Offensive Collection (page 9)

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. From a private collection

Russian army crosses the Pruth River into Moldavia on May 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Russian army crosses the Pruth River into Moldavia on May 1828, 1829. From a private collection

Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. Artist: Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930)
Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. From a private collection

A nurse, 1914-1917. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
A nurse, 1914-1917. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Sotchi

Before the Offensive. Near Pleven, 1877-1878. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
Before the Offensive. Near Pleven, 1877-1878. Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

With a spear our foe is done 1941 Artist: Kukryniksy
With a spear our foe is done, then we did him with a gun, as before with steel we fought him, so we smash him where we spot him, 1941

The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

French lst Infantry Corps crossing of the Yser Canal, World War I, 4. 45 am, 31 July 1917
French lst Infantry Corps crossing of the Yser Canal, World War I, 4.45 am, 31 July 1917. After a painting by Francois Flameng (1856-1923)

Battle of Loos, France, World War I, 1915. Scottish regiments charging and overwhelming German trenches. The Battle of Loos was a major British offensive on the Western Front

WW1 - German Propaganda - Taming the Allied animals
WW1 - German Propaganda - A German soldier Tames the Allied animals. Date: circa 1910s

German infantry during Ardennes counter-offensive 1944
German infantrymen pass an abandoned American reconnaissance vehicle during their Ardennes counter-offensive in 1944 that became known as the Battle of the Bulge Date: 1944

Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, WW1
Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, showing Lord Kitchener watering his garden during the First World War to grow more army recruits ready for a spring offensive. Date: 1914

Types of grenades in WWI
The Marten Hale hand grenade, which can be also fitted to any type of service rifle. Hale time grenade, bomb is thrown, the ignition of the time-fuse does not occur until the grenade reaches a

WORLD WAR I: HILL 240, 1918. American soldiers advance up the slopes of Hill 240 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Argonne Forest, France. Photograph, 1918

Captured German soldier during Battle of the Bulge
A captured German soldier during the Ardennes counter-offensive is shown holding a pair of American army trousers. He may have been a member of the S.S

Engraving depicting a reconstructed Roman ballista, an engine used by ancient Romans to fire arrows. Dated 19th century

Map Of The Somme Offensive On The Western Front During World War One. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

A Tank Offensive At Cambrai, France, From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G. Wells Volume 2, Published 1920
A Tank Offensive At Cambrai, France, From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Sword Of The Spirit

Captured S. S. Trooper, Belgium
Soldiers of the 82nd American Airborne Division bring an S.S.Trooper back to Allied lines, captured between Malmedy and Marche during a reconnaissance patrol following the German counter-offensive

Relief of Bastogne
American soldiers advance through the forest of Ardennes, on their way to relieve the besieged town of Bastogne which had been surrounded during the German counter-offensive which became known as

German counter-offensive in the Ardennes
A German soldier during the Ardennes counter-offensive of 1944, known as the Battle of the Bulge Date: 1944

WW1 - The German eagle still on top
WW1 - The German offensive illustrated here as an eagle, dominating the top of the mountain. Representing Germanys success in ruling the war

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers advance in snow
WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment

90th Infantry Division in Bastogne
Soldiers and vehicles of the American 90th Infantry Division in the Belgian town of Bastogne. The town had been under siege in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge

87th Infantry Division in St Hubert
During the Battle of the Bulge American soldiers of the 87th Division enter the town of St Hubert in Belgium shortly after the German occupiers had left. Date: January 1945

Aftermath of the battle of Neuve Chapelle
Corpses lie scattered in No Mans Land, following the British offensive at Neuve Chapelle, France, March 1915. Date: March 1915

WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Priest before offensive
WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Russian Orthodox Priest before offensive - June 1917 Date: 1917

Jam-tin, hand-throwing grenade 1914
British soldiers in the early part of World War One at the front. Using Jam-tin, a home-made grenade which was made with jam and bully beef tins filled with small pieces of iron

