night sortie and attack on baggage wagons, India Date: 1857-1858

Background imageWeapons Collection: British Infantry storming a village, WW1

British Infantry storming a village, WW1
British Infantry storming a village during the First World War Date: 1915

Background imageWeapons Collection: Cartoon, Britannia, a Presentiment

Cartoon, Britannia, a Presentiment
Political cartoon, Britannia, a Presentiment - with all these rumours about I'd better look to my weapons Date: 1891

Background imageWeapons Collection: The 155mm shell makes French soldier look small, WW1

The 155mm shell makes French soldier look small, WW1
WW1 The 155mm Shell makes French soldier (nicknamed Poilu) look small Date: circa 1916

Background imageWeapons Collection: Zulu impi invading general Bullers camp

Zulu impi invading general Bullers camp
A Zulu impi marching into one of general Buller's camps. Impi is a Zulu word meaning war or combat, and by association any body of men gathered for war

Background imageWeapons Collection: Formation of the Irish Guards

Formation of the Irish Guards
Irish Guard formation (1st April 1900) due to the bravery and courage shown by the Irish regiment in South Africa during the Boer war (11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902)

Background imageWeapons Collection: Hausa soldiers cutting the bush with their bayonets

Hausa soldiers cutting the bush with their bayonets
Agroup of Hausa soldiers (The largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa) cutting down the bush with their bayonets surrounding their encampment

Background imageWeapons Collection: Colour illustration of woman with red, long beads, earrings

Colour illustration of woman with red, long beads, earrings
Colour lustration of woman with red, long beads and earrings, and jewel box, in front of a hand mirror. Captioned: ??Man-Killers: The Weapons Woman Wields??

Background imageWeapons Collection: Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor

Capture of Englishmen by Brigands, Asia Minor
The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor (today the Asian section of Turkey). Mehemet, the Turkish servant, is seen making a stand to allow his masters, Mr F.J

Background imageWeapons Collection: The Tower of London, Various Views and Items

The Tower of London, Various Views and Items
Various views and items inside the Tower of London, including weapons, armour, tombs, council chambers, lower chambers, and large dungeon

Background imageWeapons Collection: Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration

Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageWeapons Collection: Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession)

Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageWeapons Collection: Iberian Peninsula. Castilian soldiers

Iberian Peninsula. Castilian soldiers
Iberian Peninsula. Castilian Soldiers. Medieval period. Engraving after a devotional book of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019




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"Unveiling the Evolution of Weapons: From Ancient Times to Modern Warfare" Witness the revolutionary New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis, a game-changer in firearms technology. Behold the power of the British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. A force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Delve into history with a German propaganda poster from World War I, showcasing their strategic messaging tactics. Step back in time and admire the skill and precision of a Medieval Archer, masters of long-range weaponry. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman culture through an intricate depiction of their iconic costumes and armaments. Experience the chaos and devastation captured in Hs Power's painting depicting artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. Uncover prehistoric ingenuity with a glimpse at a spear-thrower, demonstrating early human advancements in hunting tools. Explore wartime innovation with a sectional view of Mills grenade from World War I, highlighting its deadly efficiency. Feel patriotism surge through your veins as you encounter an Italian recruitment poster from World War II rallying citizens for duty. Discover bravery personified through Three Coldstream Guards - Crimean Braves who stood tall amidst adversity during war times Travel back to colonial India as you marvel at Indian Smoothbore. 656 musket Pattern 1858 – an emblematic weapon that shaped history Be captivated by Soviet propaganda posters that stirred emotions and rallied support during tumultuous times. From ancient civilizations to modern warfare strategies, these they have played pivotal roles throughout history—shaping nations' destinies while reflecting mankind's relentless pursuit for power or protection against adversaries.