Military Artillery Operations

Dramatic black-and-white photographs depicting artillery use and military personnel during various conflicts, showcasing machinery and strategic movements.

"War" In The Pacific Northwest -- Most potent defensive weapons in the 4th Army war maneuvers at Fort Lewis are the 3-inch quick-fire anti-aircraft rifles of the 63ad Coast Artillery, one of which, heavily camouflaged, is shown here going into action against an "Enemy" plane. This piece, capable of firing thirty shots a minute, was credited with the first the Oretical hit of the present maneuvers, at Fort Lewis, Washington. August 27, 1937. (Photo by ACME).

07/31/1936. Republican Troops Placing a Cannon. Photo Cecilio.

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

German artillery democnstrate skills at a Nazi rally 1938

The Communist Party of Burma (Burmese: မာပြည်ကွန်မြူနစ်ပါတီ; CPB) is the oldest existing political party in Burma. The party is unrecognised by the Burmese authorities, rendering it illegal; so it operates in a clandestine manner, often associating with insurgent armies along the border of People's Republic of China. It is often referred to as the Burma Communist Party (BCP) by both the Burmese government and the foreign media.

13Pdr6cwtAAgunThornycroftLorry1916

"War" In The Pacific Northwest -- Most potent defensive weapons in the 4th Army war maneuvers at Fort Lewis are the 3-inch quick-fire anti-aircraft rifles of the 63ad Coast Artillery, one of which, heavily camouflaged, is shown here going into action against an "Enemy" plane. This piece, capable of firing thirty shots a minute, was credited with the first the Oretical hit of the present maneuvers, at Fort Lewis, Washington. August 27, 1937. (Photo by ACME).

Knatchbull M (capt the Hon) Collection No. 3 Squadron R. N. A. S. 3 pounder gun used against enemy aircraft: Imbros, Gallipoli, August 1915.

French A/A gun crew in action on Salonika front

Anti-aircraft gun that will greet the fliers.

Anefo photo collection. Army exercise flint in Oldebroek, the fire line in a truck. September 6, 1962. Oldenbroek

Photo collection First World War. The Salonica Front. Machine Gun As An Archie Anti-Aircraft Fire. {1914-1918}. Greece, Saloniki

Spain. The new 'Plasencia Cannons'. Experimental howitzer-mortar nr. 1. Testing at the Torregorda camp (Cádiz) during the months of June to September 1882. Calibre 21 cm. Withstood 602 shots in tests. Drawing by Nao. Engraving. La llustración Española y Americana, 1882.

German Anti Aircraft flak battery during World War I

The picture shows a shytered artillery in a masked artillary. The picture shows a glued artillery in a masked artillary.

07/31/1916. Western Front - English Artillery in Action. One of the large caliber cannons, mounted on the railway, that the British troops have used in their offensive.

U.S. Army 1911 maneuvers in Texas: Battery D's 3-inch gun

30.5 cm mortar at Dornberg. .

SEGUNDA GUERRA MUNDIAL (1939-1945). CAMPAÑA DEL NORTE DE AFRICA. "BATALLA DE EL ALAMEIN". Acción desarrollada en el norte de Africa, en la localidad egipcia de El Alamein, entre el 23 de octubre y el 4 de noviembre de 1942, con victoria británica. "CAÑON DEL 6 EN ACCION" (año 1942) .

Algerian Desert Maneuvers. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Syracuse's Coastal Defenses Change Hands -- Coastal defends positions commanding Syracuse harbour and the surrounding seas were overcome by the Commands. The guns were in firing order and are now being manned by British Coastal Defence batteries under the command of Major J.V. Kelly, D.S.O. July 29, 1943. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection First World War. The Western Front. A Big Holys in Action. 1914-1918}

Preparing the 40L60 air goal canon (American) for a shooting exercise. The operation brings the last corrections.

This anti-aircraft armoured train commanded by Capt. ***** guards an important front-line railway on the Russian from Released 19/4/44 - morning papers. June 03, 1944. (Photo by U. S. Official Information Picture).

Grim Muzzles To The Sky -- With the grim muzzle of their gun pointing to the sky, the gas-masked crew of a 60-pounder wait the order to fire at a demonstration given in connection with the Army's "At Home" at Shoeburyness Garrison, Essex. July 28, 1936. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau).

Polish anti aircraft gun units at Manoeuvres "somewhere in Poland" for any emergency. May 1, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press).

