Barrage Collection (#3)

French soldiers watching artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. The French halted the German advance at the Marne, saving Paris in the process

The Hills and Fort of Douaumont, Verdun, France, 18 March 1916, (1926). Douaumont was the site of one of the network of forts built around the city of Verdun

Bombardment of the Belfry, Arras, France, July 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Bombardment of the Belfry, Arras, France, July 1915, (1926). The historic town centre of Arras was severely damaged by shelling during World War I

The Church of Ablain and Souchez, Artois, France, 19 June 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Church of Ablain and Souchez, Artois, France, 19 June 1915, (1926)

Notre Dame de Lorette and St Nazaire, Ablain, during bombardment, Artois, France, 1915, (1926)
Notre Dame de Lorette and St Nazaire, Ablain, during the bombardment, Artois, France, 1915, (1926)

French artillery assault on the Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, 2 August 1915

A German Shell Explodes in a British Trench, 1914, (1926). Artist: Arthur C Michael
A German Shell Explodes in a British Trench, 1914, (1926)

The front line around the Aisne, France, World War I, 1914, (1926)

Artillery barrage before an advance, Aisne, France, 2 September 1918

French lst Infantry Corps crossing of the Yser Canal, World War I, 4. 45 am, 31 July 1917
French lst Infantry Corps crossing of the Yser Canal, World War I, 4.45 am, 31 July 1917. After a painting by Francois Flameng (1856-1923)

Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY
Photograph: Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY, 0900 hours, 7th June, 1944. In the foreground is a DUKW (amphibious 3-ton lorry)

Camels crossing over Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt
Caravan of camels, other animals and their riders crossing over the bascule bridge at Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt. The Delta Barrage north of Cairo was constructed in the 19th century to improve

Sluice gates of the Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt, with people on the dam waiting to cross. The Delta Barrage was constructed in the 19th century to improve

New Zealanders going over the top
Photograph: New Zealanders going over the top following an artillery barrage, during an attack on Cassino. Associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945)

WW2 - With the W. A. A. F. - Barrage Balloon Fabric Workers
WW2 - With the W.A.A.F. - Barrage Balloon Fabric Workers Date: circa 1942

Barrage Balloons 1939
Barrage balloons being inflated from gas stored in bottles. Trailers attached to the motor unit are connected to the inflating hose. Date: November 1939

The Duke of Edinburgh as chancellor of Edinburgh University
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh facing a barrage of toilet paper thrown by high-spirited students at a ceremony installing actor James Robertson Justice as rector of Edinburgh University

US Artillery during Battle of the Bulge
Two US soldiers are silhouetted against the night-time sky which is being lit up with an artillery barrage during the Battle of the Bulge Date: 1944-1945

WW2 - Munich crisis - barrage balloons Date: 1936

WW2 Christmas card, Balloon Barrage, Coventry
WW2 Christmas card, The Balloon Barrage, Coventry. Date: 1940

WW2 Christmas card, Balloon Barrage
WW2 Christmas card, 908 Squadron RAF, Balloon Barrage (based in Essex). Date: 1939

WW2 greetings card, Safety First, showing a sleeping bear with a barrage balloon on a piece of string. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, barrage balloon with a delivery of food and drink. Date: circa 1942

WW1 - Heavy Artillery - French 40cm Railway Guns. Date: circa 1917

No Answer, by Bairnsfather
No Answer " Whats the matter with your ead Bill - Pelmanism? or caught it on a barrage?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill Date: 1918

The Growth of Democracy, by Bairnsfather
The Growth of Democracy Colonel Sir Valtravers Plantagenet gladly accepts a light, during a slight lull in a barrage, from a private in the Benin Rifles

Colonel de Barrage and his armour, Bairnsfather cartoon, WW1
Colonel de Barrage feels convinced that armours the thing under modern conditions. " Did you mend that puncture in his left hind leg, Smith

Horses running the gauntlet of the guns, 1917
Horses pulling ammunition supplies on the Ypres salient have to run through a crump barrage. Date: 1917

A Mesmeric Barrage by Heath Robinson, WW1
War Inventions Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 4. A mesmeric barrage crumpling up an enemy attack. Date: 1918

British science and ingenuity in war by G. H. Davis
How British science and ingenuity contributed to the defeat of the Germans at sea, on land, and in the air. A few of the many weapons, devices and tactics, both offensive and defensive

