Soldier Collection (page 6)

Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780
British agent Andre trying to bribe his captors with his watch to avoid discovery of Arnolds treason, 1780. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Yeoman of the Guard N110052
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. St James Palace, London 1813. A Yeoman of the Guard on duty. These royal bodyguards retain their Tudor-style dress to this day. Engraving from the Mayson Beeton Collection

Wine cooler depicting British Foot Guards N081106
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Wine cooler from the Duke of Wellingtons Prussian Service, made in Berlin 1817-19. This was a gift to the Duke from the King of Prussia

Civil War infantryman N100002
Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Reconstruction drawing by Nick Hardcastle of a Civil War infantryman, one of Admiral Blakes assault troops who took part in the capture of Tresco, 1651

Civil War Commander N080567
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE, Tyne and Wear. Reconstruction drawing by Graham Sumner of Sir Thomas Riddell, Civil War commander of the Tynemouth Garrison. Royalist army officer

The Queen has bought "Cicero"an Edinburgh Co-operative Society milk horse
The Queen has bought " Cicero" an Edinburgh Co-operative Society milk horse, to be groomed as the Life Guards drum horse

England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Royal Marines Museum, Statue of Royal Marine in Combat Fatigues

Independence of Argentina. Belgrano, Manuel (1770-1820)
Independence of Argentina. Manuel Belgrano (1770-1820). Argentine military. The first flag of Argentina presented to the revolutionary army by General Belgrano on February 27, 1812. Colored engraving

Trooping of the Colour, London, England

WWII: POSTER, c1943. This is the year! Its up to us to let em have it! Lithograph, c1943

Vintage World War One poster of a Marine Corps bulldog chasing a German dachshund. It reads, Teufel Hunden German Nickname For U.S. Marines, Devil Dog Recruiting Station

World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag
Vintage World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag. It declares - First In France, U.S. Marines

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. Charge of the French chivalry on the English bowmen. Illustration by R. Caton Woodville, 1894

BATTLE OF NORMANDY, 1429. Scottish knights (at right) fighting the English at the Battle of Normandy, 1429

The Hulton Archives
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BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1817, by Sir Thomas Lawrence

ERNEST HEMINGWAY 1899-1961). American writer. As a soldier in World War I, Milan, photographed 1918

REMARQUE: ALL QUIET, 1929. Illustration by Charles Keeping, from a 1966 edition of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

MEMORIAL DAY, 1868. Mourners decorating the grave of General Frederick W. Lander in Salem, Massachusetts, during the first nationwide observance of Memorial (Decoration) Day, 30 May 1868

Port Said Paratroopers
British Paratroopers dug in on the Canal Road in Port Said, 12th November 1956. The Egyptian position is 500 yards from this point. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Keystone/Getty Images)

Boxgrove Tipteers, local amateur group in a Christmas Mummers Play October 1936
Christmas Mummers Play with the actors in a variety of costumes. October 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13694

Plan of the campaign in New York and New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War, 1776
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP, 1776 Plan of the campaign in New York and New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War, 1776

Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting
LONDON: HORSE GUARDS. Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting travel between Paris and London

(1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer (left) as scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War
J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER (1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer (left) as scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II

Illustration from London Underground World War I
During the war women did many jobs which previously had been considered only suitable for men. The Gatewoman. At the bottom are the soldiers in France who would have been doing this job in peacetime

Marshal georgy zhukov greeting foreign military attaches during the time of the victory parade in moscow, may 1945

Uniforms of the Piedmontese army from 1814. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the Piedmontese army, 1814. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Piceni, Italic civilizations, Warrior Capestrano, limestone sculpture from necropolis of Aufinum
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 6th century b.C. The Warrior Capestrano, limestone sculpture from the necropolis of Aufinum. Height 2.09 m, detail

Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing deceased couple and relief depicting battle between Greeks
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing the deceased couple and relief depicting a battle between Greeks and Amazons. From Thessaloniki

Poster for recruitment from World War II, by Abram Games, illustration, 1941-1942
England, 20th century, Second World War - Airborne Forces. The Airborne Forces of the British Army consist of parachute troops and glider-borne troops of all arms of the service

World War I first-aid station, artwork
World War I first-aid station. Artwork showing stretcher-bearers and wounded soldiers arriving at a first-aid station during the First World War (1914-1918)

Thomas Hardwicke, British naturalist C016 / 5003
Major-General Thomas Hardwicke (1755-1835), British naturalist. Hardwicke served in the army of the British East India Company from 1778 to 1823, becoming Major-General in 1819

WORLD WAR (1914-1918). Soldiers and horses of the German army, both with gas masks to protect against poison gas launched by the enemy

(1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century
COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes
FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes and cold water: steel engraving, 19th century

UNION SOLDIERS. Brigadier General Winfield Scott Hancock (center) and his staff, 1861

GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custer, left, as a Captain in the Union Army, with General Alfred Pleasonton in April 1863

ROBERT G. SHAW (1837-1863). American soldier: line engraving, American, 19th century

GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO (1863-1938). Italian author and soldier. Oil on canvas by Romaine Brooks

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

SAMURAI TRAINING. Young Samurai in Japan training for the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Wood engraving, American, c1900

THOMAS CUSTER (1845-1876). American army officer; brother of George Armstrong Custer. Line engraving, 19th century

SIMON BOLIVAR (1783-1830). South American soldier, statesman, and revolutionary leader. Colored engraving, 1819

REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. A Retiring Scout. Enlisted man of the 10th (Colored) Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, on maneuvers in Arizona. Wood engraving after Frederick Remington, 1888

PEDRO de AMPUDIA (fl. 1840). Mexican general. Line engraving, 19th century

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1943
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, being reloaded by Red Army soldiers in September 1943, during World War II. At this stage in the war

US Civil War observation balloon, 19th century artwork. The balloon, near Gaines Mill, Virginia, USA, is being inflated by gas being piped through tubes from the containers at left

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1917. Meeting of the soldiers section of the Petrograd Soviet in the State Duma, 1917

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"Soldier: A Timeless Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" From the fearless soldiers of 3 Para Parachute, leaping from a Hercules Aircraft, to Sean Bean's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986), the essence of a soldier transcends time and medium, and are the embodiment of bravery, fighting for causes greater than themselves. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on June 18th, 1815, forever etched in history as an emblematic display of valor. Just like depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest centuries earlier, soldiers have always been at the forefront of pivotal moments that shape nations. In St. Gatien Cathedral's painting depicting St. Martin sharing his coat with a beggar during Tours' battle-scarred times in Indre-et-Loire, we witness not only acts of compassion but also resilience amidst chaos—a testament to soldiers' unwavering spirit. Oliver Cromwell leading troops at Edgehill during England's Civil War exemplifies how soldiers become instrumental figures in shaping their countries' destinies. Similarly, King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes showcased their determination on the Bayeux Tapestry during one fateful encounter. Movies like Ice Cold In Alex (1958) remind us that behind every uniform lies human emotions—Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms, and Harry Andrews portray characters whose lives intertwine through war-stricken landscapes—an ode to camaraderie amidst adversity. During World War II propaganda campaigns warned against careless talk through posters such as "Tittle Tattle Lost The Battle. " These reminders highlight how even seemingly insignificant actions can impact entire military operations—a reminder that unity is crucial for success. Propaganda poster details from Wonsan City in North Korea serve as a stark reminder that conflicts persist across borders—a constant reminder that brave men and women continue to fight for their beliefs.