Gunners Collection (page 9)

American gunners in action near Tours, France, WW1
American gunners of Battery A, 146th Regiment, Field Artillery, in action with a 155 mm gun near Tours, France, on the western front during the First World War. Date: July 1918

German gunners with 17cm rapid firing gun, WW1
German gunners in action with a 17cm rail-mounted rapid firing gun on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners with 38cm rapid firing gun, WW1
German gunners with a 38cm rapid firing gun on the Western Front during the First World War. They are covering the gun with webbing, branches and foliage for camouflage. Date: 1914-1918

Gunners during the defence of Baku, Armenia, WW1
The defence of Baku, Armenia, towards the end of the First World War, showing British and Armenian gunners in action with a 6-inch Russian Howitzer. Date: August 1918

American artillery near Lenoncourt, France, WW1
American artillery loading a shell into a gun near Lenoncourt, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 1918

Belgian armoured train in action, WW1
A Belgian armoured train in action during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian artillery battery at Prepolac, Serbia, WW1
An Austro-Hungarian mountain howitzer battery at Prepolac, Serbia, during the First World War. Date: 1915-1917

German gunners hauling 21cm mortar howitzer, WW1
German gunners hauling a 21cm mortar howitzer gun into a forward position ready for action during the First World War. Date: March 1918

German soldiers with rail-mounted artillery, WW1
German soldiers with rail-mounted heavy artillery during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners with 17cm naval gun, WW1
German gunners in action with a 17cm naval gun during the First World War. Two of them are covering their ears as protection from the blast. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners with 15cm Model 13 howitzer, WW1
German gunners with a 15cm Model 13 heavy field howitzer gun, designed and manufactured by Krupp, in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners with 38cm railway gun, WW1
German gunners with a 38cm rapid firing railway-mounted gun, in action during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German 15cm gun on a barge, Aisne Canal, France, WW1
A German 15cm gun mounted on a barge, in action on the Aisne Canal, northern, France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German howitzer transported by tractor, WW1
A German camouflage-painted howitzer, with several gunners, being transported by tractor along a road on the Western Front towards the end of the First World War

American anti-aircraft action, Chemin des Dames, WW1
American anti-aircraft action at Chemin des Dames in northern France during the First World War. Date: 3 May 1918

British artillery driving through Vieux Berquin, France, WW1
British artillery driving through Vieux Berquin, northern France, during the First World War. Date: October 1914

German gunner with heavy artillery, France, WW1
A German gunner in action with heavy artillery near Verdun, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German artillerymen checking weapons, WW1
German artillerymen checking weapons towards the end of the First World War. Large shells can be seen in the foreground. Date: circa 1918

German Hannover CL. II crashed biplane, WW1
An American photograph of a German Hannover CL.II escort fighter biplane, brought down on its nose behind American lines north west of the heights of Montfaucon in the Argonne, eastern France

American artillery at Varennes-en-Argonne, France, WW1
American artillery at Varennes-en-Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War, surrounded by bombed-out buildings. Date: circa 1918

German 21cm howitzers preparing to retire, WW1
German 21cm howitzers preparing to retire from a battlefield on the Western Front towards the end of the First World War. Date: October 1918

American troops with 75 mm French field gun, France, WW1
American troops in action with a 75 mm French field gun on the western front in France during the First World War. Date: 1918

Tractor stuck in mud while pulling heavy gun, France, WW1
A tractor made by John Fowler & Co of Leeds, stuck in the mud while pulling a heavy gun on the Western Front in France during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian artillery troops in the Alps, WW1
Austrian artillery troops in the Alps during the First World War, transporting a field gun down a snowy precipice. Date: 1915-1918

New Zealand gunners loading ammunition, France, WW1
New Zealand gunners loading a limber with ammunition near Albert, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916

German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
A German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during the First World War. It was manufactured by Krupp. Seen here with gunners, preparing to fire. Date: 1914-1918

British gunners firing captured gun in the desert, WW1
British gunners firing a captured gun against the enemy in the Palestine desert during the First World War. Date: circa 1917-1918

Italian field artillery on Italian Front, WW1
Italian field artillery in action, with three gunners, on the Italian Front during the First World War. Date: 1915

Turkish artillery in action, Palestine Front, WW1
Turkish artillery in action on the Palestine Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian gunners loading 12cm trench mortar, WW1
Austro-Hungarian gunners loading a 12cm trench mortar during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian howitzer in Galicia, Eastern Front, WW1
An Austro-Hungarian heavy howitzer in firing position in Galicia, on the Eastern Front, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Italian naval guns in action, WW1
Italian naval guns in action during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

Italian armoured train for coastal defence
An Italian armoured train used for coastal defence, probably during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

Italian soldiers with new machine gun, WW1
Two Italian soldiers with a new machine gun during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Italian gunners in a wood near Rheims, France, WW1
Italian gunners with a 75 mm battery in action in a wood near Rheims, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1918

British artillery in action, Mesopotamia, WW1
British artillery in action in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

Canadian machine gunners with a Colt M1895, WW1
Three Canadian machine gunners with a Colt-Browning M1895, nicknamed a Potato Digger, on the Western Front in France during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Machine Gun Battalion at Dieval, northern France, WW1
Men of the 24th Motor Machine Gun Battalion at Dieval, northern France, awaiting an inspection by General Horne towards the end of the First World War. Date: 12 June 1918

Two British machine gunners, Battle of the Somme, WW1
Two British machine gunners near Ovillers during the Battle of the Somme, northern France, during the First World War. They are using a Vickers Gun and wearing their gas helmets. Date: July 1916

British 6 inch Howitzer, Battle of Albert, France, WW1
British gunners loading a 6 inch Howitzer during the Battle of Albert, northern France, First World War. Date: 1 July 1916

British 12 inch Howitzer, Western Front, France, WW1
A British 12 inch Howitzer being fired at Louez, northern France, on the Western Front during the First World War. The three gunners are working without their shirts

Big gun and horses near Ypres, Western Front, WW1
A big gun with gunners and horses on a muddy road north of Ypres, Belgium, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Battle of Pozieres, northern France, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Pozieres, northern France, during the First World War. Gunners firing an 18 pounder for curtain fire or barrage, in Carnoy Valley, near Montauban. Date: 30 July 1916

Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. A shell hole is used as the gun position of an advanced Field Battery at Sunken Road

French 320 mm gun on railway mounting, WW1
A French 320 mm gun on a railway mounting, in action north of Mailly, northern France, during the First World War. An aeroplane can be seen flying overhead. Date: 15 May 1918

Heavy artillery firing at Arras, northern France, WW1
Heavy artillery firing at Arras, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Australian gunners with heavy gun, Western Front, WW1
Australian gunners and horses transporting a heavy gun on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British gun hospital in Flanders, WW1
A British gun hospital or workshop in Flanders for the repair of Howitzers, with artillerymen, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

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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.