History Of The War Collection

The British attacking French Lines with Bayonets in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816
The British attacking the French Line with the Bayonet in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816. John Stuart led British expeditionary forces against French soldiers under Jean Reynier at the Battle of

The interior of the Grand Hotel, showing the damage done by the bombardment, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816
Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816. Thomas Hardy with Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Assassination of General Kleber in Egypt, (1800), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of General Kleber in Egypt, (1800), 1816. Jean-Baptiste Kleber (1753- 1800) French general during the French Revolutionary Wars, assassinated by Suleiman al-Halabi

Sir Sidney Smith, who with 300 British Sailors, defended the Breach of Acre, (1764-1840), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer

Lord Exmouth, (1757-1833), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Exmouth, (1757-1833), 1816. Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833) British naval officer during the American War of Independence, French Revolutionary Wars, and Napoleonic Wars

Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer, reinforced Ottoman defences

Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Alexander I (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia from 1801-1825, changed Russias position relative to France four times between 1804-1812 from neutrality

His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Creator: Unknown
His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

The surrender of Buonaparte on board the Bellerophon, (15 July 1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The surrender of Buonaparte on board the Bellerophon, (15 July 1815), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman

Nelson, (1758-1805), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Nelson, (1758-1805), 1816. Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British admiral, noted for his leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics during the Napoleonic Wars

The Island of St. Helena, 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Island of St. Helena, 1816. Saint Helena, a volcanic tropical island and British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean

Napoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Napoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader, rose to prominence during the French Revolution

Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader at the Battle of Arcola (1796)

Marshal Ney, (1769-1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Marshal Ney, (1769-1815), 1816. Michel Ney 1st Duke of Elchingen (1769-1815) French soldier and military commander in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars

The Right Honorable William Pitt, (1759-1806), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Right Honorable William Pitt, (1759-1806), 1816. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory statesman and Chancellor of the Exchequer became the youngest UK Prime Minister in 1783 at

The Capture of Buonapartes Carriage, (18 June 1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Capture of Buonapartes Carriage, (18 June 1815), 1816. The Prussians captured Napoleons abandoned military carriage on the night of the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815

Lord Howe, (1726-1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Howe, (1726-1799), 1816. Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, (1726-1799) British naval officer and Admiral of the Fleet, best known for service during the Seven Years and American Revolutionary Wars

The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

Sir T. Picton, (1758-1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir T. Picton, (1758-1815), 1816. Sir Thomas Picton (1758-1815), Welsh officer of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, was killed at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, during a bayonet charge

Admiral Lord Collingwood, (1748-1810), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Lord Collingwood, (1748-1810), 1816. Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810) admiral of the Royal Navy with Lord Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars

A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815 ), 1816. Creator: Unknown
A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington

Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, June 16, 1815, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, June 16, 1815, 1816. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian field marshall wounded at the Battle of Ligny in 1815 with the Prussians in retreat

Taleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Taleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838) 1st Prince of Benevento and 1st Duke of Talleyrand, French politician and diplomat

Buonaparte at the Field of May, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Buonaparte at the Field of May, 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader returns from exile on Elba, and stages the Field of May in Lyon, France

Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) and the British East India Company defeated the Maratha Empire at the Battle of Assaye in 1803

God Grants Victory to England, 1816. Creator: Unknown
God Grants Victory to England, 1816. From " The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Vol. III", by Hewson Clarke, Esq. [T

The Death of General Ross, near Baltimore, (1814), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Robert Ross, near Baltimore. As soon as he perceived that he was wounded he fell into the arms of a Brother Officer, (1814), 1816

Sir Ralph Abercrombie in the Battle of Alexandria, (1801), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Ralph Abercrombie in the Battle of Alexandria, (1801), 1816. Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier and politician

Girl workers in a munitions factory, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]. (Colorised black and white print)

The boat deck of the Lusitania, showing lifeboats, 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

Customs Room at the Gare du Nord, Paris, a relief station for French refugees, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The naval raid on the East Coast, 1914. The cafe attached to the Grand Hotel, Scarborough, which was struck by shells from the German cruisers

The Australian troops in Egypt encamped near the Pyramids, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

In one of the French trenches, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Red Cross officers at dinner in a dug-out, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The last act of a tragedy: A photograph taken on the last boat leaving Ostend for England, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The part played by motor transports in the retreat from Antwerp, 1914. Cars attached to the Belgian Army and the British Naval Brigade drawn up on the outskirts of the city

A British submarine running on the surface of the water, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Examining a Torpedo, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

A German mine layer leaving port with her mines ready on deck, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The morning toilet on the Continent, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The Soldier and his Rations: A photograph taken at one of the British camps in France, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Turcos waiting for the order to advance, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

French cuirassiers riding through the streets of Paris on their way on the front, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Compiegne: The Hotel de Ville, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

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"The Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the History of War" In 1816, amidst a tumultuous era, several remarkable events unfolded that shaped the course of history. The Battle of Maida witnessed British troops fearlessly charging at French lines with bayonets, displaying their unwavering determination and strategic prowess. Another pivotal moment occurred during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 when Admiral Lord Nelson valiantly led his fleet to victory but tragically suffered a mortal wound. His sacrifice forever immortalized him as one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Lord Exmouth's Fleet bombarded the city of Algiers in 1816, an act that symbolized Britain's resolve to combat piracy and protect its interests abroad. Meanwhile, General Kleber met his untimely demise through assassination while stationed in Egypt in 1800, leaving behind a legacy marred by tragedy. Sir Sidney Smith emerged as a true hero when he defended the breach at Acre multiple times between 1799 and 1816. With only 300 British sailors by his side, he demonstrated unparalleled courage and resilience against overwhelming odds. The arrival of Alexander Emperor of Russia brought about significant geopolitical shifts during this period. His influence left an indelible mark on European affairs for years to come. The Dey of Algiers found himself seeking counsel upon witnessing the formidable English fleet approaching in 1816. This encounter marked a turning point in Anglo-Algerian relations and set the stage for future negotiations. His Grace the Duke of Wellington rose to prominence during these turbulent times as a military genius whose leadership played a crucial role in shaping Europe's destiny. Samuel Whitbread also made his mark before passing away in 1815; his contributions extended beyond warfare into politics and social reform. Lastly, we glimpse at The Archduke Charles of Austria who would go on to become one of Europe's most influential military strategists.