Ammunition Collection (page 9)

Street in Sebastopol, French Troops taking Ammunition to the Mortar Battery near Fort Nicholas (engraving)
1608255 Street in Sebastopol, French Troops taking Ammunition to the Mortar Battery near Fort Nicholas (engraving) by Goodall

The French Sphere of Influence in Somaliland, Methods of Transport (b / w photo)
1601225 The French Sphere of Influence in Somaliland, Methods of Transport (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish-American War, the Battle of San Juan, Santiago de Cuba (litho)
1606382 The Spanish-American War, the Battle of San Juan, Santiago de Cuba (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

French officers cartridge box (brass)
1778410 French officers cartridge box (brass) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: This is an ornate case for storing cartridges)

A Camel Convoy with Ammunition and Stores on the Road to Akasheh (engraving)
1042199 A Camel Convoy with Ammunition and Stores on the Road to Akasheh (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinas first modern arsenal (b / w photo)
3099706 Chinas first modern arsenal (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinas first modern arsenal)

The patriotism of the Boers: women and children helping out on the front line (colour litho)
3099106 The patriotism of the Boers: women and children helping out on the front line (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The patriotism of the Boers)

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)

The Battle of Flowers at Nice (engraving)
1047109 The Battle of Flowers at Nice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Flowers at Nice)

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045657 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon)

Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving)
1061943 Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving)
1061524 The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061546 The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan)

The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square (engraving)
1099973 The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square)

Kurd Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Kurd Man, ca. 1893

Ammunition Bag, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Ammunition Bag, 1938

Bullet Mold, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Bullet Mold, c. 1937

Episode of the Siege of Lille, 1792, 1891. Creator: Gaston Theodore Melingue
Episode of the Siege of Lille, 1792, 1891

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British Gunners Clark, Duggan and Wilson fusing shells before an attack in Germany. 18th December 1944

Trooper F. Willis and Lance Corporal T. A. Jones load ammunition into their tanks machine
Trooper F. Willis and Lance Corporal T.A. Jones load ammunition into their tanks machine gun. Circa 1940s

British Fifth Army at Anzio Bridhead during the Second World War. Despite having to attend fires day and night on the bridgehead at Anzio, Italy

Allied soldiers of the Fifth Army fight to extinguish flames in an ammunition dump in the beach-head area of Anzio, Italy after a German bombing raid

After long months and even years of hard training and battle, US soldiers register apparent happiness at embarkation for invasion of Normandy, Northern France

American soldiers laden with equipment and weapons assemble on board a small landing craft. ahead of the D-Day invasion and landings on the coast of Normandy, Northern France. Circa 4th June 1944

Photo taken from an American landing craft approaching a beachhead oh the northern coast of France shows American soldiers ready to leap into the surf during the D0-Day landings in Normandy

A stack of rifles and light machine guns captured from the Japanese at Sanananda, Papua New Guinea. The Japanese are being driven steadily north wards, by the Allies

Free French Infantry carry off arms and ammunition from a knocked out German truck. 19th September 1944

Royal Air Force Halifax aircraft of the Balkan Air Force have played a greet part in keeping Partisan Groups in occupied countries well supplied with guns, ammunition and other vital material

British troops loading rocket artillery in the Reichswald area in Germany. Circa February 1945

Soldiers stock pile artillery shells. 17th December 1940

On a narrow strip of beach on the Normandy coast of Northern France, reinforcements of American assault troops assemble before moving in to the interior of the continent in support of the Allied

RAF Advanced units take over captured Airfields in Tripolitania during the Second World War. Step by step, the RAF keep pace with the Eighth Army advancing through Tripolitania

Picture taken at an RAF Advanced Air base in North Africa from which RAF Fighter Squadron is operating. The unit is under canvas

Picture taken on 22nd June 1944 behind the fighting line in Normandy, Northern France. While in the Caen / Tilly area British

Allied troops fighting to extinguish a fire at an ammunition dump after a German air attack. March 29th 1944

On the morning of 25th June, an attack was made by British troops on the village of Fontenay-le-Pesnal in an effort to straighten the line in the Tilly-Sur-Seulles area of Normandy, Northern France

Picture shows: A variety of abandoned guns, tanks, armoured cars and transports left behind by the Germans as they retreated from their positions on the Russian front during the Second World War

A low platform with surrounding trench dug into the soil with two soldiers of the Soviet Red Army wait for the approach of enemy German tanks on the South Russian front during the Second World War

Picture shows: A piece of heavy artillery left behind by the Germans as they retreated from their positions on the Russian front during the Second World War. February 1942

Soldiers of the Soviet Red Army, prepare shells for a large calibre Howitzer somewhere on the Soviet Front during the Second World War. November 1942

The fiercest air battles since the Battle of Britain were fought by the R. A. F
The fiercest air battles since the Battle of Britain were fought by the R.A.F. and the newest R.A.F. Command, Army Cooperation

Naval Occasions on board a British Destroyer H. M.s Pathfinder
Naval Occasions on board a British Destroyer H.M.S Pathfinder. Action stations - An ammunition party board British destroyer. 5th May 1942

Women at work at a munitions factory during the Second World War. Circa 1941

A German petrol dump hidden in the woods, found in the Forest de Evreux near the River Seine in Northern France as Allied Forces continue to fight in Normandy following the D-Day landings

First pictures of the huge 800 strong bomber attack on the east exit road from Falaise, Normandy six weeks after D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944

Stacking shells for anti-aircraft guns in a midland shell factory. 4th October 1939

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"Ammunition: A Historical Journey Through Warfare" From the New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis to Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force, it has played a crucial role in shaping history. In the preparations for the Easter (Dublin) Rising of 1916, figures like Mary Spring Rice and Molly ensured that every bullet counted, fueling the fight for independence. The British Square at Pollilur stands as a testament to the power in decisive battles throughout time. It exemplifies how well-equipped forces can turn tides and secure victories. During the Vietnam War, artillery became synonymous with destruction. An American artilleryman discards spent shell casings from a 105mm Howitzer in South Vietnam's central highlands - an image that captures both the intensity and aftermath of war. Even on home soil, ammunition production was paramount during times of conflict. Swindon Works War Work on January 22nd, 1942 showcased Britain's determination to arm its troops effectively. Advancements in technology brought about new forms of weaponry such as Brimstone air-to-ground missiles mounted on triple launchers - showcasing how ammunition evolved alongside warfare strategies. Looking back further into history, British Troops at Gallipoli relied heavily on ammunition to navigate treacherous terrains and defend their positions against formidable enemies. Not limited to modern warfare alone, even classic firearms like side-by-side shotguns made by skilled craftsmen had their place in battles throughout England's past - each cartridge loaded representing potential victory or defeat. Transportation also played a vital role when it came to supplying troops with much-needed supplies during World War I; hence an Ammunition Bus became an essential part of military logistics during those trying times. And finally, we delve into historical artifacts like the Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver from England which showcases not only exquisite craftsmanship but also highlights how early weapons shaped the course of history.