Explosions Collection

Ww1 Cartoon / Better Hole
" Well, if you knows of a better ole, go to it!"

Monte Bello atomic test
First British atomic test, Monte Bello islands, Australia on the 3rd October 1952 Date: 3rd October 1952

1957 nuclear test: Fall-out
Fallout: The sinister and prolonged after-effect of nuclear explosions

WW1 - Western Front - Highlanders at Longueval, France, 1916
WW1 - Western Front - Battle of Bazentin Ridge (14th-17th July 1916)

Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East London
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935

Atomic bomb explosion

Italians in Somalia
East Africa : the Italians rout the British in Somalia

Battle of Ekeren, 1703. Creator: Constantyn Francken
Battle of Ekeren, 1703. The Battle of Ekeren, which took place near Antwerp on 30 June 1703, was a battle of the War of the Spanish Succession

The "Vindictive" At Zeebrugge, St. George's Day, 1918, c1929

Engineer Lieutenant Onoguchi Tokuji
STM1202132 Engineer Lieutenant Onoguchi Tokuji, from the Series "A Mirror of Famous Military and Naval Men", Meiji period

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Mont-Valerien during the besiege. Engraving

Armoured corvette Lutfi Dschelil, Explosion and sinking of the Turkish screen, a small and slow warship, but armed with very heavy guns in one or more turrets, Historical

Bombs and bayonets in the foreground: an attack at dawn on the British front

Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi 1863

Baker Day at Bikini Atoll, 25 July 1946, First underwater nuclear explosion, Atomic bomb, Atomic bomb test, Atomic explosion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Bikini Attol in the Pacific Ocean

The Explosion of the US Steam Frigate Missouri at Gibralter, 26 August 1843, painting by Thomas Goldsworth Dutton, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The Citadel of Laon after the explosion of the powder tower on 9 September 1870, illustrated war history, German, French war 1870-1871, Germany, France, Europe

Explosion of the workshop for the manufacture of Chassepot cartridges, ammunition manufacture and ammunition depot in the arsenal of Metz, 1969, France, Historic

Explosion of the workshop for the manufacture of Chassepot cartridges, ammunition manufacture and ammunition depot in the arsenal of Metz, 1969, France, Historic

After the explosion of the Corvilain munitions factory, near Antwerp, Belgium, on 6 September 1889, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Crimean War, 1855, explosion of a Russian powder cart, woodcut, France, Europe

The blasting of the Flood Rock in Hell Gate Canal at the Port of New York, USA, America, historical illustration, circa 1886, North America

Citadel of Laon after the explosion of the powder tower on 9 September 1870, Illustrierte Kriegschronik 1870 - 1871, Illustrated War Chronicle 1870 - 1871, German-French Campaign

Explosion at Cairo Railway Station, British invasion in 1882, From British Battles on Land and Sea, by James Grant

The powder magazine explosion, Battle of Szigeth, 1566

Grenade explosion, historic photograph, around 1940

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The explosion of the ammunition factory of Corvilain, near Antwerp, Belgium, on 6 September 1889, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

View of the terrible explosion at the Great Fire in New York, from Broad St. 19 July 1845, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The coking plant of the Gneisenau colliery in Dortmund-Oespel was rocked by an explosion on 17 July 1974. The damage to property was considerable, Germany, Europe

The Eye of the Police in All Countries - Illustration from "The Eye of the Police"
ICA4949898 The Eye of the Police in All Countries - Illustration from "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Book illustration, Laempel the teacher lying on the floor, black and charred, Max and Moritz, A Story of Seven Boyish Pranks, Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch, 1865

