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"Unyielding Battles

Background imageContested Collection: German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens - WW1

German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens - WW1
A huge German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens on 8th August 1918 became a source of some Allied controversy. The Australian 31st Battalion effected its capture, but

Background imageContested Collection: Tanks Near Tobruk

Tanks Near Tobruk
North Africa : a German tank destroys a British tank in Marmarica, during the fiercely contested battle for Tobruk, Libya

Background imageContested Collection: SIEGE OF JULICH

SIEGE OF JULICH
When the ruler of Julich dies his lands are contested by Dutch and Empire. Imperial forces seize the town but they are besieged and ousted by the Dutch and their allies. Date: 1610

Background imageContested Collection: Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in

Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in
5917329 Poster celebrating victory of Conservative candidates in parliamentary elections in Yorkshire, 1841 (print) by English School

Background imageContested Collection: Entrance into Bajaur, Valley of Panjkora River, contested by Umra Khans Men on 13 April (litho)

Entrance into Bajaur, Valley of Panjkora River, contested by Umra Khans Men on 13 April (litho)
1628180 Entrance into Bajaur, Valley of Panjkora River, contested by Umra Khans Men on 13 April (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContested Collection: Attack on Whig mug-house

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Background imageContested Collection: The Last Hour of a Contested Election for M. P, 1817. Artist: Robert Havell

The Last Hour of a Contested Election for M. P, 1817. Artist: Robert Havell
The Last Hour of a Contested Election for M.P, 1817. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Background imageContested Collection: Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the brush home of their

Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the brush home of their capital race of six closely contested heats over the Union Course L.I. July 4th 1868. Date c1868

Background imageContested Collection: Acre City Walls

Acre City Walls
The Medieval city walls at Acre (Akko), Israel. Acre was one of the most contested cities during the Crusades. Date: 1971

Background imageContested Collection: The Civil War in America. The interior of Fort Sumter, Charl

The Civil War in America. The interior of Fort Sumter, Charl
The interior of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour, after a continuous bombardment by the Federal batteries on Morrs Island. Fort Sumter provided the first engagement of the civil War

Background imageContested Collection: The civil war in America: the long bridge over the Potomac a

The civil war in America: the long bridge over the Potomac a
The scene shows the hotly contested border between the forces of the Southern states and the Unionists guarded by cannon and men at night

Background imageContested Collection: Peary Reaches North Pole

Peary Reaches North Pole
HAVE MADE GOOD AT LAST. HAVE THE OLD POLE. Commander Peary, American explorer, reaches the North Pole in April 1909. Later, his claim is contested by Cook

Background imageContested Collection: OSWEGO, 1750

OSWEGO, 1750
The earliest English trading post on the Great Lakes, the fort was contested in the Seven years War and later in 1812 : the Onondago river here flows into Lake Ontario


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"Unyielding Battles: Tracing the Footprints Territories" Witness the remnants of a fierce struggle as we explore the German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens during World War I. Tanks Near Tobruk - an enduring symbol of resilience amidst contested grounds, reminding us of the courage displayed by soldiers in challenging times. Unveiling history's echoes within the SIEGE OF JULICH, where walls stood tall against relentless assaults, embodying determination and resistance. Celebrating victory. Delve into a poster commemorating Conservative candidates' triumph in parliamentary elections, highlighting a contentious political landscape. Journey through time to witness Umra Khans Men contesting Bajaur Valley's entrance along Panjkora River on that fateful day - April 13th (litho). Relive moments from history as we delve into an Attack on Whig mug-house, capturing intense clashes between rival factions vying for dominance. Step back into 1817 with Robert Havell's masterpiece depicting The Last Hour of a Contested Election for M. P. , revealing the fervor surrounding democratic processes. Explore John Bright's legacy through Punch cartoon: Gladiators Preparing For The Arena (1867), shedding light on his role in fiercely debated political arenas. Discover Goldsmith Maid and American Girl amidst their brush home; two spirited contenders leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory. Acre City Walls stand tall as silent witnesses to countless conflicts throughout history – testaments to lands once hotly contested by ambitious powers seeking dominion over this ancient cityscape.