Bivouacking Collection

The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars...bivouacking on the battlefield..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars (Prince Liechtenstein's) bivouacking on the battlefield of Over-Selk after the fight - from a sketch by our special artist

Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho)
1039738 Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad)

The Austrians in Italy, Troops bivouacking in the Streets (engraving)
2772305 The Austrians in Italy, Troops bivouacking in the Streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrians in Italy)

WW1 - war in Galician - Russian troops bivouacking
The Fighting for the Carpathian passes - Russian infantry bivouacking in a forest at sunrise

Epsom Races (engraving)
1609561 Epsom Races (engraving) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 May 1858)

Crusaders bivouacking (engraving)
2813453 Crusaders bivouacking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crusaders bivouacking)

With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1044926 With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland)

After the Battle of Domoko (litho)
1037008 After the Battle of Domoko (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Domoko)

The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599485 The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Final Advance to Ladysmith)

The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking (engraving)
1588284 The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Poland, Insurgents bivouacking)

Outposts of Seaforth Highlanders bivouacking during the Day at Modder River (litho)
1599238 Outposts of Seaforth Highlanders bivouacking during the Day at Modder River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Schleswig, the 9th Regiment of Hussars (Prince Liechtenstein s)
1103119 The War in Schleswig, the 9th Regiment of Hussars (Prince Liechtenstein s) bivouacking on the Battle-Field of Over-Selk after the Fight (engraving) by English School

Kingston scouts bivouacking, Jamaica
Boys of No.1 Scout Troop, Kingston, Jamaica, bivouacking

The First Turkish Regiment to Enter Domoko: Bivouacking at the Head of the Phourka Pass
THE FIRST TURKISH REGIMENT TO ENTER DOMOKO: BIVOUACKING AT THE HEAD OF THE PHOURKA PASS, 1897: The first Turkish regiment to enter Domoko when the town was taken was under the command of Colonel

Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878: Turkihs forces under the command of Sulieman Pasha bivouacking in the Shipka Pass, August 1877, during the abortive Tgurish attempt to capture the pass from the Russians

Turkish cavalry outside Gaza, Palestine, WW1
Turkish cavalry bivouacking outside Gaza, Palestine, during the First World War. Date: April 1917

German bivouac WWI
German soldiers bivouacking on the Western Front during World War I

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Bivouacking, a timeless practice of soldiers and adventurers alike, has been captured in various forms throughout history. From Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad to the Austrians in Italy, troops finding respite in the streets, these scenes depict moments of rest amidst chaos. In the midst of WW1's war in Galician, Russian troops can be seen bivouacking as they regroup and gather strength for the battles ahead. The litho artwork portrays their temporary campsites scattered across the land. Even during peaceful times like Epsom Races or Crusaders on their holy quest, bivouacking remains an essential part of any journey. Engravings show how individuals would set up camp under starry skies or seek shelter within makeshift structures. Explorers like Sir Charles Warren ventured into unknown territories such as Bechuanaland and found solace in bivouacs along their path. These engravings capture their determination to conquer new frontiers while embracing nature's elements. The aftermath of battles is also marked by bivouacking scenes. Lithos depicting soldiers after the Battle of Domoko or during The Final Advance to Ladysmith showcase exhausted warriors seeking refuge before continuing their march towards victory. Bivouacks were not limited to wars alone; even insurrections saw insurgents finding comfort amidst turmoil. In Poland's uprising against oppression, engravings portray rebels coming together around campfires as they strategize for freedom. From Modder River outposts where Seaforth Highlanders rested during daylight hours to Kingston scouts' adventures in Jamaica, diverse locations have witnessed this age-old tradition. Breathtaking lithos and engravings immortalize these moments when humans connect with nature through temporary dwellings.