Defeating Collection

Scipio Africanus meeting Hannibal at Battle of Zama
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus meets the Carthaginian leader Hannibal before defeating him at the Battle of Zama, near Carthage in North Africa

Capture of the Eagle, Waterloo, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3431719 Capture of the Eagle, Waterloo, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Sullivan, William Holmes (1836-1908); 61x92 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

TIPU SULTAN (1749?-1799)
TIPU SULTAN (TIPPU SAHIP) Sultan of Mysore Son of Hyder Ali - fought against Marathas - pictured here at Pollilur in 1780 defeating British under Baille

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Alexander and Porus
Alexander accepts the surrender of PORUS, king of the Pauravas, after defeating him on the Hydaspes (now Jhelum) river in northwest India/Pakistan

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Edward of Woodstocks English army defeating
" Edward of Woodstocks English army defeating Jean IIs French army. Poitiers battle, 1356. Illustration from " Grandes Chroniques de France" (14th century). Gothic art

A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving)
878610 A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: According to legend the soldier's weapons passed harmlessly through)

Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190) King of Germany from 1152. Barbarossa defeating the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of
527814 Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190) King of Germany from 1152. Barbarossa defeating the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Iconium, 1190, on the Third Crusade

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191
538355 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191.; (add.info.: Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and next Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642. Creator: Guido Reni
The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642

Hercules defeats Antaeus, 1563. Creators: Cornelis Cort, Hieronymus Cock
Hercules defeats Antaeus, 1563. Series: The Labours of Hercules, plate 9

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century

Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650

The Dutch Defeat at the Blokkersdijk, near Antwerp, 1605, c.1610-c.1615. Creator: Anon
The Dutch Defeat at the Blokkersdijk, near Antwerp, 1605, c.1610-c.1615

Crusader defeating a Turkish soldier, 1820-1883. Creator: Theodoor Schaepkens
Crusader defeating a Turkish soldier, 1820-1883

Defeat of Wittekind near Bürberg, 1835. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Defeat of Wittekind near Burberg, 1835

Fingal´s Battle with the Spirit of Loda;Fingal defeating Loda, the God of Sora, 1797. Creator: Asmus Jakob Carstens
Fingal´s Battle with the Spirit of Loda;Fingal defeating Loda, the God of Sora, 1797

Saint Michael, c. 1460/1470. Creator: Unknown
Saint Michael, c. 1460/1470

Saint Michael Defeating the Devils, 1467. Creator: Master ES
Saint Michael Defeating the Devils, 1467

Saint James Defeating the Infidels, 17th or 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint James Defeating the Infidels, 17th or 18th century

St George and the Dragon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
St George and the Dragon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

No. 10: Ushiwaka Defeats Sekigahara Yoichi at Keage Mountain Pass (Jukkai, Keage tog... c. 1832/34)
No. 10: Ushiwaka Defeats Sekigahara Yoichi at Keage Mountain Pass (Jukkai, Keage toge ni Ushiwaka Sekigahara Yoichi uchikiru)

No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi... c. 1832/34)
No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi ni Ushiwakamaru Musashibo Benkei o fusu)

Soviet poster demonstrating how increased war production will crush the Germans, 1940s (colour litho)
PNP368974 Soviet poster demonstrating how increased war production will crush the Germans, 1940s (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, in a Niche, 1588 or later. Creator: Lucas Kilian
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, in a Niche, 1588 or later

Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, c. 1636 (oil on canvas)
704436 Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, c.1636 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Triumph of Scipio Africanus after defeating Hannibal
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the triumph of the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus after defeating the Carthaginian leader Hannibal at the Battle of Zama

Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand

Legendary King Arthur Defeating Saxons The Battle Of Badon
The legendary King Arthur defeating the Saxons at the The Battle of Badon aka Battle of Mons Badonicus. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes
Admiral Rodney defeats the French navy, Battle of the Saintes (Dominica), American War of Independence, 9-12 April 1782 Date: 1782

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Remember Dien Bien Phu (victory for Vietnamese forces against the French after a four-month siege led by Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chi Minh in May 1954)

Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir
Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Fol. 65v. Miniature in Le Miroir Historial by Vincent de Beauvais (c.1190-c.1264). French school. 15th century. Conde Museum. Castle of Chantilly. France

Hannibal stripping the dead Romans after battle
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, after defeating the Romans, stripping the dead of their armour and weapons. Date: 218 BC

St Patrick defeats druids and converts king
SAINT PATRICK The Saint defeats the Druids and converts the King. 390? - 461?

Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas)
868086 Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas) by Giaquinto, Corrado (1690-1765); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho)
543270 Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Yokohama Sumo Wrestler Defeating a Foreigner, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshifuji
Yokohama Sumo Wrestler Defeating a Foreigner, 2nd month, 1861

Minerva depicted at top with a shield and arrow vanquishing the Giants below, from Bar... ca. 1677. Creator: Anon
Minerva depicted at top with a shield and arrow vanquishing the Giants below, from Barberinae aulae fornix, ca. 1677

Plate 38: St. Michael: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Plate 38: St. Michael: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934/1942

Plate 38: Saint Michael: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942
Plate 38: Saint Michael: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

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"Unyielding Determination: From Scipio Africanus to Admiral Rodney, the Unforgettable Victories of History's Defeaters" The Battle of Zama witnessed an epic clash between two military geniuses - Scipio Africanus and Hannibal. It was here that Scipio's strategic brilliance prevailed, leading to a decisive defeat for Hannibal and his Carthaginian forces. In the midst of the 100 Years War, Agincourt became synonymous with triumph against all odds. English archers under Henry V emerged victorious, overcoming French knights in a stunning display of skill and valor. Tipu Sultan, known as the "Tiger of Mysore, " fought fiercely against British colonial rule in India. Though ultimately defeated by their forces, his unwavering resistance left an indelible mark on history. The Battle of Zorndorf saw Prussian troops led by Frederick II face off against Russian forces during the Seven Years' War. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, it was Frederick's tactical acumen that secured victory for Prussia. Alexander the Great faced Porus, a formidable Indian king who refused to surrender without a fight at Hydaspes River. Through sheer determination and superior strategy, Alexander emerged triumphant in this historic encounter. "Capture of the Eagle" immortalizes one moment from Waterloo where Napoleon Bonaparte met his ultimate defeat at the hands of Allied forces led by Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington). This iconic painting depicts a turning point in European history. Jack Dempsey stood tall just before defeating Jess Willard in their legendary boxing match - showcasing not only physical prowess but also mental fortitude required to emerge victorious inside the ring. The ancient tale comes alive as Beowulf fearlessly severs Grendel's head from its monstrous body – symbolizing humanity's triumph over evil, as depicted by John Henry Frederick Bacon.