Infantry Collection (page 2)

Anthony Payne The Cornish Giant, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet (1646-1723)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1680. Anthony Payne (circa 1612-1691), The Cornish Giant, was 7 foot, 4 inches tall. He was a yeoman of Stratton and was the personal retainer to Sir Bevill Grenville

French Dragoon. French Army. Napoleonic Empire. 1807. Engraving. Colored

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Confederate Louisiana brigade throwing stones at advancing Federal Army of the Potomac at the second Battle of Bull Run 1862, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Cornfield at the Battle of Antietam, Civil War
Union troops charging through the cornfield at Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates charge the Union lines at Gettysburg, 1863. Printed color lithograph

Confederates holding ground in a Civil War battle
Confederate soldiers on the line of battle with fate against them. Hand-colored engraving from a painting by Gilbert Gaul

The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas)
FIA5359074 The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas) by Russian School (20th century); State Central Artillery Museum, St

Three American soldiers, Camp Dodge, Iowa, WW1
Three American soldiers (known as Doughboys) at Camp Dodge, Iowa, USA, during the First World War, with 1917 Enfield rifles

The Canadians at Ypres, 1915, depicting the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

Types from Belgian Army
Types of the Belgian army: carbinier, infantry of the line, artillery, guide and grenadier Date: World War One

WORLD WAR II: TRAINING. British soldiers training during World War II. Photographed c1942

Civil War cavalry skirmish
Cavalry duel during a Civil War battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate soldier, Civil War
Confederate infantryman, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British capturing Quebec in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, French and Indian War, 1759. Hand-colored woodcut

British troops WWII
Pictures of the 4th Border Regiment who held a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance. They were an ordinary Infantry Battalion

Roll of Honour. Commemorative Art
Roll of Honour of 18158 Private F G Outlaw, Z Company, 6th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, including photograph. Commemorative Art

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War

The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). British infantry fighting off an attack by French cavalry at the battle fought two days before Waterloo. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918
The Great Battle on the Western Front: open warfare - an action at Bucquoy, a village on the Arras-Albert road. Stand by British infantry at Bucquoy

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Charge of the London Scottish, October 1914
The Charge of the London Scottish, the lads of the Hodden Grey : attack on the German trenches in France during the night of 31st October 1914. Date: 31st October 1914

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIER, c1862. Portrait of Captain Jesse Sharpe Barnes, F Company, 4th North Carolina Infantry. Ambrotype, c1862

Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil
XIR163422 Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 180x210 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

BOXER REBELLION, 1900. The 14th United States Infantry in the Palace Grounds, Peiping (Beijing), China, mid-August 1900

Himmel The All-Highest has the truth spoken - the worst is behind us. German infantry retreating in panic before Allied infantry supported by tanks

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Union troops under General Ulysses S. Grant recapturing artillery during the Battle of Shiloh 1862, American Civil War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

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Picketts Charge reaching the Union center at the Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

British riflemen, 1880s
Queens Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade at training camp, Scotland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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

Askari of the 1st (Central Africa) Battalion, Kings African Rifles, c. 1914 (w / c)
5929545 Askari of the 1st (Central Africa) Battalion, Kings African Rifles, c.1914 (w/c) by Browne (fl.c.1914); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Askari of the 1st (Central Africa) Battalion

A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914 circa (w / c)
5920232 A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914 circa (w/c) by Browne (fl.c.1914); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914)

Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century (coloured engraving)
5229971 Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bavarian military uniforms, early 19th Century)

The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815
1268378 The period is towards the close of day... Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, engraved by H. R. Cook, published by T. Clay and R. Lambe, June 1819 (engraving) by Sauerweld, A

Rex Whistlers self-portrait in Welsh Guards uniform, May 1940 (oil on canvas)
5929389 Rex WhistlerAs self-portrait in Welsh Guards uniform, May 1940 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, Rex (1905-44); National Army Museum

WW2 Dunkirk 1940 war on the beaches

ECCOSAIS 92nd Regiment d?Infanterie. Colour etching by an unknown artist, 1815 (c). The 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders served in Egypt, the Low Countries, Portugal, Spain and Waterloo

Bren Gunner, 7th Gurkha Rifles, Burma, 1944 (c)
Photograph: A well-concealed Bren Gunner of the 7th Gurkha Rifles amongst the thick foliage of the Burmese jungle, 1944 (c)

Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy
XOS869953 Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy, France on D-Day, 6th June, 1944 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer

WW2 - Chemical Warfare Instruction - USA
WW2 - American soldiers undergoing Chemical Warfare Instruction at Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1944

Gladys McIntyre giving doughnuts to an American infantryman of the 26th Division at Ansonville, North Carolina
WORLD WAR I: INFANTRYMAN. Gladys McIntyre giving doughnuts to an American infantryman of the 26th Division at Ansonville, North Carolina, 9 April 1918

The Pipe Major - Black Watch Date: 1905

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U. S
CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment at Fort Corcoran, Arlington, Virginia, during the American Civil War

Confederate reenactors on the Shiloh battlefield
Confederate infantry preparing to attack, a living history demonstration at Shiloh battlefield, Tennessee. Photograph

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British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

Whippet Tanks 1918
Whippet tanks of the 3rd Battalion at Maillet, some of which had been in action earlier in the day and were the first Whippet tanks to be in action

44th Gurkha Light Infantry leaving Shillong, Assam, 1891
Engraving showing the troops of the 44th Gurkha Light Infantry, of the British Army, leaving Shillong, Assam Frontier, for an expedition to Manipur, 1891

Machine gun in German trenches WWI
The weapon which is said to have changed German Infantry tactics: A machine-gun in the German trenches

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Infantry: The Backbone of Warfare From ancient Roman legions to modern-day armies, the infantry has always been at the forefront of battle. Their unwavering courage and unyielding spirit have shaped history and left an indelible mark on countless battlegrounds. The military badge worn proudly by these brave soldiers symbolizes their commitment to duty and sacrifice. It represents a long-standing tradition that dates back centuries, reminding us of their valor in the face of adversity. One such example is "The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul, 1841. " This harrowing event exemplifies the resilience displayed by infantrymen when faced with overwhelming odds. In "The Canadians at Ypres, " artist William Barnes Wollen captures another poignant moment in history. The image depicts Canadian soldiers bravely holding their ground amidst chaos and destruction during World War One. Scottish regiments also played a vital role in conflicts like World War One, as seen in "Badges of Scottish Regiments - World War One. " These badges represent not only pride but also honor for those who fought gallantly on foreign soil. Looking further back into history, we find ourselves witnessing pivotal moments like the Battle of Pyrenees in 1813. Here, infantry units clashed fiercely against formidable foes, displaying remarkable tenacity despite challenging terrain and harsh conditions. Fast forward to D-Day's landing on Omaha Beach; it was through sheer determination that Allied forces triumphed over adversity. Infantry troops stormed ashore under heavy fire, marking a turning point in World War Two's European theater. "The British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo" showcases yet another defining moment where infantry formations proved instrumental in securing victory against Napoleon's forces. Their discipline and strategic maneuvers turned tides on that fateful day in 1815. Even ancient Rome recognized the importance of well-trained foot soldiers donning distinctive attire while marching into battle.