Wars Collection (page 4)

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan to invade Ireland; eight Dutch ships are captured Date: 11 October 1797

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Queen Margaret with son and robber
Queen Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI, fleeing into a forest after the Battle of Hexham (15 May 1464, Wars of the Roses) with her son, Prince Edward, meets a robber and asks for protection

George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col
George III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland later King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover. Engraving. Colored

NAPIER, Sir Charles (1786-1860)
NAPIER, Sir Charles (Merchiston Hall, 1786-London 1860). British admiral. Engraving

Future War / Zukunstkrieg
ZUKUNSTKRIEG A German prediction of the next war - their airborne divisions attack an armoured French fortress Date: 1894

Sea Battle of the Anglo-Dutch Wars The Battle of Lowestoft, William van de Velde the Younger, 1633-1707, Dutch

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Attack of the French over Solferino. Litography

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Alder Hey Hospital
Ward blocks at Alder Hey Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1915 by the West Derby Union, Liverpool. Originally used for chronic and bed-ridden case, it later became a childrens hospital

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Private - 83rd Regiment of Foot. The regiment became the Royal Irish Rifles in 1881

Barricades 1588
THE WARS OF RELIGION The Ligue Catholique organises the Day of Barricades in Paris, with street fighting between the opposing parties

The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civ
Map: The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civill [sic] Wars since the Conquest Corn Danckertsz sculpsit [London] George Humble, 1627 (c)

Red Lancer. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Battle of Austerlitz, between the French Empire

Struggles for independence in Spanish American

French Army Reviewed
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon reviews his army at Milano Date: December 1800

Alcibiades Acclaimed
Alcibiades is acclaimed by the people of Athens when he returns after victories over the Spartans

The Zulu war. Fort Bengough. Church Parade of officers and n
British army ranks were substantially swelled by the NNC during the Zulu wars; their local knowledge of terrain and languages were invaluable

British at Waterloo
British soldiers form a square and defend themselves for five hours against cavalry attacks

CRESCENT & REUNION
The British frigate Crescent captures the French ship Reunion during the Revolutionary Wars

Orange at Waterloo
On the field of battle, the Prince of Orange bestows the medals hes wearing to reward his brave troops

Te Deum of Victory
On the battlefield near Toplitz, a grand Te Deum is sung, thanking God for victory at Leipzig (16- 19 October) effectively driving the French from Germany

Trafalgar (Davidson)
warships at close quarters

Invasion Plan / Tunnel
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it

Salamanca 1812 (Kelly)
At SALAMANCA Wellington scores a great victory, destroying a third of the French army in 45 minutes : British losses were only one-third of the French

1879 / AFGHAN WAR
British artillery passes through the Kabul Gate at Jellalabad

French Cavalry Skirmish
NAPOLEONIC WARS A cavalry skirmish

Iovanovitch / Serb Heroine
Sophia Ivanovich volunteers to serve in the Serbian army so long as hostilities against the Turks persist : she is engaged to marry the gentleman behind her

Bravery at Wattignies
At WATTIGNIES, a drummer-boy named Sthrau beats his drum, making the Austrians think they are surrounded. When they realise their mistake, they kill the juvenile hero

Battle of Salehieh
Though not listed in any of our reference books, the battle of SALEHIEH is almost certainly an incident of Napoleons ill-fated Egyptian campaign, near Jerusalem

Pyne - Chelsea Pensioner
CHELSEA PENSIONER A survivor of one of Englands periodic wars, he wears the traditional uniform of the military asylum at Chelsea

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

Regulus Leaves Carthage
Roman ambassador Atilius Regulus sails from Carthage with a diplomatic delegation, hoping to negotiate peace with Rome; he promises to return if he fails

Cannae Battlefield
19th century view of the battlefield of Cannae, where Hannibal routed the Romans : they lost 50, 000, he lost only 5700 though greatly outnumbered

BADAJOZ 1813
Badajoz, supposed impregnable, surrenders to Wellington after a sustained siege

Ottoman Wars / Vienna
John III Sobieski, king of Poland, attacks the Turkish army under Kara Mustapha Pashs besieging Vienna, and though outnumbered 2 to 1 routs it and saves the city

Scipio Africanus discovering military conspiracy
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, Roman general and statesman, surprises a military conspiracy

Hannibal in battle with his war elephants
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, goes into battle against the Romans with his war elephants

Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809
5614316 Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809 by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809)

The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD
6317661 The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD.; (add.info.: After a 19th century engraving by an anonymous artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Plan of the Waterloo Campaign, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923
2603478 Plan of the Waterloo Campaign, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923..

Sidney Smith
3586488 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry
3085323 Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry; (add.info.: From England's Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut Col Williams; The London Printing)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527988 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813
536558 Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813; (add.info.: Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington)

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"The Battle of Waterloo: A Historic Clash that Shaped Nations" In the annals of history, few battles have left such an indelible mark as the Battle of Waterloo. On June 18, 1815, amidst the rolling fields and muddy terrain near the Belgian village of Waterloo, a clash for supremacy unfolded. It was here that empires collided and destinies were decided. One iconic moment etched in memory is "The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo. " These fearless soldiers fought with unwavering loyalty until their last breaths, defending their emperor's honor against overwhelming odds. Their sacrifice became a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of certain defeat. Another unforgettable scene from this historic battle was "Scotland for Ever. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo. " With bagpipes blaring and kilts billowing in defiance, these Highland warriors charged into battle with unmatched ferocity. Their bravery echoed through time as they fearlessly faced enemy lines to secure victory. Amidst chaos and carnage, one cannot overlook "the Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo. " This fortified stronghold stood as a bastion against relentless attacks. Its defenders valiantly held their ground against Napoleon's forces, turning back wave after wave to protect their comrades-in-arms. And who can forget "Death of Nelson (West)"? Admiral Horatio Nelson's demise during the Napoleonic Wars remains an enduring testament to his leadership on sea. His final moments aboard HMS Victory inspired generations with his immortal words: "England expects that every man will do his duty. " From Europe to Asia, conflicts raged on various fronts like "Napoleonic / Leipzig Batt" or even closer home during the "Battle of Sobraon 1846". Each engagement had its own significance – shaping borders or altering power dynamics forever. As we reflect upon these chapters in human history, it is crucial to remember the sacrifices made and lessons learned.