Evacuate Collection

RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake district to evacuate an injured walker being treated
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attend a mountain rescue incident in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Evacuation as a National Service - Poster
It Might by You! Caring for Evacuees is a National Service circa 1942

British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782
Charleston, South Carolina, abandoned by the British near the end of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dunkirk Evacuation
FRANCE : Beaten back by the German advance, the British evacuate mainland Europe via the beaches of DUNKIRK, under heavy attacks from the enemy

Siege of Groll
Dutch forces, assisted by the English, under prince Frederik Henrik, besiege Groll : after a month-long siege the Spanish are compelled to evacuate the town. Date: 19 July - 19 August 1627

HMS Encounter, 2nd class protected cruiser, Challenger class
Royal Navy - HMS Encounter, a 2nd-class protected cruiser of the Challenger class, operated by the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), as HMAS Encounter

Preparing to evacuate Gallipoli during WW1

WW1 Gallipoli British soldiers preparing to evacuate

Spanish Civil War Evacuad Madrid Confiad Vuestra
spanish, civil, war, evacuad, madrid, confiad, vuestra, familia, a, la, republica, evacuate, entrust, your, family, to, the, republic, poster, by, pedrero, vertical, upright, colour, color, woman

Children bearing tags on their luggage standing on the platform station. Being evacuated from London to the countryside. Date: June 1940

EARTHQUAKE/PROVENCE/1909
Soldiers evacuate a dead body from the rubble of a street in the village of Rognes (South East France) after the 1909 earthquake. Date: June 1909

The Sailors refusing to evacuate Fort Montrouge (engraving)
1052424 The Sailors refusing to evacuate Fort Montrouge (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors refusing to evacuate Fort Montrouge)

The shadow of a coming event, a Japanese artists picture of Japans invasion of Korea in 1592 (litho)
6005018 The shadow of a coming event, a Japanese artists picture of Japans invasion of Korea in 1592 (litho) by English School

The Great Fire of London in 1666, illustration from Hutchinsons
IL212309 The Great Fire of London in 1666, illustration from Hutchinsons The Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); Private Collection; English

An air drama in Buenos Aires (colour litho)
2777772 An air drama in Buenos Aires (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An air drama in Buenos Aires)

The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho)
2815305 The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho) by Beltrame

A standard diving suit patented by Joseph-Martin Cabirol in 1855
2662540 A standard diving suit patented by Joseph-Martin Cabirol in 1855, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

British and Imperial troops return from Greece. Mugs of tea awaited these men on the broiling quayside, and it was gratefully received. May 1941

British and Commonwealth troops assemble on the quayside at Alexandria after arriving from Greece during the evacuation in May, 1941

BATTLE OF NEERWINDEN The Austrians inflict a severe defeat on the French revolutionary army led by Dumouriez, who is forced to evacuate Belgium Date: 18 March 1793

Ministry of Health Poster - Evacuation
Shes in the Ranks too! Caring for Evacuees is a National Service circa 1942

Fire in San Francisco, 1851
Panic on the waterfront during a great fire in San Francisco, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prince Mircea of Romania (1913-1916), youngest child of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania, pictured in 1915. Mircea died of typhoid in 1916

A Country House School for Evacuated Architects
Mount House in Hadley Common, Barnet, home to the Architectural Association School during the Second World War. 1940

Bricklaying at the Architectural Association School
Mount House in Hadley Common, Barnet, home to the Architectural Association School during the Second World War

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Fire Drill
A fire drill at Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds. Children evacuate upper floor via ladders and ropes. Date: circa 1910

French Quit Spain 1813
The French evacuate Spain, acknowledging that Napoleons Peninsula Campaign has been a disastrous failure Date: 1813

Prussians Leave France 1873
The Germans finally evacuate French territory - Au revoir! Date: September 1873

Turks Evacuated / Balkans
The Turks evacuate Montenegro Date: 1862

Rescue of the B. E. F. at Dunkerque by Matania
This illustration shows the dramatic rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkerque in 1940. It took over 900 vessels from England to evacuate the British and French soldiers

The Franco-Prussian War: the Sailors Refusing to Evacuate Fort Montrouge, France, 1871

Basel, Germany - The Strasbourg statue
The Strasbourg statue in Basel at the Centralbahnplatz. Created by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1895, the statue was donated by the French Baron Herve de Gruyer

Mercury vacuum pump being used to evacuate (exhaust) light bulbs on commercial scale c1883. Pump here is Geisslers as modified by Topler and was type used by the Swan Company. From R

The Franco-Prussian War: the Sailors Refusing to Evacuate Fort Montrouge, France, 1871

Battle of Smolensk between Napoleon and Bagration; the Russians ultimately evacuate the town after firing it Date: 17 August 1812

1920 / Sebastopol Evacuate
The populace flee Sebastopol as the Russian Red Army advance, with a communist victory in the Russian civil war imminent. Date: November 1920

EVRV2A-00050
Last boatload of British troops evacuating New York City, 1783. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

EVRV2A-00090
General George Washington transferring troops across the East River in retreat from Long Island, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Refugees from Spitsbergen WWII
Men from Spitsbergen evacuated to England during World War II

Armetieres 1918
A British shell bursting in Armentieres and a soldier running to evacuate the town on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

Island of Samos - Turkish Troops evacuating
Island of Samos - Turkish troops called to evacuate island after the Revolution of September 1912 - the infantry is seen boarding Samos sailing vessels

Pepin at Narbonne
Pepin le Bref, king of the Franks, defeats the Saracens, forcing them to evacuate Narbonne in southwest France

Turks Quit Belgrade
The Turkish forces of occupation evacuate Belgrade, which will now become the capital of Serbia, and eventually of Yugoslavia

Evacuating Milazzo
After being defeated by Garibaldis men, the Neapolitan forces evacuate Milazzo (or Melazzo)

Evacuating Netherlands
In North Holland, the British commander, the duke of York, submits to the French and the British and Russian forces evacuate the country

Retreat from Moscow
Napoleon finally orders his troops to evacuate MOSCOW, where fires have been blazing for weeks, destroying three- quarters of the city

Siege of Campen
As a besieging Spanish force enters the town of Campen, German allies of the Dutch rebels evacuate the town by another gateway

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"Evacuate: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis" RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake District to evacuate an injured walker being treated by a mountain rescue team: In the rugged terrain of the Lake District, hope descends from above as an RAF Sea King Helicopter prepares to touch down on Crinkle Crags, ready to whisk away an injured walker. Evacuation becomes their lifeline amidst nature's challenges. RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attend a mountain rescue incident in the Lake District UK: Bravery soars high as the skilled crew of an RAF Sea King Helicopter answers the call for help in the picturesque Lake District. With unwavering determination, they navigate treacherous peaks and valleys, ensuring that no one is left behind. Evacuation as a National Service - Poster: A powerful poster reminds us that evacuation is not just an act but a national service during times of turmoil. It symbolizes unity and resilience as communities come together to safeguard lives and provide sanctuary when it matters most. British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782: History echoes with tales of courage as British forces orchestrate the evacuation of Charleston SC in 1782. Amidst conflict and uncertainty, this strategic withdrawal showcases humanity's ability to prioritize life over conquest. Dunkirk Evacuation: The spirit of survival shines through amidst chaos and despair during World War II's Dunkirk Evacuation. Against all odds, ordinary heroes band together across land, sea, and air – proving that even in darkness there exists unwavering hope. Siege of Groll: Amidst cannon fire and crumbling walls during the Siege of Groll stands testament to human resilience – soldiers refusing to abandon their post until victory or defeat looms near; evacuating only when honor demands it. 7 &