French Army Collection (page 16)

The taking of Heidelberg on 22th May 1693 (b / w photo)
XIR252774 The taking of Heidelberg on 22th May 1693 (b/w photo) by Aveline, Pierre (c.1656-1722); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

View of the ruins of Memphis seen from the south east, engraved by Jean Louis Delignon
XIR248287 View of the ruins of Memphis seen from the south east, engraved by Jean Louis Delignon (1755-1804) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutertre

The Siege of Zaragoza by Jean Lannes (1769-1809) Duke of Montebello, 27th February 1809
XIR242422 The Siege of Zaragoza by Jean Lannes (1769-1809) Duke of Montebello, 27th February 1809 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Taking of Laghouat by General Pelissier (1794-1864) on the 4th December 1852, 1853
XIR239503 Taking of Laghouat by General Pelissier (1794-1864) on the 4th December 1852, 1853 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75); 255x384 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

The Siege of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Tachen, 8th October 1792, 1845 (oil on canvas)
XIR218702 The Siege of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Tachen, 8th October 1792, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); 96x90 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Normans are destroyed on the Galician coasts of Spain in c. 969 (engraving)
KW212288 The Normans are destroyed on the Galician coasts of Spain in c.969 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Louis XIV (1638-1715) in Battle near Mount Cassel, 11th April 1677, c
XIR207609 Louis XIV (1638-1715) in Battle near Mount Cassel, 11th April 1677, c.1678 (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 61x51 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Passage to Po, before the Battle of Marengo, Prairial, Year VIII (coloured engraving)
XIR156856 Passage to Po, before the Battle of Marengo, Prairial, Year VIII (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Marshal Francois de Neufville, Duke of Villeroy, Pieter van den Berge, unknown, 1695 - 1737

Troops halted on the Banks of the Nile, 2nd February 1799, 1812 (oil on canvas)
XIR1287 Troops halted on the Banks of the Nile, 2nd February 1799, 1812 (oil on canvas) by Tardieu, Jean-Charles (1765-1830); 112x164 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

On the Algero-Moroccan Frontier, a French Detachment Punishing a Band of Moroccan Pillagers
XIR217550 On the Algero-Moroccan Frontier, a French Detachment Punishing a Band of Moroccan Pillagers, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th November 1906 (coloured engraving) by French School

The Battle at the Temple of Karnak: The Egyptian Campaign (oil on canvas)
XIR174807 The Battle at the Temple of Karnak: The Egyptian Campaign (oil on canvas) by Langlois, Jean Charles (1789-1870); 125.5x181.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; French, out of copyright

Battle of Mount Thabor, 16th April 1799, 1808 (oil on canvas) (detail)
XIR174806 Battle of Mount Thabor, 16th April 1799, 1808 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Lejeune, Louis (1775-1848); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Bombardment
French troops under shellfire during the Battle of Verdun. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Under Attack
June 1918: French soldiers taking cover in a road near Courcelles, France, whilst a tank is hit by a German shell. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Mutiny
1917: French army deserters run towards German lines. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

French Advance
circa 1916: An explosion in front of French troops advancing over No Mans Land during the First World War. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Observation
circa 1914: A spotter biplane flying over French troops firing at the enemy from a trench. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crashed Zeppelin
20th March 1917: The ruins of a German Zeppelin being inspected by French troops. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Flame Thrower
August 1915: The projection of liquid fire across a railway line by French troops. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

French Attack
French troops advancing on German positions through gaps previously cut in their own barbed-wire defences, circa 1916. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

French Advance
French troops advancing under fire during World War I, France, circa 1916. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

England defeat France in international polo match at Ranelagh. Marshal Petain, the hero of Verdun with Colonel Falgalde, who were amongst those present at the match. 17 June 1922

French Cannoniers In Indochina
Indochina: c. 1910. French cannoniers instructing the Indochinese in the use of modern armaments

French soldiers of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire
Paris, France: August 28, 1944. French soldiers of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire

Second Italian war of Independence. Napoleon III in the Battle of Solferino. (June 24, 1859). Engraving 1881

WORLD WAR (1914-1918). Battle between German and French troops. Drawing

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Napoleons farewell to the Imperial Guard at Fontainebleau Palace, 1814. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century painting by Vernet

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Alfred Dreyfus escorted to prison after being convicted of treason, Paris, 1895. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Napoleon and his military staff on the battlefield. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Surrender of Louisbourg to the English, 1758
French surrender of Louisbourg, Canada, French and Indian War, 1758. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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General Washington introduced to the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of French forces allied with U.S. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General George Washington and French Commander Rochambeau overseeing the trenches at the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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"The French Army: A Legacy of Valor and Triumph" Immerse yourself in the grandeur of history as we journey through the remarkable tales of the French Army. From their iconic uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars to their valiant efforts on the battlefields, these soldiers have left an indelible mark on military history. As dusk settles over the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, we witness the bravery and resilience of French troops clad in their distinctive uniforms. Their unwavering determination echoes through time, forever etched in our collective memory. Transporting us further back, we find ourselves amidst The Norman Invasion of England in 1066. With swords raised high and hearts ablaze with patriotism, French soldiers fought fiercely alongside William the Conqueror, forever altering English history. Fast forward to World War I; a poignant artwork captures a first-aid station where brave souls selflessly tend to wounded comrades. These heroes exemplify France's commitment to compassion even amidst chaos and destruction. The year is now 1790s - behold. The resplendent attire donned by French soldiers during this era evokes both elegance and martial prowess. Each uniform tells a story; each soldier represents a chapter in France's rich military heritage. Intrigue fills our senses as Montlue seizes Moulins d'Auriol, massacring an Imperial garrison depicted vividly within Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier (1909). This captivating illustration transports us into a world where honor clashes with treachery—a testament to France's complex past. Delving deeper into history reveals an uprising that shook Santo Domingo on 16th September 1802. Through Martinet's engraving from Histoire Universelle du XIXe siècle (b/w photo), we witness black revolt against oppressive forces—an embodiment of resistance against injustice.