Armoured Collection (page 19)

Second Battle of the Somme 1918
An armoured car about to start on a reconaissance near Biefvillers at the second Battle of the Somme on the Western Front in France during World War I in August 1918

HMS Terrible and HM Yacht jigsaw puzzle
A colour illustration of HMS Terrible, a Royal Navy armoured cruiser launched in 1895. Below is a jigsaw puzzle box of His Majestys Yacht at Cowes on the Isle of Wight

Russian armoured car
German officers examine a captured Russian armoured car

English Troops landing at Thessaloniki
In 1915, during World War I, a large Allied expeditionary force landed at Thessaloniki as the base for operations against pro-German Bulgaria

The General Strike - a food convoy
Armoured convoy leaving Hyde Park at daybreak during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The war in South Africa, where railways and armoured trains were much used: A Burgher Commando detraining

Canadian soldiers inspecting armoured cars at the Salisbury Plain camp

A fight between an armoured car and a German cavalry patrol

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

RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World War
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Typhoons, fighter-bombers equipped with rockets, attacking a column of German armour, near Mortain, 1944

British Armoured Vehicles advancing in Normandy; Second Worl
Photograph showing British Armoured vehicles and tanks heading off to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during July 1944

Allied Troops in the Reichswald Forest; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing British and Canadian troops, tanks, armoured vehicles and trucks on the edge of the Reichswald Forest during the Allied offensive of February 1945

Checking the Bank Thief: Steel Pill-Boxes Guard Valuables
Illustration of precautions taken by a Chicago Bank against bank robbers : an armoured pill box containg an armed guard

Boer / Armoured Train / Iln
TROOP MOVEMENTS Soldiers travel in an armoured train near Frere

Damaged Concrete Wall, France; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the damage caused to a reinforced concrete wall by a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)

Destruction at Rouen Docks, France; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the scene of destruction at Rouen Docks, France, caused by Allied bombing raids on German positions, 1944

Franco-Prussian War. The Defence of Paris: Gunboats on the S
Steam driven armoured gunboat flying the french tricolour

Kangaroo Vehicles, Holland; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing Kangaroo armoured vehicles of the British Second Army moving through Holland on the way to the front line, December 1944

Churchill AVRE Tank entering Geilenkirchen; Second World War
Photograph showing a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank entering the town of Geilenkirchen in late 1944

Armoured Train
Iron-car battery on the Philadelphia Railway

Galleys Attack Town
Armoured galleys lower their masts and attack a town, with protection for the oarsmen from the arrows of the defenders

Armoured Train at Samara
CIVIL WAR Heavily armed troops on board a red army armoured train at Samara

Boer War Armoured Train
Armoured train used by the British; the locomotive is given blanket protection

Stalin Line Pierced
German armoured divisions pierce the Stalin Line, destroy Russian tanks and munition carriers

Gen. Strike / March 1919
General strike in Berlin, showing Freikorps (probably Lutzow) in Alexanderplatz. Freikorps were used at this time to help suppress Communist uprisings

Wagon W / Rotating Blades
An armoured wagon with rotating blades

Armoured Car / 1906
The French Minister watches a demonstration of the new armoured car

Tank driving at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

An armoured car at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

An American armoured car at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Germans in Serbia
Serbia : A German armoured car moves forward down a village street, lined on the left by burning or captured Serbian vehicles, on the right by victorious German tanks

Wwi / Uhlan Patrol / 1914
A Belgian armoured car routs an Uhlan patrol

Monitor Merrimac Parsons
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Monitor & Merrimac / Elson
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

BATTLE OF THE SPURS
Battle of the Spurs - The French defeated at Guinegatte by invading allies

Wwi / Armoured Car / Galicia
A raid by Belgian armoured vehicles causes havoc amongst Austrian troops in Galicia (Austria-Hungary)

SIMMS WAR MOTOR 1902
Simms War Motor, manufactured by Vickers and Maxim

Krupp Gun Emplacements
Krupp: armoured gun emplacements at the Grusonwerk

Archery at Penshurst
Penshurst Place, Kent, England. Noblemen practice their aim on a dummy armoured soldier during a game of archery

Boer / Armoured Train / Begg
TROOP MOVEMENTS Soldiers travel in an armoured train along a rocky embankment near Ladysmith

Armoured Dog Statue
Statue of a 17th century dog in protective armour

Joan of Arc (Richmond)
JOAN OF ARC French heroine, mounted and armoured

Charles VII on Horse
The French king Charles VII, in full armour, mounted on a horse which is also heavily armoured : beside him, a foot soldier arms a cross-bow (from a tapestry at Reims)

Armoured Horse and Man
A French horse-soldier, period of Philippe le Bel : both man and horse are well protected against bowmen, though the horse seems dangerously vulnerable to infantry

Alice / Tweedles Armoured
Alice ties armour on to Tweedledee and Tweedledum

The Dragon of Wantly
THE DRAGON OF WANTLY receives a kick from an armoured man so, rather more effectively, he breathes fire at him

Futuristic armoured cars in action
Two futuristic armoured cars in action

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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.