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High explosive shells ready for the final process at Creusot
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High explosive shells ready for the final process at Creusot
After having passed through all the series of foundry operations at Creusot, from the initial stage, when as a rough ingot of steel, the metal is received at the factory, to the last of the machine workshop stages, after which the matal-wokers part company. The projectiles are then ready for transfer to the next department, where the interior of the shell is prepared for the reception of the explosive charge. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the final stages of production at the Creusot foundry during World War I. The image shows a line of high explosive shells, each carefully arranged on a table, awaiting the next process in the manufacturing journey. The shells, having undergone numerous foundry operations since their initial arrival as rough ingots of steel, now stand ready for transfer to the next department. The workers, dressed in protective gear, have completed their roles in shaping and finishing the metal casings. Their hands have molded and smoothed the exterior surfaces, ensuring the shells are strong and uniform in shape. The men have worked tirelessly throughout the factory, guided by the rhythmic hum of machinery and the relentless march of war production. The shells, now at the threshold of their final transformation, will soon receive their explosive charges. The interior of each shell will be prepared for this critical component, which will ultimately determine the destructive power of the weapon. The fusion of metal and explosive will culminate in a deadly projectile, ready to be deployed on the battlefield. This poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the industrial might of the war effort during this pivotal moment in history. The photograph serves as a reminder of the intricate and complex processes required to produce the deadly munitions that shaped the outcome of the First World War.
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