Howitzers of 135th Siege Battery on the Somme, 25 August 1916. The 8-inch howitzer had a range of about 12,300 yards (11.24 km), and fired a 200lb (90.8 kg) shell. Most heavy artillery weapons were used by units of the Royal Garrison Artillery, whereas the Royal Field Artillery tended to use lighter guns that were mobile.

Description: Howitzers of 135th Siege Battery on the Somme, 25 August 1916. The 8-inch howitzer had a range of about 12,300 yards (11.24 km), and fired a 200lb (90.8 kg) shell. Most heavy artillery weapons were used by units of the Royal Garrison Artillery, whereas the Royal Field Artillery tended to use lighter guns that were mobile.
Date: 1916
Century: 20th century
Decade material covers: 1910s
Type: Photograph
Subject: Western Front
Figures: Weapons
War: First World War
Army: Great Britain
Battle: Battle of the Somme
Contemporary Country: France
Repository: National Army Museum
Repository Item Record: Full record with image
Rights: With permission from the National Army Museum
Village: La Houssoye