Manoeuvres Collection

Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment on manoeuvres - stopping for a rest during a route march Date: 1905

Britains New Navy in Training - HMS Raleigh. circa 1930s

Grenadier Guards at a sham fight (training), moving up to support the fighting line. 1896

Fidel Castro in 1959
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, on manoeuvres in the jungle in 1965. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Review at Coxheath Camp
A Perspective View of COXHEATH CAMP [near Maidstone, Kent] representing a Grand Review of the Army. (Britain was currently at war with its awkward American colonists)

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Royal Air Force display at Hendon
Crazy flying stunts at the Royal Air Force Display at Hendon. Date: 1933

Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913: the varying fortunes of the East Coast raiding parties. How the Humber Ports were raided last week by the Red fleet

Red jets flying in formation spewing coloured smoke behind them

Royal Horse Artillery - Gun Team
Royal Horse Artillery Gun Team - Horse artillery differs from field artillery in that the whole gun detachment is mounted and the gun and wagon aretherefore freed from the load of men

Young soldiers or cadets on manoeuvres
A group of young soldiers or cadets -- the one in the foreground holds a rifle and has a camouflaged face. Perhaps they are taking part in a training exercise or are on manoeuvres

National Service - cadet with a rifle
A young cadet on National Service with a rifle and a camouflaged face, perhaps taking part in a training exercise or on manoeuvres

6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in Egypt
6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in the Egyptian desert near Cairo from their base at Abbassia. This photograph shows light tanks in action over some rough ground. Date: 1936

Kaiser Wilhelm II and General Leonard Wood, Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, talking to the American General Leonard Wood (1860-1927) during German army manoeuvres which took place in Germany before the outbreak of the First

CLEMENCEAU IN PATRIE
Clemenceau and general Picquart - the defender of Dreyfus, now minister for war - make an ascent in the military airship Patrie at Chalons military camp

French army mountain manoeuvres in the Vosges region, 1896
3480820 French army mountain manoeuvres in the Vosges region, 1896; (add.info.: French army mountain manoeuvres in the Vosges region, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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.

French Police uniforms on manoeuvres, 1896
3480811 French Police uniforms on manoeuvres, 1896; (add.info.: French Police uniforms on manoeuvres in 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French army cavalry and troops pass through a river during manoeuvres, 1896
3480812 French army cavalry and troops pass through a river during manoeuvres, 1896; (add.info.: French army cavalry and troops pass through a river during manoeuvres in 1896)

French army cyclists on manoeuvres, 1896
3480810 French army cyclists on manoeuvres, 1896; (add.info.: French army cyclists on manoeuvres in 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Chattanooga during a series of manoeuvres and battles in October
528724 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Chattanooga during a series of manoeuvres and battles in October and November 1863

Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858....the Royal London Militia (the whole of the regiment having attended Divine service at St)

The Volunteer Review at Tring on Easter Monday: the March Past at Beacon Hill, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review at Tring on Easter Monday: the March Past at Beacon Hill, 1876. The review and mimic battle of the metropolitan

French cavalry at Luneville: a charge of the cuirassiers of the Imperial Guard, 1860. Creator: Unknown
French cavalry at Luneville: a charge of the cuirassiers of the Imperial Guard, 1860. The greater portion of the cavalry in the military district of Nancy, under the command of Marshal Canrobert

Her Majesty inspecting the Aldershott Division at Frimley, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty inspecting the Aldershott Division at Frimley, 1858....the whole division consisted of eleven regiments of infantry, two regiments of cavalry, twenty-four guns, a detachment of engineers

The Review of Rifle Volunteers by the Queen at Edinburgh - the Troops marching past Her Majesty, 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Review of Rifle Volunteers by the Queen at Edinburgh - the Troops marching past Her Majesty, 1860. From a sketch by B. Clayton

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, 1860. Creator: J. Palmer
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, [London], 1860. The volunteers were formed in a line of battalions, in contiguous columns at quarter distance

Review of the Worcester Volunteers in Stoneleigh Park, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Review of the Worcester Volunteers in Stoneleigh Park, [Warwickshire], 1860. This event came off on Monday, July 30. The magnificent park of Stoneleigh was thrown open for the occasion

Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Review of Her Majesty's Troops and Volunteers at Cape Town by Prince Alfred - from a sketch by T. W. Bowler, 1860. Queen Victoria's son makes an official visit to the Cape Colony

