Munitions Collection (page 7)

Bren guns being finished and assembled in one of the government
HJA360606 Bren guns being finished and assembled in one of the governments small-arms factories, from The Illustrated War News, published 22nd November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A small part of the vast gun booty on the line of retreat from Isonzo to Piave (b / w photo)
STC406160 A small part of the vast gun booty on the line of retreat from Isonzo to Piave (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Musket Factory of the United States Armoury at Harpers Ferry, 1865 (b / w photo)
TPG165972 Musket Factory of the United States Armoury at Harpers Ferry, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manufacturing British 10-ton Grand Slam bombs to be dropped from RAF Lancaster bombers, World War II
6015347 Manufacturing British 10-ton Grand Slam bombs to be dropped from RAF Lancaster bombers, World War II, 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Krupps Great Gun, presented to the King of Prussia by the Manufacturer, M Krupp, of Essen (engraving)
1620534 Krupps Great Gun, presented to the King of Prussia by the Manufacturer, M Krupp, of Essen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krupps Great Gun)

Girls making Cartridges for Enfield Rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (engraving)
1620410 Girls making Cartridges for Enfield Rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving)
1620265 Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal)

Finishing Shells at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving)
1620080 Finishing Shells at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Shells at Woolwich Arsenal)

Woolwich Arsenal, Torpedoes and Shells (litho)
1595644 Woolwich Arsenal, Torpedoes and Shells (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolwich Arsenal, Torpedoes and Shells)

Scene of the Explosion at the Cartridge Factory, Greenwich Marshes (engraving)
1613515 Scene of the Explosion at the Cartridge Factory, Greenwich Marshes (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Explosion at the Cartridge Factory)

The Dublin Exhibition, Arrival of the Armstrong Guns (engraving)
1610271 The Dublin Exhibition, Arrival of the Armstrong Guns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dublin Exhibition, Arrival of the Armstrong Guns)

The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government (engraving)
1610239 The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government)

Feeding Big Bertha, 1918 (b / w photo)
870230 Feeding Big Bertha, 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Big Bertha was the nickname for the extremely long-range Paris Gun deployed by)

Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b / w photo)
869209 Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fatal Explosion at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving)
1044484 The Fatal Explosion at Woolwich Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatal Explosion at Woolwich Arsenal)

About two years ago, men and women of the Barnet National Fire Service (NFS) were turning out in their off duty time, at the rate of many hundreds a week

Picture shows Mrs Annie Kelly, boring a shaft of submarine. She is the wife of a crane driver in the same factory. Picture taken in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England. Picture taken 4th October 1944

Munition girls at work at a Welsh shell factory working for the Ministry of Supply during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Girls was work on the machines at a Royal Ordnance Factory Engineering factory in Cardiff, Wales during the Second world War. June 1941

A Royal Air Force officer addressing workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

A Royal Air Force officer etched women workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

An American Sherman tank on the British front in Normandy, Northern France, mounting a 17 pounder British gun. The conversion has been made in the United Kingdom

Soldiers manning one of the thousands of coastal defence guns against possible German invaders somewhere in England during the Second World War. August 1940

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilots in training exercises during the Second World War. Picture shows: Wheeling out the torpedo to be fitted to their aircraft. March 1941

Dakota transport planes being unloaded on a captured airfield in southern Italy during the Second World War. In the foreground is the skeleton of a burnt out Italian CR42 single seat fighter plane

How to extinguish an incendiary bomb. If a stirrup pump is unavailable, a half-filled sand bag should be held up to protect the face and upper body

How to extinguish a fire bomb. A man crouches in the doorway of a smoke filled room and aims his stirrup pump around the edge of the door in an attempt to extinguish the fire. January 1941

A veteran P-40 Warhawk fighter bomber Group under Major General Edwin J Houses 12th Air Support Command and a spearhead of General Montgomerys drive through the desert, dropped its 1, 000

The initial stage of production of a British ten-ton bomb. The bomb is cast round the framework on which rope made from wood shavings is wound. Circa 1940s

