Fine Art Print : British 15 inch Howitzer used on Western Front, WW1
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British 15 inch Howitzer used on Western Front, WW1
The first of twelve 15 inch Breech Loading Siege Howitzers constructed from the design of Admiral Bacon, a Director of the Coventry Ordnance Works. Of the twelve made, ten were used on the Western Front during the First World War, the first two arriving in February 1915. The guns proved to be unwieldy, each one needing three steam tractors to move it. Date: circa 1915
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Admiral Artillery Bacon Breech Coventry Guns Heavy Howitzer Howitzers Inch Loading Ordnance Siege War Time Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a powerful British 15 inch Howitzer in action on the Western Front during World War I. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the first of the twelve 15 inch Breech Loading Siege Howitzers designed by Admiral Bacon at Coventry Ordnance Works. Each print in our collection is meticulously reproduced to bring you the highest quality and authenticity. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this striking and thought-provoking piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a British 15 inch Howitzer, one of the twelve siege guns designed by Admiral Bacon, a Director of the Coventry Ordnance Works, during the First World War. The howitzer, which dates back to circa 1915, was the largest and heaviest gun used by the British army during the conflict. Its impressive size and power made it a formidable weapon on the Western Front. Admiral Bacon's design was a significant advancement in artillery technology, as it was a breech-loading gun, meaning it could be loaded faster than the muzzle-loading guns that were commonly used at the time. The first two of these guns arrived on the Western Front in February 1915, and ten of them were eventually deployed. However, the howitzers proved to be unwieldy, requiring three steam tractors to move each one. Despite their size and weight, they were highly effective in providing long-range fire support for the British forces. The 15 inch Howitzer fired a 152.4 kg (336 lb) shell with an explosive charge of 45.4 kg (100 lb), making it a devastating weapon on the battlefield. This photograph provides a glimpse into the technological advancements and the challenges faced by the British army during the First World War. The 15 inch Howitzer was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and military personnel who designed and operated it, and it played a crucial role in the British war effort on the Western Front.
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