Anti-invasion ring of fire by G. H. Davis
Britains wall of flame: the ordeal by fire prepared for German invaders on sea, land, and in the air. Showing the details and layout of an anti-invasion ring of fire: devices for converting beaches

Money and munitions by G. H. Davis
Money and munitions: an illustrated armament catalogue. Pictures showing the various costs of the weapons used during the Second World War, ranging from a battleship at 8, 000

Mines from the Crimean onwards by G. H. Davis
Mines, from the infernal machine used by the Russians during the Crimean War to colossal barrages employed during the Second World War. 1940

Aerial minefields by G. H. Davis
Aerial minefields to baffle raiders: a new form of barrage. Major Muirs idea for a minefield of small bombs supported by free balloons. Date: 1939

German air raiders caught out by G. H. Davis
How German air raiders are caught in the toils of British defence during the Second World War. The effect of the anti-aircraft barrage on raiding bombers

King George VI inspects barrage balloons, 1939
King George VI, on a visit to a balloon unit in October 1939, inspects the wires of a barrage balloon. Date: 1939

Queen Elizabeth inspects barrage balloons, 1939
Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), inspects the fabric used on a barrage balloon as she and the King tour a balloon unit in October 1939. Date: 1939

Assiut Barrage
Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt: general view upstream showing the lock. Date: 1902

Constructing the Assiut Barrage
Foundations and masonry in the process of construction during the building of the Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the original Aswan Dam

Assiut Barrage on the Nile
Constructing the Assiut of Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the Aswan Dam. The dam was built in order to divert the waters of the Nile into Egypts largest

Digital illustration of navy ship using surface-launched charges as anti-submarine weapons causing barrage of concussive blasts underwater

A soldier lays down a vicious barrage of gun fire on insurgent positions
Camp Corregidor, Ramadi, Iraq, May 20, 2006 - Links from his ammo belt and brass fly as a soldier lays down a vicious barrage of gun fire on insurgent positions to cover U.S

THE BARRAGE OF THE NILE, 1854. Some eighteen miles below Cairo, on the Western, or Rosetta, branch of the Nile, are the works of The Barrage

The Abyssinian Expedition: The Battle at Arogee, before Magdala, on Good Friday, April 10
XJF437981 The Abyssinian Expedition: The Battle at Arogee, before Magdala, on Good Friday, April 10, published in The Illustrated London News

Gravity dam damming the Aare River at Raeterichsbodensee Lake, Guttannen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

At Lac de Louvie mountain lake, Val de Bagnes valley, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Glen Canyon Dam, reservoir, Lake Powell, Page, Arizona, USA

Dam on the the Waitaki River, Kurow, Otago Region, New Zealand

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"Barrage: Unleashing the Power of Protection and Support" D-Day - Supplies pour ashore: As Allied troops stormed the beaches, a relentless barrage of supplies poured ashore, fueling their fight for freedom. Catford Evacuees: Seeking refuge from enemy attacks during World War II, Catford residents found solace behind a protective barrage, shielding them from harm's way. RAF Balloon Barrage at Cardington: The skies were adorned with majestic balloons as the Royal Air Force deployed a formidable barrage to deter enemy aircraft and protect vital infrastructure. Waiting in Trenches WWI: Amidst the deafening sounds of artillery fire, soldiers anxiously awaited their orders while finding solace behind trenches fortified by an impenetrable barrage. Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend 1904: A visionary plan emerged to harness the power of tides through a proposed Thames Barrage in Gravesend – an engineering marvel that would revolutionize transportation and energy generation. Barrage Balloon: Floating high above war-torn landscapes, these colossal balloons served as guardians against aerial assaults, deterring enemy planes with their menacing presence. Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War 1944: With hearts pounding and adrenaline surging through their veins, brave soldiers braved heavy gunfire to reach the shores amidst an unyielding barrage of opposition forces. WW2 - Rosyth Dockyard with HMS George V and HMS Cossack in dock Date 1941: In Rosyth Dockyard's bustling atmosphere, battleships like HMS George V and HMS Cossack underwent repairs under constant protection from surrounding barrages – ensuring they remained ready for battle at all times. WW2 - Barrage Barge: These floating fortresses patrolled waterways during World War II armed with anti-aircraft guns, providing a mobile line of defense against enemy aircraft and protecting vital naval assets.