Royal Ordnance Factory. Private M Webster with Private Elsie Bolton, both of Liverpool, working on a cardboard carton manufacturing machine which turns out 1200 boxes a day

A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which the Government has offered to Liverpool Corporation for development as a new industrial estate. Circa 1945

Picture shows World War Two munitions worker Carol Gosling. Picture taken 27th December 1942

Women of the WRNS doing skilled jobs such as carpenters and fitters at a Royal Naval Depot show themselves capable craftswomen. Photo shows: A maintenance worker on the turning machine

f all the man-sized jobs women have tackled during the war, none is perhaps bigger than that undertaken by Mrs Taylor of Bury, Lancashire

In a Ministry of Supply filling factory, shells are cleaned up after the explosive has been put in during the Second World War

A factory doing vital work on the sten gun for the Ministry of Supply employs workers of many nations; British and allies and refugees from Axis countries

In a bright, airy shop in a Ministry of Supply factory, fuses are assembled by girls working alongside male inspectors during the Second World War. June 1941

Working on two shifts in the twenty four hours, the entire Fire Brigade at a large Ministry of Supply factory in the South of England are assembling rifles instead of idly waiting for the fire alarm

Defences of the East Coast of Great Britain during the second World War. Picture shows the battery firing. July 1940

Round the coasts of Britain a ceaseless watch is maintained by men of the Royal Artillery Coastal Defence Regiment.Shore based RA personnel work in co-operation with units of theRoyal Navy

A British cross-Channel gun in action on the South Coast of England, during the Second World War. These guns are manned by gunners of the Royal Marines

A gun from the rear turret of a Heinkel aircraft of the German Luftwaffe, brought down over Kent, is remounted in a position held by a company of the Somerset Light Infantry

British and Canadian armed forces occupy Iceland during the Second World War. Pictures of British Army soldiers on the island. August 1941

More and still more guns are being mounted around the coast of Britain to give an invader a warm reception should he attempt a landing

Soldiers of a US tank destroyers unit with the 101st Airborne Division, during its defence of the Belgian town of Bastogne

British Expeditionary Force troops somewhere in Northern France near the beginning of the Second World War. Photo shows: Camouflaged British artillery in France to protect against enemy aerial

The Fifth Army at the Anzio Bridgehead in Central Italy. the Driver Rainer of 101 Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester and Sergeant Bitonti of 7865 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, USA

With the help of the Royal Navy, Allied troops are fighting their way forward on the Fifth Army front in the Naples area. Batteries of British

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"Munitions: Unveiling the Hidden Heroes of War" A glimpse into history: A German propaganda poster from WW1 showcases the power in shaping the outcome of battles. Breaking barriers: In 1917, a women's war workers football match in London defied gender norms, highlighting their crucial role in munitions production during WW1. Honoring dedication: David Lloyd George's visit to Newport during WW1 acknowledges the immense contribution of munition workers towards victory on the frontlines. Mobilizing strength: The iconic "Women of Britain" World War Two poster encourages women to join the workforce and support munitions production for national defense. Capturing resilience: Fortunio Matania's artwork immortalizes female munition workers, showcasing their determination and sacrifice during times of conflict. Advancing firepower: Witness the formidable Brimstone air-to-ground missile mounted on a triple launcher, exemplifying technological advancements in modern-day munitions. Engineering excellence: Swindon Works' 8in howitzer gun carriage on an Open B wagon stands as a testament to British craftsmanship during WW1. Recognizing valor: Women receive well-deserved honors for their unwavering commitment as they stepped up to fill vital roles within the munitions industry during WW1. Fueling victory responsibly: A poignant WWII poster reminds citizens not to waste precious resources with its clever slogan - "Don't be fuel-ish. " Empowering women through work: Known as "Lloyd George's Munition Girls, " these brave individuals played an instrumental role in supporting Britain's war efforts during WW1. Noble service by Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson shines light upon influential figures who championed women's involvement in wartime industries during WW1. Sterling Ladies rise above adversity as they form a remarkable all-female football team amidst the chaos of WW1, showcasing their resilience and unity in munitions factories.