Battles Collection

Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall

H. M. S. Glowworm ramming the Admiral Hipper
The 1345-ton destroyer Glowworm ramming the 10, 000-ton German cruiser Hipper after a single-handed duel at point-blank range

Naval Battle 1782
Off St Lucia, West Indies, Rodney attacks de Grasses fleet and breaks the French line, resulting in a fine victory

The Battle of Trafalgar
3892973 The Battle of Trafalgar by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar (1805)); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Australian troops counter-attack at Amiens, WW1
Australian troops hold the line at Villers Bretonneux nine miles east of Amiens during a German attack during the Battle of Amiens in April 1918

USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle
Terrific Engagement Between the USS Monitor with 2 Guns, and the CSS Virginia (aka Merrimac) with 10 Guns, in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862. The First Fight between Ironclad ships of War

Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot, near site of Edgehill, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho)
1268536 Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Roman mosaic, Battle between Alexander and Darius, from Pompeii House of the Faun, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Waterloo Haye-Sainte
NAPOLEONIC WARS The fighting at La Haye-Sainte (Belle Alliance)

Battle of Brunanburh during the Viking invasions of England
Battle of Brunanburh between the Anglo-Saxon King Aethelstan and an alliance of Olaf Guthfrithson and others, during the Viking invasions of England

Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana
An Armada episode, the Golden Lion attacking the Santa Ana of the Spanish Armada on 25 July 1588. Date: 1588

The Last Shot by Matania
A group of British seamen gunners straining to fire a final shot at a German ship as their own ship sinks beneath them. The caption notes that this was a common occurrence with light cruisers

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). The vessel Prince of Asturias, hoisting the Gravina badge, battles five English vessels. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Death of King Harold showing an arrow in his eye, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Koniggratz Battle 1866
BATTLE OF KOENIGGRATZ (also known as Sadowa) The Prussian victory, though hard- won, leads to Austrian collapse, victory for Prussia, and the creation of the German Empire

Royal Horse Artillery
British Royal Horse Artillery in action, 19th century

Leipzig Battle Charge
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French Date: 16 October 1813

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Windy Weather / Gillray
A windswept man battles his way across Hampstead Heath. He keeps one hand firmly on his hat

Ancient Greek Battle
ANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

Tom Sayers, champion of England, and his battles

Battle of Tours - 2
The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history

Battle of Bull Run / Jahn
The first of two battles of Bull Run was the first major clash of the Civil War. Both were major victories for the Confederate forces

Battle of Towton / Doyle
Lord Fauconbridge at the Battle of Towton

Siege of La Rochelle (engraving)
XIR3050331 Siege of La Rochelle (engraving) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee des Plans et Reliefs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Siege of La Rochelle (French: Le SiAšge de La Rochelle)

Rome / Colosseum 1827
The four-storey structure had a moveable canopy, a safety net to protect the audience, a network of underground tunnels, and floors that could flood for mock sea battles!

Wellington at Salamanca
NAPOLEONIC WAR Sortie from Bayonne, at 3 in the morning

Aeneid Title Page
Title-page for the second part of Virgils Aeneid, in a French edition of 1662, featuring gods above, battles below, and some of the protagonists

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Waterloo Belle Alliance
NAPOLEONIC WARS The second Prussian regiment attacks at Plancenoit (Belle Alliance)

Afghan Futtehabad 1879
At the battle of Futtehabad during the Afghan War, Lieutenant Hamilton of the Guide Corps is awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave cavalry charge

1997 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 28: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F310B, passes Jean Alesi, B197 Renault during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on July 28, 2010 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Attack on the Wexford Rebels, Ireland, 26 May 1798, in response to an uprising at Oulart Hill led by Father John Murphy (visible on the far right). Date: 1798

The Spanish Armada 1588, 1915 (colour litho)
1122830 The Spanish Armada 1588, 1915 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

First day of the Somme - the roll call after attack
British soldiers in a trench on the first day of the Somme (1 July 1916), lining up for a roll call after the attack. 1916

America - Battle Of Fort Mercer
The Repulse Of The Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer During The Battle Of Red Bank, New Jersey Date: 1778

Battle of the Boyne 1690
British cavalry charge through the waters of the Boyne, ensuring William IIIs accession in place of the deposed James II Date: 1 July 1690

Abraham Lincolns address at Gettysburg. Date: 1863

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

British Lancers Charging
France, c. 1916 The 9th British Lancers charging German artillery in WWI

LEZO, Blas de (1687-1741). Spanish sailor. Capture
" LEZO, Blas de (1687-1741). Spanish sailor. Capture of the English frigate " Stanhope" by Don Blas de Lezo. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum."

Punic Wars, attack on Carthage, Sicily
PUNIC WARS : war with Carthage begins when the Roman senator Appius Claudius Caudex backs an unjustified attack on the Carthaginian colony in Sicily

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815
1268378 The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, engraved by H. R. Cook, published by T. Clay and R. Lambe, June 1819 (engraving) by Sauerweld, A

Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his
1772196 Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his capture of the French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, c.1817 (pencil & ink on paper) by Dighton

Duke of Wellington commemorative plate with surround featuring important events and battles. 19th century

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"Battles: A Glimpse into History's Fierce Clashes" H. M. S. Glowworm vs Admiral Hipper: Witness the daring moment when the underdog rammed the mighty, showcasing bravery on the high seas. Civil War Re-enactment at Edgehill: Step back in time as The Sealed Knot brings to life a pivotal clash near Warwickshire, reliving the intensity of brother against brother. USS Monitor and CSS Virginia Ironclad Duel: Behold an epic naval battle that revolutionized warfare, where iron behemoths clashed amidst thunderous cannon fire. Roman Mosaic Unveils Alexander vs Darius Battle: Marvel at ancient art capturing one of history's most iconic encounters, transporting you to Pompeii's House of the Faun. Waterloo Haye-Sainte: Explore a key battleground where valor and sacrifice intertwined, forever etching their mark on Europe's destiny. Naval Battle 1782 - Waves Collide in Epic Confrontation: Dive into maritime history as rival fleets engage in a fierce struggle for dominance upon treacherous waters. Australian Troops Counter-Attack at Amiens during WW1: Discover untold stories of heroism as Aussie soldiers rally against all odds, turning the tide amidst devastating conflict. Death of King Harold - Bayeux Tapestry Chronicles Tragic End: Uncover medieval England's defining moment through intricate embroidery depicting an arrow-stricken monarch. Viking Invasions Echoed in Battle of Brunanburh: Relive a clash that shaped England's fate, witnessing warriors from distant lands collide with native defenders on English soil. Spanish Armada - Golden Lion Strikes Santa Ana with Fury: Immerse yourself in a historic naval encounter where Spain's grand fleet faces relentless assault from its English adversary. The Last Shot by Matania - A Poignant Farewell.