Wars Collection (page 8)

William Rothenstein
A self portrait painting of English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer and art writer, Sir William Rothenstein, 1872-1945

Ocean Liners - six sketches of scenes on board
Ocean Liners - set of six sketches heightened with watercolour of stylised scenes on board ship between the wars. Approx. 12 x 10 inches. Date: circa 1930s

Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs and photo
Pirrie Carlisle Archive - two pages from an album of photographs and autographs of the Carlisle Family 1915-1938, around Britain and the continent including Polzeath Cornwall

Crossing a flooded Ashanti River called the Offin river (Ghana). A bridge has been submerged and the troops are up to their waists in water

Hausa soldiers cutting the bush with their bayonets
Agroup of Hausa soldiers (The largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa) cutting down the bush with their bayonets surrounding their encampment

Serbian Encampment, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Images of the Serbian encampment at Nisch during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885. The war lasted two weeks from 14th - 28th November

Bulgarian Outpost, Serbo-Bulgarian War
5 soldiers sit in a circle eating and drinking at a Bulgarian outpost near Hermanli, Eastern Rumelia, in the Serbo-Bulgarian War

Hedley Verity bowling, F Chester as umpire
Yorkshire and England cricketer Hedley Verity bowling, F. Chester as umpire Date: circa 1930s

Don Bradman batting at Perth, Hammond in slips
Australian cricketer Don Bradman batting at Perth, Hammond in the slips Date: circa 1930s

English and Australian teams, second test at Lords
The England and Australia Cricket Teams in the Second Test Match at Lord's Date: 1938

Jack Hobbs sweeps ball to long leg
English cricketer Jack Hobbs sweeping a ball to long leg Date: circa 1930s

Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite at the Oval
England cricketer Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite in his record innings at the Oval, 1938, B.A. Barnett keeping wicket Date: 1938

Wally Hammond hitting boundary off McCabe at Lords
England cricketer Wally Hammond hitting a boundary off McCabe at Lords, 1938, B A Barnett keeping wicket Date: 1938

Clarrie Grimmett bowling
Clarrie Grimmett, Australian Cricketer bowling Date: circa 1930s

Don Bradman bowled by Verity at Lords
Australian Cricketer Don Bradman bowled by Verity at Lords in 1938, Ames keeping wicket Date: 1938

Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Neapolitan military
Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Italian condottiero of Aragonese extraction. Chief commander of the Habsburg armies of Charles V in Italy during the Habsburg-Valois Wars. Engraving

Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba (1453-1515), called El Gran Capitan (The Great Captain). Spanish general. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops, 16th century
Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela

The carlist conspirator, 1856 - Valeriano Dominguez Becquer
Valeriano Dominguez Becquer (1833-1870). Spanish painter. The carlist conspirator. Oil on canvas, 1856. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620)
Polish-Ottoman War (1620-1621). Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620). Painting by Witold Piwnicki (1850 / 1851-1932), 1877-1878. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum)

Louis-Nicolas Davout, French military commander
Louis-Nicolas Davout (1770-1823), French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars

Edmund Burke and the Iron Duke
Two Baxter portrait prints of the following men. Edmund Burke, as a boy, who became a British and Irish statesman, economist and philosopher

Napoleonic Wars, Battle of Pulo Aura, South China Sea, between French men-of-war and ships of the East India Company, 15 February 1804 Date: 1804

Tumulus of Marathon. Greece
Soros or Tumulus of Marathon. Burial mound for the 192 athenian dead at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) between Persians and athenian army. Near Athens. Greece

5th Century BC 192 490 Ancient Age Army Athenian
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Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson
The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson! Chromolithograph, unknown publisher

The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing relics
The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing the relics that were found in the field of battle, 1815 (c).Oil on panel, signed lower left Geo Jones, by George Jones (1786-1869), 1821 (c)

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. Battle of Colenso, December 15, 1899. Boer forces led by Louis Botha defeated the English army of General Sir Redvers Buller. Engraving

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

VALUE!
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Congo Democratic Republic Of The North Kivu Conflict
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CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. River across a deforested area

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Destroyed house after a bombardment

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Tank made in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia by the Commission of War Industries of Catalonia

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Battle of Brunete (July 1937). Soldiers facing an attack of artillery and red aviation in the point 333. Drawing

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La UGT. Columna y base de la victoria (UGT. Column and basis of Victory). Poster

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster on a conference by Federica Montseny in Valencia (6th June 1936). SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El receptor de radio (The radio receiver). Poster dited in Valencia. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

SPAIN. Belchite. Sapin. Civil War (1936-1939). Ruins of Belchite, town where the battle of Belchite took place (24th August-6th September 1937)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Un vago es un faccioso (A lazy is a factious). Poster edited by the Departament of Public Order of Aragon

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). No deixeu cap arada inactiva ni gens de terra sense treballar (Dont't leave neither inactive plough nor unworked land)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Aragoneses! Aragon os pide ayuda (Aragoneses! Aragon is asking for your help). Poster of the Aragones Worker Center edited in Barcelona. SPAIN. Salamanca

LARGO CABALLERO, Francisco (1869-1946). Spanish socialist politician. Propaganda poster of the Valencian Socialist Federation. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Pero Y Espana? (But What About Spain?). Republican postcard by Josep Renau with text by Juan Negrin. Edited in Barcelona by the Propaganda Undersecretary (1938). SPAIN

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Defensar Madrid es defensar Catalunya (To defend Madrid is to defend Catalonia). Poster

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Union! Disciplina! Por el Socialismo (Union! Discipline! For Socialism). Lower section of a poster made by Carles Fontsere for the POUM

Spanish Civil War Me As A Volunteer I Do What
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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.