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"Bombardment: Unleashing the Fury of War" In the annals of history, few events evoke as much devastation and chaos as a bombardment

Background imageBombardment Collection: Arras, Interieur de l'Eglise Saint-Nicolas en Cite, Bombardement du 10 Decembre 1915 (b/w photo)

Arras, Interieur de l'Eglise Saint-Nicolas en Cite, Bombardement du 10 Decembre 1915 (b/w photo)
8639846 Arras, Interieur de l'Eglise Saint-Nicolas en Cite, Bombardement du 10 Decembre 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Arras, Le Beffroi et l'Hotel de Ville, Bombardement du 21 Octobre 1914 (b/w photo)

Arras, Le Beffroi et l'Hotel de Ville, Bombardement du 21 Octobre 1914 (b/w photo)
8639839 Arras, Le Beffroi et l'Hotel de Ville, Bombardement du 21 Octobre 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653460 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master's House before the Raids)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653455 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBombardment Collection: The Bombardment of Alexandria (litho)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (litho)
8631108 The Bombardment of Alexandria (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho)

Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho)
8663987 Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British naval bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt, Anglo-Egyptian War, 1882)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho)

Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho)
8668680 Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery. Roman Catapult)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombing of Madrid by French troops, 4th December 1808 (engraving)

Bombing of Madrid by French troops, 4th December 1808 (engraving)
AIS5333689 Bombing of Madrid by French troops, 4th December 1808 (engraving); Museo Municipal, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background imageBombardment Collection: Secession War: Ship attacked by Federal Army forces taking over Fort Sumter

Secession War: Ship attacked by Federal Army forces taking over Fort Sumter, Port of Charleston harbor, 1863
NWI4830951 Secession War: Ship attacked by Federal Army forces taking over Fort Sumter, Port of Charleston harbor, 1863. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Secession War)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Cathedral district in Reims after the bombing 1914-18 (postcard)

Cathedral district in Reims after the bombing 1914-18 (postcard)
PCT5618093 Cathedral district in Reims after the bombing 1914-18 (postcard); (add.info.: First world war 1914 - 1918 (Great war 14-18)

Background imageBombardment Collection: The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One

The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502822 The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Background imageBombardment Collection: A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from

A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho)
3252916 A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: A brave telephone operator in Etain, France)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print)

Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print)
545239 Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print); (add.info.: Attack on Valparaiso by the Chilean Navy which supported Congress against President Jose Balmceda)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Arras, Le Musee, Square Saint-Vaast, Bombardement et incendie des 5, 6 et 7 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo)

Arras, Le Musee, Square Saint-Vaast, Bombardement et incendie des 5, 6 et 7 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo)
8639838 Arras, Le Musee, Square Saint-Vaast, Bombardement et incendie des 5, 6 et 7 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras, Le Musee)

Background imageBombardment Collection: An Ambuscade in the Franco-Prussian War (colour litho)

An Ambuscade in the Franco-Prussian War (colour litho)
8661467 An Ambuscade in the Franco-Prussian War (colour litho) by Baader, Louis (1828-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ambuscade in the Franco-Prussian War)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653464 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653463 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row after the Raids)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653461 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row before the Raids)

Background imageBombardment Collection: USA History: Bombardment of Fort Sumter

USA History: Bombardment of Fort Sumter
5313512 USA History: Bombardment of Fort Sumter.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageBombardment Collection: Le bombardement d'Alger (Algerie) par la flotte espagnole, commandee par le lieutenant general

Le bombardement d'Alger (Algerie) par la flotte espagnole, commandee par le lieutenant general Antonio Barcelo y
AIS5374782 Le bombardement d'Alger (Algerie) par la flotte espagnole, commandee par le lieutenant general Antonio Barcelo y Pont de la Terra (1717-1797), en 1784

Background imageBombardment Collection: A casemate during the bombardment at the Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-14, 1861

