Armata Collection (page 3)

"Armata: A Historical Tapestry of Warfare and Triumph" Step into the world of "armata, " a term that encompasses the grandeur and complexity of military history

Armata Collection: Passo della Barchetta Armata Delle magnificenze

Passo della Barchetta Armata Delle magnificenze
Passo della Barchetta all Armata, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, 1747-1761, Page, 20, includes an engraving, volume 5

Torrent duck, Merganetta armata, colourful duck with an orange beak copper belly and a white head

Armata Collection: Protorosaurus speneri, a lizard-like reptile

Protorosaurus speneri, a lizard-like reptile, and Menaspis armata, an extinct cartilaginous fish.. Both from the Permian. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Armata Collection: Sharp-pointed or prickly dryandra, Banksia armata

Sharp-pointed or prickly dryandra, Banksia armata.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Armata Collection: Chocolate Chip Starfish (Nidorelllia armata) GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, South

Chocolate Chip Starfish (Nidorelllia armata) GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, South America

Armata Collection: Anchor plant or crucifixion thorn, Colletia paradoxa with flowers

Anchor plant or crucifixion thorn, Colletia paradoxa with flowers and spines; Rhamnaceae; from Brazil and Uruguay
ROG-13493 Anchor plant or crucifixion thorn, with flowers and spines from Brazil and Uruguay Colletia paradoxa Rhamnaceae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Armata: A Historical Tapestry of Warfare and Triumph" Step into the world of "armata, " a term that encompasses the grandeur and complexity of military history. From Decapoda crabs and shrimps, whose armored exoskeletons mirror the resilience required in battle, to Ancient Rome's captivating practice of harnessing captured enemies, warfare has always been intertwined with ingenuity. In 1866, colored engravings vividly depicted pivotal moments like the decapitation of St. Columba or Alexander the Great's Balkan campaign in Ancient Greece. These images transport us to eras where conquests shaped empires and heroes emerged from blood-soaked battlegrounds. Emperor Nicholas I's acceptance of Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky's report echoes an era when leaders relied on trusted advisors for strategic decisions. Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki, a Polish General during tumultuous times in 1831, exemplifies unwavering courage amidst chaos. The painted slab known as the black horseman from Paestum reveals how art immortalizes warriors' valor even after their final breaths. Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans symbolizes indomitable spirit against insurmountable odds while portraits capture esteemed figures like Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendome, and Louis Des Balbes de Berton de Crillon – epitomes of nobility entwined with martial prowess. From Edouard Ferdinand Jamont to Antoine Eugene Alfred Chanzy – French generals who left an indelible mark on history – these portraits remind us that behind every great army stands exceptional leadership. "Armata" encapsulates more than battles won or lost; it embodies humanity's unyielding pursuit for power, honor, and survival throughout centuries, and is a testament to our ability to adapt tactics yet retain our core values amidst ever-changing landscapes.