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Siege Operations at Chatham - Springing a Mine, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege Operations at Chatham - Springing a Mine, 1854. Military exercises in Kent, attended by Prince Albert. A column of the 34th then advanced from Gillingham Tower under a heavy fire from the 32 pounders in the battery. The Artillery and Marines occupying the battery ultimately retired after destroying it by mines, which exploded most effectually, blowing some guns off their carriages, and covering others with the earth thrown up. A stockade and several mines were then blown up by a voltaic battery. The defence of ditches of a fortified place against an assault by rockets, forgasses, hand-grenades, live shells, musketry, and pierriers, was the last operation, followed by the mode of throwing a body of troops with artillery across a river, upon raits of cylindrical and india-rubber pontoons. The proximity of the river Medway rendered this experiment peculiarly interesting'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, titled "Siege Operations at Chatham - Springing a Mine, 1854," offers a glimpse into a military exercise that took place in Kent, England, during the mid-19th century. The event was attended by Prince Albert, and the scene depicted in the image showcases a pivotal moment in the military drills. A column of soldiers from the 34th regiment advances towards Gillingham Tower, facing a heavy barrage from the 32-pounder guns in the battery. Despite the intense fire, the artillery and marines manning the battery ultimately retreat, having destroyed it by detonating mines that exploded with great effect. The mines not only blew some guns off their carriages but also covered others with earth. Following the destruction of the battery, a stockade and several mines were then detonated using a voltaic battery. The photograph captures the moment of tension and anticipation as the soldiers prepare for the next operation – the defense of ditches against an assault using rockets, forges, hand-grenades, live shells, musketry, and pierriers. The final operation involved the crossing of a river using raits of cylindrical and India rubber pontoons. The proximity of the River Medway added an extra layer of intrigue to this experiment. This photograph, taken from the pages of the "Illustrated London News," provides a fascinating look into the military tactics and training methods of the time, offering a unique historical perspective.
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