A casemate during the bombardment at the Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-14, 1861, near Charleston, South Carolina
UIG5419561 A casemate during the bombardment at the Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-14, 1861, near Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America

Background imageBombardment Collection: Franco Prussian war: Canon in action, Franco Prussian war. 1870 (photo)

Franco Prussian war: Canon in action, Franco Prussian war. 1870 (photo)
UIG5446439 Franco Prussian war: Canon in action, Franco Prussian war. 1870 (photo)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Battle of Fort Sumter: bombardment of April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army to

Battle of Fort Sumter: bombardment of April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army to deloge the federal
NWI4829534 Battle of Fort Sumter: bombardment of April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army to deloge the federal garrison occupying Fort Sumter at the entrance of Charleston Bay in South

Background imageBombardment Collection: The American Hispano War (Desastre of 98) in 1898 between the United States of America and Spain

The American Hispano War (Desastre of 98) in 1898 between the United States of America and Spain
NWI4832538 The American Hispano War (Desastre of 98) in 1898 between the United States of America and Spain: Colonel Roosevelt

Background imageBombardment Collection: The city of Norfolk (Virginia, USA) in flames, the population fled after the bombing by

The city of Norfolk (Virginia, USA) in flames, the population fled after the bombing by the British fleet in 1776
NWI4843712 The city of Norfolk (Virginia, USA) in flames, the population fled after the bombing by the British fleet in 1776. (War of Independence of the United States, 1776-1783)

Background imageBombardment Collection: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: ruins in the city, 1919

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: ruins in the city, 1919
LUX4800352 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: ruins in the city, 1919; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: ruins in the city, 1919); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792

Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792
JAB5035288 Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792.; (add.info.: Bombing of Lille (North)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_13: War of 14 -18, Aviation, Soldier's Life

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_13: War of 14 -18, Aviation, Soldier's Life, Building Destruction
ICA4851875 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_13: War of 14 -18, Aviation, Soldier's Life, Building Destruction, Rolling Soup Canteen, Gastronomy - Soldiers; (add.info.: Red Laughter)

Background imageBombardment Collection: The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention

The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho)
3252884 The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium)

Background imageBombardment Collection: The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels

The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels
FLO4575655 The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels and another single-tier barge designed by the French engineer of Arcon to bomb the city

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)

Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)
8664032 Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian bombardment of Ruse (Ruscuk), Bulgaria, Russo-Turkish War, 1877

Background imageBombardment Collection: Arras, La Tour des Ursulines, Rue Gambetta, Bombardement du 30 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo)

Arras, La Tour des Ursulines, Rue Gambetta, Bombardement du 30 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo)
8639848 Arras, La Tour des Ursulines, Rue Gambetta, Bombardement du 30 Juillet 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras, La Tour des Ursulines)

Background imageBombardment Collection: The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho)

The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho)
1579759 The bombardment of Sweaborg, 1855 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of the bombardment of Sweaborg with mortar boats in action. Lithograph by Dickenson Bros)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya
528583 Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya, attacking Tianjin (Tientsin), 14 July 1900

Background imageBombardment Collection: World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes

World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a factory
528513 World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a factory, a response to article by a Member of Parliament saying Rhine industry must be

Background imageBombardment Collection: Ancient Greek siege weapons (engraving)

Ancient Greek siege weapons (engraving)
8635115 Ancient Greek siege weapons (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek siege weapons. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653459 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fig Tree Court before the Raids)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653457 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653456 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBombardment Collection: WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration)

WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration)
2093123 WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration) by Leven & Lemonier (fl.1915); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. History. France. Missile (torpedo) launched by an airplane

Background imageBombardment Collection: Street of Soissons in 1914 (b/w photo)

Street of Soissons in 1914 (b/w photo)
PCT5618083 Street of Soissons in 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: First world war 1914 - 1918 (14-18) : german bombings on the french city of Soissons in 1914 - rue des Framboisiers after a bombing

