Manoeuvres Collection

Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment on manoeuvres - stopping for a rest during a route march Date: 1905

Britains New Navy in Training - HMS Raleigh. circa 1930s

Grenadier Guards at a sham fight (training), moving up to support the fighting line. 1896

Fidel Castro in 1959
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, on manoeuvres in the jungle in 1965. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Review at Coxheath Camp
A Perspective View of COXHEATH CAMP [near Maidstone, Kent] representing a Grand Review of the Army. (Britain was currently at war with its awkward American colonists)

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Royal Air Force display at Hendon
Crazy flying stunts at the Royal Air Force Display at Hendon. Date: 1933

Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913: the varying fortunes of the East Coast raiding parties. How the Humber Ports were raided last week by the Red fleet

Red jets flying in formation spewing coloured smoke behind them

Royal Horse Artillery - Gun Team
Royal Horse Artillery Gun Team - Horse artillery differs from field artillery in that the whole gun detachment is mounted and the gun and wagon aretherefore freed from the load of men

Young soldiers or cadets on manoeuvres
A group of young soldiers or cadets -- the one in the foreground holds a rifle and has a camouflaged face. Perhaps they are taking part in a training exercise or are on manoeuvres

National Service - cadet with a rifle
A young cadet on National Service with a rifle and a camouflaged face, perhaps taking part in a training exercise or on manoeuvres

6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in Egypt
6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in the Egyptian desert near Cairo from their base at Abbassia. This photograph shows light tanks in action over some rough ground. Date: 1936

Kaiser Wilhelm II and General Leonard Wood, Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, talking to the American General Leonard Wood (1860-1927) during German army manoeuvres which took place in Germany before the outbreak of the First

CLEMENCEAU IN PATRIE
Clemenceau and general Picquart - the defender of Dreyfus, now minister for war - make an ascent in the military airship Patrie at Chalons military camp

General view of the volunteer camp on Ascot Heath, 1862. Creator: Unknown
General view of the volunteer camp on Ascot Heath, [Berkshire], 1862. The...second annual encampment and prize meeting of the Berkshire

Volunteer fete at Crown, Point, near Norwich: the Review, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Volunteer fete given by Mr. Harvey, the High Sheriff of Norfolk, at Crown Point, near Norwich: the Review, 1862. A grand stand 70ft

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Nothing could be finer than the approach of something like 12, 000 men in close column, at quick march

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: people on the Downs, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: people on the Downs, 1862. Nothing could be finer than the approach of something like 12, 000 men in close column, at quick march

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: General Lord Clyde returning the salute of the... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: General Lord Clyde returning the salute of the troops as they marched past the grand stand, 1862

Outbreak of WWII men of Royal Artillery eating 1939
Men of a battalion of the Royal Artillery have a meal beside of the guns, during training. Date: 1939

HMS Shoreham Leading a Convoy in the Middle East
HMS Shoreham leads the way as Mine Countermeasure vessels fall into line astern of RFA Cardigan Bay, followed by USSs Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous

Daring Class Destroyers
The Royal Navys two newest warships formidable air defence destroyers HMS Daring (front) and HMS Dauntless, have performed side-by-side at sea for the first time

HMS Daring and Dauntless
Type 45 destroyers together for the first time. HMS Daring (rear) and Dauntless (front) conduct Officer of the Watch manoeuvres south of the Isle of Wight

WW2 - How A Camera Gun Works
A photograph with educational illustrations added to show how a camera gun works, the device was used to help aid the Royal Air Force in practising war manoeuvres by automatically registering a hit

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - Military manoeuvres at Ropcha
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II attending military manoeuvres at Ropcha, a village in Chernivtsi Raion, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine. Date: circa 1912

Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp - (from left): Mitchell, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall

Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright - (from left): Stevenson, Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988), Lt. Col

Sir Alexander Stanier, Stevenson and Beckwith-Smith
(from left) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Stevenson and Sir Alexander Stanier - Welsh Guards
Stevenson and Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright
Sir William Vivian Makins (1903-1969) on Longdown Fort (Hill) - The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright, Surrey (now Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright) - September, 1932. Date: 1932

Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Bulgarian forces perform cavalry manoeuvres before Prince Alexander at Mala Tirnova. We see a line of horses lying down with soldiers taking cover behind them, pointing their guns outward

Volunteers at the Battle of Fox Hill
Volunteers undertake a military training exercise at Fox Hill, Aldershot, 1885. These manoeuvres regularly took place here on Easter Weekend until the end of the 19th Century. Date: 1885

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Throwing out Torpedo Nets, Bantry Bay
The torpedo fleet of the Particular Service Squadron putting up torpedo nets, usually made from galvanised iron, to protect the ship the Sultan in Bantry Bay, Ireland

The Particular Service Squadron, Night Attack, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

The Particular Service Squadron, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Tank manoeuvres, WW2 preparations Date: 1939

Army manoeuvres in the sand, WW2 preparations Date: 1939

A dummy village made of canvas used for Artillery practise with Lyddite shells - near Okehampton, Dartmoor. A shell explodes near the Church'. Date: 1912

Germany and France - Conquest of the Air 1907
German and France, rivalry between two air-ships. The German air-ship that stayed up the longest for three hours over Berlin, over the French rival La Patrie. Date: 1907

Russian soldiers
A group of Russian soldiers sit in a coniferous wooded landscape in a circle around a small fire. Part of the British Soviet Friendship society. Date: 1950s

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands aboard a submarine
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) standing on board the deck of a submarine, September 1916. The Queen was attending manoeuvres carried out by the Dutch navy

Torpedo boats of the Royal Navy in action during manoeuvres Date: circa 1901

French and British troops engaged in military training manoeuvres, Yokohama, Japan
528555 French and British troops engaged in military training manoeuvres, Yokohama, Japan. Part of triptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) Japanese ukiyo-e artist

French and British troops engaged in military training manoeuvres, Yokohama, Japan. British cavalry exercise
528556 French and British troops engaged in military training manoeuvres, Yokohama, Japan. British cavalry exercise. Part of triptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

Killed by a shot from a cannon (colour litho)
3099140 Killed by a shot from a cannon (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by a shot from a cannon. Tue d un coup de canon)

French soldiers on manoeuvres being struck by lightning (colour litho)
2779726 French soldiers on manoeuvres being struck by lightning (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing the Power: Manoeuvres that Define Strength and Strategy" Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle as Grenadier Guards engage in a thrilling sham fight, showcasing their impeccable precision and tactical prowess. The Royal Engineers of the British Army Regiment embark on daring manoeuvres, pushing boundaries and conquering obstacles with unwavering determination. Step back in time to 1959, when Fidel Castro led his revolutionary forces through strategic manoeuvres that would shape the future of Cuba forever. Coxheath Camp becomes a hub of anticipation as troops gather for an intense review after grueling manoeuvres, proving their mettle under demanding conditions. Britains New Navy takes to the seas with HMS Raleigh at its helm, honing their skills through rigorous training manoeuvres to defend our shores with utmost proficiency. Prepare to be enthralled by the breathtaking aerial display as Royal Air Force jets soar above Hendon, executing precise manoeuvres while leaving trails of vibrant smoke behind them. Red jets streak across the sky in perfect formation, captivating audiences with their synchronized movements and mesmerizing display of coloured smoke trails. Young soldiers or cadets embrace challenges head-on during exhilarating manoeuvre exercises, forging bonds and acquiring invaluable skills for a lifetime of service ahead. Experience National Service firsthand as a dedicated cadet stands tall with rifle in hand during intense training manoeuvres – a symbol of discipline and commitment to duty. Journey to Egypt alongside the 6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps as they navigate treacherous terrains during extensive manoeuvres, demonstrating unparalleled tank warfare expertise. Witness history unfold as Kaiser Wilhelm II joins forces with General Leonard Wood in Germany's strategic military endeavours - an alliance that would leave an indelible mark on world events.