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WW2 - British tanks pass through a village
WW2 - A convoy of British Bren gun carriers pass through a village (somewhere in France) Date: circa 1910s

Allied Armour heading into Holland; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing Allied units heading up the Eindhoven to Nijmegen road in Holland during September 1944. In the foreground of this image one can see a tank destroyer, a despatch rider

Stuffed Armoured Dog
A stuffed armoured dog on a plinth, Paris, France. Date: 1931

Railway gun
A railway gun, also called a railroad gun, is a large artillery piece, often surplus naval artillery, mounted on, transported by, and fired from a specially designed railway wagon

Sir Kingsley Wood is greeted by Mr Scott-Paine when insp?
Sir Kingsley Wood is greeted by Mr Scott-Paine when inspecting an armoured target boat for the RAF, built by British Power Boat Co, Hythe, Southampton

The Heroine, armored frigate launched in 1864

William Penn aged Twenty Two, print made by S. A. Schoff, 1862 (engraving)
XJF476253 William Penn aged Twenty Two, print made by S. A. Schoff, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rhinoceros, 1515 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF451363 Rhinoceros, 1515 (pen & ink on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Rhinoceros, 1515 (woodcut)
XJF437432 The Rhinoceros, 1515 (woodcut) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Swedish flagship Mars, before the Battle of Gotland-Oland (etching)
BAL434973 The Swedish flagship Mars, before the Battle of Gotland-Oland (etching) by Russian School, (19th century); Russian State Library, Moscow

The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (etching)
XIR414680 The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (etching) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of a man wearing armour (pastel on grey beige paper)
XIR414678 Portrait of a man wearing armour (pastel on grey beige paper) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 52.4x40.2 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Portrait of Louis XV in armour (oil on canvas)
XIR414003 Portrait of Louis XV in armour (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65) (after); 46x35 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

The French ironclad Gloire Glory, the first ocean-going ironclad, launched in 1859
KW2619073 The French ironclad Gloire Glory, the first ocean-going ironclad, launched in 1859, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Surrender of the Tennessee, Battle of Mobile Bay, illustration from Battles
BAL122914 Surrender of the Tennessee, Battle of Mobile Bay, illustration from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence Clough Buel (engraving)

The monitor Weehawken capturing the Confederate iron-clad ram Atlanta
BAL122901 The monitor Weehawken capturing the Confederate iron-clad ram Atlanta (formally the blockade-runner Fingal ) Wassaw Sound, Georgia, 17th June 1863, engraved by Allen Irwin

The monitor Montauk destroying the Confederate privateer Nashville
BAL122900 The monitor Montauk destroying the Confederate privateer Nashville near Fort McAllister, Ogeechee River, Georgia, 28th February 1863

A bullet proof stretcher cover for rescuing the wounded and the stretcher bearers
KW1547386 A bullet proof stretcher cover for rescuing the wounded and the stretcher bearers between trenches during World War One, from The Illustrated War News

Hound in body armour (coloured engraving)
KW1547341 Hound in body armour (coloured engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Old Japanese artillery before the Japanese administration building, Island of Babeldoab, Palau, Central Pacific

World War II tank at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France

Allies troops landing at Thessaloniki, Greece - WWI
Allies troops landing at Thessaloniki, Greece. In 1915, during World War I, a large Allied expeditionary force landed at Thessaloniki as the base for operations against pro-German Bulgaria

WWI - Balkan Front - Fortified artillery post with French and Serbian gunners / artillerymen. Date: 1915

Armoured Train - Peshawar, NWFP
British Military Armoured Train at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, during the visit of The Prince of Wales, 1922. Date: 1922

British Bulldog Tank surprises Germans in a trench
A truly superb postcard showing a British Tank represented by an armour-plated Bulldog surprising three German soldiers in their trench. WWI era

The American Cruiser USS Brooklyn
The American Armoured Cruiser USS Brooklyn (CA-3) - launched in 1895. Placed out of commission in 1921 and scrapped in 1922. Date: 1901

British Tommy shaves against armoured train - WWI
British Tommy shaves, his small mirror propped up on the bumper of an armoured train - WWI. Date: circa 1915

CJ6 2255 Armoured, Land Rover
Armoured, Land Rover, Land Rover Parade, Goodwood Revival 2015, 4x4, Defender, Dunsfold collection, four by four, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, Green Pea, Land Rover

BE2cs armoured for ground-attack work at Farnborough
One of the small number of BE2cs that were armoured for ground-attack work at Farnborough

Ancient Greek warrior stepping into his chariot. Behind him are two hoplites carrying shields and spears. Hoplites formed the heavily armoured Greek infantry

Hoplite in training. Hoplites were the heavily armoured Ancient Greek infantry. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by armoured standard bearer and warrior with axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lance:1066. After a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry

Boer War: Boer leader De Wet attempting to lead a party across a railway in face of fire from an armoured train and blockhouse (1899-1902)

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament. The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed. 12th century. Engraving c1820

Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail 1912. Oil on canvas. Ferdinand Leeke (1859-1925) German painter. Armoured knight mounted on charger rides through a Spring landscape

Pallas Athene (Armoured Figure), 1664-1665. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher. Athene, patron goddess of Athens. Goddess of wisdom. Roman Minerva

American Civil War 1861-1865: Destruction of the Confederate (Southern) flotilla by Unionist armoured gunboats at Memphis, Tennessee, July 1862. Wood engraving

World War I 1914-1918: Tank ploughing its way through a trench and making towards the German line near Saint Michel, France. War Machine Armoured Vehicle Caterpillar Track

US Navy armoured cruisers New York, left, commissioned 1891, and Brooklyn commissioned 1896. During the Spanish-American War, 1898, Brooklyn was flagship of the American Flying Squadron

Spanish-American War 1898: US Navy warships in action. Centre left the first class cruiser armoured Brooklyn. A torpedo boat, front right. Print c1898

Line of M4 (Sherman) tanks, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA, June 1942. In excess of 50, 000 Medium Tank M4 with gun mounted on revolving turret were produced in Word War II

US Navy armoured battle cruiser Brooklyn en-route to the Philippines during the Spanish-American war of 1898

French Armoured column in the Ruhr c1922

NY Armored Motorcycle Squad
New York, New York: c. 1927 A New York City armoured motorcycle squad at the ready in case of trouble due to a rally in Union Square of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers

British Tanks In WWI Battle
Europe: c. 1917 British tanks in action during WWI with German shells bursting around them

Red army soldiers attacking enemy positions during the battle of berlin, march 1945

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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.