Military History Collection (page 14)

Napoleon in overcoat
3030009 Napoleon in overcoat by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; French, out of copyright

Napoleonic Wars, Band of the 4th Dragoons
3029928 Napoleonic Wars, Band of the 4th Dragoons by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Blucher before the Battle on the Katzbach August 26th 1813
3031077 General Blucher before the Battle on the Katzbach August 26th 1813 by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; German, out of copyright

Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c. 1862 (engraving)
878338 Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c.1862 (engraving) by Parsons, Charles (1821-1910) (after); 20.5 x17.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, c. 1862 (engraving)
878336 Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, c.1862 (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88); 19.1 x12.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Engagement between the "Monitor"and "Merrimac", c
878334 The Engagement between the " Monitor" and " Merrimac", c.1863 (engraving) by Hamilton, John (19th century) (after); 15.7 x11.7 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

HMS Warspite at Woolwich
HMS Warspite, the Marine Societys Training Ship in the River Thames at Woolwich, London. The Marine Society was founded in 1756 because of a shortage of volunteers for the British navy

Sketch of a bombing with study of the projectiles trajectories and Study of a horse …
Sketch of a bombing with study of the projectiles trajectories. (right) and Study of a horse for the Battle of Anghiari, 1478-1518. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Design for a mechanical wing, 1478-1518. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Design for a mechanical wing, 1478-1518. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Study for the fortifications of Porta al Prato di Ognissanti in Florence, ca 1529. Found in the Collection of Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Siege of a city in the 15th century. From the Strasbourg Vergil by Johann Grieninger, 1502. Private Collection

Design for a mechanical wing, 1478-1518. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Catapulta, 1478-1518. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Mortar of False Dmitriy I, 1605. Found in the Collection of State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

A firearm. Illustration from De rebus militaribus, De machinis by Mariano Taccola. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Archimedes Siege Catapult. From The Histories by Polybius, 1727. Artist: Anonymous
Archimedes Siege Catapult. From The Histories by Polybius, 1727. Private Collection

Drawing of an armoured tank, ca 1485. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Drawing of an armoured tank, ca 1485. Found in the collection of British Museum

Landscape with a Cannon, 1518. Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Landscape with a Cannon, 1518. Private Collection

Catapults, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Three 200 AD Roman soldiers, front view

Hannibal meets with Gauls on his way to invade Rome
Gauls refuse to ally with Hannibals army against Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General Lees note agreeing to a surrender, 1865
Robert E. Lees letter to Ulysses S. Grant to arrange a surrender, 1865. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Civil War knife in a leather sheath
Confederate soldiers bone-handle knife, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Invasion of Spain by Napoleons army
French cavalry fording a river during their invasion of Spain, Napoleonic Wars. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

US flag over Fort Sumter before the attack, 1860
Major Robert Anderson raising the Union fllag over Fort Sumter before the Confederate attack, December 27, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th -century illustration

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Crecy, Hundred Years War
Archers and knights at the Battle of Crecy, France, Hundred Years War, 1346. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Boer War battle, 1902
Boer assault on a British convoy in South Africa, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration

Battle of Auray, France, Hundred Years War, 1364
Capture of Bertrand de Guescelin in the Battle of Auray, where John de Montford and Charles de Blois led opposing sides, 1364. Hand-colored woodcut

Washington and his generals
George Washington and his generals, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting

Second battle of Freemans Farm, Saratoga NY, 1777
Map of the second battle at Freemans Farm, part of the Saratoga battlefield, October 7, 1777. Printed color lithograph

First battle of Freemans Farm, Saratoga NY, 1777
Map of the first battle at Freemans Farm, part of the Saratoga battlefield, September 19, 1777. Printed color lithograph

US, American Civil War cavalry captain holding sword, side view

Austrian empire circa 1815, Hungarian Grenadier in Austrian Army, holding musket, side view

France, French Navy Lieutenant in Undress Uniform, side view

War of 1812 sea fight on the USS Chesapeake
Fighting at the mizzentop of the frigate Chesapeake during a naval battle, War of 1812. Printed halftone reproduction of a W. J. Aylward painting

Siege of a medieval walled town
Moveable siege tower, archers, and cannon of medieval warfare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General McClellan on the Union lines at Antietam, 1862
General McClellan encouraging Union troops at th Battle of Antietam, 1862. Halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Surrender of General Lee reported by General Grant, 1865
General Grant notifying Secretary Stanton of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1865. Woodcut reproduction

Wisconsin graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
Wisconsin soldiers headstones amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Kentucky grave, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
Kentucky cavalry soldiers headstone amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Reenactment of a Civil War army camp, Shiloh battlefield
Civil War camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Officers tent at a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, TN. Digital photograph

Civil War cavalry sword
Confederate cavalry sabre, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War carbine rifle
Confederate cavalry carbine, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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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.