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French artillery during World War I
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Artillery was a significant component of the French Army's operations during the First World War. In 1914, it primarily consisted of light field artillery, the artillery they used were cylinder pigs,
Presentation of a 75 mm model 1897 cannon and its ammunition box by French artillerymen (in midnight blue uniform) to Scottish infantry officers (in k
Presentation of a 75 mm model 1897 cannon and its ammunition box by French artillerymen (in midnight blue uniform) to Scottish infantry officers (in khaki), on the sidelines of the Battle of Armentières on October 21, 1914. This cannon, relatively light and fast-firing, was by far the most used by the French artillery (several thousand examples) before, during and after the conflict.
Since the field artillery was insufficient to destroy the enemy's entrenchments, the French gradually equipped themselves with modern heavy artillery:
Since the field artillery was insufficient to destroy the enemy's entrenchments, the French gradually equipped themselves with modern heavy artillery: at the end of the war, it had 2,000 examples of this short 155 mm Schneider cannon, here firing on September 3, 1918 near Champien. The gunners are wearing smocks with the Adrian helmet.
A French 24 cm G model 1876 gun, mounted on a coastal pivot mount (GPC mount), in 1915 on the Gallipoli peninsula. Four of these guns were used during
A French 24 cm G model 1876 gun, mounted on a coastal pivot mount (GPC mount), in 1915 on the Gallipoli peninsula. Four of these guns were used during the Battle of the Dardanelles to fire on Ottoman forts on the Asian shore; they were sabotaged and abandoned in January 1916. They are still at Seddülbahir.
Presentation of the new French cannon, the 75 mm model 1897, to Tsar Nicholas II during the major maneuvers of 1901.
Presentation of the new French cannon, the 75 mm model 1897, to Tsar Nicholas II during the major maneuvers of 1901.
Schneider CA1
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The Schneider CA 1 was the first French tank, developed during the First World War.
Schneider tank
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The Souain prototype crossing a trench, on 9 December 1915.
The Souain prototype crossing a trench, on 9 December 1915.
Tank drawings ordered by Colonel Estienne right after the Souain experiment, drawn on 11 December 1915. The plans are basically based on the 45 hp Hol
Tank drawings ordered by Colonel Estienne right after the Souain experiment, drawn on 11 December 1915. The plans are basically based on the 45 hp Holt caterpillar, but a little picture of the Holt Model 75 is attached
Final caterpillar test on 21 February 1916, before the mass order of the Schneider CA1 tank on the 25th. The eight-wheeled vehicle is shown. The man s
Final caterpillar test on 21 February 1916, before the mass order of the Schneider CA1 tank on the 25th. The eight-wheeled vehicle is shown. The man spanning the trench with his arms is Fouché.