Field-day and Sham Fight of Volunteers on Hampstead Heath, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Field-day and Sham Fight of Volunteers on Hampstead Heath, [London], 1860. The people flocked to the spot in incredible numbers

Hussars on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Hussars on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923

Artillery on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Artillery on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923

Landscape near Waalsdorp, with Soldiers on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Landscape near Waalsdorp, with Soldiers on Maneuver, c.1880-c.1923

Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Deux sections chargent l'une... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Deux sections chargent l'une contre l'autre a la baionnette, devant les generaux Joffre, Gouraud et Lokhvitsky, 1916

Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Le general en chef felicite un... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Le general en chef felicite un soldat russe, apres le lancement de grenades, et lui remet une montre en present, 1916

'Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Le lancement des grenades, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Le lancement des grenades, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Manoeuvres d'attaque et de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visite du general Joffre aux troupes Russes en Champagne; Manoeuvres d'attaque et de defense d'une tranchee par des soldats russes, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

The Naval Review: the Flotilla of Gun-Boats off the Motherbank - drawn by R. Leitch, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Review: the Flotilla of Gun-Boats off the Motherbank - drawn by R. Leitch, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire

Christian VIII Aboard his Steamship "Ægir" Watching the Manoeuvres of a Squadron near Copen...1844
Christian VIII Aboard his Steamship "AEgir" Watching the Manoeuvres of a Squadron near Copenhagen, 1844

The Cavalry Manoevres in Berkshire - Officers of the Horse Guards and Life Guards, 1890. Creator: John Charlton
'The Cavalry Manoevres in Berkshire - Officers of the Horse Guards and Life Guards Swimming their Horses across the Thames, 1890. From "The Graphic

The Cavalry Manoevres; The Guards on the march from Aldershot to Churn camp, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Cavalry Manoevres; The Guards on the march from Aldershot to Churn camp, arriving at a watering place, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 20, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 20, 1890, 1890. The cavalry manoeuvres. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The German Manoevers in Schleswig-Holstein; Torpedo boats attacking a squadron of Ironclads, 1890 Creator: Unknown
'The German Manoevers in Schleswig-Holstein; Torpedo boats attacking a squadron of Ironclads off Flensburg, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

'The Naval Manoeuvres - Torpedo Drill on board an Ironclad: Ready !, 1891. Creator: Charles Joseph Staniland
'The Naval Manoeuvres - Torpedo Drill on board an Ironclad: Ready !, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The Naval Manoeuvers; With the Hostile Fleet; HMS "Iron Duke, " Coaling in mid-Ocean, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

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"Unleashing the Power: Manoeuvres that Define Strength and Strategy" Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle as Grenadier Guards engage in a thrilling sham fight, showcasing their impeccable precision and tactical prowess. The Royal Engineers of the British Army Regiment embark on daring manoeuvres, pushing boundaries and conquering obstacles with unwavering determination. Step back in time to 1959, when Fidel Castro led his revolutionary forces through strategic manoeuvres that would shape the future of Cuba forever. Coxheath Camp becomes a hub of anticipation as troops gather for an intense review after grueling manoeuvres, proving their mettle under demanding conditions. Britains New Navy takes to the seas with HMS Raleigh at its helm, honing their skills through rigorous training manoeuvres to defend our shores with utmost proficiency. Prepare to be enthralled by the breathtaking aerial display as Royal Air Force jets soar above Hendon, executing precise manoeuvres while leaving trails of vibrant smoke behind them. Red jets streak across the sky in perfect formation, captivating audiences with their synchronized movements and mesmerizing display of coloured smoke trails. Young soldiers or cadets embrace challenges head-on during exhilarating manoeuvre exercises, forging bonds and acquiring invaluable skills for a lifetime of service ahead. Experience National Service firsthand as a dedicated cadet stands tall with rifle in hand during intense training manoeuvres – a symbol of discipline and commitment to duty. Journey to Egypt alongside the 6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps as they navigate treacherous terrains during extensive manoeuvres, demonstrating unparalleled tank warfare expertise. Witness history unfold as Kaiser Wilhelm II joins forces with General Leonard Wood in Germany's strategic military endeavours - an alliance that would leave an indelible mark on world events.