Gunners Collection (page 5)

Austrian howitzer at Siemakowce, Galicia, WW1
An Austrian 305mm howitzer at Siemakowce, Galicia (now in Ukraine), on the Eastern Front during the First World War. The gunners are sighting the gun ready for firing. Date: 1915

German gunners in action with 105mm howitzer, WW1
German gunners in action with a 105mm 98/09 light field howitzer gun on the Western Front during the First World War. It was designed and manufactured by Krupp. Date: 1914-1918

Serbian machine gunners near Obrenovici, Serbia, WW1
Serbian gunners with Russian machine guns in firing position near Obrenovici, Serbia, during the First World War. Date: 1915-1917

French gunners in Battle of Doiran, Macedonia, WW1
French gunners operating a 75mm gun during the Battle of Doiran, Macedonian Front, in the First World War. This was a battle between Bulgaria and allied French and British forces. Date: August 1916

Austrian artillery with anti-aircraft gun, WW1
Austrian artillery with an anti-aircraft gun during the First World War, probably on the Italian front. Date: 1914-1918

Turkish artillery in action, WW1
Turkish gunners and artillery in action during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Italian artillery in Hautvillers, France, WW1
Italian artillery in Hautvillers, Marne, north eastern France, during the First World War. British and French soldiers can also be seen. Date: 1918

British artillery in Malaya
British troops move an artillery piece into position amongst banana trees in thick jungle during the Battle of Malaya. The British and Commonwealth forces were unable to halt the Japanese advance

Horses moving artillery, Becourt Wood, France, WW1
Horses moving artillery into the forward area at Becourt Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916

British artillery in action near Kirkuk, WW1
British 18 pound artillery guns of the 55th Brigade, RFA (Royal Field Artillery), in action near Kirkuk (now in Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918

Sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer, France, WW1
Gunners sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer in northern France during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

8 inch Howitzer and gunners near Carnoy, France, WW1
An 8 inch Mark V Howitzer in a camouflaged emplacement near Carnoy, northern France, during the Battle of Albert, First World War. The gunners are all looking at the camera. Date: July 1916

Royal Horse Artillery on parade with gun carriages, WW1
Men of the Royal Horse Artillery on parade, with horses and gun carriages, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British artillery at Gallipoli WWI
Territorial gunners, from the 4th Glasgow Battery detached from 52nd Division, at Suvla firing a 5 inches Howitzer

Firing a heavy howitzer in France, WW1. 1914-1918

British machine gunners in gas helmets, WW1
British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, WW1. 1914-1918

A British heavy gun in action, WW1. 1914-1918

Interior of a French tank in World War One
On board a land-ship in action: the interior of a French tank in 1917 during World War One. Gunners in the centre and machine-gunners on the right, one firing forward, the other laterally. Date: 1917

British and Indian machine gunners with Vickers machine gun
Photograph of British and Indian machine gunners with a Vickers machine gun, Lewis gun and range-finder, 1917. By the end of 1918 the British had deployed 112

British gunners take a break during bombardment of Zonnebeke
Photograph: British gunners take a break during the bombardment of Zonnebeke. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)

Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery RGA cricket team, India
Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery cricket team with sports shields and guns, Rawalpindi, India. Date: circa 1923

Machine Gunners on manoeuvres
Photograph of machine gunners on manoeuvres.From photograph album of 93 photographs associated with the British Army in Ireland, 1911 (c)-1913. Date: circa 1911

Dunkirk, France - Monument des Fusiliers Marins
Dunkirk, France - Monument to the French Navy (Monument des Fusiliers Marins), erected in 1929 to celebrate the role of the French naval gunners throughout the First World War. circa 1930s

Gunners prepared to face the gas 1916
French gunners wearing masks and helmets against the asphyxiating gases sometimes released far from the battlefront. 1916

Russian machine gunners near Kalisz, Russia, WW1
Russian machine gunners near Kalisz (now in Poland) on the Eastern Front, Russia, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Russian gunners at the eastern front, Russia, WW1
Russian gunners at the eastern front during the First World War, their guns camouflaged with sacking and straw against aerial observation. Date: circa 1917

Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
On the main highways - the hunt by mobile French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft Date: 1915

Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon. A comment on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Date: 1917

WW1 - Double-sized German biplane debut over Poelcappelle
WW1 - The new extra-sized German fighter biplane shown making its debut in the war. It was nicknamed Fritz by the British

