Armoured Collection (page 13)

La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580 by Torqu
Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. Engraving

Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567). Engraving. Colored
Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567) called The Magnanimous. Woodcut by Hans Brosamer (ca.1500-1554). Colored

Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-1575). Engraving. Colored
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-1575). Spanish writer and politician. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1903). Almanac of the Illustration, 1884. Colored

Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic. 15th century. Detail
Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic painting in tempera on wood. 15th century. From the Convent of Saint Clare, Tordesillas, Valladolid province. Detail. Diocesan Museum of Barcelona. Spain

Conquest of Mexico. 1519. Anonimous. Table
Conquest of Mexico. Anonimous table. 1676-1700. Cortes greeted by the Cacique Gordo in Zempoala. Museum of America. Madrid. Spain

History of Spain. Reconquista. Battle between Christian troops and saracens in lands of Zamora. 11th century. Translation of Our Lady of Saint Antolin to Zamora by the Palentines

Cristobal de Olid (1488-1524). Spanish conqueror. Colored engraving, 1726. Library University of Barcelona. Spain

Gabriel de Rojas Cordova (c. 1480-1549). Spanish conqueror. C
Gabriel de Rojas Cordova (c.1480-1549). Spanish conqueror. Engraving at The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. Colored. Library of the University of Barcelona

Gabriel de Rojas Cordova. Engraving
Gabriel de Rojas Cordova (c.1480-1549). Spanish conqueror. Engraving at The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. Library of the University of Barcelona. Spain

Frieze of the Basilica Emilia. Roman National Museum. Italy
Frieze of the Basilica Emilia depicting episodes of the origins of Rome. 2nd century BC. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Torpedo boats of the French navy. Date: 1905

French Navy cruisers, Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam)
French Navy cruisers near the quay at Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam). Date: 1906

Minerva Armoured Car
A Belgian " Minerva" armoured car, which braved the majority of the gunfire around Antwerp in 1914. They were a high-tech novelty and extensively photographed at the time. Date: 1914

Krupp Armoured Gun 1911
Krupps armoured gun emplacements Date: 1911

Strike / Military Strength
Armoured cars on Londons streets provide protection for food convoys and evoke cheers from the watching crowds Date: 1926

Strike / Armoured Cars
A crowd of onlookers watch an armoured car on the streets of Aldgate during the General Strike Date: 1926

Motorised Armies
In the next war, infantry battles will be a thing of the past : the fighting will be between motorised armies, using armoured vehicles to deadly effect Date: 1906

Clement-Talbot Ww1 Car
British Clement-Talbot armoured motor car designed for use in World War One 1915

Armoured car outside Winter Palace, Petrograd, Russia
Armoured car used by Kerensky and his supporters to defend Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, against a counter-revolutionary challenge from General Kornilov during the revolutionary period

Armoured car in St Isaacs Square, Petrograd, Russia
Armoured car used by Kerensky and his supporters to defend Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, against a counter-revolutionary challenge from General Kornilov during the revolutionary period

City militia with armoured car, Petrograd, Russia
City militia (volunteer police force) with armoured car, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia. Date: 1917

Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
On the main highways - the hunt by mobile French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft Date: 1915

When Knights Were Bold by Charles Marlowe
Promotional postcard for When Knights Were Bold by Charles Mar-lowe (Harriet Jay). First produced at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 17th September 1906 and Wyndhams Theatre, 21st September 1907

General Strike 1926: Armoured car in London streets
Armoured car escorting food wagons through the busy streets of Oxford Circus to Hyde Park. Date: May 1926

Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for St. Joan by George Bernard Shaw (Garrick Theatre, New York, 28th December 1923). First produced in England at the New Theatre, 26th March 1924

Armoured car used by loyal crew, Russia
Armoured car used by crew loyal to the provisional government, on a street in Russia during the revolutionary period. Date: circa 1917

Soldiers in an armoured car during WWI in America Date: circa 1914-1918

Railway strike 1911: Armoured vehicals and soldiers 1911
Armoured vehicals and soldiers in the streets of Liverpool during the strikes. August 1911

Peristedion, or Armed Gurnard
Peristedion, or Armed (Armoured, Armored) Gurnard or Searobin. Date: 1863

