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The attack on Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, in 1747, during the War of the Austrian Succession by the French army. Fortified by new works built at the beginning of the 17th century it had no second

The Battle of Newtownbutler, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, July 31, 1689, during the Williamite War. The Williamites routed the Jacobites in the engagement

capture Ardres garrison retreats France
After capture of Ardres, garrison retreats to France

William Lloyd Garrison William H Mumler American
William Lloyd Garrison; William H. Mumler (American, 1832 - 1884); Boston, Massachusetts, United States; 1862 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Gateway Banquetting Room Inside Residency Hospital
Gateway and Banquetting Room Inside the Residency, Used as a Hospital by the Garrison; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British)

Bernard Ren

After The Capture Of A Town In The 14Th Century The Garrison Surrenders And Throws Themselves On The Mercy Of Their Captors. After A 14Th Century Miniature In Histoire Du Monde

Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland C. 1680. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland C.1680. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Rome Saved By The Sacred Geese Of Juno, From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G. Wells Volume 1, Published 1920
Rome Saved By The Sacred Geese Of Juno, From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 1, Published 1920

Royal Garrison Artillery - 55 Company - Cork Club, England. Date: 1908/9

Tatler cover - Henry Ainley and his new wife
Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945) English Shakespearean stage and screen actor, , pictured in uniform in 1918 with his new bride, second wife Elaine Fearon. The marriage would later be dissolved

China - Weihai (Port Edward) - Rendition back to China
China - Shandong province - Weihai (Port Edward) - Street decorated to celebrate the rendition back to Chinese control. Under British rule from 1898 until 1930. Date: 1930

Map of Stony Point and Verplancks Point on the Hudson River, held and fortified by the British from late May 1779 till
STONY POINT MAP, 1779. Map of Stony Point and Verplancks Point on the Hudson River, held and fortified by the British from late May 1779 till they were captured by American troops led by Anthony

Tabriz Uprising, Iran
Shot-torn and pillaged Tabriz, and the army of the revolutionaries: the Ark, its garrison and its archaic cannon

Bermuda - Dockyard - looking south
HMD Bermuda (Her/His Majestys Dockyard) - the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic between American independence and the Cold War - looking south Date: circa 1910s

Chaubatia Ridge, Uttarakhand, India
Colonial army garrison and hill station at Chaubatia Ridge, near Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, India. circa 1910

German troops in Kiero, Finland, WW1
German troops with cars outside the Russian garrison church in Kiero, Finland, towards the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Officers Quarters (British garrison), Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Cantonments, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Cantonments (British garrison), Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Passage of Col de Sfa in Biskra, Algeria
Nomads stand with their camels whilst travelling through the passage Col de Sfa in the deserts of Biskra, Algeria. Biskra was a French garrison town, known for its Saharan oasis. Date: circa 1910s

Soldiers home, Potchefstroom, NW Province, South Africa
Soldiers home (connected to a British garrison), Potchefstroom Cantonments, NW Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

The R. G. A. landing guns at Canakkale, Turkey
The Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) landing guns at Canakkale, Turkey Date: 1923

U. S. Marine Corps who fought at Wake Island
Group photo of the 47th Platoon of the U.S. Marine Corps, who defended America during the Japanese naval and air attacks on Wake Island in December 1941

William Lloyd Garrison
WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON American journalist and reformer; became leader of radical abolitionists Date: 1805 - 1879

Rupert at Leicester
SIEGE OF LEICESTER Prince Rupert orders the city to surrender : but the garrison refuses Date: 30 May 1645

World War One Hot Air Balloon - Royal Garrison Artillery, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, England. Used for observing the effects of shell fire Date: 1915

The Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Date: 1900s

Garrison Church Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Date: 1910s

Switzerland - Thun, from Belle Vue Pavilion
Coloured lantern slide of a view across Thun. It is located where the River Aar flows out of Lake Thun (Thunersee), 30 km south of Bern

Switzerland - Thun, from the Churchyard
Coloured lantern slide of a view across Thun. It is located where the River Aar flows out of Lake Thun (Thunersee), 30 km south of Bern

Recruiting poster, No 3 Coy Dorset Royal Garrison Artillery
Recruitment poster, For King & Country, Territorial Force, No 3 Company Dorsetshire Royal Garrison Artillery, Recruits are required for the above company, 1910 (c). Date: 1910

Cricket Match at the Garrison, Corfu, Greece
Spectators watching a Cricket Match in progress at the British Garrison, Corfu, Greece. Date: 1853