galaxy night view. High resolution photo

Endless universe with stars and galaxies in outer space. Cosmos art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Beautiful galaxy somewhere in deep space. Cosmic wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Endless universe with stars and galaxies in outer space. Cosmos art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Nebula, cluster of stars in deep space. Science fiction art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Outer space, cosmic landscape. Nebula. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Outer space. Science fiction cosmos. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Beautiful galaxy somewhere in deep space. Cosmic wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Nebula, cluster of stars in deep space. Science fiction art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Endless universe with stars and galaxies in outer space. Cosmos art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Outer space, cosmic landscape. Nebula. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Outer space, cosmic landscape. Nebula. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Beautiful galaxy somewhere in deep space. Cosmic wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Nebula, cluster of stars in deep space. Science fiction art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Galaxy thousands light years far away from Earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Awesome space background. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Endless universe with stars and galaxies in outer space. Cosmos art. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Awesome galaxy. Science fiction wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Awesome of endless cosmos. Science fiction wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Outer space. Science fiction cosmos. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Awesome of endless cosmos. Science fiction wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Nebulae and stars in outer space, glowing mysterious universe. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Awesome of endless cosmos. Science fiction wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

Comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Awesome print for wallpaper. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

The British Embassy at Paris on the 23rd of May, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The British Embassy at Paris on the 23rd of May, 1871. Civil war in Paris: One or two incidents of the six days street fighting, which are shown in our Engravings, require a little explanation

The Civil War in France: inside the Porte Maillot, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in France: inside the Porte Maillot, 1871....the scene inside the ramparts at the Porte Maillot, where the shells from [Fort] Valérien fall amongst the Communists

The French Siege of Paris: May morning, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The French Siege of Paris: May morning, 1871

A French battery before Paris, (sketch by balloon post), 1871. Creator: Unknown
Bringing up ship guns at the Buttes Montmartre, Paris, (sketch by balloon post), 1871

The sortie from Paris, Jan. 19: view from the Prussian left, at Louveciennes, 1871

Bursting of Prussian shells within the Porte d'Auteuil, Paris, (sketch by balloon post), 1871. The Franco-Prussian War

Back Them Up poster, c.1940 (colour litho)
ADV416175 Back Them Up poster, c.1940 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: printed by Chromoworks, Ltd.; designed by W)

Back Them Up poster, c.1940 (colour litho)
ADV416173 Back Them Up poster, c.1940 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: printed by Chromoworks, Ltd.; designed by W)

U-Boat 610 surprised and sunk. 8th October 1943 Photograph shows the depth charge
U-Boat 610 surprised and sunk

The French Siege of Paris: fishing in troubled waters, Pont de Neuilly, 1871

The Creation Of The Earth and Moon

Genesis Volcanic Activity On A New Planet

Genesis Volcanic Activity On A New Planet

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"From devastating wars to powerful tests, they have shaped history and left lasting impacts. In this captivating collection of images, we witness the chaos and destruction caused by explosions throughout different eras. A World War I cartoon takes us back in time, showcasing the explosive nature of warfare during that period. Meanwhile, a better hole is created through an explosion, demonstrating how controlled blasts can be used for construction purposes. The haunting aftermath of a 1957 nuclear test reminds us of the long-lasting effects of such detonations – fall-out that lingers for years to come. On a more heroic note, a fireboat fearlessly battles flames at Colonial Wharf in East London, highlighting the bravery required to combat destructive forces. The sheer power unleashed by an atomic bomb explosion is captured in another striking image. It serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's ability to create weapons capable of immense devastation. Moving on from war zones, Italians in Somalia are seen dealing with an explosion's aftermath – evidence that explosions transcend borders and affect lives worldwide. In WWI on the Western Front at Longueval, France in 1916, Highlanders face both enemy fire and exploding shells as they fight valiantly for their cause. The Monte Bello atomic test showcases yet another chapter in mankind's exploration into harnessing explosive energy for various purposes. A Royal Air Force display poster from Hendon captures the awe-inspiring spectacle of aircraft breaking through sound barriers with thunderous booms. However, not all they can intentional or celebratory; scenes depicting fatal incidents like the Birmingham explosion remind us of their tragic consequences. Even under cover darkness Handley Page Hampden Bombers take flight - silent but deadly - reminding us that danger can strike unexpectedly even when unseen. Lastly, Home Guard practice sessions demonstrate how they were utilized as part of training exercises during times when nations stood united against common threats. "