Defiance Collection (page 5)

The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry... at Brandywine, 1777, (1939)
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. How the D.C.L.I. Won Their Red Feathers at Brandywine, 1777, (1939). Incident during the American Revolutionary War, 11 September 1777, near Chadds Ford

Better to be buried... than to surrender, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918
Better to be buried beneath the ruins of the fort than to surrender, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918. Sign in French:s ensevelir sous les ruines du fort pluto t que de se rendre

RF- Two Grey wolves (Canis lupus) head portraits with damp coats from rain shower, captive

Female Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Sir Winston Churchill memorial statue, Parliament Square, London, 2005. This statue of Britains great wartime Prime Minister stands opposite the Palace of Westminster

Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (3), c1916. Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty is a music hall song written by Arthur J. Mills, Fred Godfrey (1880-1953) and Bennett Scott (1875-1930) in 1916

Roland, the Hero of the National Epic of France, 1909. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Spanish and French forces besieged Gibraltar from 1779 until 1783

Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). Artist: G Stodart
Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces

A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). Artist: Sport & General
A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests

A suffragette being arrested, c1910s (1935). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests

The Milkmaid, 18th century, (1938). Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
The Milkmaid. Painting housed in the Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Artist: J Godfrey
The Defence of Lathom House, 1644. Lathom House in Lancashire was the home of the Earls of Derby. In 1644, during the Civil War

Siege of Ladysmith, South Africa, Boer War, 1899-1900. Defending British troops in trenches fixing bayonets in preparation to repel a Boer attack

Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Defending British troops making a night sortie. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces

Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (c1880)
Indian Mutiny, 1857-59 (c1880). Lieutenant de Kantzow at Mynpooree (Mainpuri) holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three hours until rescued by an influential Indian

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 2nd Boer War, c1900. A Boer farmers wife shakes her fist at the British soldiers

Gandhi fasting in support of Untouchables, 1932. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Gandhi fasting in support of Untouchables, 1932. Mohondas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma (Great Soul), Indian Nationalist leader

Mohandas Gandhi, Indian nationalist leader, on his way to Congress, 1932. Mohondas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma (Great Soul)

Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. The figure of France declares Defiance Emperor, While I have Strength to Hurl it! France is depicted brandishing a broken and bloody sword at the Prussian Emperor

Illegal Printing Press - Revolution of 1905 - Russia
The Revolution of 1905 in Russia - Illegal Printing Press in operation - The lookout issues a warning that the Tsarist Police are approaching

NORMANS IN IRELAND 1169
The Norman, Fitz-Stephen, sent by Strongbow to pacify Ireland burns his boats off the coast of Wexford as a sign that he has no intention of retreating Date: 1169

The Zeppelin Bombardment Of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, In Defiance Of The Hague Convention. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

Underwater Close Up View Of A Captive Beluga Whale Swimming Near The Surface At The Pt. Defiance Zoological Park In Tacoma, Washington

Vinnie Jones of Wimbledon signals to his teamates during the Premier League match between Wimbledon and Manchester United at Selhurst Park. United won the match 2-5. 22nd November 1997

WW1 - United We Stand, Divided we fall. Patriotic postcard from the start of the First World War, showing a united stance by a sailor, a Scottish Highlander and a Life Guard Date: circa 1914

French Propaganda postcard - WWI
A French propaganda card from the end of the First World War, depicting a defiant Marianne, ordering Kaiser Wilhelm II ( The Cruel )

Lucifereans Defy Christ
Lucifereans (worshippers of the fallen angel Lucifer) transfix the Christian host (the body of Jesus) with a dagger, as a gesture of defiance Date: circa 15th century

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Colonials destroy British cargo of tea in Boston harbor, December 16, 1773, known as the Boston Tea Party. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sons of Liberty seizing weapons in New York City
Marinus Willett seizing British weapons for the Sons of Liberty in New York City, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists participating in the Boston Tea Party, 1773
Colonists throwing boxes of tea overboard during the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists tearing down the kings arms from Independence Hall, July 8, 1776, in celebration of American independence Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A meeting of colonists protesting British treatment before the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sons of Liberty rally in New York City
Isaac Sears exhorting a crowd to oppose British taxes in New York City before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Game to the Last - pirate on a ship
A pirate, sword in hand, stands on the deck of a sinking ship, prepared to fight to the bitter end. Date: 1928

Cartoon, War and Peace, WW1
Cartoon: You forced your war on us, we shall force our peace on you! An allegorical female figure with a sword (France) confronts the German invaders

John Hampden
JOHN HAMPDEN politician whose defiance of Charles I regarding a forced loan he was unwilling to pay led to the English Civil War Date: 1594 - 1643

John Hampden Statue
JOHN HAMPDEN politician whose defiance of Charles I regarding a forced loan he was unwilling to pay led to the English Civil War Date: 1594 - 1643

Cavalry / Apache Defiance
An apache defiance Date: 1890

Indian nationalists riot at Calcutta, defying the authorities. Date: 1929

A Nation in Arms
Promotional postcard for A Nation in Arms. The scroll under Britannia and her trumpet reads, Defence Not Defiance. This is a propaganda play in favour of more territorial soldiers

Three British bulldogs on a greetings card
Three British bulldogs standing on a Union Flag on a greetings card -- Defenders of the Empire. Date: early 20th century

Chyrsanthemums: Golden Drop, La Sapajon, white and pink La Ruche, and purple Versailles Defiance.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T

Suffragettes in Black Maria. A group of suffragettes arrested at a demonstration are carted off in a police van. Acts of defiance continue as a policeman is pushed

British Peace Poster, WW1
Labour Fights Wars and then Pays for them -- Disarm! Chromolithograph poster, by Grafton Art Limited, Peace Poster No 2. Date: 1918

Cartoon, Poincare and Kaiser, WW1
Cartoon, showing President Raymond Poincare of France on his way to Bordeaux (where the French government relocated in the early days of the First World War)

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In the face of adversity, defiance emerges as a powerful force that transcends time and borders. From Winston Churchill's iconic V for Victory sign during World War II to the resolute Cossacks' reply to the Sultan in 1890, acts have shaped history and inspired generations. One such act is captured in Il ya Repin's masterpiece "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan. " With unwavering determination, these warriors stand tall against oppression, refusing to bow down. Their defiant spirit echoes through centuries, reminding us of the indomitable human will. Similarly, Hans Bohrdt's propaganda artwork "The Last Man" portrays a German navy officer standing firm amidst chaos. In his eyes burns an unyielding resolve that defies defeat and embraces sacrifice for a cause greater than himself. Defiance takes various forms throughout history - from trade union membership certificates symbolizing workers' solidarity against exploitation to medieval knights on horseback defending their honor with every fiber of their being. Each act represents a refusal to surrender one's principles or freedom without a fight. "The Death of General Gordon" depicts another momentous instance where defiance prevails. In Khartoum, 1885, General Gordon valiantly defends his position until his last breath against overwhelming odds. His heroic resistance showcases how even in defeat, courage can inspire others towards future victories. During the First English Civil War at Lathom House in 1644, besieged defenders exemplify resilience amid despair. Surrounded by enemy forces yet undeterred by their dire circumstances, they embody an unwavering spirit that refuses submission. Artistic depictions like H M Bateman's "Reprisal. " capture moments when individuals rise above injustice with audacity and wit. These acts serve as reminders that even humor can be wielded as a weapon against tyranny and oppression. Propaganda postcards like "The Lion Roused" from World War I reveal the power of collective defiance.