Artillery Battery Collection

Charge of the Light Brigade
Clouds billow, cannons roar, horses hooves thunder and men are asked to give their all in hand to hand combat of the battle field

German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers with artillery caisson during World War I.

British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Three 8 inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), firing from the Fricourt-Mametz Valley during the Battle of the Somme

German artillerists on firing line, Verdun, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German artillerists on firing line, Verdun, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers eating during World War I, Verdun, France.

German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers with gun battery in Galicia (Eastern Europe) during World War I.

German Artillery near Verdun, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Artillery near Verdun, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers near Verdun, France, during World War I.

Belgian Artillery going to front, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian Artillery going to front, between 1914 and c1915. Belgian soldiers going to the front during World War I.

The Battle of La Malmaison; One of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; One of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries that pounded the German positions without respite from October 17 to 23, 1917

U.S.S. Iowa, group under 12-inch guns, (1898?). Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Iowa, group under 12-inch guns, (1898?)

La piece en batterie, 1817. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
La piece en batterie, 1817

Fort Monckton 33946_005
Fort Monckton, a bastioned artillery fort built between 1781 and 1790 to defend the western approaches to Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, 2020

Fort Gilkicker 33939_006
Fort Gilkicker, a semi circular, casemented coastal battery, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020. A Palmerston fort built in the 1860s to protect the anchorage at Spithead

Browndown Battery 33946_016
Browndown Battery, a Victorian beach defence battery, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Fort Brockhurst 33944_003
Fort Brockhurst, one of the Palmerston Forts in Gosport built in the 19th century to protect Portsmouth, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Sandgate Castle 33216_023
Sandgate Castle, Tudor artillery castle and martello tower, Folkestone, Kent, 2016

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth (engraving)
1624103 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth)

Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Keystone Battery, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Keystone Battery, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Highland Brigade camp, looking south / W. Simpson, del. ;T. Picken, lith. ;Day & Son
Highland Brigade camp, looking south / W. Simpson, del.; T. Picken, lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Picken, Thomas, -1870

USA, Tennessee, Shiloh: Shiloh Civil War Battlefield, Artillery Battery, Peach Orchard Battlefield

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"Unleashing the Thunder: The Power and Precision of an Artillery Battery" From the infamous "Charge of the Light Brigade" to historic fortresses like Browndown Battery, Fort Brockhurst, Fort Monckton, Fort Gilkicker, and Sandgate Castle, artillery batteries have played a pivotal role in shaping military history. These formidable structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and strategic warfare. Intricate engravings capture moments like the visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth, where he witnessed firsthand the might and precision of these powerful weapons. Meanwhile, images from Pennsylvania Light Artillery's Keystone Battery during 1861-65 depict unknown creators showcasing their craftsmanship in times of conflict. The Highland Brigade camp offers a glimpse into life behind enemy lines as soldiers prepare for battle. With W. Simpson's detailed illustrations and T. Picken's lithography skills capturing every detail, it is evident that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, artistry thrives. Across continents lies Shiloh Civil War Battlefield in Tennessee - a haunting reminder of bloodshed endured by brave souls on both sides. Here we find an artillery battery nestled within Peach Orchard; its cannons once roared with thunderous force as they defended or attacked with calculated precision. Artillery batteries are not mere instruments of destruction but symbols of power wielded by those who understand their potential impact on history. They represent both triumphs won through strategy and sacrifices made for greater causes. As we reflect upon these captivating glimpses into our past - whether it be through photographs or artwork - let us remember that behind each cannon stands countless stories waiting to be told; tales filled with bravery, camaraderie, loss, victory – all woven together by the indomitable spirit driving humanity forward.