Warfare Collection (page 6)

A bomb throwing gun used for besieging cities during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502829 A bomb throwing gun used for besieging cities during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info)

German field artillery in action during World War One, The guns were screened
3502828 German field artillery in action during World War One, The guns were screened and were invisible at a comparitively short distance, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

9.2 inch battery of howitzers awaiting an order at Birr Cross Roads, Ypres, during Octoberr 1917
2915219 9.2 inch battery of howitzers awaiting an order at Birr Cross Roads, Ypres, during Octoberr 1917. From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then

Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead
2915215 Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage
3052884 Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after Chappel; Private Collection

Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print
3052880 Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print; Private Collection

Battle of Resaca de la Palma, near Brownsville, Texas, America, 1846. From Famous Men
492372 Battle of Resaca de la Palma, near Brownsville, Texas, America, 1846. From Famous Men and Great Events of the 19th century. ; Private Collection

World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German propaganda poster of British biplane
528527 World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German propaganda poster of British biplane going down in flames. Sigmund Suchodolski (1875-1935) German artist

German Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz (1849-1930) with his answer to British naval strength
528342 German Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz (1849-1930) with his answer to British naval strength. He promoted unrestricted submarine warfare. William Allen Rogers (1854-1931) American artist

The Battle of the Herrings, a military action near the town of Rouvray in France, just north of Orleans
5669360 The Battle of the Herrings, a military action near the town of Rouvray in France, just north of Orleans, which took place on 12 February 1429 during the siege of Orleans

The Siege of Carthage Third Punic War
6266310 The Siege of Carthage Third Punic War; (add.info.: The Siege of Carthage during the Third Punic War, c. 149-146 BC); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Battle of Piombino, Italy, 1555
6266301 Battle of Piombino, Italy, 1555; (add.info.: The forces of Cosimo I de Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

The Battle of Newtownbutler
6266273 The Battle of Newtownbutler; (add.info.: The Battle of Newtownbutler, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, July 31, 1689, during the Williamite War)

Harquebussier and pikeman, 1640. Pikeman in helmet and cuirass, doublet, breeches, boots, holding a pike
FLO4678609 Harquebussier and pikeman, 1640. Pikeman in helmet and cuirass, doublet, breeches, boots, holding a pike. Officer of pistoliers in cuirasset, doublet, breeches

Sir Thomas Peyton, 1484. He wears a suit of jousting armour with a globular breastplate with demi-placard
FLO4678479 Sir Thomas Peyton, 1484. He wears a suit of jousting armour with a globular breastplate with demi-placard, ribbed pauldrons, ornamented elbow plates or bracciaiuola, gauntlets and tiles

John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444
FLO4678462 John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444. He wears a conical helm, and a suit of splendid armour with borders along the arms

A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre
FLO4678460 A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre

At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets
FLO4678416 At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets, ornamented kneecaps, short surcoat laced on the right side

David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk
FLO4678383 David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk and carried a lance with pennant and targe shield. Handcoloured lithograph by R

Cavalry officer and pistolier, 1640. Officer with pistol in helmet and suit of armour with buckram skirt over his
FLO4678593 Cavalry officer and pistolier, 1640. Officer with pistol in helmet and suit of armour with buckram skirt over his thighs, boots and sash sword belt

Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534
FLO4678577 Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534. Suit of black armour edged in gilt, helmet with gorget of chainmail, horse in barding

Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes
FLO4678509 Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes, thighs, tilting lance with coronel and vamplate

Embossed armour of Alfonso II, Fifth Duke of Ferrara, in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1565
FLO4678249 Embossed armour of Alfonso II, Fifth Duke of Ferrara, in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1565. The suit or armour has embossed breastplate, pauldrons, thighs and shield

Thomas Beauchamp, 11th Earl of Warwick, 1313-1369, English nobleman and military commander
FLO4678215 Thomas Beauchamp, 11th Earl of Warwick, 1313-1369, English nobleman and military commander. He wears plate armour and chainmail, and carries his staff of office as Marshal of the Army

Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502808 Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One)

Landing horses and troops at Gallipoli during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502746 Landing horses and troops at Gallipoli during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Landing horses and troops at Gallipoli during World War One)

Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502714 Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI)

German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502691 German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info)

A French trooper releasing a pigeon with a message for headquarters during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe
3502684 A French trooper releasing a pigeon with a message for headquarters during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe

