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British warships by G. H. Davis
All that goes to produce a great British warships battle thunder : cold science behind the big guns. From the captains quietly spoken order to the pulling of the pistol-trigger, an outline of successive stages in firing a super-dreadnoughts 16-inch guns; processes involved in the gunnery exercises scheduled to follow the Naval Review. Date: 1935
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Artillery Battleship Battleships Davis Dreadnought Exercises Firing Gunnery Guns Pulling Review Stages Super Trigger Warship Warships 1935
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This photograph print by G. H. Davis, titled "All that goes to produce a great British warships battle: cold science behind the big guns," transports us back to the 1930s and the intricate processes involved in the firing of a Super-Dreadnought's 16-inch guns. The image showcases a quiet moment before the thunderous roar of battle, with a British warship's gun crew poised and ready. The stages of this meticulous operation begin with the captain's quietly spoken order. Next, the gunnery team carefully loads the gun with a shell and a bag of gunpowder. Once the gun is loaded, the team pulls the pistol-trigger, igniting the gunpowder and propelling the massive projectile towards its target. Following the Naval Review, gunnery exercises were scheduled to ensure the crew's readiness for battle. These drills honed their skills in aiming, loading, and firing the guns with precision and efficiency. The success of these exercises depended on the teamwork and coordination of each member of the crew. The 1930s were a pivotal time in naval history, with the Royal Navy leading the way in advanced warship technology. The Super-Dreadnoughts, with their powerful 16-inch guns, represented the pinnacle of naval power during this era. This photograph offers a glimpse into the cold, calculated science behind the spectacle of a British warship battle. G. H. Davis, a renowned illustrator, captured this moment in time for Iln, a leading British weekly magazine. His artwork provides a unique perspective on the intricacies of naval warfare, showcasing the dedication, skill, and technology that went into making the British Navy a formidable force on the high seas.
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