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Howitzer battery 1917
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Howitzer battery 1917
An 8 inch Mark V Howitzer battery (135th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery) in action near Henin-sur-Cojeul during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917
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Action Artillery Battery Firing Garrison Guns Howitzer Howitzers Inch Mark Ridge Siege Vimy Weapon Henin Weapons Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and danger of the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War I, as members of the 135th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery prepare to fire an 8 inch Mark V Howitzer near Henin-sur-Cojeul in France, May 1917. The Great War, as it was then known, marked a turning point in the conflict with the Allied forces making significant gains against the German forces. The 8 inch Mark V Howitzer was a formidable weapon, capable of firing a shell over 10,000 yards, making it an essential component of the siege artillery. The soldiers in this photograph are focused intently on their task, their expressions a mixture of determination and concentration. The smoke rising from the gun indicates that a shot has been fired, adding to the sense of action and urgency. This historical image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the heroism of those who served on the Western Front.
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