Limbers Collection

The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1050736 The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works)

The War in the Soudan, inside the Enemys Battery, Battle of El Teb (engraving)
1622468 The War in the Soudan, inside the Enemys Battery, Battle of El Teb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

World War One; Outbreak September 1914 Truckloads of German artillery captured by the British are inspected by the locals as the shipment awaits loading on a French quayside

Soldiers of the Royal Horse Artilley are seen here unloading shells from ammunition waggons in Northern France. Circa October 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 7 October 9th 1914

World War One; Outbreak September 1914 British soldiers seen here guarding truckloads of captured German artillery as the shipment awaits loading on a French quayside

New Zealand troops loading ammunition limbers near Albert, September 1918. Photograph, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1918

R F A mule-teams pulling limbers over a shell torn track
R.F.A. mule-teams pulling limbers over a shell torn track.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

British troops loading up ammunition, Western Front, WW1
British troops loading up limbers with ammunition on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Mule-drawn British limbers near Salonika, WW1
Mule-drawn British limbers near Daudli, north of Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. Date: 5 July 1916

Loading Shells - New Zealand Troops in France
Loading artillery shells - Anzac New Zealand soldiers in active service in France during World War One. The postcard shows the artillery shells being packed into their limbers from a large open-air

Battle of Ypres 1918
Ruins of the Cloth Hall in Ypres with the remains of limbers and horses caught in shell fire in the foreground on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I on 29th September 1918

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"Unleashing the Power: Limbers at the Heart of War" - A glimpse into history reveals the vital role in warfare, from The Armstrong Gun Factory to battlefields across the globe. - Witnessing the might of Elswick Works in Newcastle-on-Tyne, where these essential machines were crafted with precision and strength. - Inside enemy lines during The War in the Soudan, brave soldiers maneuvered through treacherous terrain with their trusty limbers by their side. - Australian Field Artillery's 6th Brigade depended on their reliable limbers to transport ammunition swiftly and efficiently amidst intense battles. - Silhouetted against a dramatic backdrop, New Zealand troops loaded ammunition onto their sturdy limbers near Albert, ready for action. - Amidst shell-torn tracks, RFA mule-teams valiantly pulled limbers forward, ensuring supplies reached British forces despite adversity. - On the Western Front of WW1, British troops meticulously loaded up ammunition onto their faithful companions - the indispensable limber carts. - In September 1914's outbreak of World War One, truckloads of captured German artillery stood as testament to both bravery and strategic use of limbers. -Soldiers from Royal Horse Artillery unloaded shells from ammunition-laden limbers; each movement contributing to victory on countless battlefronts. -Guardians of peace and defenders of freedom; British soldiers stood resolute while guarding precious cargo transported by these steadfast war machines.