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British troops move an 8-inch Mk V howitzer into position - Bécordel-Bécourt, France, 26th May 1917. Credit : IWM, image Q 2234 #ww1 #worldwar1 #becordelbecourt #france #howitzer #britisharmy #artillery #history

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earthling Feb 24

Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a M777 Howitzer at a front line in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

#photography
#Ukraine
#howitzer

PugJesus Oct 24

American T92 240mm howitzer, WW2 era, 1945?

Dave J Oct 20

A US journalist friend mentioned the #artillery incident to me yesterday.

I can’t find anything at all about it in Australian media. Nothing. I’m a little shocked, to say the least. What else are we just not getting?

#Free NYT #GiftArticle for other folks who missed it: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/us/artillery-interstate-5-marines.html?unlocked_article_code=1.u08.U9-8.SKn9NlH89SXT&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

#Pendleton #SanDiego #California #Howitzer https://infosec.exchange/@SecureOwl/115404170060729308

Military Fired Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday

Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test for Saturday’s event in Southern California. The state shut a section of the freeway.

The New York Times

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines Aug 7, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Russian soldier shoots civilian near Pokrovsk, video shows; prosecutors launch war crimes probe — Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian railway logistics hub in Rostov Oblast for second night — Death toll of Russian July 31 attack on Kyiv rises to 32 as another victim dies in hospital — Russian troops arrive in Belarus ahead of massive Zapad-2025 drills … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-7-2025/

Ovidiu Muca May 29, 2025

#Hanwha pushes modern artillery at #CANSEC2025 https://defence-blog.com/hanwha-pushes-modern-artillery-at-cansec-2025/
#K9 #Howitzer #Wheeled

The World at War May 24, 2025

US artillery targets Japanese positions - Balete Pass (Dalton Pass), Philippines, March 1945. Colourized by APIECEOFJAKE #ww2 #worldwar2 #baletepass #daltonpass #pacific #philippines #artillery #usmc #howitzer #marines #usmarines

getmisch May 3, 2025

Last term, they balked at #Trump's demand for a #military #parade, at $92M, it was scaled down. This time, Army's all-in on combining U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary w #OurPutin's 79th #birthday. Golden Knights team #parachute landing, presenting a #flag to the #President from the #Army. >7K #soldiers, seven bands, fifty #aircraft, & 150 vehicles - 90 categorized as heavy. D.C. mayor Muriel Browser says they better also bring millions to repair the roads. #tanks #Howitzer https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/armored-vehicles-and-nearly-7000-troops-a-look-at-plans-for-military-parade-on-trumps-birthday/ar-AA1E3uyJ