Gun Emplacement Collection

Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Sur le Teton: blockhaus en ciment armé, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Sur le Teton: blockhaus en ciment arme, 1917. First World War: on the Moronvilliers Hills; on the breast of the hill, blockhouse in reinforced cement

Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Les Americains en Ligne; Le savant camouflage d'une piece de 75 appartenant a une... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Americains en Ligne; Le savant camouflage d'une piece de 75 appartenant a une batterie americaine, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Les Americains en Ligne; Une piece de 75, sous son camouflage, et ses servants americains, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Americains en Ligne; Une piece de 75, sous son camouflage, et ses servants americains, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Un canon allemand de 150 abandonne par l'ennemi dans le bois Louag Creator
Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Un canon allemand de 150 abandonne par l'ennemi dans le bois Louage qui dominait Combles au Sud, 1916

Victoire Italienne; sur la basse Piave: bersagliers cyclistes armes d'une mitrailleuse... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Victoire Italienne; sur la basse Piave: bersagliers cyclistes armes d'une mitrailleuse tenant en echec les Autrichiens, sur la route de Fossalta, 1918

Gun emplacement hit by a bomb, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Gun emplacement hit by a bomb, 1832, (1833). Blindage enfonce par une bombe'. Soldiers fleeing. On the left is an injured person

The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Crimean War. The Redan is a portion of a line of natural mounds

Derriere la bataille, au Sud de la Somme: Le travail de notre artillerie sur les defenses... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Derriere la bataille, au Sud de la Somme : Le travail de notre artillerie sur les defenses Allemandes; Abri de mitrailleuses en beton arme, ayant echappe a notre tir. 1916

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920

The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at Centreville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Sappers at work in the Batteries, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927014 A Sappers at work in the BatteriesA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Sappers at work in the BatteriesA)

The Bulwark 33583_049
The Bulwark, Cambridgeshire. An English Civil War fieldwork and World War II gun emplacement

Alum Bagh, from the Advance 24-Pounder Battery Picket, 1858 circa (litho)
5922392 Alum Bagh, from the Advance 24-Pounder Battery Picket, 1858 circa (litho) by Dodgson, David Scott Lieutenant-Colonel (fl)

A Battery facing the Cawnpore Road in the Baillie Guard and called the Cawnpore Battery, 1858 circa (litho)
5922378 A Battery facing the Cawnpore Road in the Baillie Guard and called the Cawnpore Battery, 1858 circa (litho) by Dodgson, David Scott Lieutenant-Colonel (fl)

Defence of Washington, Fort Totten, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354378 Defence of Washington, Fort Totten, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Malakoff or round tower, c. 1855 (lithograph, coloured tinted)
5929115 A Malakoff or round towerA, c.1855 (lithograph, coloured tinted) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Malakoff or round towerA, 1855 (c)

A Quiet Night in the Batteries. A Sketch in the Greenhill Battery (Major Chapman
5929009 A A Quiet Night in the Batteries. A Sketch in the Greenhill Battery (Major Chapman s) 29th Jany. 1855A (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum

The New Works at the Siege of Sebastopol on the Right Attack
5929012 A The New Works at the Siege of Sebastopol on the Right Attack, from the Mortar Battery on the right of Gordons BatteryA (colour litho) by Simpson

Heavy Day in the Batteries, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927013 A Heavy Day in the BatteriesA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Heavy Day in the BatteriesA, 1857)

Highland Brigade Camp, looking South, 1855 (coloured lithograph)
5919944 A Highland Brigade Camp, looking SouthA, 1855 (coloured lithograph) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Highland Brigade Camp)

Battle of Bomarsund, 1854 (gravure)
959890 Battle of Bomarsund, 1854 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bomarsund, Crimea, 1854. A fierce bombardment)

World War Two - Second World War - Children play on a WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox at RAF Thornaby. 18/08/1958

The Cyprus Conflict - About two miles from the front line British troops dig in their artillery at El Cap, six miles north of Kantara. 12/11/1956

World War Two - Second World War - A WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox somewhere in the north east of England. 30th June 1970

A German Gun Position in the Heart of the Jungle: one of the 4
A German Gun Position in the Heart of the Jungle, First World War, 1917-1918, (c1920)....one of the 4.1 howitzers captured in East Africa

a captured 8-inch naval gun in its concrete emplacement, First World War, c1917, (c1920). The Hindenburg Defences:, British soldiers on the Western Front in northern France

The Enemys New Defence System in 1917... (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Enemys New Defence System in 1917: attacking one of the German concrete gun emplacements, (c1920). Allied soldiers throw grenades into a pillbox during the First World War

Machine-gun section of Zouaves, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Machine-gun section of Zouaves, First World War, 1915, (c1920). With the French Colonial Troops at the Front. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume III, edited by Frank A Mumby

Camouflaged machine gun, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The Redan, view of a portion of the interior, Crimean War, (1857). Artist: H Bibby
The Redan, view of a portion of the interior, Crimean War, (1857). A redan was a fort or gun emplacement. Engraving from Englands Battles by Sea and Land, Volume V, Russia and Turkey

Bognor Regis: soldier throwing gas canister on the beach 1939-1945
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref:No: A/1/2/55 The training is taking place on a makeshift range on the beach behind the sea wall

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"Unveiling the Power: A Glimpse into Gun Emplacements Throughout History" Step back in time and witness the meticulous work of sappers at the Batteries in 1857, as depicted in a vibrant coloured lithograph titled "Sappers at Work in the Batteries. " These skilled individuals toiled tirelessly to fortify these strategic positions, ensuring their effectiveness during times of conflict. In another captivating lithograph called "Alum Bagh, from the Advance 24-Pounder Battery Picket, " we catch a glimpse of an impressive gun emplacement circa 1858. This structure stands tall and proud, showcasing its robustness against potential threats. Moving on to yet another remarkable scene portrayed through lithography is "A Battery facing the Cawnpore Road in Baillie Guard, " also known as the Cawnpore Battery. Its purposeful positioning along this road highlights its significance for defense during turbulent times. Across continents, we find ourselves transported to Washington's Fort Totten through a black and white photograph taken between 1861-65. The image captures soldiers diligently manning their posts within this gun emplacement, exemplifying their commitment to safeguarding their nation's capital. Delving deeper into history, we explore an intriguing perspective inside the Redan with a view towards its salient angle. This snapshot provides insight into both the architectural intricacies and defensive capabilities of this formidable stronghold. Journeying further abroad brings us face-to-face with Malakoff or round tower captured in a colored tinted lithograph dating back to approximately 1855. This towering structure exudes strength and resilience while serving as an integral part of any military operation it was involved in. Amidst all these intense scenes lies tranquility within Greenhill Battery sketched by Major Chapman himself - aptly named "A Quiet Night in the Batteries. " It offers respite from chaos.