Mortars Collection (page 2)

Preparing trench mortars, East Africa, WW1
Preparing trench mortars for a push into Portuguese East Africa during WW1. 1917

Suggestion for Utilising Enemy Trench Mortars, WW1
Suggestion for Utilising Enemy Trench Mortars Captured in France drawn by William Heath Robinson in The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

WW1 - Manufacture of Aerial Torpedoes - France Date: 1916

French trench artillery in action by Matania, WW1
French gunners firing mortars and trench guns across " No Mans Land" to the German positions. The French used special artillery for use in the trenches

Trench mortars captured from the Germans, 1914
Trench mortars captured from the Germans seen here at Ramscapelle behind the Yser line. They throw a murderous shell at very close range. Date: 1914

A Really Welcome Economy by Bruce Bairnsfather
A Really Welcome Economy " One shell-less day a week wouldn t be a bad idea, would it Bert?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1917

Its the Little Things that worry by Bruce Bairnsfather
Its the Little Things that Worry What is so particularly annoying to Private Lovebird is, that he would not have had this bother with his dug-out if his leave had not been postponed A cartoon by

The Reconnoitring Mortar by Heath Robinson
This Heath Robinson cartoon show a new German innovation; soldiers with binoculars being launched into the sky. Several little nuances give it away as a Heath Robinson immediately, the mad premise

A. D. 19 (?) by B Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, suggesting that the war is likely to last far longer that the optimists were suggesting at the time. Date: 1915

A Matter of Moment by Bairnsfather
A Matter of Moment " What was that, Bill?" " Trench mortar" " Ours or theirs?" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular characters

S. O. S. by Bairnsfather
S.O.S. The Hard Lines of Communication A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in which two soldiers under heavy bombardment talk over the trench communication line

Second-Lieutenant G. H. Woolley in the defense of Hill 60 with his men (litho)
KW268309 Second-Lieutenant G.H. Woolley in the defense of Hill 60 with his men (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crimean War 1853-18566: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. A Hot Day in the Batteries, scene in one of the Allies batteries besieging the town

The uses of gunpowder including mortars, cannon, rockets and fireworks. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes Baptista della Porta (Nuremberg, 1715)

Crimean War 1853-1856: Siege of Sebastopol 1854-1855: British artillery battery of mortars and cannon bombarding Russian-held Sebastopol. From Illustrations of the War in the East, 1856

Japanese Troops In Shanghai
Shanghai, China: 1937. Japanese troops use trench mortars in the streets of Shanghai during their invasion of China

Cross-section slice of Brazilian agate, close up

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

Two bronze mortars used during the First Carlist War. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Yorktown, Va. vicinity. 13-in. seacoast mortars of Federal Battery No. 4 with officers of 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery

Yorktown, Virginia. Battery No. 4 mounting 13-inch mortars. South end. Date 1862 May

Four British Stokes Mortars, used during WW1
Four British Stokes Mortars, used during the First World War. From left to right, they measure 3, 4, 3 and 6 inches respectively

Transportation of German heavy mortars
The transportation by steam engine of a German German self-propelled siege howitzer mortars (" Mr" ) - WWI. Pictured crossing through a manned checkpoint on the way to the front. Date: 1915

Leonardo: Mortar bombardment of fortress
Drawing of a fusillade from four mortars firing over the high curtain wall of a fortress. A section of this wall has been breached

Cannons with explosive ammunition
Leonardos sketch of explosive cannon balls fired from large mortars. The cannon balls consisted of round shells fitted around iron spacers and stitched inside a pliable casing

Trench Mortars in the Great Advance
A British 6 inch trench mortar bombarding a strong point in the enemys line during the new British advance over the old Somme battlefields in 1918

German mortar WWI
German mortar position in France on the Western Front during World War I

French artillery parade WWI
French artillery with 75mm mortars drawn up in a line during World War I

Captured Russian bombs WWII
Captured Russian bombs for use in trench mortars, some of the heavier types are equipped with a revolving fan. Finland during World War II

Soldiers with mortar 1917
Soldiers of the York and Lancaster regiment in the trenches with a mortar on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1917

Destroying barbed wire 1916
The destruction of barbed wire, smashed by exploding Trench Mortars

Mortar pile 1916
Members of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps take time out from fusing the Stokes Trench Mortars on which they are sitting to play cards, using a copy of the Daily Mail as a playing surface Date: 1916

British soldiers carrying trench-mortar ammunition
British soldiers, laden with ammunition for their trench-mortars, walking to the front lines in 1916

Crimea Mortar Battery
British mortar battery on the heights before Sebastopol, during the Crimea War

Sledge-Mounted Mortar
A sledge-mounted mortar used by Scandinavians

Firing French Mortar
French artillerymen firing a mortar

French 220 Mortar
A French 220 mortar requires 6 kilos of powder to discharge a projectile weighing 98 kilos

Freikorps Set up Mortars
The Freikorps set up mortars in Berlins Alexanderplatz. These right wing units were used in 1919 to suppress the Communist Spartacist uprisings

Mortar Battery, Crimea
During the siege of Sebastopol, a mortar battery bombards the besieged city Date: 1855

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"Mortars: From Ancient Warfare to Modern Medicine" Mortar Calculations - Fort Wright - Fishers Island, New York: Mortar calculations have long been a crucial aspect of military strategy, as seen in the historical significance of Fort Wright on Fishers Island. This fort served as a stronghold during times of conflict and required precise mortar calculations for effective defense. Siege of Duras 1377: The Siege of Duras stands as a testament to the devastating power in medieval warfare. These siege engines were instrumental in breaching castle walls and turning the tides of battle. Old pharmacy. Reproduction of an ancient laboratory. Pharmac: In the realm of medicine, mortars played a vital role in compounding medications throughout history. This reproduction showcases an ancient laboratory where pharmacists utilized mortar and pestles to create remedies for various ailments. French soldiers raiding a German trench, First World War, 1914-1918 (1933): During World War I, mortars became indispensable weapons used by soldiers on both sides. This captivating image captures French soldiers utilizing mortars while raiding a German trench – showcasing their effectiveness in modern warfare. Welsh Guards: As part of their arsenal, military units like the Welsh Guards relied on mortars for tactical advantage during combat operations. These versatile weapons provided them with firepower and flexibility on the battlefield. Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo): Remnants from past conflicts can still be found today – such as this discarded Confederate mortar at Fort Johnson. It serves as a poignant reminder of the American Civil War's impact and highlights how these powerful weapons shaped history. A camp bedstead for a military officer: Even behind enemy lines or amidst war-torn landscapes, officers needed comfort too. A camp bedstead provides respite amidst chaos – reminding us that even amid conflict; life goes on. Mortar and Pestles, c. 1937.