Howitzer Collection (page 2)

The Bombardment of Copenhagen and Surrender of the Danish Fleet, September 1807
NAM261116 The Bombardment of Copenhagen and Surrender of the Danish Fleet, September 1807, published by John Fairburn in 1807 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Side view of the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (bronze and portland stone
JBG148205 Side view of the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (bronze and portland stone) (photo) by Jagger, Charles Sergeant (1885-1934); Hyde Park Corner, London, UK; eJulian Page; English

Royal Artillery, siege guns, 1854 circa (coloured lithograph)
5919875 A Royal ArtilleryA, siege guns, 1854 circa (coloured lithograph) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Royal ArtilleryA, 1854 circa)

British artillery 9. 2 calibre Howitzer for heavy bombardment, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
701006 British artillery 9.2 calibre Howitzer for heavy bombardment, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

After the last offensive on the Karst, the recovery of the guns abandoned by the Austrians in the sinkholes
2777601 After the last offensive on the Karst, the recovery of the guns abandoned by the Austrians in the sinkholes (colour litho) by Beltrame

Against the enemy that comes from above, our anti-aircraft batteries stop an incursion of Austrian airplanes
2777512 Against the enemy that comes from above, our anti-aircraft batteries stop an incursion of Austrian airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame

German howitzer pre-WWII
German Schwere Feldhaubitze 13 (15cm) was a heavy field howitzer used by Germany

Advertisement for Part I, "Die grosse Schlacht in Frankreich", pub. c
1073864 Advertisement for Part I, " Die grosse Schlacht in Frankreich", pub. c.1918 (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the way to Dessie (colour litho)
2778450 On the way to Dessie (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Dessies way)

Siege Operations at Eastbourne (engraving)
1589380 Siege Operations at Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Eastbourne)

War Illuminations of various types which have proved their value
STC292922 War Illuminations of various types which have proved their value, from The Illustrated War News (litho) by English School

Capture of Moultan (engraving)
1617993 Capture of Moultan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Moultan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 March 1849)

The Howitzer in Action, c. 1917 (pencil and watercolour)
826710 The Howitzer in Action, c.1917 (pencil and watercolour) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 38.1x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Howitzer in Action. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

What a Siege Train means, Batteries in Position during an Engagement (litho)
1043337 What a Siege Train means, Batteries in Position during an Engagement (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What a Siege Train means)

Side view of the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (bronze and Portland stone
JBG148204 Side view of the Royal Artillery Memorial 1914-18, 1925 (bronze and Portland stone) (photo) by Jagger, Charles Sergeant (1885-1934); Hyde Park Corner, London, UK; eJulian Page; English

French Army Rimailho rapid fire medium howitzer in action, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000278 French Army Rimailho rapid fire medium howitzer in action, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish Artillery Experiments with Dynamite Shells at the Dardanelles (engraving)
1595032 Turkish Artillery Experiments with Dynamite Shells at the Dardanelles (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victory trophies (colour litho)
2808759 Victory trophies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victory trophies. One hundred Austrian guns were exhibited in Piazza Venezia in Rome)

The Duce among the soldiers of Italy (colour litho)
2778183 The Duce among the soldiers of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce among the soldiers of Italy)

Feeding the guns, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359782 Feeding the guns, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shells for howitzers; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

David and Goliath, front cover of Le Mot, 28th November 1914 (colour litho)
STC255931 David and Goliath, front cover of Le Mot, 28th November 1914 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

On the British Front - Highlanders and a Trench Howitzer, 1914-18 (litho)
945333 On the British Front - Highlanders and a Trench Howitzer, 1914-18 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; eAndy Cotton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Find in a Captured Enemy Trench, 1914-18 (litho)
945324 A Find in a Captured Enemy Trench, 1914-18 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship (engraving)
1045645 Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship)

"Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving)
1053272 " Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Throwing Shell from Howitzer (engraving)
1100651 Throwing Shell from Howitzer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing Shell from Howitzer)

