Militant Collection (page 5)

CAPTURED COMMUNISTS, 1921. Reichswehr troops and German security police with captured Communist party leaders in the market square of Eisleben, Germany, following a street battle, March 1921

COMMUNIST UPRISING, 1921. Manor house destroyed by Communist militants in Hebra, Germany, March 1921

ECCLESIA MILITANS, 1606. Allegorical depiction of the theological concept of the Ecclesia Militans, or the Church Militant, the Church Triumphant and the Church Suffering

The Militant Worker, 1905. Nikolay Kasatkin (1859-1930) Russian painter and sculptor. Representation of a rebelious Russian worker at the time of the Revolution of 1905

CHINA: CULTURAL REVOLUTION. Youthful Red Guards demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in Peking, China, during the Cultural Revolution, 1967

The suffrage debate: two extreme portraits
The anti-suffragette as seen by the suffragette, and the suffragette as seen by the anti-suffragette: a coy and slightly demonic looking young woman in evening wear simpers at the viewer

douard Lockroy / Gill
douard Lockroy (1840-1913) militant journalist, entering politics in 1871, sitting on the extreme left. In 1877 he married Madame Charles Hugo, the daughter-in-law of the poet Victor Hugo

LYSISTRATA
The Greek heroine is here portrayed as an early example of militant feminism, standing up for the rights of Athenian women

Anti-Suffrage Device
Automatic Suffragette Exterminating Pillar-Box - a comment on militant suffragettes who sabotage letter boxes

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"Militant: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Courage and Conviction" In the realm of history, there exist tales that transcend time, showcasing individuals who dared to challenge societal norms with unwavering determination. From the unexpected combination of a Ju-Jitsu suffragette to a Suffragette Militant Attack on a Golf Course, these stories shed light on the audacious spirit that fueled change. Amidst the chaos of World War I, even royalty was not spared from controversy. The Deaths Head Hussars, led by Kaiser Wilhelm II and Germany's royal family, became synonymous with power and militarism. Yet behind their façade lay secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Suffragette Militant Arrested Mary Phillips exemplifies how ordinary women transformed into extraordinary activists in their quest for equality. Their resilience knew no bounds as they faced imprisonment and adversity head-on. But amidst all seriousness, there were moments of lightheartedness too. Meet Fifi – the feline companion of a Suffragette Militant – who played an unexpected role in this tumultuous journey towards justice. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's enigmatic presence at Smolny in 1925 captured on canvas reveals his pivotal role in shaping Russia's destiny during turbulent times. His ideologies reverberated across borders and ignited revolutionary fervor among countless souls. Meanwhile, tragedy struck when James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews met his untimely demise under mysterious circumstances. This event sent shockwaves through religious circles while leaving questions unanswered. Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants showcased satirical verses penned by suffragettes themselves; wielding words as weapons against oppression and prejudice. These rhymes embodied both defiance and wit - potent tools for challenging societal norms. Cartoons like "Strike while the Iron's Hot. Women's Suffrage" depicted suffrage movements' relentless pursuit for equal rights; urging women to seize the moment and demand their rightful place in society.