The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502822 The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War
3502813 Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info.: Section of a fort during World War One)

A young girl during World War One painting a recruitment poster which reads " Come along boys
3502734 A young girl during World War One painting a recruitment poster which reads " Come along boys, don't wait to be pushed" From The Pageant of the Century

A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at
3502695 A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at Termonde, Belgium during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502824 La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Survivors from the German Destroyer V184 rescued by the British Submarine E4, Noth Sea, WWI (litho)
3252929 Survivors from the German Destroyer V184 rescued by the British Submarine E4, Noth Sea, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

French land mine wrecks a German gun during WWI (litho)
3252848 French land mine wrecks a German gun during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: French land mine wrecks a German gun during WWI)

HMS Shark. Acasta-class destroyer built in 1912 and sunk during the Battle of Jutland on the evening of 31 May 1916
3058447 HMS Shark. Acasta-class destroyer built in 1912 and sunk during the Battle of Jutland on the evening of 31 May 1916

Medieval soldiers load a stone throwing Trebuchet
3030262 Medieval soldiers load a stone throwing Trebuchet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval soldiers load a stone throwing Trebuchet from an ancient carving in ivory.); © Don Troiani

Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields
2915227 Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then

Title page to The arte of warre, 1753
1574286 Title page to The arte of warre, 1753; (add.info.: Title page to The arte of warre by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535869 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

The surrender of Santiago de Cuba by General Toral to General Shafter in 1898 during the Spanish-American war
492374 The surrender of Santiago de Cuba by General Toral to General Shafter in 1898 during the Spanish-American war. From Famous Men and Great Events of the 19th century. ; Private Collection

The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799
6266303 The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799; (add.info.: The Siege of Seringapatam, 5 April-4 May 1799. The final confrontation in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company)

18th century French illustration depicting a siege of a castle
5304958 18th century French illustration depicting a siege of a castle; (add.info.: 18th century French illustration depicting a siege of a castle); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of a Viking Ship. 1900. Vikings were Norse seafarers, mainly speaking the Old Norse language
5311178 Illustration of a Viking Ship. 1900. Vikings were Norse seafarers, mainly speaking the Old Norse language, who raided

Norman weaponry: banner on lance 231, flags 232-235, infantry lance 236, infantry shields or targe 237-239
FLO4702767 Norman weaponry: banner on lance 231, flags 232-235, infantry lance 236, infantry shields or targe 237-239 and cavalry shields 240-241

Hoisting a Whitehead torpedo
2602575 Hoisting a Whitehead torpedo; (add.info.: Hoisting a Whitehead torpedo on board after a practice run. In 1871 the British government purchased the right to use the weapon)

A Roman galley
3253010 A Roman galley; (add.info.: A Roman galley. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

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"Unveiling the Brutality: A Glimpse into the History of Warfare" From ancient battles to modern conflicts, it has shaped civilizations and left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police, a symbol of women's fight for equality, reminds us that even in peaceful times, struggles persist. The Canadians at Ypres, immortalized by William Barnes Wollen's artwork, depict the horrors faced by soldiers during World War I. Their bravery and sacrifice serve as a poignant reminder of the price paid for freedom. Civil War re-enactments by groups like the Sealed Knot take us back to pivotal moments in history. At Edgehill in Warwickshire, we witness firsthand how brother fought against brother in a nation divided. The Battle of Cannae plan transports us to 216 BC when Hannibal executed one of history's most brilliant military strategies. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and tactical prowess. Howard Pyle's masterpiece "The Nation Makers" captures the chaos and heroism witnessed during America's Revolutionary War. The Battle of Brandywine stands tall among countless clashes that birthed a new nation. Intricately illuminated French manuscripts from the early 15th century bring alive the legendary Battle of Agincourt. Archers standing defiantly before mounted cavalry remind us that victory often lies with those who adapt their tactics. Bayeux Tapestry reveals King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes - warriors etched into history through threads woven over centuries ago. Their valor echoes through time immemorial. A Roman mosaic depicting Alexander battling Darius takes us back to an era where empires clashed for dominance. This artistic relic showcases both grandeur and brutality inherent in ancient warfare. Even prehistoric times had their own forms of combat; spear-throwers were essential tools used by early humans hunting or defending themselves against predators. A testament to our primal instincts.