Garde Collection (page 5)

Gambetta Assaulted
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them

Garde Imperiale
Uniforms of the VIELLE GARDE IMPERIALE, elite regiment of the French army. tambour-major (drum-bearer), general, porte- drapeau (standard-bearer) and Tambour-Maitre (drum-master)

Escaping Commune
Members of the Garde Nationale escape from Paris in order to avoid serving with the Communards

Forestier Arrested
Colonel Forestier, of the garde nationale, is arrested on suspicion of royalist sympathies

Pontchartrain Appointed
Louis appoints Louis Phelyppeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, chancelier and garde des sceaux (keeper of the seals)

Garde Du Corps Banquet
In the theatre at Versailles, with Louis and Marie present, officers of the garde du corps (royal bodyguard) hold a feast where they trample the revolutionary tricouleur

Soldiers on Patrol
Information about the enemys whereabouts and intentions is obtained by patrols who discreetly scour the terrain for tell-tale indications

Halt during March
A French regiment on the march halts after every 50 minutes to rest for 10 minutes. Their weapons and baggage are stacked in neat piles

French Avant-Garde
When a French regiment is on the march, the avant-garde precede the main body, and are themselves preceded by eclaireurs who look out for obstacles and signs of the foe

French Corps De Garde
French cavalrymen at the entrance to their Corps de Garde : two men on sweeping fatigue make sure the area is spotless

French Artillery - 15
Loading a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale feeds a ball into the barrel

French Artillery - 14
Charging a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale passes a ball to his mate

French Artillery - 7
An artilleryman of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale stands at the siege batteries of Metz, holding the ramrod with which he cleans and loads his gun

French Artillery - 11
One gunner of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale steps back after loading the gun : his mate places the powder which will fire the cannon

French Artillery - 2
A soldier of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale sighting a cannon; behind him another gun is being loaded

French Artillery - 16
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale positions a ball in the barrel of a French muzzle-loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3)

French Artillery - 10
While enemy cavalry attack, a gunner of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale uses his ramrod to ensure the charge is home in the barrel of his muzzle-loading gun

French Artilleryman
An officer of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale orders his men into position : another gun is already in place. Soon that distant village will be blown to bits

Garde Imperiale Chasseur
Chasseur of the Imperial Guard

Garde Imperiale Dragoon
Dragoon of the Imperial Guard

Garde Imperiale Lancer
Light Horse Lancer of the Imperial Guard

Azaleas in Holehird Gardens in Windermere UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Azaleas flowering in Holehird Gardens Windermere Cumbria UK in Spring
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Danish-Prussian War
Storming of DER DUPPELER SCHANZEN by the Prussians : depicted is the entry of the 3rd and 4th Garde-Regiments into the Danish fortifications

Artillery at Hanau
BATTLE OF HANAU Prussian cavalry attack the French foot artillery of the Garde Imperiale

French Grenadiers
Grenadiers of the Garde Imperiale in action in falling snow at the indecisive battle of Eylau against a combined Russian and Austrian army

Marseille / Notre Dame
Marseille: Notre Dame de la Garde

Bohemian Gent 1846
Tasselled skull-cap, cigar, slippers, purple jacket, blue stand collar, cuffs unbuttoned to the elbow, horizontal striped trousers; frock coat, vertically striped trousers

Charging at Eylau
BATTLE OF EYLAU The French Garde Imperiale charge gloriously against the Prussians and Russians, but despite their efforts the battle is inconclusive

Review at Tilsit
After agreeing the Peace of Tilsit with the Tsar, Napoleon stages a review of the Garde Imperiale

Garde Nationale
The Garde Nationale are a kind of citizens army, dedicated to Republicanism and opposing the monarchy of Louis- Philippe

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"Garde: A Symbol of Strength, Artistry, and History" Step back in time to the Battle of Hanau in October 1813, where the French Garde stood tall amidst the chaos. These elite soldiers showcased their unwavering bravery and skill on the battlefield. Transport yourself to 1812 as you witness a French Grenadier adorned with his distinctive uniform. The epitome of military might, he represents an era filled with grandeur and valor. Shifting gears to a different form of artistry, we encounter Bruce Lacey, a performance artist who captivated audiences with his avant-garde creations. His innovative approach pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. In the realm of music, Cyril Scott's compositions mesmerized listeners with their ethereal beauty. His harmonies painted vivid landscapes that transported souls into realms unknown. Marvel at Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille, France - an architectural masterpiece perched atop a hill overlooking the city. This iconic basilica has served as both a place of worship and a symbol of protection for centuries. The thunderous roar echoes through history as we delve into French artillery units numbered 9, 12, 8, 5, 6, and 13. These formidable forces unleashed their firepower upon enemies during times when battles were won or lost by sheer force alone. Lastly but not leastly is Napoleon I on Elba - exiled yet still influential. Despite being confined to this Mediterranean island after his abdication in April 1814 until his escape just ten months later - Napoleon's presence continued to shape European politics from afar. Garde encompasses more than mere words can describe; it embodies strength forged through battlefields like Hanau; it showcases artistic expression through performers like Bruce Lacey; it resonates within musical masterpieces composed by Cyril Scott; it stands tall as Notre Dame de la Garde watches over Marseille; it reverberates alongside cannons of French artillery units.