Munitions Collection (page 9)

At the Royal Ordnance factory 1939
At the Royal Ordnance factory - Assembling the moulds

Filling Cartridges at the United States Arsenal, at Watertown, Massachusetts (Harpers Weekly, Vol. V), July 20, 1861

Leatherwork for howitzers and 8 pdr guns, made at Swindon Works, c. 1915
This array of items shows the type of leatherwork that was undertaken at Swindon Works for both howitzers and 8 pdr guns, as requested by the Royal Arsenal

Bystander front cover, Bairnsfather cartoon, German shells
Alas! My poor brother Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather on the front cover of The Bystander showing a stereotypical German munitions worker pouring glycerine into a shell case and opining, Alas

French female munitions worker making powder primers 1916
A photograph of a female munitions worker, as she makes the primers and other associated percussion cap parts for shells, in a French munitions factory

FRENCH WOMEN / MUNITIONS
A French woman in a munitions factory imagines what the effect of the shells she is making will be. Date: 1917

WOMEN / MUNITIONS
Women working in munitions factory Date: 1914 - 1918

2 PDR gun mounting, 1943
A side view of a 2-pounder pom-pom gun mounting built for the Admiralty at Swindon Works. This image was taken in the AM Shop in February 1943 and shows the ammunition positioned in the side trays

1900 Fowler armoured traction engine with munitions wagons. Creator: Unknown
1900 Fowler armoured traction engine with munitions wagons

1900 Fowler F5 armoured traction engine with munitions wagons. Creator: Unknown
1900 Fowler F5 armoured traction engine with munitions wagons

Britains Army of Women Workers, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Britains Army of Women Workers, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920)....mess room at a national projectile factory. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume VI

Women Workers and the War... First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Women Workers and the War: drilling and assembling operations on fuses, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). From " The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby

Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Shell-making in one of the Scottish munition works. Women manufacturing shells in a factory during the First World War

Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, Kent, 1841. View showing soldiers and civilians examining cannon balls. Established in the late 17th century

A message for the Hun, France, World War I, 1916. British artillerymen loading a gun with a shell on which the message a busting time this Christmas has been painted

Feeding the guns and upsetting the Huns, France, World War I, 1916. Soldiers handling artillery shells during the Somme Offensive of July-November 1916. A field gun is on the other side of the road

A huge shell, weighing 1400lb, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Ready to be fired by the 15-inch howitzer, or Grandmother as it was called

A complimentary message to Fritz, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
A complimentary message to Fritz, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Notice the message chalked on the shell by one of the gunners

A British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist
A British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918

Bombing up, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Bombing up, 1941. Air ground crew load bombs ready for deploying to aircraft. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Girl workers in a munitions factory, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]. (Colorised black and white print)

Munition City, 1916, (1917). Artist: Joseph Pennell
Munition City, 1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Boys of Bradfield College making shell parts, Berkshire, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Appeal for aluminum, 1940, (1940). On 9th July 1940, Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, made an appeal for the nation to provide aluminum found in household objects to be used in

A munitions factory, World War I, 1917 (1938). Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
A munitions factory, World War I, 1917 (1938). Munitions workers with shells in a warehouse at National Shell Filling Factory No 6 at Chilwell, Nottinghamshire

Munition Workers Wearing Respirators While Filling Sells with Trinitrotoluene (T. N. T. ), c1916, (19)
Munition Workers Wearing Respirators While Filling Sells with Trinitrotoluene (T.N.T.), c1916, (1935). From His Majesty The King 1910-1935. [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Where The Shells Came From (Sheffield), c1927, (1927). Artist: Reginald Belfield
Where The Shells Came From (Sheffield), c1927, (1927). From From Landscape To Studio, by Reginald Belfield. [Methuen & Co. Ltd, London, 1927]

Girl munition workers at their lathes in a Scottish mill, c1914. By June 1917, roughly 80% of the weaponry and ammunition used by the British army during World War I was being made by munitionettes

Abandoned German ammunitions near Cambrai, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Abandoned German ammunitions near Cambrai, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Munition Worker Dogs WW1
Munitions making dogs discuss their work wear - not shifts, overalls! Date: circa 1916

Cartoon, After the explosion, WW1
Cartoon, After the explosion. A naive new recruit in a trench on the Western Front comments that these shells break as soon as they hit the ground! Date: 1916

Carry On - Women in wartime silhouette, WW1
Types of Britains women armies - Land lasses, Town toilers and Sea Sirens. Three types of women during the First World War depicted rather romantically in silhouette

Women working in munitions factory, WW1
Women working in a munitions factory during the First World War. 1915

War Workers Alphabet
A poem of the alphabet showing wartime womens working jobs from A to Z, including things such ass for shepherdess. Every letter of the alphabet includes an illustration

Knowledge: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Knowledge - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Learning how to learn is lifes most important skill. ~ Tony Buzan

1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system
1S91 (SURN vehicle, NATO designation Straight Flush) with the radar for the SA-6 Gainful system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Visicks Basset works, Devoran, Cornwall. About 1915
A group of women standing outdoors at a bench, cleaning off sand and scale from trench mortar bomb warheads at Visicks Basset works, a foundry, in Devoran, Cornwall

Albert Thomas / Stamp
ALBERT THOMAS (1878 - 1932) First Minister of Armament for the French Third Republic during World War I

The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick, Newcastle on Tyne, England. Casting shell and shot. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

From Left To Right, M. Albert Thomas, French Minister Of Munitions, Sir Douglas Haig And General Joffre In Conversation With Mr. Lloyd George During His Visit To The Somme Front During World War One

King George V And Viscount Chetwynd Visiting The Artillery Shell Factory At Chilwell On The 15th December 1916. The Factory Had Only Been Opened One Year And Had Sent 2, 468

Women Working In Munitions Factory 1915

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"Munitions: Unveiling the Hidden Heroes of War" A glimpse into history: A German propaganda poster from WW1 showcases the power in shaping the outcome of battles. Breaking barriers: In 1917, a women's war workers football match in London defied gender norms, highlighting their crucial role in munitions production during WW1. Honoring dedication: David Lloyd George's visit to Newport during WW1 acknowledges the immense contribution of munition workers towards victory on the frontlines. Mobilizing strength: The iconic "Women of Britain" World War Two poster encourages women to join the workforce and support munitions production for national defense. Capturing resilience: Fortunio Matania's artwork immortalizes female munition workers, showcasing their determination and sacrifice during times of conflict. Advancing firepower: Witness the formidable Brimstone air-to-ground missile mounted on a triple launcher, exemplifying technological advancements in modern-day munitions. Engineering excellence: Swindon Works' 8in howitzer gun carriage on an Open B wagon stands as a testament to British craftsmanship during WW1. Recognizing valor: Women receive well-deserved honors for their unwavering commitment as they stepped up to fill vital roles within the munitions industry during WW1. Fueling victory responsibly: A poignant WWII poster reminds citizens not to waste precious resources with its clever slogan - "Don't be fuel-ish. " Empowering women through work: Known as "Lloyd George's Munition Girls, " these brave individuals played an instrumental role in supporting Britain's war efforts during WW1. Noble service by Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson shines light upon influential figures who championed women's involvement in wartime industries during WW1. Sterling Ladies rise above adversity as they form a remarkable all-female football team amidst the chaos of WW1, showcasing their resilience and unity in munitions factories.