Articles related to "Artillery"
NYC's Oldest Artillery Regiment
Part I of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • artillery • militia • honor guard
Part I of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • artillery • militia • honor guard
St. Barbara Patron Saint of Arty
St Barbara is one of the most well known of the class of military saints of the Early Christian Church. She is venerated by artillerymen all over the world.
• saint barbara • military saint • artillery saint • struck dead by lightening • saint explosives
St Barbara is one of the most well known of the class of military saints of the Early Christian Church. She is venerated by artillerymen all over the world.
• saint barbara • military saint • artillery saint • struck dead by lightening • saint explosives
Artillery Ammunition in the Crimea
This extra article results from a correspondent's sensible suggestion that a broader knowledge of the subject would help in envisaging the Light Brigade's charge.
This extra article results from a correspondent's sensible suggestion that a broader knowledge of the subject would help in envisaging the Light Brigade's charge.
How to Call Artillery
A short funny I collected in my meanderings.
• artillery • bomb • u.s. air force
A short funny I collected in my meanderings.
• artillery • bomb • u.s. air force
Braunstone At War
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
• world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
• world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Explosions and the Movies
A short discussion on explosions in the movies.
• explosive • explosives • movies • grenade • artillery
A short discussion on explosions in the movies.
• explosive • explosives • movies • grenade • artillery
The British Army in 1854 - Part 2
An introduction to the main elements of the Army, their functions, tactics and weaponry.
• mid-victorian britain • infantry • crimea • irish • 1840s famine
An introduction to the main elements of the Army, their functions, tactics and weaponry.
• mid-victorian britain • infantry • crimea • irish • 1840s famine
The Naval Brigade Part 1
There was no shortage of volunteer British bluejackets to fight alongside the 'sojers' on land.
• royal navy • british navy • british navy • naval brigade • naval brigade
There was no shortage of volunteer British bluejackets to fight alongside the 'sojers' on land.
• royal navy • british navy • british navy • naval brigade • naval brigade
The US 14inch/45calibre Naval Gun
Used by the United States and Great Britian the 14 inch naval gun was in history from the Dardanelles to Guam in the 20th Century.
• us 14inch/45calibre naval gun • uss new york (bb-34) • uss nevada (bb-36) • uss pennsylvania (bb-38) • railway artillery
Used by the United States and Great Britian the 14 inch naval gun was in history from the Dardanelles to Guam in the 20th Century.
• us 14inch/45calibre naval gun • uss new york (bb-34) • uss nevada (bb-36) • uss pennsylvania (bb-38) • railway artillery
US Navy Railway Guns France 1918
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
• united states world war one • liege • bombarded paris • rear admiral ralph earle • baldwin locomotive works
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
• united states world war one • liege • bombarded paris • rear admiral ralph earle • baldwin locomotive works
All About Pileas
Pileas come in several popular varieties and are easy to grow. Here is a guide to these interesting houseplants!
• houseplant care • pilea • aluminium plants • creeping charlie • moon valley
Pileas come in several popular varieties and are easy to grow. Here is a guide to these interesting houseplants!
• houseplant care • pilea • aluminium plants • creeping charlie • moon valley
I Was A Teenaged Troglodyte: Visions of Life After Armageddon
This two-part article explores why nuclear bomb shelters were built in the face of overwhelming evidence that they would be useless in the event of a nuclear war, and how the fear of an atomic war was dealt with in the television and movies of the period.
• shelter • nuclear • bomb • atom • television
This two-part article explores why nuclear bomb shelters were built in the face of overwhelming evidence that they would be useless in the event of a nuclear war, and how the fear of an atomic war was dealt with in the television and movies of the period.
• shelter • nuclear • bomb • atom • television
In Like a Knight, Out Like a Cannon, Part One
War in the Renaissance changed from a reliance on armored knights with sword and shield to a focus on infantry and the power of gunpowder.
• war • knights • infantry • battle • tactics
War in the Renaissance changed from a reliance on armored knights with sword and shield to a focus on infantry and the power of gunpowder.
• war • knights • infantry • battle • tactics
London prepares for the Royal funeral.
Prince Charles pays tribute to The Queen Mother; full text. Queen Mother's coffin is taken to St. James's Palace. Preparation for the Royal funeral procession. Tributes from around the world.
• queen • king • elizabeth • charles • alexandra
Prince Charles pays tribute to The Queen Mother; full text. Queen Mother's coffin is taken to St. James's Palace. Preparation for the Royal funeral procession. Tributes from around the world.
• queen • king • elizabeth • charles • alexandra
More VCASNY History
Part II of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • war of 1812 • militia.wwi.wwii • national guard
Part II of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • war of 1812 • militia.wwi.wwii • national guard
Top Pakistani Exports & Imports
Over 80% of Pakistani exports to the United States are cotton products, while Pakistan's fastest growing imports from the U.S. include military guns, tanks & missiles.