The United States - "One Mighty Fortress Of Democracy" -- One the "begin-firing" order, the big guns swing into action--at a speed of 20 rounds per minute. July 02, 1942.

Aviator suspensions in Veneto 27.1.18. .

Charleston, South Carolina Guns of Fort Johnson; Fort Sumter in distance. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Charleston (S.C.), History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Forts & fortifications, United States, South Carolina, Charleston.

Aiming 14" gun -- Sandy Hook

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC A-Division Surabaya Presentation of weapons and vehicles. KNIL soldiers posing at immune gun. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Cannons and mortars used by the enemy during the First World War and exhibited as war trophies at the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy, from the magazine L'illustrazione italiana, year XLVI, no 2, January 12, 1919.

Howitzer on karst.7.9.17. .

Grimmer, more vital than land or air war, the stern Battle of the Atlantic. British troops occupied Iceland. U.S. troops later relieved them. November 25, 1940.

King Visits Anti-Aircraft Unit: Accompanied by seven staff officers, the King made a tour of inspection of three anti-aircraft and search light sites in parts of Kent, on arrival by car he shook hands with the officers, inspected the crews, and visited the huts and pits. H.M. The King inspecting an anti-aircraft gun during his tour. August 14, 1940. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Operation TORCH: airmen of an RAF Regiment anti-aircraft flight man Browning twin anti-aircraft machine guns from the back of a three-ton truck on the airfield at Bone, Algeria

French 155 mm cannons battery , France, Spring Offensive, World War I, from l'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLV, No 18, May 5, 1918.

A photograph of British howitzers in action during the bombardment of the German lines preceding the beginning of the Battle of the Somme on July 1st 1916. Intended to be a decisive breakthrough, the Battle of the Somme instead became a futile and indiscriminate slaughter, with General Haig's tactics remaining controversial even today. The four and a half month campaign eventually gave way to a stalemate and by mid-November the offensive was over. The British forces were decimated with 420,00

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities following the birth of Princess Marijke. Saluute shots by cannon artillery. 19 February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Caption: "U.S.A. NO.1: The first heavy artillery piece used by Americans during World War One is still in action. Originally deployed in the Lorraine sector, it is now firing from a more northern position. It played a significant role in clearing the St. Mihiel salient. Photo by Signal Corps, U.S.A. 111-SC-23689."

Soldiers of 109 Veldartillerie department release the basic stamps from the International Taccostauta, which must hoist a Honest-John rocket from the trailer.

Marines from Kilo Battery, 1ST Battalion, 12th Marines, prepare to provide supporting arms fire with an M-114 155mm howitzer during Operation Kernel Blitz. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

First Atomic Cannon In France -- A United States Army 280 MM Atomic Cannon, the first to be seen in France, on view on Strasbourg September. It weighs 47 tons, and can shoot Atomic or ordinary shells. It is manned by nine men. May 27, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Photograph showing a piece of Republican artillery being fired at Nationalist forces near Toledo, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Date: 01/08/1936

Photo collection First World War. The British Western Front in France. The German Offensive. Guns in position to check the german advance .. 1914-1918}. France

Richmond, Virginia. Captured siege guns at Rocketts. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Guerra civil española (1936-1939). Zona nacional. Fuego de artillería en el frente de Málaga.

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Civilian workers unpack the propeller of a Supermarine Spitfire during the assembly of the aircraft by No.145 Maintenance Unit at Cazís Airport, Casablanca, Morocco. Most of the civilians employed at 145 MU were Spanish refugees who fled to North Africa following General Franco's victory in the Civil War. They were imprisoned by the Vichy French but released by the Allies in November 1942.

Second World War. Front pictures. Soviet Union. Turned the German Wehrmacht with riders and horse drivers

12inchMkIXRailwayGunVickersMountingWoestenAugust231917

New French Arms are Displayed in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

An enemy plane in sight. Setting the flying uniform cannon. Piane, 16.x.1915. .

Field hood with bukovica. .

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cleaning the battery. Artillerists engaged in cleaning their equipment a captain looks. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Yorktown, Virginia Confederate water Battery Magruder, with Rodman smooth-bore siege guns. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment and supplies, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Peninsular Campaign, Va, 1862, artillery (weaponry) , Forts & fortifications, United States, Virginia, Yorktown.

Vintage photograph. Generator 280 mm "A" gun

War album 26, picture 7165.

