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Canadian Corps heavy artillery in action
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A Canadian field gun crew bombarding enemy lines. The force of the explosion as the shells are fired is indicated by the cloud of dust surrounding the guns and the recoiling posture of two of the gunners. The shells stacked to the left of the picture represent just a fraction of what would have been fired during a heavy bombardment.
Field artillery was probably the most significant weapon in deciding the outcome of the war. Although bombardment of enemy positions was a military tactic stretching back over centuries, World War I saw artillery used on a vastly increased scale. Most major infantry attacks were preceded by several days of heavy bombardment, and throughout the war the race continued to produce more powerful guns. Initially German production was superior, but eventually the Allies were able to construct better weapons, in greater numbers.
[Original reads: 'Canadian Corps heavy Artillery in action. Note dust raised by the firing of the guns. The gun at full recoil.']
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Edward A. K. Killian
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Co. A, 1st MO. Light Artillery
This is what William Cutler wrote about this gentleman:
ED. A. KILIAN, now of Alma, Kan., was born in Hesse-Nassau, Germany, September 1, 1828. He was educated in the Polytechnic School at Darmstadt and at the Normal School at Friedberg. Becoming a participant in the Revolution in 1848, he emigrated from his native country and came to America in September, 1849, first locating in Rochester, N. Y., where he remained six months. From Rochester he went to Buffalo, N. Y., and stayed until the spring of 1853; from thence to New Orleans, and remained until 1856; from thence to Chicago, where he was the local editor of the Staats Zeitung until the spring of 1857; thence to Hermann, Mo., where he remained until the spring of 1861, principally engaged in teaching. On May 10, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, First Missouri Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Wilson’s Creek, August 10, and remained in Springfield, Mo., in charge of the rebels, until November of the same year, being released when General Fremont took possession of the city, and discharged on account of disability. He again enlisted in November, 1862, in Company A, Seventeenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and served as a private until September, 1863, when he was promoted to sergeant of the regiment. On December 20 he was promoted to first lieutenant and adjutant of the regiment, and was mustered out on September 24, 1864, at the expiration of the term of service of his regiment. He participated in the engagements at the siege of Vicksburg, Jackson (Miss.), Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and the Atlantic Campaign. He was commissioned as Captain of Company G, Eightieth Missouri Enrolled Militia, and participated in the Price raid, in October, 1864, and the same month accepted the position of first assistant in the public schools of Edwardsville, Madison County, Ill., which he occupied until 1869. He then became principal of the public school in Marine, Ill., holding the position until 1874. In the fall of that year, he took charge of the German paper at Joliet, The Herald, which he conducted until the spring of 1875. From that time until July, 1878, he was in Buffalo, N. Y., as custodian of The Museum of Natural Sciences, when he returned to Edwardsville, Ill., and resumed his old position in the school, which he held until he came to Kansas, August 22, 1879, and located in Alma, Kan., and was the principal of the public schools of that place, being also engaged in farming at the same place. Mr. Kilian was married in Buffalo, N. Y., June 24, 1865, to Carrie Bloecher, a native of Tonowanda, N. Y.; they have five children — Irmgerd, Edward, Hedwig, Carrie and Edith. Mr. Kilian is a contributor to several educational and scientific journals, and has, perhaps, the finest conchological collection in the State, and also has a large archeological collection.
"Early History of Wabaunsee County, Kansas", 1902
EDWARD A. KILLIAN
Was born September 1, 1828, at Giessen, Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany. Educated in public schools, Real and Polytechnic school, Darmstadt, and Normal school, at Friedburg. Came to the United States in consequence of participation in the Revolution of 1848, arriving in New York October 12, 1849. Taught school in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. In 1876-1879 was assistant in the Museum of the Society of Natural Science , in Buffalo, N. Y. Came to Kansas in August, 1879, since which time he has resided in Alma. Was principal of the Alma schools three years and of the German-English Academy at Leavenworth one year. In 1884-85 did journalistic work on the Leavenworth Freie Presse. Enlisted June 14, 1861, in the 1st Missouri Light Artillery. Participated in the capture of Camp Jackson, in action at Booneville, Dug Spring, and Wilson’s Creek, where he received severe wound in right arm. In November, 1862, enlisted in Co. A, 17th Missouri Infantry; promoted to sergeant-major, and adjutant. Participated in Vicksburg and Atlanta campaigns. Discharged September 24, 1864.
Mr. Killian has one of the best libraries in the county; is well versed in conchology and takes an active interest in historical and archaeological research. Has contributed quite a number of valued contributions to the magazines and literary journals—many of which have been highly appreciated by the reading public.
Waalcrossing Remembered
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Ambassador Hartog Levin and General Petraeus at the wreath laying ceremony at the Waalcrossing Monument. Photo: Gemeente Nijmegen
September 20, 2009 – Ambassador Hartog Levin with U.S. Commander, U.S. Central Command General David Petraeus attended the Market Garden Commemorations in Nijmegen.
In the morning a wreath was laid at the Waalcrossing monument in Lent. The monument commemorates the fact that on September 20th, 1944 two companies of the 82nd Airborne Division’s 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) crossed the Waal River in broad daylight by 26 rowing boats made of canvas. At least 13 boats reached finally the other bank and succeeded to capture the bridges over the Waal River in the north to allow the British tanks advancing.
It was one on the highlights of the visit of General Petraeus in the Netherlands, who also participated in WWII commemorations in Margraten and Eindhoven, where he held the Eindhoven Freedom Lecture.
General Petraeus father was born in the Dutch city of Franeker (province of Friesland).
In the afternoon the ambassador attended a memorial ceremony at the Traianusplein, close to the Waalbridge. Several dignitaries, including Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, the British Prince Philip and former NATO Secretary and Nijmegen veteran Lord Carrington and the German Ambassador.
Thousands of people watched the ceremony, and a parade of historic vehicles.
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