Royal Garrison Artillery Christmas card
An undated Royal Garrison Artillery Christmas card, signed From Daddy to Muriel. Commemorative Art

Collection of Lt D F Pilkington, Royal Garrison Artillery
Collection belonging to Lieutenant D. F. Pilkington, Royal Garrison Artillery. A coloured diagram of German ammunition, field artillery shells and fuses. Dated 12th October 1918

Shelley China Sevres Vase model - Royal Garrison Artillery
Shelley China model of a Sevres Vase (18th Century). Transfer of the Royal Garrison Artillery. Commemorative Ware

WWI embroidered silk - South African Heavy Artillery
A First World War embroidered silk with the emblem of the South African Heavy Artillery. The Heavy Artillery Batteries consisted of six Heavy Siege Batteries

British soldiers going up the line in a torrential rainstorm
A group of British soldiers going up the line in a torrential rainstorm on the Western Front. Another incredible image from an artist that was haunted by what he had experienced during the First

The Grim Reaper awaits. - painted c. 1920. Gunner F.J. Mears, B.E.F. Royal Garrison Artillery, Died 1929

Howitzers shelling German positions, WW1
Battlefield panorama showing a battery of Howitzers shelling German positions at Cambrai in 1918. By Lieutenant Douglas Sharpus Andrews, SGA, ARCA (1885-1944), Royal Garrison Artillery. 1918

A group of soldiers running across a battlefield, WW1
A group of soldiers running across a battlefield, by Gunner F J Mears, BEF, Royal Garrison Artillery (d. 1929)

British gunners at work, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1914
British gunners at work with the 60-prs in the vineyard district of France in October 1914. Firing the 60-pr guns of the Royal Garrison Artillery against a German position

Elephant steeplechase at Rangoon
An elephant steeplechase which took place at Rangoon, on the eastern branch of the Irrawaddy river on 25 May 1858. British officers of the garrison at Rangoon rode the 13 elephants dressed in jockey

Jack Hatfield, Olympic swimming champion, WW1
Jack Hatfield (John Gatenby " Jack" Hatfield, 1893-1965), British Olympic swimming champion born in Middlesbrough

E. H. Shepard & Bruce Ingram, Royal Garrison Artillery, WW1
Some officers of the Royal Garrison Artillery, self-styled The Press Gang. Standing left to right is Sec.-Lieutenant E. H. Shepard of Punch (best-known for drawing Winnie-the-Pooh), Sec. Lieut. D. C

Siege of Gibraltar - 4
British boats rescue enemy casualties when the attacking French and Spanish fleet is destroyed by the garrison. Date: 13 September 1782

British at Malta
British troops disembark at Malta to reinforce the garrison. Date: 1887

USA, Arizona, Tucson. Door made of wood poles and leather thongs in adobe wall at El Presidio San Agustin de Tucson. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Late Afghan War: the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, Decorated For
The Late Afghan War: the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, Decorated for Distinguished Conduct in the Late Afghan Campaign

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"Garrison: A Historical Tapestry of Courage and Resilience" Step into the annals of history as we explore the multifaceted concept of a garrison. From pivotal battles to cultural settlements, this term encapsulates tales of bravery, sacrifice, and fortitude. In the Zulu War's iconic Battle of Rorke's Drift, a small British garrison valiantly defended against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering spirit became synonymous with heroism in the face of adversity. Travel back to 1789 when John Trumbull immortalized "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar. " This captivating painting captures an audacious counterattack by soldiers defending their fortress, showcasing their indomitable will. During World War I, a poster showcased various types within the British Army. From infantrymen to cavalry troopers, each soldier played a vital role in protecting their nation's interests and upholding its values. Nicholas Garrison's contemporary painting transports us to Pennsylvania in 1757. It depicts Bethlehem's Moravian settlement on the Lehigh River—a testament to how garrisons served not only as military outposts but also as centers for community development and growth. The Peninsula War saw another significant chapter unfold at Badajoz. The relentless siege endured by both sides exemplified the resilience exhibited by those within fortified garrisons during times of conflict. Across continents and eras, one cannot overlook Gibraltar—the Rock that has witnessed countless sieges throughout history. Its strategic importance led armies to lay siege time and again while its steadfast defenders held firm against all odds. Beyond battlefields, remarkable individuals like Pauli Murray emerged as beacons for justice and equality. As an American civil rights activist and author, Murray embodied courage akin to that found within any fortified garrison—undaunted in her pursuit for social change. Amidst war-torn landscapes during World War I, stretcher parties risked their lives to save the wounded.