British Soldiers Collection

Early morning camp fires and breakfast in the Persian Gulf (b / w photo)
STC466107 Early morning camp fires and breakfast in the Persian Gulf (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Hazardous work (b / w photo)
STC466113 Hazardous work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a listening post in a shell crater in No Mans Land near Lagnicourt ;)

British Soldiers Attacking a Maori Pah (engraving)
664896 British Soldiers Attacking a Maori Pah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Soldiers Attacking a Maori Pah)

British Soldiers in Boston (engraving)
672213 British Soldiers in Boston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Soldiers in Boston)

They Scrambled up the Parapet and Went over the Top, Pell Mell, upon the British, c
PNP332813 They Scrambled up the Parapet and Went over the Top, Pell Mell, upon the British, c.1897 (colour litho) by Pyle

Our troops make use of a Jerry dugout captured in the Great Allied Advance in
STC466108 Our troops make use of a Jerry dugout captured in the Great Allied Advance in Bayaume, August 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September
RNM286310 British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September, 1755 (engraving) (see also 251585) by Boitard

Machine gun section and infantry crossing a flooded river by pontoon bridge (b / w photo)
STC466109 Machine gun section and infantry crossing a flooded river by pontoon bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Casualties coming back from the line, pass tanks wrecked in Battle of the Tanks
STC466116 Casualties coming back from the line, pass tanks wrecked in Battle of the Tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, 24th April 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

War and Pillaging in China, from La Vie Illustre
CHT208487 War and Pillaging in China, from La Vie Illustre, 1st February 1901 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116047 Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12 November 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; Uruguayan

Jugdelluk, the Last Stand Made by General Elphinestone
STC110577 Jugdelluk, the Last Stand Made by General Elphinestones Army in the Calamitous Retreat, plate 21 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by Hulme

The British Position in the Gorge of Abu Klea after the Battle, 17 January
1045140 The British Position in the Gorge of Abu Klea after the Battle, 17 January, the Fighting Square advancing to the Wells (engraving) by Villiers

The Crimea revisited, Graves of British Soldiers (engraving)
1104020 The Crimea revisited, Graves of British Soldiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crimea revisited, Graves of British Soldiers)

Our fearless men fighting agains great odds, mine the bridges
STC466115 Our fearless men fighting agains great odds, mine the bridges and retire across the Crozat Canal, 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September
AQS251285 British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September, 1755 (engraving) (see also 286310) by English School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society

The Meeting between the Queens of England and Spain at San Sebastian, Northern Spain (engraving)
1055502 The Meeting between the Queens of England and Spain at San Sebastian, Northern Spain (engraving) by English School

British soldiers Bab el-Silsileh 1934 Middle East
British soldiers at Bab el-Silsileh. 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Bethlehem British soldiers doorway Church Nativity
Bethlehem. British soldiers in doorway of Church of the Nativity. 1939, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Palestine disturbances 1936 Camp British soldiers
Palestine disturbances 1936 Camp of British soldiers on Mount Scopus. 1936, Jerusalem

Palestine disturbances 1936 British soldiers near the Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

British soldiers guarding prisoners 1917 Middle East
British soldiers guarding prisoners 1917, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

British soldiers machine guns posted Jaffa Gate
British soldiers with machine guns posted at Jaffa Gate. 1920, Jerusalem, Israel

Snow Jerusalem 1921 British soldiers putting
Snow in Jerusalem, 1921 British soldiers putting up electrical lines. 1920, Israel

Snow Jerusalem 1921 British soldiers next wall
Snow in Jerusalem, 1921 British soldiers next to wall. 1921, Israel

British soldiers Lewis guns inside Lion Gate
British soldiers with Lewis guns inside the Lions Gate, St. Stephans Gate Jerusalem. 1920, Israel

British soldiers outside Jerusalem anti-Jewish riot
British soldiers outside Jerusalem, during anti-Jewish riot. 1920, Israel

British soldiers resting hillside John Burke
British soldiers resting on hillside; John Burke (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Afghanistan; 1878 - 1879; Albumen silver print

British soldiers desert John Burke British active 1860s
British soldiers in desert; John Burke (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Afghanistan; 1878 - 1879; Albumen silver print

The Janumushtoomee, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving)
XCF273116 The Janumushtoomee, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Conflict with the Ghazees before Bareilly on 6th May 1858, from The History
KW274763 Conflict with the Ghazees before Bareilly on 6th May 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny, published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Death of Brigadier Adrian Hope in the attack on the Fort of Roodmow, 15th April 1858
KW274762 Death of Brigadier Adrian Hope in the attack on the Fort of Roodmow, 15th April 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

Defeat of the Peishwas army before Jhansi by General Rose on 1st April 1858
KW274761 Defeat of the Peishwas army before Jhansi by General Rose on 1st April 1858, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

The Capitulation of Louisbourg, illustration from Colonies and Nation by Woodrow Wilson
BAL108939 The Capitulation of Louisbourg, illustration from Colonies and Nation by Woodrow Wilson, pub. in Harpers Magazine, 1901 (litho) by Pyle

Death of the Rohilla Chief in 1781 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF108281 Death of the Rohilla Chief in 1781 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Miss Betty Hicks entertains wounded soldiers at her home in Merstham, Surrey

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"In a gallant assault, British soldiers pierce the vaunted Hindenburg Line at Bellicourt to a depth of three miles. Their unwavering bravery and determination shine through in this black and white photo, capturing a moment of triumph amidst the chaos of war. History reveals both heroic tales and dark chapters. The American Indian massacre serves as a somber reminder of the complexities surrounding British soldiers' involvement in conflicts throughout history. This lithograph depicts Nathan Hale, an American hero hanged by the British for spying during the War of Independence in 1776, showcasing the harsh realities faced by those caught on opposing sides. The engraving portrays blowing mutinous Sepoys from guns during the Indian Mutiny, illustrating the extreme measures taken to maintain control. Similarly, another watercolor on paper artwork showcases mutineers about to meet their fate at Bengal Horse Artillery's hands in 1858. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country, " echoes these sentiments engraved upon lithographic pages from Harpers Magazine in 1880. Sacrifice and loyalty are deeply ingrained within British soldiers' ethos as they fight for their nation's cause. From early morning campfires and breakfasts in the Persian Gulf captured in timeless black and white photos to hazardous work documented through another striking image; these glimpses into their lives reveal both camaraderie and challenges faced by these brave individuals serving far away from home. Examining Jerry prisoners with utmost diligence is depicted here—a testament to their resourcefulness when it comes to gathering crucial information that aids them in anticipating enemy moves. British soldiers attacking a Maori Pah showcased through an evocative engraving reminds us of their global presence throughout history—engaging with diverse cultures while upholding imperial interests. Another engraving transports us back to Boston where they were stationed—an emblematic representation of colonial tensions that eventually led to revolution.