Advance Collection (page 29)

German troops on Western Front 1918
Guard Dragoon regiment advance during an offensive on the Western Front in France during World War I in June 1918

Canadian troops 1916
Canadian troops scramble to leave their trench and advance toward enemy lines, somewhere in the Somme area

Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918
Infantry support from the 4th Canadian Division advancing amongst the caterpillar tracks at the Battle of the Canal du Nord on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Auriol Wood 1918
A gap in the barbed wire through which Australian troops advanced to capture a row of machine gun posts near Auriol Wood on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Battle of Arras 1917
Battery of 60 pounders firing in the open at Feuchy Chapel, which is 3.75 miles from Arras and was the limit of the first days advance on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

Retreat to Albania 1915
A medical team, led by Mrs St Clair Stobart (Mabel Ann Stobart Greenhalgh) rest during the retreat through the Albanian mountains by Serbian forces in the face of the Bulgarian advance

Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive 1915
German troops advance unopposed during the Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive at the southern end of the Eastern Front. Taken by surprise, Russian forces were pushed back by the offensive

Battle of Tardenois 1918
The advance of the 5th Battalion, Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 62nd Division, through the Bois du Petit Champ at the Battle of Tardenois on the Western Front in France during World War I on 22nd

German advance 1915
German troops advance to the front line in Galicia during the Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive, which resulted in the collapse of the Russian lines

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Storming a village
Lord Gifford and advance scouts. using guns, storm a village during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Lord Gifford and scouts on the A
Lord Gifford and advance scouts on the Adansi hills being warned by an Ashanti priest not to go forward. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Setting fire to a village
Lord Giffords scouts setting fire to a village and destroying houses during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The advance guard of the Russians occupying a town in Poland

The First Advance
A bashful monkey suitor offers his equally coy sweetheart a coconut in the romantic rituals that go on before marriage

V-2 Rocket in Trafalgar Square, 1945
Photograph showing a German V-2 rocket exhibited in Trafalgar Square as a feature of Londons Thanksgiving Week celebrations at the end of the Second World War, September 1945

British Soldiers advance in Tunisia; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing British infantrymen advancing towards enemy positions in Tunisia, North Africa, during 1943. The explosion

American Troops during the Battle of the Bulge; Second Wor
Photograph showing American soldiers of the Second Armoured Division taking a break in their advance across the snow-covered fields of the low countries

Troops of the US First Army in Cologne; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing troops of the US First Army picking their way through a ruined street, littered with debris, as they advance into the city of Cologne (Koln), March 1945

British soldiers advancing as reinforcements
Soldiers are shown marching to reinforce a British attacking force in France, September 1916. The advance was part of the greater British Somme offensive which began in July of that year

British reserves leaving their trenches during an advance
A photograph of British reserves leaving their trenches on the morning of 25th September 1916 as part of the continued British offensive which had begun along the Western front in July that year

Hearing the News
Red Army troops pause to learn the latest news as they advance on Baku

Blown-up bridge in Warsaw
A bridge over the Vistula at Warsaw, blown up by the Russians in their retreat through Poland. In May 1915, the combined forces of Austria-Hungary

German soldiers with the Union Jack
German soldiers flaunting the Union Jack flag in Bruges during their westward advance into Belgium in October 1914

Franco-Prussian War. The Bridge at Corbeil, blown up by the F
In order to stop the Prussian advance the French troops destroyed strategically placed bridges. In early October 1870 the French were surrounded by the Prussians

Belgian soldiers retreat
Belgian soldiers in August 1914, retreating to Antwerp, accompanied by dogs pulling machine guns. As the Germans pushed their invasion through Belgium, the Belgium army was forced to retreat

Spanish to Tenochtitlan
The Spanish Conquistadors advance through a mountain gorge to Tenochtitlan

The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven Wee
Illustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866

The Civil War in America, advanced post of General Blenker s
At the beginning of 1862, Lincoln issued General War Order 1, calling on all US forces to begin a general advance on the South

