Military Engineering Collection

General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Creator: Unknown
General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Steinberg, Todleben...though a subject and servant of the Russian empire, is of German race

Aerostiers et Observateurs en Ballon; Tandis que le ballon, abandonne a son sort, acheve... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Aerostiers et Observateurs en Ballon; Tandis que le ballon, abandonne a son sort, acheve de bruler a terre, deux sapeurs s'efforcent de sauver la soupape qui est la plus precieuse de

Lennart Torstenson, 1603-51, 1648. Creator: Anon
Lennart Torstenson, 1603-51, 1648

Sapper of the Swiss Guards, 1779. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Sapper of the Swiss Guards, 1779

Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676

Du tardenois a la Picardie; en Picardie: le passage de l'Avre, entre Morisel et Moreuil, le 8 aout Creator: Unknown
Du tardenois a la Picardie; en Picardie: le passage de l'Avre, entre Morisel et Moreuil, le 8 aout 1918, au matin; construction d'une passerelie par le genie et les chasseurs, 1918

Sur le Marne; le fusil allemand contre char d'assaut, examine par un de nos sapeurs, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Marne; le fusil allemand contre char d'assaut, examine par un de nos sapeurs, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, mid-late 17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, mid-late 17th century

Le telephone a l'arriere du front; apres un bombardement, les sapeurs telephonistes... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le telephone a l'arriere du front; apres un bombardement, les sapeurs telephonistes, munis de leur masque, posent une ligne dans un fond ou persist l, action des gaz, 1918

Les specialistes dans la bataille: Pionniers et Sapeurs; La vie souterraine: construction... 1916
Les specialistes dans la bataille: Pionniers et Sapeurs; La vie souterraine: construction d'une galerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les specialistes dans la bataille: Pionniers et Sapeurs; La Sape. Bas-relief par le... 1916. Creator: L'Homme
Les specialistes dans la bataille: Pionniers et Sapeurs; La Sape. Bas-relief par le sculpteur L'Homme, mobilise comme sapeur, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Destruction of the Docks, Sebastopol - from a sketch by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
Destruction of the Docks, Sebastopol - from a sketch by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Crimean War. It was the intention of our engineers to blow in a portion of the English half of the docks...the charges in

View of the Fort of Negombo, 1753. Creator: Anon
View of the Fort of Negombo, 1753. In the foreground a river with two ships

Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engine Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer, 1675-1700. Copy after Caspar Netscher

Inspection of the Royal Sappers and Miners at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, by Sir John Burgoyne, 1856 Creator: Unknown
Inspection of the Royal Sappers and Miners at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, by Sir John Burgoyne, 1856. More than ordinary interest attached to the occasion

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1913 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, Arriving at Washington, 1913

Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1916
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, 1916

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1917 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, 1917

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return visit...1913 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return visit of Secretary Root, Left, with Secretary Bryan, 1913

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1913 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, Arriving at Washington, 1913. Centre, wearing top hat

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1913 Creator
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, Arriving at Washington, 1913

William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L. Muller of Brazil, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L
William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L. Muller of Brazil, 1913. Rep. from Nebraska, 1891-1895; Secretary of State, 1913-1915. Dr. Lauro Severiano Muller, Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Electric Telegraph for the Seat of War - Plough for Laying the Wire, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Electric Telegraph for the Seat of War - Plough for Laying the Wire, 1854. Crimean War. The appliances for laying out the wire over irregular ground, and through marshes and rivers

Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. British soldiers during the Crimean War. The fortified town of Schumla, now Shumen in Bulgaria, was strategically important

Sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1853. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1853

Sappers going to the trenches, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1854. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sappers going to the trenches, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1854

Sapping in full swing, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1858. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sapping in full swing, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1858

Travelling sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1853. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Travelling sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1853

Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
Squad of sappers and miners coming ashore in a sampan at Chemulpo, c1904

Eduard Ivanovich Totleben, half-length portrait, facing slightly left... between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Eduard Ivanovich Totleben, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, in uniform, between 1880 and 1886

Giant crossbow, 1480-1485 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Giant crossbow, 1480-1485 (1954). Codex Atlanticus, 53v-b. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Mecchanical gear Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Workers building an airplane in an aeronautic workyard. Date of Photograph:1930-1935 ca

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: office with precision instruments Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: interior of a war industry Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Industrial presses of the Factory Italian Projectiles in Turin Turin Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili. Date of Photograph:1920

Turin. Interior of the "Italian Projectiles Factory" Turin. Date of Photograph:1920

Workers in a "Bullets Italian Factory" ("Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili"), Turin Turin. Date of Photograph:1920

Inside the Factory Italian Projectiles in Turin Turin Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili. Date of Photograph:1920

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: workers to work in the war industry Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: worker in a war industry Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: workers in a war industry Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Worker in a "Bullets Italian Factory" ("Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili"), 1920 Italy. Date of Photograph:1920

Workers and machinery in the Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili, 1920 Turin Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili. Date of Photograph:1920

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: a war industry Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

Fabbrica Italiana Proiettili: a vice with bullet Turin. Date of Photograph:1920-1925

The siege of Bourges during the invasion of Gaul by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC
CHT177840 The siege of Bourges during the invasion of Gaul by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) from a protective sleeve for school books, late 19th century (colour litho) by Regamey

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"Military Engineering: Mastering the Art of Warfare Through Innovation" From ancient times to modern warfare, it has played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of battles and sieges. Throughout history, brilliant minds have devised ingenious inventions and strategies to gain an advantage on the battlefield. One such visionary was Leonardo da Vinci, whose giant crossbow design from 1480-1485 showcased his exceptional understanding of mechanics and weaponry. His intricate drawings laid the foundation for future advancements in artillery. Centuries earlier, during Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul, French soldiers demonstrated their expertise in mountain manoeuvres in the Vosges. Their ability to navigate treacherous terrains highlighted the importance of adaptability and strategic planning. Marshal Vauban, a renowned French military engineer, revolutionized fortification systems with his innovative designs. His chromolitho portraits capture his legacy as he tirelessly worked towards improving defensive structures. In England's School at Chatham during the 1850s, officers honed their skills through rigorous training programs. These dedicated individuals were instrumental in developing new techniques that would shape warfare tactics for years to come. The horrors of World War I brought forth new challenges for military engineers. The entrance to a Sap along the French Front exemplified their bravery as they risked their lives constructing underground tunnels amidst enemy fire. On the battlefields of France's Somme campaign in 1916, British wiring parties ventured into no man's land under constant threat from enemy forces. Their efforts aimed to create barriers and protect troops while navigating dangerous terrain. Historical accounts take us back even further to Demetrius Poliorcetes' siege tower during Rhodes' conquest in 305 BC—an early example showcasing engineering prowess used for breaching fortified walls. During World War I, mine craters like those seen at La Boiselle became haunting reminders of devastating explosives employed by both sides—a testament to how military engineering evolved to include destructive capabilities.