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Howitzer in action at Wagonlieu, France, WW1
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Howitzer in action at Wagonlieu, France, WW1
An 8 inch Howitzer in action at Wagonlieu, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 12 May 1916
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Action Artillery Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Inch Shell Shells War Time Weapons Ww 1
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This powerful image captures the intensity and raw power of the First World War battlefield, as an 8 inch Howitzer gun thunders into action at Wagonlieu, northern France, on May 12, 1916. The Great War, a brutal and devastating conflict that spanned from 1914 to 1918, saw the use of heavy artillery as a key tactical weapon. In this photograph, we see a team of skilled gunners expertly maneuvering the massive gun, preparing to fire a high-explosive shell towards the enemy lines. The men, dressed in heavy coats and helmets, work in unison as they load the gun and aim it towards the distant horizon. The 8 inch Howitzer, a formidable weapon of war, fires a shell that can travel over 10,000 yards, making it an essential tool for the Allied forces in their relentless push against the Central Powers. The smoke and dust from the explosion rise into the sky, a stark reminder of the violence and destruction that defined the Western Front during this period. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war time, and the unwavering determination of the soldiers who fought to secure a victory for their side.
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