American troops at Saint Souplet, France, WW1
American troops of the 301st Tank Battalion, going into action at Saint Souplet, northern France, as part of the Somme Offensive during the First World War

Battle of Amiens 1918
German machine gun captured by 2nd / 10th Londons in its position, showing its field of fire near Sailly Laurette at the Battle of Amiens on the Western Front in France during World War I in August

A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon
An illustration showing Irish troops attacking German positions at Guillemont, September 1916. The image depicts Irish soldiers engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat at a machine-gun post which

Battle of Morval 1916
A photograph of British soldiers climbing over the parapet of their trench during the Battle of Morval. The battle, which began on 25th September 1916

Porcupine (Bewick)
histrix cristata Bewick says that the quills are a defensive rather than offensive weapon, but are nonetheless very effective. This was drawn from life

Battle of moscow, 1941, street fighting as red army troops occupy the town of yukhnov

D-Day firing off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day firing off Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Building up the Dutch salient, WW2
Building up the Dutch salient: Allied armour pouring into Holland via the Eindhoven-Nijmegen road for the great offensive, Second World War. Date: 1944

Luxembourg, 1944
An American 57mm gun crew advance to the Luxembourg Front, in response to the German counter-offensive that became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Date: December 1944

American field artillery, 1944
An American field artillery unit dig in along a Belgian road, in position to hold ground against the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes area of Belgium which became known as the Battle of

German Ardennes encampment
A German tank unit huddle around a fire at night in the Ardennes, Belgium, during the counter-offensive which became known as the Battle of the Bulge

Farman NC 222 - 36 of these lumbering night bombers entered service with the French Air Force in 1937 Three were lost during the Spring 1940 German offensive

WW1 - Allied Infantry forces near Queant, France
Canadian infantry storm and seize the entrenchments of the Wotan Line (Wotan Stellung) near Queant in France during the Hundred Days Offensive in September 1918. Date: 1918

A Daring Frontal Attack on a Bomb Dropper, WW1
Humorous cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing an attempt by the British to mount an aerial attack upon a German airship. Date: 1915

A German 15cm siege gun captured by the French at the Somme
French soldiers pose with a German 15cm siege gun which they have captured during the great Somme offensive. Date: 1916

6th Armored Division in snow
An aerial view showing tanks and infantry of the American 6th Armored Division advancing through the snow in the direction of northeast Bastogne, during the Battle of the Bulge Date: 13 January 1945

US soldiers in Bastogne
American soldiers and local residents in a street in Bastogne, the Belgian town in the Ardennes which was under siege from German forces during the Ardennes Offensive

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

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"Unearthing the Past: Reflecting on Offensive Moments in History" Step back in time to 1944, where the German Panzer tank dominated the battlefield during World War II. Delving into controversial territory, we stumble upon a racist Pears advertisement that serves as a stark reminder of our troubled past. The Battle of the Bulge comes to mind, showcasing the relentless struggle and sacrifice endured by soldiers on both sides. Amidst turmoil, hope emerges as RAF fast jets assist flood relief efforts from above, exemplifying humanity's resilience and compassion. Recalling moments of bravery, Coldstreamers charge fearlessly alongside their comrades on the Somme - an awe-inspiring display of courage. British troops at Gallipoli remind us of their unwavering determination amidst challenging circumstances; their legacy lives on today. A powerful image captures George V standing shoulder-to-shoulder with military leaders during the First World War - a symbol of unity and leadership. Peeking into history's cockpit, we witness Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircrafts soaring through skies with precision and might. Traveling back further in time to July 1916 brings us face-to-face with "Our Advance to (La) Boiselle, " where heroes fought valiantly for victory. Overhead views reveal breathtaking landscapes surrounding Royal Air Force Lossiemouth - a testament to nature's beauty intertwined with military prowess. Tornado GR4s equipped with Raptor Reconnaissance Pods demonstrate cutting-edge technology merging seamlessly with aerial operations.