Enemys Collection

Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
The Pilsener Pump for tapping the enemys beer; another hilariously convoluted contraption to foil the enemy during World War I from William Heath Robinson

German cavalry overlook the enemys shattered reserve position on the Western Front. Date: 1918

German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting of a miniature country town coursing the perspective to be all wrong. Date: 1941

Africa, Sudan Wars, 1898: aftermath of the Battle of Atbara
After the Battle of Atbara; in the enemy's trenches. Date: August 1898

1. Entering the Enemys Country. -2. Consultation. -3. Instruction. -4. Taking Cover
1. Entering the Enemys Country.-2. Consultation.-3. Instruction.-4. Taking Cover.-5. A Flag of Truce. OUR VOLUNTEERSa'A DAY WITH THE ARTISTS CORPS

French Army Aircraft
In their annual manoeuvres, the French army experiments with the use of monoplanes for reconnaissance purposes, bringing back information about the enemys whereabouts. Date: September 1910

Gulliver / Blefuscudians
Gulliver seizes the enemys fleet - the Blefuscudians. Date: First published: 1726

Reconnaisance Airship
An airship of the future carries out a reconnaisance flight, using powerful searchlights to reveal the enemys defences. Date: 1907

Picture No. 10220706
Russias most famous horsemen meeting a charge by going line ahead and closing on the enemys flanks. Date: I

Looking for the daring German sniper: British soldiers engaged in locating one of the enemys sharpshooters

Borneo / Dyak Drying Heads
The Dyak method of drying heads. The enemys head is cut off, the brains scooped out before being hung (as shown) on a rod of bamboo

Young Cloudesley Shovel Swimming With Despatches
Engraving taken from the painting Young Cloudesley Shovel Swimming with Despatches through the Enemys Fire. In the background can be seen the stern of a 16th or 17th century warship

The patent elevator and observatory
Engraving of the patent elevator and observatory showing a man being elevated into the air for viewing purposes. During the siege of Sebastopol a view of the enemys works was required

Soldiers on Patrol
Information about the enemys whereabouts and intentions is obtained by patrols who discreetly scour the terrain for tell-tale indications

French Laying Mines
French sappers laying mines, tunneling towards the enemy lines where they will plant mines which when detonated should destroy the enemys defences

Wwi / Attacking Trenches
Attacking the Enemys Trenches

CIRCA 1918
A night bombing raid : allied bombers run the gauntlet of the enemys searchlights

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"Unveiling Illusions: Deceptive Tactics and Unexpected Encounters" In the realm of warfare, appearances can be deceiving. Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson's contraption left us bewildered. German soldiers in 1941 spotted distant buildings, unaware of the miniature country town setup that distorted their perspective. Africa's Sudan Wars in 1898 witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Atbara, where shattered reserves surprised German cavalry on the Western Front. From entering enemy territory to seeking consultation and taking cover, strategies unfold like chapters in a book titled "Enemys. " French Army Aircraft soared through skies as Gulliver amidst Blefuscudians—a world turned upside down. A reconnaissance airship captured moments frozen in time (Picture No. 10220706). Amidst chaos, British soldiers embarked on a perilous quest—hunting for a daring German sniper hidden among them. Borneo unveiled its dark side with Dyak Drying Heads—an eerie reminder of ancient rituals entwined with conflict. Yet amidst it all, there were glimpses of humanity's resilience and courage. Young Cloudesley Shovel defied danger while swimming with vital despatches—a testament to unwavering determination. In this tapestry woven from history's threads, we encounter enemys both tangible and intangible—sometimes obscured by illusions or camouflaged within our own ranks. But through perseverance and vigilance, we strive to unravel their secrets and emerge victorious against all odds.