Bombardment Collection (page 3)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place Vendome, the bombing of Paris by the Gothas, 1918
LUX4798831 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place Vendome, the bombing of Paris by the Gothas, 1918; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place Vendome

Great North War or Second North War (1700-1721): Russian bombing of Noteborg (Petrokrepost)
NWI4837585 Great North War or Second North War (1700-1721): Russian bombing of Noteborg (Petrokrepost) of an island of Neva in 1702

Greece, Saloniki: February 2, 1916, ruins of a house after bombing, 1916
LUX4809854 Greece, Saloniki: February 2, 1916, ruins of a house after bombing, 1916; (add.info.: Greece, Saloniki: February 2, 1916, ruins of a house after bombing, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Spanish-American War (1898) designed in Spain under the name of Desastre de 98 (Desastre del 98)
NWI4834330 Spanish-American War (1898) designed in Spain under the name of Desastre de 98 (Desastre del 98), which led to the independence of Cuba

Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): English bombing of Paardeberg on the banks of the River Modder
NWI4834674 Second Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902): English bombing of Paardeberg on the banks of the River Modder (Orange Free State) to capture General Piet Cronje (1836-1911) in 1900

Secession War (1861-1865): Confederates bombed Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour, April 1861
NWI4830494 Secession War (1861-1865): Confederates bombed Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour, April 1861. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Secession War (1861-1865)

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222643 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph); 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info.: The role of German submarines has been genuinely abominable)

US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898
NWI4712495 US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898.; (add.info.: US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War)

Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies
528578 Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies. Bombardment of Callao, 2 May 1866, Print 1868.; (add.info.: Lima, Peru)

The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (aquatint)
1579753 The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (aquatint); (add.info.: Aquatint of the bombardment of Algiers. Print by J. C. Stadler. Dated 1816.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint)
1579752 The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint); (add.info.: Coloured aquatint of the bombardment of Algiers on the quarterdeck of the Queen Charlotte. Print by J. Jenkins)

The bombardment of the Alexandrian forts (engraving)
8636191 The bombardment of the Alexandrian forts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bombardment of the Alexandrian forts)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653462 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master's House after the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653458 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fig Tree Court after the Raids)

Farnese, Alessandro (1545-1592). Military man in the service of Philip II of Spain (painting)
CUL4934134 Farnese, Alessandro (1545-1592). Military man in the service of Philip II of Spain (painting); (add.info.: Spanish Netherlands (1579)

Crimean War 1853-1856: Battle of Inkerman (top) Bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet (centre)
531367 Crimean War 1853-1856: Battle of Inkerman (top) Bombardment of Sebastopol by the British fleet (centre). Egypt: Battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 1882. Oleograph c1887.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Seven Years War (1756-1763): The bombing of Morro Castle (Cuba) on July 1, 1762
MMM5458406 Seven Years War (1756-1763): The bombing of Morro Castle (Cuba) on July 1, 1762, an interpretation of the capture of Havana

War of Tripoli or War of the Barbaresque Coast (1801-1805): the bombing of Tripoli (Libya)
NWI4838353 War of Tripoli or War of the Barbaresque Coast (1801-1805): the bombing of Tripoli (Libya) by American ships in 1803 - Colorful engraving of a 19th century illustration

War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748): the bombing of Bastia (France), November 6, 1745
MMM5458296 War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748): the bombing of Bastia (France), November 6, 1745. Oil on canvas, 18th century, by Samuel Scott (1702-1772)

American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run
528575 American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run past Port Hudson to blockade Red River

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port
528377 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive. Japanese Print 1904

King George V sees trench bombing, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V sees trench bombing, 7 Jul 1917. Trench mortar bombardment during King George V's visit to the Gas School, Helfaut, France on July 7, 1917 during World War I

The aft deck of the H.M.S. Bulldog on August 15, 1854 off Bomarsund (After Edwin T. Dolby), 1855. Private Collection

Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Battle Seen by a Combatant; 6 a.m.: the Zouaves hold the fort of Malmaison... 1917. Creator: F Elim
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; 6 a.m.: the Zouaves hold the fort of Malmaison, on which they have planted their pennant; on the left, a white rocket signals a halt in progression, 1917

The Battle Seen by a Combatant; H-Hour (5:16 a.m.) of D-Day (October 23)...1917 Creator: F Elim
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; H-Hour (5:16 a.m.) of D-Day (October 23): our troops leave under the cover of a curtain of smoke shells; high in the sky, a rocket, 1917

The Battle Seen by a Combatant; At nightfall, October 22, 1917, divisional artillery.. 1917 Creator: Unknown
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; At nightfall, October 22, 1917, divisional artillery cross the ruins of a farm south of Malmaison to occupy forward positions

The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell on the concrete casemates of the German machine gunners of Mont-des-Singes, 1917

Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The room where, on September 4, a surgeon... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The room where, on September 4, a surgeon and wounded man being operated on were killed, and the head doctor wounded; the doctor standing in the background

Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, in violation of the sign of the Red Cross painted on the roofs; we still see one on the right, 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines by Franco-British artillery on the night of August 15-16, 1917 (3:30 a.m.), 1917

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Devant Plava: Le bombardement des positions autrichiennes...1917. Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Devant Plava: Le bombardement des positions autrichiennes du Monte Cucco, le 13 mai; des pieces lourdes anglaises y participent, 1917

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Le bombardement italien sur la chaine du Cucco et du Santo...1917 Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; Le bombardement italien sur la chaine du Cucco et du Santo, le 12 mai: les eclatements couvrent la montagne d'une sorte de brouillard, 1917

La destruction methodique de Reims; Le sol de la place du Parvis-Notre-Dame, creve par... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La destruction methodique de Reims; Le sol de la place du Parvis-Notre-Dame, creve par l'explosion d'obus qui ont manque la cathedrale, 1917

La destruction methodique de Reims; L'Hotel de Ville en feu, apres le bombardement du 3 ma... 1917 Creator: Unknown
La destruction methodique de Reims; L'Hotel de Ville en feu, apres le bombardement du 3 mai par obus incendiaires, 1917

La destruction methodique de Reims; L'eclatement d'un obus de gros calibre sur le transept de la cathedrale, le 19 avril 1917, a 1 heure de l'apres-midi, 1917

L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de... 1917
L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; L'attaque des positions allemandes au Nord de l'Aisne le 16 avril, 6 heures du matin, 1917

Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, 1857

The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The War in Naples - Victor Emmanuel giving commands to commence the bombardment of Capua - from a sketch by our special artist

La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; Eclatement d'un obus au deuxieme etage... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; Eclatement d'un obus au deuxieme etage du Marstall. L'aspect de quelques batiments de la place du Chateau-Royal, a Berlin

Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Gun emplacement hit by a bomb, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Gun emplacement hit by a bomb, 1832, (1833). Blindage enfonce par une bombe'. Soldiers fleeing. On the left is an injured person

The Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Scene from the Aland War, part of the Crimean War, showing...Captain Caldwell, [commanding] H.M.S

The Bombardment of Sveaborg - Officers on the Island of Tona Miola - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1 Creator: Unknown
The Bombardment of Sveaborg - Officers on the Island of Tona Miola - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Scene from the Aland War, part of the Crimean War. On Sunday afternoon, August 12, H.M

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; La replique au 420: notre obus de 440, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Persian Expedition - H.E.I.C. "Semiramis", Bushire, Resident's House, Sandbag Batteries, 1857
The Persian Expedition - H.E.I.C. [Honourable East India Company] "Semiramis", Bushire, Resident's House, Sandbag Batteries, 1857

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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.