Soldier Collection (page 8)

France, Paris, Greek War of Independence, Insurrection flag
Greece - 19th century - War of Independence. Insurrection flag 1821

PHILADELPHIA: BARRACKS. British Barracks, Philadelphia. Line engraving after Willam L. Breton, c1830s, after a drawing made during the British occupation of 1777-1778

LEMUEL HAYNES (1753-1833). American Revolutionary soldier and Congregational minister. Steel engraving, American, 1837

SCOTTISH SOLDIER, 1786. A piper of a Highland Regiment. Etching and engraving, English, 1786

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Cobbs and Kershaws Confederate troops behind a stone wall defending Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1862. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

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PAUL VON HATZFELDT (1831-1901). Count Paul von Hatzfeldt, German ambassador. Original cabinet photograph, late 19th century

Space-Astronaut-Shepard
The crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S Lake Champlain watches US astronaut Alan Shepards splash down in the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Mercury capsule on May 5, 1961

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

Continental soldiers under Gen. George Washington marching to Trenton, New Jersey
MARCH TO TRENTON, 1776. Continental soldiers under Gen. George Washington marching to Trenton, New Jersey, for a suprise attack on the Hessian forces stationed there, December 1776

BULL RUN: REBEL BAYONETS. Confederate soldiers bayoneting wounded Union soldiers during the (First) Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861: wood engraving from a contemporary Northern newspaper

CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1861. Union Army camp at the Battery, New York City, shortly after the outbreak of the Civil War. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1861

SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR. English actors portraying the roles of Brutus, Cassius, and Marc Antony in a scene from William Shakespeares historical play Julius Caesar. Line engraving, 19th century

LEOPOLDO O DONNELL (1809-1867). Spanish marshal and politician of Irish descent. Wood engraving, 1854

BOSTON: MUSIC FESTIVAL. The band of the Grenadier Guards performing The Star Spangled Banner at a music festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1872

Ilyushin and test pilot Kokkinaki, 1942
Soviet aircraft designer Sergei Ilyushin (centre right) and test pilot Vladimir Kokkinaki (left, in overalls), talking with a group of soldiers in front of an aircraft during World War II

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia, 1894-1917. The former Czar detained at Tsarskoye Selo Palace, with his armed guards at right, 1917

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First Maryland Regiment retaking British field artillery at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Monument to the Warsaw Uprising (Pomnik Powstania Warszawskiego), unveiled in 1989 on the 45th anniversary of the uprising, Warsaw, Poland, Europe

David Crockett, 1786 - 1836. Better known as Davy Crockett and "King of the Wild Frontier"
David Crockett, 1786 - 1836. Better known as Davy Crockett and " King of the Wild Frontier". American frontiersman

Fort Sheridan
Photo of a soldier on horseback jumping over a table as two men sit at either side

Wounded soldiers and nurses CC002807
Great Dixter, Garden, Northiam, Great Dixter, Rother, East Sussex. Red Cross staff, recuperating soldiers and members of the Lloyd family in the gardens of Great Dixter, Northam

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Nutcracker toy soldiers, Rathaus Christmas Market, Vienna, Austria

Ian Carmichael and David Lodge
as private Windrush and Lance Corporal Parsons

A scene from Privates Progress (1956)
With Ian Carmichael as Pte Windrush and George Coulouris as the padre

Windrush and Corporal Parsons in a struggle
Ian Carmichael and David Lodge in a scene from Privates Progress (1956)

Brigadier Bertram Tracepurcel with privates Cox and Windrush
Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael and Dennis Price in a scene from John Boultings Privates Progress

Roman Richborough IC084_007
Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing soldiers marching from the barracks in the bridgehead fort at the Roman town of Richborough in Kent, as it may have looked in about AD250

Roman soldiers training IC084_003
Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing Roman soldiers with practice shields and swords being put through a training session near a forge within Richborough Roman Fort, Kent

Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons
Pictured on a desert track are three Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons during training Exercise Jebel Sahara with elements of The Queens Own Yeomanry

BraveKnight
Marcel Egger

Forgotten Soldier
Famous When Dead

Vietnamese soldier
Svetlin Yosifov

Save Mariupol
Arkadiy Kurta

The Soldier waits
Colin Dixon

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KOIKI

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KOIKI

Salute
Steven Zhou

Bird
Sima Bivolarska

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arto

The Life of the Mother Surma
Svetlin Yosifov

Historical reconstruction of the Battle of Lomianki, September 1939
Slawomir Kowalczyk

Caro tribe women
Svetlin Yosifov

Freedom 3
Svetlin Yosifov

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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.