Background imageBombardment Collection: A Zeppelin raid, 8 October 1915, c.1915-18 (oil on canvas)

A Zeppelin raid, 8 October 1915, c.1915-18 (oil on canvas)
MMM5459095 A Zeppelin raid, 8 October 1915, c.1915-18 (oil on canvas) by Fraser, John (1858-1927); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A nocturnal raid by Zeppelin on London (England)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombardment of the city of Reus by the troops of General Martin Zurbano, 1843 (lithograph)

Bombardment of the city of Reus by the troops of General Martin Zurbano, 1843 (lithograph)
AIS5334489 Bombardment of the city of Reus by the troops of General Martin Zurbano, 1843 (lithograph); (add.info.: Spain (1843)

Background imageBombardment Collection: At sunrise after the bombing of a port by the Spanish fleet, the port buildings are still

At sunrise after the bombing of a port by the Spanish fleet, the port buildings are still smoldering from the night
MMM5459466 At sunrise after the bombing of a port by the Spanish fleet, the port buildings are still smoldering from the night battle

Background imageBombardment Collection: When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer

When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer
6317619 When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer.; (add.info.: When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer)

Background imageBombardment Collection: General David Hendrik Chasse (engraving)

General David Hendrik Chasse (engraving)
6266105 General David Hendrik Chasse (engraving); (add.info.: General David Hendrik Chasse, 1765-1849. Dutch soldier best known for his bombardment of Antwerp in 1830)

Background imageBombardment Collection: Bombardment of Antwerp on October 27, 1830 (engraving)

Bombardment of Antwerp on October 27, 1830 (engraving)
6266103 Bombardment of Antwerp on October 27, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: The bombardment of Antwerp on October 27, 1830, by the Dutch warships under the command of General Chasse)

Background imageBombardment Collection: The Bombardment of Sebastopol by the combined fleets, 17th Oct 1854, 1855 (lithograph, tinted)

The Bombardment of Sebastopol by the combined fleets, 17th Oct 1854, 1855 (lithograph, tinted)
7339115 The Bombardment of Sebastopol by the combined fleets, 17th Oct 1854, 1855 (lithograph, tinted) by Brooker, Edward Wolfe (1828-70); 46x63.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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"Bombardment: Unleashing the Fury of War" In the annals of history, few events evoke as much devastation and chaos as a bombardment. From the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of the American Civil War, these moments forever altered lives and landscapes. One such instance was the Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, where James Prinsep Beadle captured in his artwork both bravery and horror intertwined. The deafening roar of artillery shells filled the air as soldiers fought valiantly amidst a storm of destruction. Similarly, James Clark's depiction of The Bombardment of Hartlepools transports us back to that fateful day in December 1914 when German warships unleashed their fury upon unsuspecting civilians. The cries for help mingled with exploding shells, leaving scars etched into hearts and buildings alike. The Battle of Champagne during World War I saw spent shell casings littering once-fertile fields, serving as grim reminders of human conflict. Recruitment posters at York Railway Station beckoned young men to join their countrymen in this deadly dance. Amongst these horrors emerged iconic symbols like Big Bertha M42 - an immense cannon capable of reducing fortifications to rubble with its thunderous blasts. Bruce Bairnsfather's Anglo-Saxon cartoon brought levity amidst darkness, offering a glimpse into soldiers' resilience even amid relentless shelling. Not limited to land warfare alone, naval battles also witnessed devastating bombardments. An engraving depicting Naval Battle on Mississippi during America's Civil War showcases ships locked in mortal combat while cannons belch smoke and fire across turbulent waters. Fort Sumter's flag fluttered defiantly amidst enemy bombardment in 1861 - a symbol not only representing Southern resistance but also foreshadowing years-long conflict that would tear apart a nation. Moving forward through time and space brings us to San Gimignano in Italy, 1944.