British 5 inch Howitzer, Richebourg, France, WW1

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British 5 inch Howitzer, Richebourg, France, WW1

A British 5 inch Howitzer belonging to the 4th Howitzer Brigade, 49th West Riding Division, in action at Richebourg Saint Vst on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. Date: April 1915

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the verdant foliage of northern France, in the heart of the Western Front during the First World War, a British 5-inch Howitzer of the 49th West Riding Division's 4th Howitzer Brigade roars to life. The date is April 1915, and the location is Richebourg Saint Vaast. The great gun, with its distinctive carriage and wheels, is poised to cover the battlefield with precision and power. The 5-inch Howitzer, a key component of the British artillery arsenal, was a versatile weapon capable of firing both high explosive and shrapnel shells. Its use was instrumental in the Allied offensive against the German positions in this sector of the front. The crew, unseen in this image, would have meticulously prepared the gun for action. They would have ensured the barrel was clear of debris, the sights were set correctly, and the ammunition was in place. With the safety catch disengaged, the lanyard would be pulled, igniting the primer and sending a powerful charge down the barrel, propelling the projectile towards its target. The sound of the gun firing would have been a familiar one to the soldiers on both sides of the front lines. The deafening roar, the recoil, the smoke and the dust – all part of the relentless, brutal dance of war. The 5-inch Howitzer, a symbol of the Great War's destructive power, stands proudly in this photograph, a testament to the courage and determination of those who wielded it.

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