Blockhouse Collection

Some of the men who took Tilloy, 10 Apr 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Some of the men who took Tilloy, 10 Apr 1917. Soldiers of the 13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment with captured machine guns in front of a German mobile pill box and observation post

Our Romanian Allies; A German blockhouse captured by Romanians on the Marastii... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Our Romanian Allies; A German blockhouse captured by Romanians on the Marastii plateau, July 24, 1917, 1917. From L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2 [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Martello tower, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Martello tower, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901

Old block house, Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Old block house, Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1900 and 1910

Old block-house, Bois Blanc Park, c1903. Creator: Unknown
Old block-house, Bois Blanc Park, c1903

Russian block house, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Russian block house, between c1900 and c1930

Panorama of the city of Cannes France Cannes. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

View of Gibraltar from Algeciras Spain Algeciras, Gibraltar. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The harbour of the town of La Rochelle, France. France La Rochelle. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Fort Socva in the rocky coastline of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in Aquitaine. France Aquitaine, Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

View of the town of St. Servant in France. France Saint Servant. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The beach of Lorient, in France, with the so-called Citadel in the background. France Lorient. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The castle of Angers with the statue of King Ren, in the foreground. France Angers Castle Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

View of Clisson, France. France Clisson. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

American military fort in the desert, near the Isleta Indian village America. Date of Photograph:1925

View of Castel dell'Ovo in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

Malakoff bastion in Crimea after it was conquered by the French in September 1855. French troops erected the hut and telegraph pole Crimea. Date of Photograph:1855-1856

Venetian fort on the island of Kythira in Greece Greece Kythira. Date of Photograph:07-08/1987

The Citadel of Budapest with the river Danube in the foreground. Hungary Budapest Fort Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the city of Corfu Greece Corfu. Date of Photograph:1900ca

View of the Rocchetta, the Pepoli Castle in Erice Erice Castle Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920. Date of Artwork:XI -XII, XIX secc

The main square of Forte dei Marmi: in the center, the spiral fortress by Leopold I of Lorena, Versilia Forte dei Marmi Piazza del Forte Fort Eighteenth Century

View of the gulf of Porto Ercole from the Forte Santa Caterina on the promontory of Monte Argentario Monte Argentario. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

View of Forte Filippo in Porto Ercole, erected on the promontory of Monte Argentario Monte Argentario Porte Ercole, Forte Filippo. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Entrance to the port of Rhodes with the Fort of St. Nicholas and two bronze columns of the deer and the Capitoline she-wolf

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Roman soldiers stow packs in galleys on the Danube; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860

Roman soldiers stow packs in galleys on the Danube; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860

Dacian soldiers attack a Roman blockhouse; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860. Now at the Museo della Civilt Romana, Rome Rome Museo della Civilt Romana Cast

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Roman soldiers unload military provisions from boats; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860

Roman soldiers unload military provisions from boats; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860

The port of St. Nicholas, in the port Mandrki in Rhodes, with characteristic windmills. In the background is the powerful Fort of St. Nicholas

View of Forte Stella in Porto Ercole, erected on the promontory of Monte Argentario Monte Argentario. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

View of the Port of Brindisi with moored booats. The Castle of Federico II is visible in the background. Brindisi Port. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Dacians attack a Roman blockhouse; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860. Now at the Museo della Civilt Romana, Rome Rome Museo della Civilt Romana Cast, Mold, Mould

The Danube God; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860. Now at the Museo della Civilt Romana, Rome Rome Museo della Civilt Romana Cast, Mold, Mould

The Emperor Trajan supervising some Roman soldiers building a fort; plaster mold of the Trajan Column commissioned by Napoleon III in 1860

Castel dell'Ovo in Naples Naples Fort Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec. ca

Captured German blockhouse at Croiselles, WW1
Captured German blockhouse on the Hindenburg Line at Croiselles, France, wrecked by Allied artillery, First World War. circa 1916-1917

French army officer in a blockhouse, armed with a machine gun, single-handedly holding off two batallions of Germans
6000418 French army officer in a blockhouse, armed with a machine gun, single-handedly holding off two batallions of Germans during the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun, World War I

The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho)
1036870 The Bombardment of Malaxa on 23 March, the International Fleet shelling the Insurgents in the Blockhouse (litho) by Wyllie

The Crisis in Crete, with the Forces of the Powers (litho)
1036873 The Crisis in Crete, with the Forces of the Powers (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Crete, with the Forces of the Powers)

The Kleine Berta Mortar, Boezinge
This Little Bertha mortar (named after Bertha, Gustav Krupps wife), sits on the top of an ivy-covered blockhouse in the centre of the village

Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia
867763 Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, helping guard the Aqueduct Bridge, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Sketches from Kalafat and Widdin (engraving)
1618727 Sketches from Kalafat and Widdin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Kalafat and Widdin)

With the Sierra Leone Frontier Force, from Freetown to Falaba (engraving)
1592425 With the Sierra Leone Frontier Force, from Freetown to Falaba (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Sierra Leone Frontier Force)

With the Nile Frontier Field Force (engraving)
1061771 With the Nile Frontier Field Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Frontier Field Force)

The Davis Blockhouse near Coupeville, Washington, USA
The Davis Blockhouse in Sunnyside Cemetery built in 1855, near Coupeville, Washington State, USA. Whidbey settlers constructed a number of defensive blockhouses in the 1850s in response to threats

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"From South Africa to World War I: Exploring the Fascinating History of Blockhouses" Discover the intriguing world of blockhouses through a captivating journey across various historical events and locations. The map of Lord Kitcheners Blockhouse System in South Africa, 1916, offers a glimpse into the strategic military structures that played a crucial role during this time. In North Dakota's Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, an impressive blockhouse stands as a testament to its significance in American history. Meanwhile, captured German blockhouses at Croiselles from World War I remind us of their formidable presence on European battlefields. One remarkable tale unfolds during the Battle of Verdun when a brave French army officer single-handedly defended the Bois des Caures blockhouse against two battalions of Germans armed with only his machine gun. This heroic act showcases the resilience and determination exhibited within these fortified structures. The Bombardment of Malaxa litho depicts international fleets shelling insurgents in another blockhouse, highlighting their use as defensive positions during conflicts worldwide. Similarly, lithos from The Crisis in Crete shed light on how powers utilized these strongholds for tactical advantage. Moving beyond warfare, we encounter diverse applications for blockhouses. From protecting forts like Fort Haggerty on Arlington Ridge Road in Virginia to sketches showcasing their presence in Kalafat and Widdin or accompanying forces like Sierra Leone Frontier Force or Nile Frontier Field Force – these engravings demonstrate their versatility throughout history. Whether defending borders or providing shelter amidst chaos, blockhouses have left an indelible mark on our past. Their architectural significance combined with tales of bravery make them compelling subjects worthy of exploration and appreciation today.