The Gas-Driven Armoured Car by H. M. Bateman, WW1
Highly amusing sequential cartoon by H. M. Bateman documenting the success of a gas-bag powered armoured car which, overly filled with coal gas

US tanks and infantry on Bastogne front
Soldiers from an American armoured division, supported by tanks, move up to attack an enemy position on the Bastogne front during the Battle of the Bulge

WW1 - Double-sized German biplane debut over Poelcappelle
WW1 - The new extra-sized German fighter biplane shown making its debut in the war. It was nicknamed Fritz by the British

WW1 - French monoplane armoured and armed with machine gun
WW1 - The pilot is seen here clear above the armoured body of the plane, where the gunner stands behind a shield on which the machine-gun can pivot

Junkers J4 or JI was a heavily armoured trench strafer

Henschel Hs 129B -heavily armed and armoured for close support and anti-tank work

6th Armored Division in snow
An aerial view showing tanks and infantry of the American 6th Armored Division advancing through the snow in the direction of northeast Bastogne, during the Battle of the Bulge Date: 13 January 1945

Flagship HMS Good Hope, England. Drake Class Armoured Cruiser Date: 1907

USS North Carolina, American armoured cruiser
USS North Carolina (ACR12), American armoured cruiser, transporting forces at the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Squaring Trafalgar Square by Heath Robinson
For " England Expects" - Anything on Peace Night. Trafalgar Square in the heart of London with all its monuments - Nelsons Column

HMS Cochrane, British protected cruiser
HMS Cochrane, British Warrior class protected cruiser. Date: circa 1912

HMS Defence, British protected cruiser
HMS Defence, British Minotaur class protected cruiser. Date: circa 1910

HMS Natal, British protected cruiser
HMS Natal, British Warrior class protected cruiser. Date: circa 1910

HMS Duke of Edinburgh, British protected cruiser. Date: circa 1915

HMS Topaze, British protected cruiser. Date: circa 1908

USS South Dakota, American armoured cruiser, Yokohama
USS South Dakota (ACR9), American armoured cruiser, seen here (right) in Yokohama Harbour, Japan. Date: 1911-1912

USS Pittsburgh, American armoured cruiser
USS Pittsburgh (CA4, formerly USS Pennsylvania)), American armoured cruiser. Seen here at Venice, Italy, during duties in the Mediterranean. Date: circa 1920

Crew on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, WW1
Crew on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, on the warmest day experienced, August 1918. They look tired, and their clothes are very dirty. Date: 1918

Boxing on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, WW1
A boxing match taking place on board the USS Frederick (formerly USS Maryland, ACR8), an American armoured cruiser, watched by members of the crew. Date: 1918

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"Unyielding and Indomitable: A Journey through Armoured History" Step into the world might, where strength and resilience reign supreme. From the iconic Willys Jeep to the formidable Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrolling outside Basra, Iraq, these machines have shaped history with their impenetrable armor. Witness the legendary clash between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia during the ironclad naval battle, a pivotal moment in maritime warfare that showcased the power of armored vessels. The Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen stands as a testament to bravery in World War II; its steadfastness allowed troops to cross safely amidst enemy fire. In France, Churchill AVRE Tanks rolled onto battlefields like unstoppable behemoths during World War II. Their presence instilled fear in adversaries while providing crucial support to allied forces. Meanwhile, British Second Army soldiers fought valiantly in Valkenswaard, Holland - their armored divisions proving instrumental in securing victory. The Challenger 2 Tank exemplifies modern armored prowess - an embodiment of cutting-edge technology designed for maximum protection on today's battlefield. Its imposing presence commands respect and strikes fear into those who dare challenge it. Amidst tales of war machines lies a reminder that behind every suit of armor are skilled individuals seeking good jobs, good money, and good times. This sentiment echoes through time as depicted by vintage WW2 posters showcasing formation signs - symbols uniting brave men under one cause. H. M. S Cressy symbolizes naval might from yesteryears; her sturdy hull stood firm against relentless assaults on treacherous seas. German Armoured Vehicles from World War II remind us of the ingenuity employed by our adversaries as they sought to match our own armored capabilities. Travel back even further to witness Czech armoured train's gallant defense during 1918 - an early glimpse into how innovation could turn ordinary locomotives into formidable fortresses on wheels.