. THE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRES Battle of Polygon Wood: A member of the Royal Marine Artillery prepares to fire the 15 inch Mk.II Howitzer 'Grannie' near Ypres The gun's camouflage paint scheme is clearly visible. NOTE: This version of the photograph has had brightness and contrast artificially increased to highlight detail.

British battery on a sand-ridge in Gallipoli, World War One, 1915.

I norrkping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

Dutch Frigate Refitting At Capt Cook Dockyard -- The Hr. Ms. Ternate A Dutch Frigate. Exhaust Corvette Kalgoorlie has just finish its refitting . . This shot showing the gunners checking the 4 in Gun forward . . The frigate sails early next week for HDGRTS in Dutch New Guinea at Hollandia. Its work mostly consists of Patrolling the Dutch waters . . Biak Island etc. December 01, 1954. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/).

Cannons. 1915-18

12 cm mine launcher in fire position.

Russian six inch howitzer battery during the defense of Port Arthur, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, (1904-1905)

Recorded guns at Mincigos. .

Recorded guns on the street to St.Florian.23.11.17. .

Anefo photo collection. Recovery: Duindorp. Repair work in Duindorp (The Hague). August 1945. The Hague, South Holland

30.5 cm Munitionskrahn 28.8.17. .

Anefo photo collection. Shooting exercises Oldebroek. April 12, 1946. Oldebroek

New Automatic Gun For U.S. 'Planes' -- The New 20 MM Gun.A new automatic gun, The M39, has been developed for use in the latest combat planes of the U.S. Air Force.The New Gun, with a 20 MM bore, was the product of team-work among the air force, the army and private industry. May 11, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Shot of a 400 mm heavy artillery piece by the French army in 1917.

Italian field gun, Benghazi, Libya, Italian-Turkish war, photograph by R De Marchi, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 15, April 14, 1912.

Infantrymen from Colombia receive instruction in the operation of a 75-millimeter recoilless rifle. July 6, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Men of a/a regt at ***** learning to use a/a gun new guns will soon be issued. June 04, 1940. (Photo by Barry Newberry/Fairfax Media).

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. Raister team. undated

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo Collection National Information Service Private, Photo number 156-1227. 1956

Israel. Tropas israelitas invaden Egipto a pocas millas del Canal de Suez durante la guerra de los seis días. Año 1968. Foto Keystone.

Soldiers loading a cannon onto a carriage

30.5 cm mortar at Brzezany.

This is one of the latest bombs which the RAF used in the raids on Lubeck and Rostock. Although not by any means the largest used, it is sufficiently for ***** to blow huge holes in ***** factories. The picture, ***** the bomb being take ***** Plane. May 16, 1942. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

German cannon is lined up to fire into Belgium, at the outbreak of world war one.

15cm Howitzer M.99 at Kreuzbergstraße, 5.2.1916. .

Land Battery of Naval Guns 1861-65 Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady American. Land Battery of Naval Guns 268223

Latest Pictures From War In North China -- Japanese troops transporting a light field gun on a railway trolley, during an advance in North China. Thousands of similar guns have been rushed to Northern China to aid in ousting the Chinese from their positions. September 02, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

12/31/1961. Torpedo Boats Transfer Missile Projectiles to Cayo Bone, which We See at the time of being Assembled in their Launch Settings.

Trophies Of The Wuhan Battle -- Chinese field pieces which fell into Japanese hands following the occupation of the Wuhan area -- silent proof that Chiang Kai-shek's troops had elected to "travel light" when they beat a helter ***** "retreat". November 01, 1938. (Photo by Japan Photo Library).

Second World War. Front pictures. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in a Schützenhoch on a machine gun

Repeat exercises from the Mariniers corps in the Veluwe in the Elspeet area. A launcher with a Honest John Rocket from the Royal Netherlands Army (KL) is deployed at the exercise.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities following the birth of Princess Marijke. Saluute shots by cannon artillery. 19 February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

07/31/1909. The new artillery in Melilla. One of the Schneider Guns that are so effectively cannonade the enemy's positions in the Gururu.

British Machine Gun firing on the Boers from ambush near Krantz Kloof during the Boer War, South Africa

240 MM gun , Artillery Weaponry, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Mounted 75-MM composite extension ready for test , Armories, Ordnance industry, Ordnance testing. Records of U.S. Army Operational

of 2