Hostilities Collection

4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th duke of RICHMOND and Lennox Depicted as a soldier at the outbreak of hostilities with France

Wallis in Tahiti 1767
Tahiti, in the Society Islands, is discovered by Captain Samuel Wallis of the Royal Navy, and after initial hostilities he makes friends with their queen, Oberea

Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers
543813 Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers. 19th century (popular hand-coloured woodcut); (add.info)

Syria Under Allied Control Hostilities Ended
Syria under allied control, WWII. Hostilities in Syria ended at midnight on 12-13 July, 1941 after a five weeks campaign, the course of which is shown on this map. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving)
1061712 The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hostilities with Arabs on the Coast of British East Africa (litho)
1100149 Hostilities with Arabs on the Coast of British East Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian campaign of 1832: Map of the country, 1832 (pen & ink on paper)
NBY332345 Indian campaign of 1832: Map of the country, 1832 (pen & ink on paper) by Rose, Edwin (fl.1832); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: map from The Black Hawk War)

Hostilities in the Punjaub, Overthrow of the Sikhs (engraving)
1593984 Hostilities in the Punjaub, Overthrow of the Sikhs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostilities in the Punjaub, Overthrow of the Sikhs)

Hostilities in the Punjaub (engraving)
1593985 Hostilities in the Punjaub (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostilities in the Punjaub. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 14 February 1846)

The Civil War in Chile, Hostilities at Valparaiso (engraving)
1602937 The Civil War in Chile, Hostilities at Valparaiso (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Chile, Hostilities at Valparaiso)

Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa (b / w photo)
1100432 Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa)

The Hostilities between China and Japan (litho)
1047983 The Hostilities between China and Japan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hostilities between China and Japan)

The Hostilities in Nigeria, a British Expeditionary Officer interviewing a Chief (litho)
1628643 The Hostilities in Nigeria, a British Expeditionary Officer interviewing a Chief (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

SERBIAN HEROINE
Sophia Ivanovich volunteers to serve in the Serbian army so long as hostilities against the Turks persist : she is engaged to marry the gentleman behind her Date: November 1912

Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in the Kingdom of Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow in St Pete Artist
Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in the Kingdom of Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow in St Petersburg on 6 october 1831, 1833-1835. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St

Russian Virgin Vision
At the outbreak of hostilities, Russian soldiers are encouraged by a vision of the Virgin Mary, but she is unable to save them from defeat

De Havilland DH103 Hornet F I first flew in July 1944 and was still in development when hostilities ended

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Ghanzi: fortress, citadel and remains of 2 minarets. Changed hands a number of times during hostilities. From Atkinson Afghanistan London c1850

D ayllon & Chicoreans
Vasques d Ayllons attempt to found a colony in Florida is foiled by the Chicoreans Date: circa 1512

Siemens Schuckert DIII -only few of these impressive fast climbing fighters were delivered before hostilities ended

Present situation in Mexico
The present situation in Mexico: the US naval ports of embarkation. An aerial view, showing Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans

The Civil War in Chile, Hostilities at Valparaiso: Exchange of Shots between Shore Batteries and Chilian Ironclad Blanco Encalada, 1891

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 a 5 October 1805), styled Viscount Brome between 1753 and 1762

Suffragettes, Irish Nationalists and Unionists unite for WW1
WW1 - Another Triple Alliance - " We ve Stopped Hostilities - Now for the Germans!" - Suffragettes, Irish Nationalists and Ulster Unionists put aside their own social

World War I: German soldiers reading, writing and smoking in the trenches during a lull in hostilities

Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers. Following hostilities on the banks of the Tagus they found a baby asleep in a wicker cradle

World War I 1914-1918: Funfte Kriegs-Anleihe, 1916. Austrian poster for the issue of the Fifth War Loan to fund hostilities. Soldiers with rifles and fixed bayonets, charging. Government Finance

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 A

Peace Illuminations in Pall Mall at end of Crimean War
Fireworks and illuminations cheered the populace on the cessation of hostilities in the Crimean War. In this engraving the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers recreation
Native soldiers playing at warry during a lull in hostilities. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

Romanian Troops attacking Ghemesh Station, Austro-Hungaria
Illustration showing the surprise attack launched by Romanian troops on Ghemesh railway station in Austro-Hungaria, 1916. On the first day of hostilities between these two countries the Romanians

Skirmish with Turks
Intermittent hostilities continue to occur between Greece and Turkey : the Greek warship Enosis returns to Syra after a skirmish with a Turkish frigate

US Cavalry Pack Mules; Arizona, 1887
US cavalrymen with their pack mules carrying supplies for the war against the American Indians. This war, which took place in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Old Mexico

American Civil war. Embarkation at Woolwich
Embarkation at Woolwich of the E Battery fourth brigade of the Royal Field Artillery on board the Melbourne for Canada. British troops en route for Canada to protect the Canadian border

The zulu wars. Ambassadors from King Cetewayo (Cetshwayo) to
Zulu elders seated in the British army camp waiting to negotiate the end of hostilities in the Zulu wars. British troops and tents are seen in the background

Peace of Amiens, 1802
The PEACE OF AMIENS is proclaimed at the Royal Exchange, bringing hostilities with France to a short-lived truce

Fort Sumter
War commences when secessionists bombard Fort Sumter (seen here before hostilities) which commands the entrance to Charleston harbour, South Carolina

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"Exploring the Historical Tapestry of Hostilities: From Duke Richmond to China and Japan" Delve into a captivating journey through time as we unravel the intricate web that have shaped our world. Our first stop takes us back to the 18th century, where the enigmatic Wallis embarked on his voyage to Tahiti in 1767 under the watchful eye of the renowned 4th Duke of Richmond. Fast forward to World War II, and we find ourselves aboard the mighty HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three-funnel destroyer sailing at an impressive speed of 30 knots. Meanwhile, soaring through the skies is De Havilland's DH103 Hornet F I, which took its maiden flight in July 1944. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we catch a glimpse of Volunteer Officers engaging in The War Game at Horse-Guards—an engraving that captures their strategic maneuvers with precision. Moving continents, we find ourselves amidst hostilities along British East Africa's coast with Arab tribes—a litho that portrays tension and conflict. Traveling further back in time brings us face-to-face with India's campaign of 1832. A meticulously drawn pen and ink map showcases this turbulent period marked by clashes and struggles for power. Similarly, engraved images depict hostilities during Punjab's overthrow by Sikhs—images that vividly portray battles fought on both land and water. Venturing across oceans once more lands us amidst Chile's Civil War; specifically Valparaiso becomes a theater for intense hostilities captured strikingly within an engraving. And as if traversing continents wasn't enough, black-and-white photographs take us deep into East Africa where Arab tribes engage in fierce confrontations. Finally arriving at Asia’s doorstep reveals yet another chapter etched in history—the hostile encounters between China and Japan depicted through powerful lithographs that encapsulate their tumultuous relationship.