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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Robert M. Ammon, the leader of the Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne railroad strike, at his post, directing the movements of the strikers, July 1877

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR, 1870. Fighting near Orleans in November and December 1870. Orleans Cathedral can be seen in the background. Wood engraving, c1871

DESTRUCTION OF IDOLS, c1750. Members of a French expedition in the Mississippi River Valley destroying Native American idols, c1750

FRANCE: DIEPPE, c1850. View of the fortress and seaside resort at Dieppe, France. Steel engraving, German, c1850, after L

COLT WEAPONS, 1867. A selection of American military and sporting rifles manufactured by Colt. Wood engraving, 1867

FRANCE: CLASSES, c1822. The four social classes of France: church, military, peasant, and law. Stencil-colored wood engraving, 1822-8, from Images d Epinal

OGLETHORPE AT SAVANNAH. The landing of James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists at Savannah, Georgia, on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NAPOLEONs RETURN, 1815. Napoleon I, escaped from Elba, saluted by soldiers sent to arrest him at Grenoble, France, March 1815. Wood engraving, French, 1839

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1790. Death of D

SICILY: GUERRILLAS, 1860. La Masa, the Sicilian guerrilla leader, and his staff, in the streets of Palermo, Italy. Wood engraving, 1860

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Militiamen attempt to arrest a rioter at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 1877. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

MORMONS AT NAUVOO, 1840s. Joseph Smith reviewing the Nauvoo Legion, the militia unit at the Mormon settlement at Nauvoo, Illinois, early 1840s. Wood engraving, American, 1853

GRANDVILLE: MILITIA. A citizen militia. Wood engraving from Grandvilles Scenes de la Vie Priv

VIGILANCE COMMITTEE, 1856. The surrender of two prisoners to a vigilance committee in San Francisco. Contemporary wood engraving, 1856

GERMANY: NUREMBERG, 1823. View of Nuremberg Castle, Nuremberg, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1823, after a drawing by Robert Batty

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL GUARD. Infantry of the Russian Imperial Guard. Wood engraving, 1890, after Thure de Thulstrup

RUSSIAN GRENADIER. Russian grenadier from the 18th century. Drawing, 1890, by Thure de Thulstrup

TURKEY: SOLDIER, 1853. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1853

BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO. American attack on Cerro Gordo, during the Mexican-American War, 17-18 April 1847. Line engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF BALTIMORE, 1814. The death of British General Robert Ross at North Point, Maryland, while advancing on Baltimore, 12 September 1814, during the War of 1812

RUSSIA: SIBERIA, 1882. Russian criminals on a march in a snowstorm. Wood engraving, English, 1882

ABOUKIR: PRISONERS, 1801. British soldiers of the 42nd Higlander Regiment guarding French prisoners after the second battle of Aboukir, Egypt, March 1801

FRENCH INFANTRY, 1870. French infantry of the Franco-Prussian War. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Construction gang righting overturned cars at Corning, New York, under the protection of the militia during the Great Railroad Strike of 1877

SOLDIERS: INFANTRY DRILL. Line engraving, French, 18th century

BRITISH ARMY, 1855. Uniforms of the British Army in 1855. Contemporary English engraving

BRITAIN: FUSILIERS, 1854. Inspection of the 1st Battalion of the Fusiliers, and the 3rd of Grenadier Guards, by Prince Albert. Wood engraving, English, 1854

FRENCH INFANTRY, c1766. Military exercises of the French infantry. Engraving, French, 19th century

FRANCE: PARIS RIOT, 1851. The troops shooting the insurgents in the streets of Paris. Rioting in Paris following the dissolution of the National Assembly by Napoleon III in December 1851

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1848. The attack on the Palais Royal. Steel engraving, American, 1848

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1848. Alexander Dumas borne in triumph by the people. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1848. Arms given up. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

RUSSIA: SIBERIA, 1882. Travelling in Siberia. Russian criminals on their march in a snowstorm. Wood engraving, English, 1882

NEW YORK: ANTI-RENT, 1844. Small farmers, disguised as Native Americans, tarring and feathering the Sheriff of Albany during the Anti-Rent War against the Stephen Van Rensselaer family over

TRYON & REGULATORS, 1771. William Tryon (1729-1788), British colonial governor of North Carolina, suppressing the Regulators revolt in 1771. Wood engraving, 19th century

FORT DETROIT: SURRENDER. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British
FORT DETROIT: SURRENDER. U.S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British, 16 August 1812: wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

POSADA: NATIONAL HOLIDAY. The National Holiday. The Great Mock Battle Opposite the National Palace. Type metal engraving, 1893, by Jos

CANTERBURY RIOT, 1838. The Death of Thom, alias Sir William Courtenay. The Canterbury Riot of 1838. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

WAR OF 1812: FORT DETROIT. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to
WAR OF 1812: FORT DETROIT. U.S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British, 16 August 1812: wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. / nThe capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by
BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. /nThe capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by Spanish troops under the command of Bernardo de Galvez, 8 May 1781. Line engraving, French, early 19th century

WARFARE: INFANTRY DRILL. Line engraving, French, 18th century

PARIS: LES HALLES, 1871. The first arrival of fish at Les Halles following the end of the siege of Paris, France, at the time of the Franco-Prussian War, February 1871

SIR WILLIAM TRYON (1729-1788). British colonial governor in North Carolina. Governor Tryon supressing the Regulators revolt in 1771. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D. C. by the British on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D.C. by the British on 24 August 1814. Line engraving, English, 1816

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Types of the Cuban patriot soldiers. Wood engraving, American, 1869

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1848. Sketches from the barricades. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

CAPTURE OF SANTA FE, 1846. Brigadier-General Stephen Watts Kearny capturing Santa Fe, New Mexico, 18 August 1846, during the Mexican-American War. Wood engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO, 1847. American troops storm the bridgehead at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847

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"Bayonet: A Weapon of History and Valor" This captivating poster for the Welsh Guards transports us back to a pivotal moment in history - the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. Painted by Howard Pyle in 1906, it showcases the bravery and determination of those who fought for their nation's freedom. The bayonet, an integral part of warfare throughout centuries, played a crucial role during the Napoleonic Wars. French soldiers donned their distinctive uniforms as they wielded this formidable weapon on battlefields across Europe. Even during times of celebration, such as Christmas and New Year, the Coldstream Guards proudly displayed their bayonets on cards sent to loved ones. Their commitment to duty never wavered. In between conflicts, when peace seemed within reach, posters like that from the Territorial Army reminded citizens of their responsibility to protect their homeland. The bayonet symbolized readiness and preparedness against any threat that might arise. Artistic depictions like James Gillray's "A March to the Bank" captured both humor and satire while showcasing soldiers armed with bayonets. These images served as reminders that even in times of peace or political turmoil, military strength was always at hand. The Napoleonic Wars witnessed countless battles where brave soldiers faced each other with fixed bayonets. One such engagement was immortalized in "BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814), " reminding us of both triumphs and sacrifices made by those who carried these lethal weapons into combat. During World War I's infamous Battle of Somme, Coldstreamers charged fearlessly towards enemy lines with bayonets gleaming under fire-filled skies. Their unwavering courage became synonymous with heroism amidst unimaginable horrors. George Orwell's book cover for "Homage to Catalonia, " published in 1938 about the Spanish Civil War evokes emotions tied closely with sacrifice and loyalty embodied by those who fought with bayonets in hand.