Heroic Collection (page 3)

Colonel Festing aged 41
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886) of the Royal Marine Artillery, aged 41. He distinguished himself in the heroic rescue of the body of Lieut

Henri IV of France
HENRI IV, King of France and Navarre

AGRIPPINA (14 BC - 33)
AGRIPPINA noble and heroic Roman woman, wife of Germanicus mother of Caligula

Philoctetes (Wounded Warrior), 1808/1809. Creator: Johann Nepomuk Schaller
Philoctetes (Wounded Warrior), 1808/1809

Margrave Rüdiger of Bechelaren, 1912. Creator: Franz Metzner
Margrave Rudiger of Bechelaren, 1912

The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange... 1862
The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange, in the French Gallery, 1862

Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroine
Khiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Artist: Jean Basin
Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Fought on 30 April 1863, the Battle of Camaron established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force

Statue of Hercules and Telephus, 1st-2nd century
A Roman copy of a Hellenistic original statue of Hercules and Telephus found in 1568 at the Vila di Este, Tivoli. From the Louvres collection, 1st-2nd century

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

World War I- French soldiers led into battle
3779035 World War I- French soldiers led into battle; (add.info.: World War I- French soldiers led into battle. Caption: Death for the Fatherland is the finest fate)

The Heroic Devotion of Women during the War, 1914-18 (print)
3793882 The Heroic Devotion of Women during the War, 1914-18 (print); (add.info.: The Heroic Devotion of Women during the War - illustration of women tending soldier's graves during World War I)

Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny
1764434 Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny 1857-58 (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

California, San Diego, La Jolla, Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Mount Soledad Cross
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Texas, San Antonio, The Alamo

The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho)
699131 The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

An Incident in the Attack on Bomarsund, Crimean War, 21 June 1854. During the battle a shell landed on board. Charles Davis Lucas threw it back overboard, and it exploded before reaching water

WW1 - Gun - L Battery at Nery
WW1 - A British Gun Battle of Nery, WW1, where L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery kept up a steady fire for two and a half hours, against a full battery of German artillery

WW1- L Battery in action at Nery
WW1 - L Battery Royal Horse Artillery in action at Nery - September 1, 1914. A British cavalry brigade preparing to leave their overnight bivouac were attacked by a German cavalry division of about

Group photo, Boer War soldiers, with boy bugler
Group photo of Boer War soldiers, including Bugler John Francis Dunne (the boy seated on the ground, right), who saw action at the Battle of Colenso (December 1899) with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers

Oliver Cromwell on horseback, English Civil War
Oliver Cromwell on horseback, preparing to go into battle during the English Civil War. circa 1640s

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Daniel in the Lions Den

Monument to Jose Tomas de Sousa Martins, Lisbon, Portugal
Monument to Dr Jose Tomas de Sousa Martins (1843-1897) in front of the Medical School, Campo de Santana, Lisbon, Portugal

Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood tricks the Sheriff of Nottingham (and robs him of his gold). circa 1195

Dutch wartime poster -- Be Brave, Be Stormers. Showing a young cadet in uniform, carrying a flag. Date: 1940s

French WWI propaganda poster "Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915", pub
699175 French WWI propaganda poster " Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915", pub. 1915 (colour litho) by Neumont

Thousands of England football fans line the streets near Luton airport to welcome their heroes back from Italy, following the World Cup tournament

The England football team arrive at Luton airport after returning from the World Cup tournament in Italy where they were eliminated in the semi final by West Germany on penalties

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450

Grace Darling and her Father Saving the Shipwrecked Crew, September 8th, 1838, (1942). In 1838 Grace Darling and her father William Darling, a local lighthouse keeper

French soldiers... after the Battle of Champagne, northern France, First World War, 1915, (c1920)
French soldiers receiving medals after the Battle of Champagne, northern France, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Heroes of the Champagne Battle

Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, folk hero known for his part in the Raid on the Medway

The heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. L Heroisme Des Cosaques: Ils poursuivent la cavalerie allemande sur un pont en feu. Russian cossacks chase the Germany cavalry over a burning bridge in a scene

Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857

WW1 - Return of the body of Heroine Nurse Edith Cavell into Dover Harbour on the R class destroyer HMS Rowena on 14th May 1919. Date: 1919

The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). After a painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Soldiers returning victorious from the Napoleonic wars. From The Nations Pictures

Saving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). Artist: Robert Gibb
Saving the Colours: the Guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 7, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897 (1906). Figthing between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier during the Tirah Campaign

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.