• top pakistani exports & imports • most popular products • america’s trade deficit • highest percentage sales increases • cotton products
Over 80% of Pakistani exports to the United States are cotton products, while Pakistan's fastest growing imports from the U.S. include military guns, tanks & missiles.
• top pakistani exports & imports • most popular products • america’s trade deficit • highest percentage sales increases • cotton products
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one.
• victoria british columbia • birds of a feather bed and breakfast • migratory bird sancturary • hosts • breathtaking
If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one.
• victoria british columbia • birds of a feather bed and breakfast • migratory bird sancturary • hosts • breathtaking
Harry Brown Earned Victoria Cross
Not yet 20 years old, Harry Brown was a Canadian Private in the First World War. His determination to deliver an important message gave new meaning to the word bravery.
• private harry brown • victoria cross • john harry brown vc • alberta regiment of 10th canadian infantry battali • german invasion of france
Not yet 20 years old, Harry Brown was a Canadian Private in the First World War. His determination to deliver an important message gave new meaning to the word bravery.
• private harry brown • victoria cross • john harry brown vc • alberta regiment of 10th canadian infantry battali • german invasion of france
Laura Secord's Rush to Save Canada
Dehydrated, exhausted and with feet cut and bleeding, Laura Secord pressed on to reach Lt. Fitzgibbon with the message that Upper Canada was about to be taken by America
• laura secord • lieutenant james fitzgibbon • upper canada • war of 1812 • james secord
Dehydrated, exhausted and with feet cut and bleeding, Laura Secord pressed on to reach Lt. Fitzgibbon with the message that Upper Canada was about to be taken by America
• laura secord • lieutenant james fitzgibbon • upper canada • war of 1812 • james secord
Passchendaele: 3rd Battle of Ypres
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
• canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
• canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Red Poppies for Remembrance
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
• connoisseurs • england • britain royal • george v • queen
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
• connoisseurs • england • britain royal • george v • queen
Rogers Rangers Rules # 9-19
Rules number 9 through 19 of Rogers famous Rangers field operations guide.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
Rules number 9 through 19 of Rogers famous Rangers field operations guide.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
Rogers Rangers Rules 1765
The 28 Rules below were the standing orders of operation of the famous unit of colonial irregulars. These created the first field manual of commando and are still in use.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
The 28 Rules below were the standing orders of operation of the famous unit of colonial irregulars. These created the first field manual of commando and are still in use.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
Rogers Rangers Rules and Creed
Rules Number 20-28 of Rogers famous 1765 Standing Orders as well as the current Ranger Creed used today by the US Army Rangers.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
Rules Number 20-28 of Rogers famous 1765 Standing Orders as well as the current Ranger Creed used today by the US Army Rangers.
• army rangers • special forces • army ranger • ranger • army
Russia Suspends Treaty Involvement
Due to affects on their national security, Russia has announced that until several conditions are met, it is suspending participation in the 1990 CFE Treaty with NATO.
• russia suspends treaty involvement • conflicts western countries ends cfe participation • affects on national security • 1990 nato • july 14 announcement
Due to affects on their national security, Russia has announced that until several conditions are met, it is suspending participation in the 1990 CFE Treaty with NATO.
• russia suspends treaty involvement • conflicts western countries ends cfe participation • affects on national security • 1990 nato • july 14 announcement
SIGNAL HILL, NEWFOUNDLAND
Years before ship-to-shore radios were invented, signalmen watched the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean for ships headed into the harbor at St. John's.
• signal hill • canada • newfoundland • mary alward • mary m alward
Years before ship-to-shore radios were invented, signalmen watched the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean for ships headed into the harbor at St. John's.
• signal hill • canada • newfoundland • mary alward • mary m alward
The Army Commanders - Part 2
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
• omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
• omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
The Russian Army in 1854 - Part 2
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
• russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
• russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
The Turkish Army in 1854
With the power of the Janissaries shattered, the Army had undergone a radical shake-up. But had it been enough to make it a force to be reckoned with?
• turkish army • janissaries • bulgaria • bosnia • albania
With the power of the Janissaries shattered, the Army had undergone a radical shake-up. But had it been enough to make it a force to be reckoned with?
• turkish army • janissaries • bulgaria • bosnia • albania
WMD and the Shell Game
US forces find sarin, mustard, artillery shells in the last month. Could the rest of the stash be far behind?
• wmd • artillery • sarin • gas • mustard
US forces find sarin, mustard, artillery shells in the last month. Could the rest of the stash be far behind?
• wmd • artillery • sarin • gas • mustard
St. Sebastian Military Martyr
One of the most well known of the class of military martyrs and soldier saints of the Early Christian Church. He is depicted in art tied to a post and pierced with arrows
• military saint • saint • st sebastian • saint sebastian • narbonne
One of the most well known of the class of military martyrs and soldier saints of the Early Christian Church. He is depicted in art tied to a post and pierced with arrows
• military saint • saint • st sebastian • saint sebastian • narbonne