Chevaux De Frise Collection

Forcing the Hudson River Passage, 1835 (oil on canvas)
1079411 Forcing the Hudson River Passage, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Joy, William (1803-c.1860); 72.4x117.5 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The War in Crimea (engraving)
2785437 The War in Crimea (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea)

With the Kurram Field Force, a Rampart of Pack-Saddles and a Chevaux-de-Frise of Lances at Hangu (litho)
1042625 With the Kurram Field Force, a Rampart of Pack-Saddles and a Chevaux-de-Frise of Lances at Hangu (litho) by Craig

CIVIL WAR: TRENCH, 1865. Dead Confederate soldier in a trench beyond a section of chevaux-de-frise during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph, 1865

Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i. e. Petersburg), Va
Chevaux-de-Frise in front of the Rebel Works at Petersburgh (i.e. Petersburg), Va. US, USA, America, Vintage photography

WORLD WAR I: ITALIAN FRONT. Italian infantry advancing through entanglements during a battle near Jamiano, Italy. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: ALPINE SCOUTS. Austrian alpine scouts in a mountain pass through which the Russian invasion of 1915 sought to enter Hungary. Photograph, 1915

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian barrier and barbed wire blocking the road to the Japanese advance on Port Arthur, China, during the Russo-Japanese War. Stereograph, 1905

CIVIL WAR: ATLANTA, c1863. Rebel works in front of Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph, c1863

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. General Picketts charge on the Union center at the Grove of Trees during the Battle of Gettysburg. Painting by Edwin Forbes, mid to late 19th century

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG, c1863. Chevaux de frise in front of Confederate fortifications in Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph by Andrew J. Russell, c1863

CIVIL WAR: FORT SEDGWICK. Chevaux-des-frise in front of Fort Sedgwick, Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph, 1865

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Confederate fortifications at Petersburg, Virginia, with chevaux-de-frise beyond, during the American Civil War, 1865

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Cheval de frise at the Confederate Fort Mahone defenses at Siege of Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph, 1865

CIVIL WAR: ATLANTA, 1864. Union Army troops in a Confederate fort near Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph by George Barnard, 1864

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"Chevaux de Frise: A Formidable Barrier in the Face of Conflict" From the 19th century to World War I, chevaux de frise played a crucial role in military strategies and fortifications. These defensive obstacles were designed to impede enemy advances and protect key positions. In "Forcing the Hudson River Passage, 1835, " we witness the use as American forces navigate treacherous waters during a critical historical moment. The painting captures the tension and determination required to overcome these formidable barriers. During the Crimean War, an engraving titled "The War in Crimea" showcases how they were employed by both sides. These sharp wooden spikes served as a deterrent against cavalry charges and infantry assaults, adding an extra layer of defense to already fortified positions. A lithograph entitled "With the Kurram Field Force" depicts pack-saddles transformed into ramparts and lances forming a chevaux-de-frise at Hangu. This innovative adaptation highlights soldiers' resourcefulness when faced with limited resources but still needing effective defenses. Moving forward to the Civil War era, photographs such as "CIVIL WAR: TRENCH, 1865" capture haunting images of fallen soldiers amidst trenches protected by chevaux-de-frise. These structures acted as physical barriers that forced attackers into vulnerable positions while providing cover for defenders. Another photograph from this period shows "Chevaux-de-Frise in front of Rebel Works at Petersburg. " Here we see Confederate fortifications reinforced by rows of pointed stakes – a testament to their commitment to defending strategic locations against Union forces. As World War I erupted, Italian infantry advanced through entanglements featuring barbed wire and other obstacles ("WORLD WAR I: ITALIAN FRONT"). