Urban Warfare Collection

Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Son Altesse Royale Monseigneur le duc d'Orléans, lieutenant général du royaume... 1830-1831
Son Altesse Royale Monseigneur le duc d'Orleans, lieutenant general du royaume... 1830-1831. Private Collection

Attack on the Hotel de Ville and Combat on the Pont d?Arcole, July 28, 1830. Artist: Bourgeois, Amedee (1798-1837)
Attack on the Hotel de Ville and Combat on the Pont d?Arcole, July 28, 1830. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Landrecies, 25th August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas)
NAM254100 Landrecies, 25th August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Incident in the Subzee Mundee, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927011 A Incident in the Subzee MundeeA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Incident in the Subzee MundeeA, 1857)

By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Creator: Carpentier, Paul Claude-Michel (1787-1877)
By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

As the great Allied tank drive south of Caen along the Odon valley continues in Northern France, as well as the push east of the city to Trouarn

British and Canadian troops captured the city of Caen in Northern France after a massive assault from air land and sea. The Germans resisted bitterly before the city was entered

Scenes at the village of Hottot near the town of Tilly Sur Seulles in Northern France shortly after the D-Day landings. The village which is on the main Caen to St Lo road has seen some bitter

Soldiers of the Soviet Red Army dislodge German soldiers from a shelter during the fighting for the town of Lublin, Poland

A soldier of the Soviet Red Army engages in combat against enemy German army troops in the town of Pogoreloye Gorodishche in the Rjev area, north west of Moscow during the Second World War

After a period of savage mobile fighting over a wide area of north west Mariampole, the Soviet Red Army troops of General Chernyskhovesky launched a new attack which cut through the East Prussia

Death of deputy Alphonse Baudin on December 3, 1851, 1902. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Artist: Martinet, Pierre (1781-?)
The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. From a private collection

The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Artist: Anonymous
The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. From a private collection

Street fighting in the 15th century. From the Cologne Chronicle by Johann Koelhoff, 1499. Private Collection

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

Chariot. From Genetto by Berthold Holzschuher, 1558. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Battle outside the Hotel de Ville, 28 July 1830. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The July Revolution on the Grands Boulevards of Paris, 1830. Artist: Bellange, Hippolyte (1800-1866)
The July Revolution on the Grands Boulevards of Paris, 1830. Private Collection

Distribution of flags to the National Guard, August 29, 1830. Artist: Dubois, Francois (1790-1871)
Distribution of flags to the National Guard, August 29, 1830. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Little Patriots. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Louis Philippe procedes from the Palais-Royal to the town hall of Paris, 31 July 1830, 1832. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Paris. The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Artist: Anonymous
Paris. The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Found in the collection of the A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Infantry scouts go up a flight of stairs
October 18, 2005 - Infantry scouts go up a flight of stairs, moments away from a simunitions-round firefight inside a building in the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers

Solitude: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Solitude - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Posterl. It reads: The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil. ~ Thomas Edison

Soldiers of the Belgian Army helping and transporting a wounded mate

US Soldiers secure one of the stronghold buildings going from room to room. Violence erupted in the city of Ba qubah, Iraq, June 24, 2004

Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock
Ali Base, Iraq, July 24, 2008 - Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock. The Force Protection Section are tasked with an important duty; maintaining the installationas internal

A military policeman uses a breaching round to open a lock in the industrial area of Fallujah, Iraq

Marines cross a danger area after using a smoke grenade to conceal their movement from role players acting as enemy combatants at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, California

Belgian paratroopers rappelling in a hostage rescue training session
Diest, Belgium - Belgian paratroopers rappelling in a hostage rescue training session

An Iraqi army soldier checks a storage room during an operation to find weapons caches
February 2, 2007 - An Iraqi army soldier checks a storage room full of corn during an operation to find weapons caches and insurgents and to gather intelligence in Qubbah, Iraq

A pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

U. S. Marines throws a practice grenade into a room to clear it before they enter
U.S. Marines throws a practice grenade into a room to clear it before they enter during a MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain)

Iraqi soldiers learn urban-war fighting techniques
June 3, 2004 - Iraqi soldiers learn urban-war fighting techniques as part of their overall advance military training at Tadji, Iraq. Recently the U.S

Marines raise their weapons toward targeted threats
October 18, 2005 - Marines raise their weapons toward targeted threats as they begin to evacuate the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers Range 200

A Marine holds his chest displaying relief as Marines and Sailors exit the gas chamber
November 22, 2005 - A Marine holds his chest displaying relief as Marines and Sailors exit the gas chamber at the Combat Centers Range 105

An Afghan National Army soldier walks near historic ruins within Alexander the Great s
May 31, 2010 - An Afghan National Army soldier walks near historic ruins within The Castle, believed to be built by Alexander the Great more than 2, 000 years ago in Qalat City, Afghanistan

Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise
November 26, 2010 - Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise in Concepcion, Chile, during Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011. U.S

U. S. Army soldiers respond to a small arms attack in Badula Qulp, Afghanistan
February 17, 2010 - U.S. Army soldiers respond to a small arms attack in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan, during Operation Helmand Spider

Marines rappel from the Camp Hansen Rappel Tower
May 9, 2006 - Marines rappel from the Camp Hansen Rappel Tower during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Master Course

A soldier acts as an opposition force
December 20, 2007 - A soldier acts as an opposition force during the final day of the Common Battlefield Airman Training Bridge field training excercise

A soldier of the Belgian Army investigating a suspect building

Midshipmen take cover during urban combat training
July 28, 2009 - Midshipmen take cover during urban combat training at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Students beginning their sophomore year at the Naval Academy participate in

U. S. Air Force Pararescueman repels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Iraqi soldiers carrying machine guns and rifles
October 2, 2006 - Iraqi soldiers toted machine guns and rifles through Fallujahs souk, or market district during a search operation

A British soldier provides security from a rooftop in Basra, Iraq
A British Army soldier provides security from a rooftop in Basra, Iraq

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"Urban Warfare: A Historical Perspective" In the realm of art and history, the concept has been vividly captured through various mediums. From iconic paintings to photographs and lithographs, these depictions offer glimpses into the intensity and chaos that ensues when conflict engulfs city streets. One such masterpiece is "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix in 1830. This powerful painting immortalizes the July Revolution in France, showcasing a fearless woman leading a diverse group of revolutionaries through the chaotic urban landscape. Similarly, Amedee Bourgeois's "Attack on the Hotel de Ville and Combat on the Pont d'Arcole" transports us back to that fateful day in July 1830 when Parisians fought for their liberties against oppressive forces. The artwork captures both bravery and desperation as combat unfolds amidst architectural marvels. Moving forward in time, we encounter a black-and-white photograph capturing an invasion of France during World War II in 1941. The image serves as a haunting reminder of how cities become battlegrounds where destruction reigns supreme. The oil painting "Landrecies, 25th August 1914" takes us back to World War I, depicting soldiers engaged in fierce street fighting within this French town. The artist's brushstrokes convey not only violence but also resilience amid crumbling buildings and smoke-filled skies. Delving further into history, we come across Paul Claude-Michel Carpentier's work titled "By morning on 29 July 1830. " This piece encapsulates another moment from the July Revolution with its depiction of armed civilians clashing with authorities amidst narrow alleyways – symbolizing defiance against oppression. The struggle for control over significant landmarks is evident in works like "Taking the Louvre, " which portrays scenes from July 29th, 1830. Here we witness both heroism and tragedy as Swiss Guards are massacred while defending the iconic museum.