The Civil war in America: Jefferson Thompsons guerillas sho
Confederate snipers under Jefferson Thompson making life difficult for the Unionists to advance

The Federal Army advance in Virginia; American Civil War, 18
Engraving showing the Federal army advancing towards Lee Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, with Stuarts flying artillery coming into action

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

British in Afghanistan
The British force advances on Maidan, where the Amir Dost Mahommed has taken refuge. Lavish bribes fail to win over allies among the native tribes

Government Forces
Residents hail the government troops as they advance through the streets of Paris

During the British Advance in the West: Australian Officers
Official photograph from August 1916 showing a group of Australian soldiers stopping for lunch during the British advance at the Western Front

German Advanced Post
Sachsen Jaeger ( hunters ) man an advance post

Battle of Lisaine
General von Werder at the Lisaine leads his Prussian troops near Hericourt, during the advance on Paris

Germans in Ukraine
The German advance into the Ukraine overwhelms the Soviet opposition - and so it will till they reach Stalingrad

Fighting for a Bridge
As the Germans advance into Russia, the Red Army resists them every step of the way : the Germans take this bridge, but only after dealing with fierce opposition

Refugees in Flight
Civil war erupts between the supporters of Espartero and his enemies : peasants flee before the advance of Van Halen

In the Bolan Pass / 1879
British advance into Afghanistan through the Bolan Pass, in appalling wintry conditions which take toll of men and animals alike

Attack on Fort Du Bard
The fortress of BARD stands in the path of the French as they advance through the St Bernard pass into Italy, and it capitulates only after heavy bombardment

French at Buffalora
French troops advance across the bridge at Buffalora

French Cavalry Advance
French cavalry advance against the enemy, preceded by the avant-garde of eclaireurs, and flanc-gardes looking out for obstacles and signs of the enemy

Street Fighting
Street fighting calls for different skills than pitched battles in open country : French infantry advance cautiously through the streets of a town

Building a Bridge
French engineers construct a temporary bridge to enable troops to advance across a river

French Cavalry in Wood
French cavalry make use of cover as they advance on the enemy. Trees may hamper progress but they provide protection and conceal movement

Battle Chantilly 1862
At Chantilly, Virginia, one of the Union commanders, general Kearney, makes a gallant charge which, though it costs him his life, helps to stop the Confederate advance

Exhausted Soviet Men
Exhausted Russians resting in Prague in the course of their advance towards Germany

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"Unleashing the Fury: The Unstoppable Advance of Courage and Determination" In the annals of history, there are moments when humanity's spirit rises above adversity, propelling us forward with an unwavering determination. From the Attack of the Ulster Division on that fateful day in July 1916 to the Tank in Battle of Menin Road, Ypres during World War I, these images capture the essence of advance. The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War II showcases our unyielding resolve to protect what we hold dear. As Angels of Mons watch over us from above, their ethereal presence guiding our every step on The Somme battlefield in 1916. British Troops at Gallipoli exemplify bravery amidst chaos as they forge ahead against all odds. Witnessing the Charge of the mounted brigade at El-Mughar in 1917 sends shivers down our spines; a testament to human courage personified. German Tanks Advance with relentless force, reminding us that progress can take many forms. Meanwhile, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders leave an indelible mark on history through their advances at San Juan Hill and El Caney during the Spanish-American War. The thunderous Charge of cavalry regiment Scots Greys echoes through time as a symbol of valor and sacrifice at Waterloo. Even during World War II training exercises photographed circa 1942, British soldiers display unwavering dedication towards advancing their skills for victory. Lastly but not leastly is Dunkirk Evacuation - a true testament to collective resilience and unity as thousands were evacuated amidst enemy fire. These captivating snapshots remind us that advancement is not solely measured by territorial gains or military triumphs but also by personal growth and societal progress, and is through these remarkable advances that we continue to shape our world for generations yet unborn.