WW1 - North Country troop trench warfare in Polygon Wood
WW1 - Out of their lairs in Polygon Wood, North Country troops bomb Hun machine-gunners. Polygon Wood is a forest located between Ypres and Zonnebeke, Belgium. Date: 1917

WW1 - Machine Gunners in action
WW1 - Three soldiers positioned and in action on the upper story of a ruined building. Date: 1916

WW1 - Indian Machine Gun Crews in France Date: 1915

WW1 Gunners in Trench & Horses
World War 1 Gunners in Trench & Horses, England. Showing Corporal East, Gunner Nicholson & Drivers Gardener, Clark & Taylor Date: 1910s

British Machine Gunners - World War One, . Showing Gunners Wearing Gas Masks Date: 1910s

WW1 - Russian Front - Soldiers with Colt Heavy Machine Gun Date: circa 1916

Gunners Parade and Royal Theatre, Gibraltar. Date: circa 1910

British artillery marching, Gibraltar. circa 1910s

Illustrated War News front cover, artillery
Front cover of the Illustrated War News showing a team of artillery, with horses pulling guns during a bombardment. The Illustrated War News was a weekly magazine produced by the Illustrated London

Sphere cover - British gunners turning German gun on enemy
A British artillery team with a captured German gun (a 77), using all their strength to turn it upon the fleeing enemy. 1918

Gunners working through German gas attack by Matania
A storm of poison gas shells breaking over a British battery of 18 pounders, showing the gunners working to serve their guns while wearing gas masks. Date: 1918

British artillery advances through Flanders mud
British gunners and horses drag their gun through the swamp of Flanders mud on their way to take up a forward position Date: November 1917

British Gunners under fire
A British artillery battery, on its way to take up a position further forward, is stopped in its tracks by an enemy shell which lands in the road immediately ahead. Date: July 1917

French trench artillery in action by Matania, WW1
French gunners firing mortars and trench guns across " No Mans Land" to the German positions. The French used special artillery for use in the trenches

Anti-aircraft gun on English coast, WW1
Front cover of The Graphic depicting men operating a large anti-aircraft gun somewhere on the English coast during the First World War. Date: 1917

Engaged in Making Progress, WW1
Engaged in Making Progress, three British Gunners at work on the Western Front during the First World War, loading shells into a field gun. The man on the left is setting a time fuse. Date: 1914

British gunners at work, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1914
British gunners at work with the 60-prs in the vineyard district of France in October 1914. Firing the 60-pr guns of the Royal Garrison Artillery against a German position

Retreat of German Crown Princes army in Argonne
German gunners, entrapped in the rain-sodden earth in the valley of Bellefontaine. attempting to save the guns in a drenching downpour - French infantry advancing to attack. 1914

A new type of German machine gun, World War One
A new type of German machine gun from the months preceding the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. It has a telescopic sight. Date: 1914

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"Gunners: The Artistic Legacy of Arsenal Football Club" Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic heritage of Arsenal Football Club, where the term "gunners" takes on a whole new meaning. From iconic stadiums to powerful artillery, this caption explores the fascinating connection between football and war. Step into Emirates Stadium Fine Art, where masterpieces depicting the glorious moments of Arsenal's triumphs adorn the walls. But did you know that "gunners" also refers to L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery? These brave soldiers played their part in defending our nation with their British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis. Travel back in time to Highbury Stadium Fine Art - another haven for Gunners enthusiasts. Here, you'll find stunning artwork capturing not only the spirit of football but also historical events like World War I. Hs Power's painting showcases artillery and horses at Ypres, reminding us of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. Emirates Stadium Art continues this theme as it pays tribute to British gunners who fought valiantly during the Battle of Somme in World War I. Their courage immortalized forever through art forms such as "The Last Shot" by Matania and Hs Power's poignant depiction of war. But it doesn't stop there; delve deeper into history with a glimpse into life on Western Front during WWI. Witness gunners pulling a field gun stuck in mud – an image that symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. And let us not forget St Barbara (Epinal), patron saint of artillerymen, whose presence is felt throughout these artworks. Her divine protection over Gunners echoes both on and off the pitch – guiding them towards victory while honoring those who served bravely. So next time you cheer for Arsenal FC or visit one of their magnificent stadiums, remember that being a Gunner encompasses more than just football prowess; it represents strength, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who fought for our freedom.