Hand To Hand Collection

British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme
6000438 British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of St Quentin, January 1871. Hand-to-hand fighting between French (right)
530569 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of St Quentin, January 1871. Hand-to-hand fighting between French (right) and Prussian (left) troops. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Series: Famous Fights between Brave Men

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 2 of 3), 1846. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 2 of 3), 1846

'La conquete du massif de Lorette; un corps a corps dans un fortin, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'La conquete du massif de Lorette; un corps a corps dans un fortin, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Nos allies a l'assaut: les corps a corps du "Devils Wood", 1916. Creator: Unknown
Nos allies a l'assaut : les corps a corps du "Devils Wood". 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

World War I: Fighting at night in Mulhouse, Alsace
3786085 World War I: Fighting at night in Mulhouse, Alsace; (add.info.: World War I: Fighting at night in Mulhouse, Alsace, France.); Lebrecht History

Men of the Redoubtable try to board HMS Victory at Trafalgar
Men of the French vessel The Redoubtable try to board the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic War - 21st October 1805. Date: 1805

Battle of Albuera
3786587 Battle of Albuera; (add.info.: Battle of Albuera - the fusiliers. Battle between United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain and the French Empire during the Peninsular War. Spain, 16 May 1811)

French infantry making a bayonet charge on a German position at the Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000397 French infantry making a bayonet charge on a German position at the Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Trench Fight, 1918 (pencil and charcoal on paper)
CIV214982 Trench Fight, 1918 (pencil and charcoal on paper) by Mowat, Harold James (1879-1949); 50.8x38 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

The bloody battle of Yen-tai, an episode between Russian and Japanese soldiers fighting hand-to-hand (colour litho)
2798831 The bloody battle of Yen-tai, an episode between Russian and Japanese soldiers fighting hand-to-hand (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Clash of the Cavalry, 1770 (oil on canvas)
XIR174695 The Clash of the Cavalry, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Langendyk, Dirk (1748-1805); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France

French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359827 French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19 (litho) by Schwormstadt, Felix (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: September)

The Cavalry Charge (oil on canvas)
XMN174696 The Cavalry Charge (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); 130x195 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; © Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Study for Siege of a Flemish Town (oil on canvas)
XIR170488 Study for Siege of a Flemish Town (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 83x120 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France

Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Siege of Toulon, 17th December 1793, illustration from Bonaparte by G
CHT173599 Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Siege of Toulon, 17th December 1793, illustration from Bonaparte by G. Montorgueil, 1910 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The Defeat of the Tuaregs, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1894 (colour litho)
CHT173709 The Defeat of the Tuaregs, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1894 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Ms 5089-90 Battle between Saracens and Christians during the Crusades, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert
CHT174689 Ms 5089-90 Battle between Saracens and Christians during the Crusades, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School

Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company
CHT175089 Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company, illustration from an exercise book, late 19th century (colour litho) by Mejanel

A night attack on the British positions on the Yser (colour litho)
3638323 A night attack on the British positions on the Yser (colour litho) by Schmidt, Hans W. (1859-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving)
3642483 The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Private Lavin grappling with a Turkish bomber in a British sap at Suvla Bay
STC413392 Private Lavin grappling with a Turkish bomber in a British sap at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli (litho) by Holloway, Edgar Alfred (1870-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Defending the Fort: Indians attack a U. S. Cavalry post in the 1870s (colour litho)
PNP245580 Defending the Fort: Indians attack a U.S. Cavalry post in the 1870s (colour litho) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

A Tournament of Hand-to-Hand Combat, from Le Jouvencel
XIR174477 A Tournament of Hand-to-Hand Combat, from Le Jouvencel by Jean de Bueil (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

Fighting between Japanese and Chinese Troops Surveyed by a Group of Japanese Officers
CHT176838 Fighting between Japanese and Chinese Troops Surveyed by a Group of Japanese Officers, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Battle of Analaton, plate 17 from Pictorial History of the Greek War of
STC221865 Battle of Analaton, plate 17 from Pictorial History of the Greek War of Independence by General Makryjannis (colour litho) by Greek School

At Close Quarters in the Mountains, illustration from Told in the Huts
STC308722 At Close Quarters in the Mountains, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by English School

Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela (fresco)
3611519 Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela (fresco) by Granello, Niccolo (1553-93) (and workshop); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Sir Geraint and the Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk, illustration from
STC328782 Sir Geraint and the Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk, illustration from The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, c.1910 (litho) by Pyle

Coastal Landing by Japanese Forces on Chinese Shores, an episode from the Sino-Japanese
CHT176840 Coastal Landing by Japanese Forces on Chinese Shores, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Jean Bart (1651-1702), French naval commander taking the Dutch convoy, 1696
STC169295 Jean Bart (1651-1702), French naval commander taking the Dutch convoy, 1696, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Swebach

The Chevalier de Gramont, from Histoire des Pirates by P
CHT175095 The Chevalier de Gramont, from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Battle of Five Forks, Va. pub. Kurz & Allison, 1886 (colour litho)
2655371 Battle of Five Forks, Va. pub. Kurz & Allison, 1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of General Philip H)

Battle of Oriskany, State of New York, pub. 1867 (engraving)
2630667 Battle of Oriskany, State of New York, pub. 1867 (engraving) by Chapin, John Reuben (1827-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear-Admiral Nelsons Conflict with a Spanish Launch, 3 July 1797 (litho)
3638351 Rear-Admiral Nelsons Conflict with a Spanish Launch, 3 July 1797 (litho) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fierce Fighting between Japanese and Chinese Troops in a Chinese City
CHT176836 Fierce Fighting between Japanese and Chinese Troops in a Chinese City, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Attack of pirates
3867893 Attack of pirates by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Source: Lives & exploits of the most celebrated pirates, 19th century.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Le roi a Pavie, tombe de cheval, blesse, lutte contre la nuee d assaillants qui l entoure (colour litho)
3095666 Le roi a Pavie, tombe de cheval, blesse, lutte contre la nuee d assaillants qui l entoure (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le roi a Pavie)

English police officers watch & take part in a hand to hand fighting training session at a Police Academy in New York 2nd October 1964. WatScan - - 05/01/2010

British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. Creator: Unknown
British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Battle of Agincourt and English victory during the Hundred Years War. Henry V of England led his troops into battle and participated in hand-to-hand fighting

The Battle of Schellenberg, Austria, 1704 (19th century). The Battle of Schellenberg, fought on the 2nd July 1704, was part of the War of the Spanish Succession

Glengarrys charge, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)

Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Artist: George Greatbatch
Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Whilst making a night attack on Spanish gunboats at Cadiz, Nelsons barge encountered a Spanish launch commanded by Don Miguel Tyrason

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Hand-to-Hand Combat Through History" Men of the Redoubtable try to board HMS Victory at Trafalgar: Witness the intense struggle for naval supremacy as brave sailors engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat on the turbulent seas. Battle of Albuera: Amidst the chaos and carnage, soldiers clash in a desperate fight, their determination driving them forward despite overwhelming odds. Bastille Day Clash: British soldiers fearlessly confront German adversaries in a gripping display of hand-to-hand combat, marking an unforgettable chapter on France's national day. Bayonet Charge at Verdun: French infantry launches a daring assault against entrenched German forces, epitomizing the relentless spirit that defined World War I's most infamous battle. Trench Fight 1918: In the depths of muddy trenches, warriors engage in brutal close-quarters combat, their pencil and charcoal sketches capturing both the horror and heroism of war. The Heroic Defense on Mount Coston: A group of ingenious fighters valiantly resists captivity, defying all odds to secure their freedom amidst a breathtaking landscape painted with courage. The Bloody Battle of Yen-tai: Step into an episode from history where Russian and Japanese soldiers grapple fiercely in deadly hand-to-hand clashes during this harrowing conflict. The Clash of Cavalry 1770: Galloping across fields with thunderous hooves, mounted warriors collide head-on in an epic spectacle that showcases both skillful horsemanship and raw bravery. Forests Echoed With Strife - Argonne Encounter 1914-19: Deep within dense woodlands lies a haunting scene where French and German troops wage merciless warfare at close quarters during World War I's prolonged battles. Napoleon's Triumph at Toulon Siege 1793.