Soldiers of the British expeditionary Force have a break for refreshments in the snow covered countryside of Northern France during the Second World War. 4th January 1940

Six-inch howitzers being moved into defensive positions as part of a training exercise. March 1941

The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy, 15 December 1939

A howitzer demonstrated during an exercise by the British Expeditionary Force somewhere in Northern France during the Second World War. Photo shows: A general view of the gun. May 1940

The second Battle Monte Camino e Fifth Army front - zero hour before the mountain
The second Battle Monte Camino Ð Fifth Army front - zero hour before the mountain offensive. A 25 pounder gun flashes, as the barrage opens, with one gun crew silhouetted in the fore ground

British Expeditionary Force troops somewhere in Northern France near the beginning of the Second World War. Photo shows: Soldiers building gun emplacements November 1939

A howitzer demonstrated during an exercise by the British Expeditionary Force somewhere in Northern France during the Second World War. Photo shows: A front view showing the huge barrel. May 1940

Sappers and gunners pull a artillery piece up the slope over the previously laid railway lines towards the temporary platform which has been strongly built with the trunks of trees

A captured German howitzer taken from the Crown Princes Koenigsberg Regiment of Grenadiers. In the background is seen the Orthodox Church at Chartorysk Circa September 1914

Canadian soldiers loading a shell into a 15 inch howitzer during an intense artillery bombardment prior to the beginning of The Battle of Flers-Courcelette phase of the Battle of the Somme in

Canadian gunners in action during the Third Battle of Ypres November 1917

Sappers seen here clearing the ground for a howitzer during the Third Battle of Ypres Circa August 1917

World War I October 1916 Members of the Royal Garrison Artillery (British Expedition Force) seen repositioning a heavy calibre artillery piece with a 12 Horse team during the latter part of

Belgian artillery which assisted the forts during the seige of Antwerp, seen here returning fire, hidden behind trees to conceal its position

Paraffin lamp mounted on a 4 5 Howitzer shell case
Paraffin lamp mounted on a 4.5 Howitzer shell case. Trench Art

Alfred Krupp, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Types of Arms - The 5-Inch Howitzer or Siege Gun, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Types of Arms - The 5-Inch Howitzer or Siege Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

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

British Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
British Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Artillery played a huge role in the First World War, at the start of the war the British bombarded the enemy before sending infantry over

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Howitzer: The Mighty Artillery of War The howitzer, a formidable weapon in the arsenal of war, has played a crucial role in numerous conflicts throughout history. From the battlefields of World War I to the jungles of Vietnam and beyond, this powerful artillery piece has left an indelible mark on warfare. During World War I, howitzers were instrumental in shaping the outcome of battles on the Western Front. German railway guns captured at the Battle of Amiens showcased their devastating capabilities. French 400mm railway howitzers and British heavy howitzers relentlessly pounded opposing positions, as depicted by Matania's drawing based on official material supplied. In Canada's iconic victory at Vimy Ridge, Canadian gunners relied on their trusty howitzers to overcome enemy defenses. Meanwhile, British 6-inch Howitzers near Achicourt demonstrated their firepower against German forces during intense fighting in France. Moving forward to World War II and beyond, these mighty weapons continued to make their presence felt. In Burma during WWII, battery firing at Japanese positions proved vital for gaining ground and securing victory. The Korean War saw U. S. Artillerymen unleashing hell upon North Korean positions with their 105mm howitzers near Uirson in South Korea. These brave soldiers exemplified the skill and precision required to operate such heavy weaponry under extreme conditions. Fast forward again to Vietnam; American artillerymen discarded spent shell casings from their 105mm Howitzers amidst the central highlands' unforgiving terrain. This image serves as a reminder of both the physical toll endured by those who operated these massive guns and also highlights its pivotal role within modern warfare. Throughout history, whether it be pounding enemy lines or providing critical support for advancing troops, howitzers have proven themselves time and time again as an indispensable asset on any battlefield. Their thunderous roar symbolizes power unleashed—a force capable of turning tides and shaping the course of conflicts.