Retreat Collection

L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. How our gunners won the VC and silenced the fire of the German guns in face of overwhelming odds Retreat from Mons, 1st September 1914

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

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Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Battle of Long Island, New York, Revolutionary War
Retreat of American army from Long Island after defeat by the British, 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Recruiting poster for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons
Recruiting poster for the 7th (or The Queen?s Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons), 1809.The 7th (or The Queen?s Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons) had served in Sir John Moore

The Zulu war. Lord Chelmsfords retreat from Isandhlwana the
Lord Chelmsford surveying the damage after the Battle of Isandlwana. The battlefield strewn with corpses is in the foreground, Isandhlawana Hill is in the distance, as are the Zulu impi (warriors)

British Nurses Retreat with the Serbian Army
The Serbs Retreat Before The Austrian Attack: British nurses retreat with the Serbian army Date: 1915

The retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord, 19 April 1775: colored engraving, 19th century
BRITISH RETREAT, 1775. The retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord, 19 April 1775: colored engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel

MEXICO: INDIANS, c1500. P urhepecha (Tarascan) Indians of Michoacan Province, Mexico, flee their village shortly before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Tsar Alexander III and family
Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894) at the Livadia Palace, Yalta with his family. From left; the Tsarevich Nicholas (later Tsar Nicholas II), Grand Prince Georgi Alexandrovich, Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

The Zulu War, Retreat of Fugitives from Isanhlwana across the Buffalo River (engraving)
1106749 The Zulu War, Retreat of Fugitives from Isanhlwana across the Buffalo River (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

Scotland / Middleton
A scene at Middleton, Midlothian, Scotland, with its kirk and the 15th century Borthwick Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots and Bothwell made their retreat. Date: 1960s

Retreat of T. E. Lawrence at Clouds Hill, Moreton, Dorset
The house at Clouds Hill, near Wool, Dorset, England, where British archaeologist, soldier, intelligence officer and writer, Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935)

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

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Retreat of the Spanish Armada from England in stormy seas, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Napoleon / Moscow Retreat
The French retreat from Moscow Date: 1812

German machine gun WWI
Machine gun post in a front line trench during the withdrawal to the Siegfried line on the Western Front during World War I Date: February 1917

A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Creator: Unknown
A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Scene from the First World War: at the Battle of Nery in September 1914, the British 1st Cavalry Brigade and L Battery

Bonaparte Checking The French Retreat at Marengo, 1800, (1896). The Battle of Marengo was fought on 14 June 1800 between French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Marechal Michel Ney
MICHEL, PRINCE NEY marechal de France, prominent at Jena, during the retreat from Moscow and at Waterloo, but shamefully shot for his participation in the 100 Days. Date: 1769 - 1815

Europe, Austria, Upper Austria, St. Wolfgang. Resort town
Austria, Upper Austria, St. Wolfgang. Resort town

Mrs Stobart and Serbian orderlies in retreat, WW1
Commandant Mrs St Clair Stobart (Mabel Anne Stobart Greenhalgh, 1862-1954) and Serbian orderlies on horseback as she led the column in the retreat, en route for Petch (Pec)

Conference table, Livadia Palace, Yalta, Ukraine
View of the conference table in the Livadia (Livadija) Palace, Yalta, Ukraine, where the historic February 1945 meeting took place between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill

Conference table and photos, Livadia Palace, Yalta, Ukraine
View of a conference table, and two photos on the walls, in the Livadia (Livadija) Palace, Yalta, Ukraine, where the historic February 1945 meeting took place between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill

The Retreat from Mons by W. B. Wollen
With the British regulars during the famous retreat from Mons in the opening weeks of World War I. In the narrow streets of Landrecies, soldiers of the Grenadier

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon. Humiliated, Gadifer and Betis retreat from Alexanders army

Fishermans Cottage, 1906 (oil on canvas)
2970906 Fishermans Cottage, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 109x94 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Edward Byron Smith; Norwegian, out of copyright

Sketch in the Gardens at Aulnay, 1817 (w / c on paper)
XIR214276 Sketch in the Gardens at Aulnay, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Forbes, James (1749-1819); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

Vendee Larochejacquelin
If I retreat, shoot me : if I advance, follow me : if I am killed, avenge me. Vendee commander Larochejacquelein leads his men heroically, but he will be killed in action

Retreat after Leipzig
After their defeat at Leipzig, the French are compelled to retreat to the west

French Enter Moscow
Napoleon enters Moscow - but he will soon have to retreat

St Josephs Retreat, Highgate, North London
St Josephs Retreat (Roman Catholic Church), Highgate, North London. Date: circa 1900s

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Nunez De Balboa retreat forced to jump into the ocean. 1519
5313671 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Nunez De Balboa retreat forced to jump into the ocean. 1519.; SeM Studio/UIG.

The retreat from Maiwand (engraving)
8636189 The retreat from Maiwand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The retreat from Maiwand)

Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655532 Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang)

Votaries of the Weed No 28 (colour litho)
8660516 Votaries of the Weed No 28 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 28)

French soldiers received in Switzerland, Franco-Prussian War, 1871 (engraving)
8673044 French soldiers received in Switzerland, Franco-Prussian War, 1871 (engraving) by Bachelin, Auguste (1830-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902951 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902810 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903019 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One
3502793 A broken German army stop for food and re-organisation on their retreat through Belgium at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons
3252917 British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons, France

Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho)
3252908 Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roadmenders shaking their fists at the retreating coach of Rugby School boys
2604880 Roadmenders shaking their fists at the retreating coach of Rugby School boys; (add.info.: Road menders shaking their fists at the retreating coach of Rugby School boys who have bombarded them)

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"Retreat: A Historical Journey of Courage and Survival" Step back in time as we explore the concept of retreat, a strategic move that has shaped history. From the courageous soldiers of L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery to the brave warriors depicted in recruiting posters for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons, we witness their determination even in moments of withdrawal. The colored engraving capturing the retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord takes us back to 1775, reminding us that even setbacks can pave the way for future victories. The haunting image titled "The Remnants of an Army" transports us to a somber moment during war when survival becomes paramount. Intriguingly, retreats were not limited to battlefields alone. Lord Chelmsford's retreat from Isandhlwana during The Zulu War showcases how tactical decisions impacted colonial conflicts. Similarly, British nurses retreating with Serbian troops exemplify compassion amidst chaos. Traveling further back in time, we glimpse at indigenous people fleeing their village before Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico. This early 16th-century illustration highlights both resilience and tragedy faced by native communities throughout history. Even naval forces experienced moments requiring strategic withdrawal; one such instance was witnessed during the infamous Spanish Armada campaign in 1588. Retreats were not confined to military contexts either - Tsar Alexander III and his family's temporary refuge demonstrates how leaders sometimes need respite too. Lastly, Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L Oakley reminds us that retreat is not always synonymous with defeat but rather a calculated maneuver aimed at preserving lives and regrouping for future endeavors. Through these historical snapshots spanning centuries and continents, it becomes evident that retreat is more than just a physical act – it symbolizes resilience, adaptability, and unwavering spirit amidst adversity.