Infantry Collection (page 3)

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

British Soldiers resting near Monte Camino; Second World War
Photograph showing a group of British infantry taking a break, near Monte Camino, Italy, 1943. This unit had just been involved in six days of continuous fighting

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

British Infantry 1810
British Infantry during the Peninsular War

Infantry, Cavalry and Marines Discussion, 1869 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
3244609 Infantry, Cavalry and Marines Discussion, 1869 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Masters, William (fl.1869); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho)
2775566 Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 16th Regiment of Foot at Blenheim, 13th August 1704, c. 1900 (w / c on paper)
NAM250503 The 16th Regiment of Foot at Blenheim, 13th August 1704, c.1900 (w/c on paper) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Musket exercises. Taken from John Blackwells Account of the Artillery Company. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

18th Royal Irish Regiment Camp, Sebastopol, May 1856 (b / w photo)
NAM375345 18th Royal Irish Regiment Camp, Sebastopol, May 1856 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

Battle of Bakers Creek, Mississippi, American Civil War, 16 May 1863. Defeat of the Confederate troops under Lieutenant-General John C Pemberton by Indiana troops under General McGinnis

Types of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Artist: Richard Knotel
Types of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Illustrations of uniforms from various different countries during the Napoleonic Wars

Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, 31 August 1918, (1926)
Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, France, 31 August 1918. Two days later the Canadians attacked and broke through the German defences of the Drocourt-Queant Line

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles

British infantry attack a German trench in France
British infantry, with bayonets fixed, charge and attack a German trench on the western Front in France. Date: September 1915

The Intelligence Department, by Bairnsfather
The Intelligence Department " Is this ere the Warwicks?" " Nao, Indenburgs blinkin Light Infantry" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Members of the U. S. Tenth (Black) Cavalry on San Juan Hill
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Members of the U.S. Tenth (Black) Cavalry on San Juan Hill, Cuba, following its capture, July 1898

British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1
British troops of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade, 13th Division, in action against the Turks at an outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War

Queen Elizabeth II leaving Southampton with 5th Infantry Bri
One of six colour photographs of The Queen Elizabeth II leaving Southampton with 5th Infantry Brigade, 12 May 1982. From a collection of photographs relating to the South Atlantic (Falklands War)

British tank Mark IIA by G. H. Davis
British Tanks: No. 1. Infantry (heavy) tank Mark IIA. Heavy tanks in action: an explanatory drawing of Matilda and some of her sisters, in action during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Napoleon (1769-1821) Visiting the Bivouacs on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz
XIR182602 Napoleon (1769-1821) Visiting the Bivouacs on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 1st December 1805 (oil on canvas) by Bacler d Albe

British empire (19th c. ). The new regiments of
British empire (19th c.). The new regiments of Burma. Company of Mounted Infantry of the Second Regiment. Engraving

Dunsterforce infantry in action, WW1
Members of the Dunsterforce infantry in action in the desert near the Turkish front during the First World War. 1917-1918

Recruiting Sergeant - 68th Regiment of Foot - The Durham Light Infantry

British Tank attacking German positions; First World War, 19
Illustration showing a British tank, probably a Mark V Male, leading an attack on German positions, somewhere on the Western Front, 1916

German Tanks in Russia
A German tank, accompanied by infantry, advances across the Russian steppes

British Tommies Welcomed
A British tommy is given a warm welcome by civilian French women

Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho)
PNP277166 Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

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Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home
2628643 Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home.; (add.info.: Colour lithograph depicting two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home)

Occupation of Brandfort after evacuation forced by the splendid detour of mounted infantry, South Africa
495456 Occupation of Brandfort after evacuation forced by the splendid detour of mounted infantry, South Africa, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1 (b/w photo)
8641390 Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1)

The Charge of Cuirassiers at Rezonville, 1870 (colour litho)
8661445 The Charge of Cuirassiers at Rezonville, 1870 (colour litho) by Morot, Aime Nicolas (1850-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charge of Cuirassiers at Rezonville, 1870)

Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great (litho)
8660861 Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great)

Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC (litho)
8661021 Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porus awaits the Attack of Alexander, July 326 BC)

Charge of the Inniskillings, Battle of the Tugela Heights, 1900 (litho)
8663991 Charge of the Inniskillings, Battle of the Tugela Heights, 1900 (litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the Inniskillings)

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673197 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

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Battle of Boffalora, Italy, 1859 (engraving)
8676815 Battle of Boffalora, Italy, 1859 (engraving) by Giacomelli, Vincenzo (d.1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Boffalora, Italy, and death of General Cler)

Battle of Palestro, 1859 (engraving)
8677066 Battle of Palestro, 1859 (engraving) by Pontremoli, Raffaele (1832-1905) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: French 3rd Regiment of Zouaves at the Battle of Palestro, Italy)

Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo)
8668607 Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the standard in salute)

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Biscaine Infantry. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia
CUL4879682 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Biscaine Infantry. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia. Military Historical Museum; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Gipuzkoa. Litography. SPAIN
CUL4879571 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Gipuzkoa. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA. Donostia

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Alava. Litography
CUL4879436 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of the North. Infantry from Alava. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Spain (1853). Infantry soldiers. Litography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
CUL4879949 Spain (1853). Infantry soldiers. Litography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library; (add.info.: Spain (1853). Infantry soldiers. Litography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris

The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot 'Le Siege de
CUL4860500 The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot 'Le Siege de Breda' (Spanish countryside and Breda)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878205 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Grenadier (1815). Engraving. SPAIN

Serafin Maria De Sotto, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862), 1851-59 (engraving)
CUL4859710 Serafin Maria De Sotto, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862), 1851-59 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Academia General Militar, Zaragoza

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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.