Military History Collection (page 10)

Blanford Church, Petersburg, April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951223 Blanford Church, Petersburg, April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.3x22.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Medical Supply Boat Plauter, on the Appomattox. January 1865
3951210 Medical Supply Boat Plauter, on the Appomattox. January 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Reekie, John (1829-85); 17.8x23 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Chesterfield Bridge, across the North Anna. May, 1864
3951203 Chesterfield Bridge, across the North Anna. May, 1864 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Brandy Station, Virginia
3951197 Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Brandy Station, Virginia, February 1864 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan

Napoleon Leaving the Field of Waterloo on 18th June 1815, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)
3743750 Napoleon Leaving the Field of Waterloo on 18th June 1815, c.1816 (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 58.3x90 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence
695966 Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence, printed by Baker and Bordens, 2 March 1836 (litho) by American School

Albumen print of General McClellan at Headquarters, Gen
696144 Albumen print of General McClellan at Headquarters, Gen. Morrells Brigade, 1862 (sepia photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); 36x45 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

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"Military History: A Tapestry of Triumphs and Tragedies" From the blood-soaked fields of Edgehill, where Oliver Cromwell etched his name in history during the English Civil War, to William of Orange's resounding victory at the Battle of the Boyne in 1668, it has been a captivating saga. In Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's masterpiece "Scotland Forever, " oil on canvas from 1881, she immortalized the unwavering spirit and bravery that coursed through Scottish veins. The British army advancing with determination at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 stands as a testament to their indomitable resolve. The Battle of Agincourt looms large as an emblematic clash between England and France in 1415. It was here that King Henry V defied all odds against a formidable French force, forever etching his name into legend. Across the Atlantic Ocean, amidst America's own turmoil, echoes still resonate from the Battle of Bull Run during the US Civil War. The Zulu shield represents Africa's rich military heritage and its warriors' unyielding courage. The Pine Tree flag fluttered proudly during America's Revolution—a symbol of unity and defiance against tyranny. Meanwhile, artwork depicting a Colt 45 hand-gun reminds us how technology shaped warfare throughout history. Amidst chaos and destruction, music provided solace; a civil war musician strumming his banjo offered respite for weary souls caught up in conflict’s relentless grip. And who can forget Spain’s ill-fated Spanish Armada? In 1588 they set sail with grand ambitions only to be thwarted by England’s naval prowess—an event that would shape Europe for centuries to come. Military history weaves together tales both triumphant and tragic—each chapter revealing humanity’s capacity for valor or folly. From ancient battles fought with swords to modern conflicts waged with advanced weaponry—the stories are as diverse as the warriors who fought them.