Invasion Collection (page 7)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901999 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901902 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901837 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901668 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901486 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901435 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900756 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900703 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901135 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900518 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900252 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation
3253078 Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation; (add.info.: Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Map illustrating the advance of the Russian Army of Invasion in the east of Germany (litho)
3252895 Map illustrating the advance of the Russian Army of Invasion in the east of Germany (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place
3058524 Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French military and political leader

History of Algeria from the most retreating times to the present day: illustration of a book by J.J. E
PCT4290495 History of Algeria from the most retreating times to the present day: illustration of a book by J.J. E. Leroy in the Mame editions

King Henry VIII of England prepares to invade France
2911200 King Henry VIII of England prepares to invade France; (add.info.: On 30 June 1513, King Henry VIII of England prepares to invade France.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Squirrel Hunters Crossing the Ohio at Cincinnati (engraving)
8637316 Squirrel Hunters Crossing the Ohio at Cincinnati (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Squirrel Hunters Crossing the Ohio at Cincinnati)

French invasion of Switzerland, 1798 (engraving)
8673036 French invasion of Switzerland, 1798 (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the French invasion of Switzerland, 1798)

Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach'
543215 Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach'. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info)

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Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho)
8670403 Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of William of Normandy)

Army of the Gauls crossing a river (engraving)
8635778 Army of the Gauls crossing a river (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army of the Gauls crossing a river. Illustration from Rom)

Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving)
8635754 Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal and the Carthaginian army crossing the Alps into Italy, 218 BC)

Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving)
8635753 Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus)

Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving)
8635035 Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battlefield of Plataea, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving)
8635034 Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis, 480 BC. Illustration from Hellas)

Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving)
8635032 Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
8635029 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC)

Exact description of French flat-bottomed boats, intended to transport troops for the invasion of England
MMM5484837 Exact description of French flat-bottomed boats, intended to transport troops for the invasion of England, as they were seen sailing in Charente Bay (France)

Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by
AIS5377945 Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by Juan Antonio de Vera y Figueroa, 1632 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Middle Ages: frescoes depicting a castle and ships loads of soldiers. Parish church. Lesignano de Bagni (Parma)
VEN5027959 Middle Ages: frescoes depicting a castle and ships loads of soldiers. Parish church. Lesignano de Bagni (Parma); (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Gaul War: the siege of Avaricum (Bourges) by the Roman legions, Gallic soldiers throwing balls of tallow
ELD4919233 Gaul War: the siege of Avaricum (Bourges) by the Roman legions, Gallic soldiers throwing balls of tallow and pitch on Roman towers, April 52 BC

Invasions of the Moors in the Middle Ages: The Francs led by Charles Martel attacked the Saracens military camp during
NWI4858962 Invasions of the Moors in the Middle Ages: The Francs led by Charles Martel attacked the Saracens military camp during the Battle of Tours (Battle of Poitiers)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901604 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Capture of French Quebec by the English, 1629
NWI4901521 Capture of French Quebec by the English, 1629.; (add.info.: Capture of French Quebec by the English, 1629.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Hernando Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, had his ships slashed to take away any chance of
NWI4901496 Hernando Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, had his ships slashed to take away any chance of retreat from his men after his arrival in Mexico in 1519

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901470 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901391 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901344 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900959 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900951 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900735 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900277 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Paris siege by the Vikings (885-887): " Charles III the Fat (839-88) pays off the Viking invaders in 886"
ELD4869327 Paris siege by the Vikings (885-887): " Charles III the Fat (839-88) pays off the Viking invaders in 886" - Charles III 3 the Gros (839-888) Emperor of the West (881-887)

Reproduction of Bayeux tapestry illustrating the invasion of England by the Normans in 1066
NWI4872806 Reproduction of Bayeux tapestry illustrating the invasion of England by the Normans in 1066.; (add.info.: Reproduction of Bayeux tapestry illustrating the invasion of England by)

Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees. Parish church. Lesignano de'bagni near Parma. Italy
VEN5027965 Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees. Parish church. Lesignano de'bagni near Parma. Italy; (add.info.: Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees)

St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho)
8661250 St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902007 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

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"Invasion: A Tapestry of Triumph and Tragedy" From the intricate stitches of the Bayeux Tapestry, a vivid tale unfolds - the Norman Conquest, an audacious invasion that forever altered history. Deception became their weapon as they cunningly deceived the invader about the state of the tide, leading to a decisive victory. Centuries later, on Juno Beach during D-Day, British and Canadian troops landed with unwavering determination. The sands trembled beneath their boots as they embarked on a perilous mission to liberate France. Omaha Beach witnessed another chapter in this epic struggle; soldiers braved relentless gunfire while landing ashore, fighting for every inch gained. Amidst chaos and uncertainty, supplies poured onto foreign shores during D-Day's onslaught. These vital lifelines sustained courageous soldiers who fought valiantly against all odds. Gliders stood ready for Operation Market Garden in World War II - silent sentinels poised to deliver hope amidst enemy lines. In 1898, Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charged up San Juan Hill with indomitable spirit. Their fearless assault marked an iconic moment in American military history - an invasion fueled by patriotism and bravery. Across continents and time periods alike, warriors have etched tales of valor into our collective memory. In Arnhem's fierce battlegrounds during World War II, British First Airborne soldiers engaged in intense combat without falter or retreat. The Normandy Landings stand tall among these legendary invasions; on June 6th, 1944, waves upon waves of Allied forces stormed enemy-held beaches with unyielding resolve. This pivotal event turned the tide of war towards liberation and freedom. Yet even further back in time echoes another story: Viking longships carrying fearsome warriors across treacherous seas to conquer new lands - invaders leaving an indelible mark on history's tapestry.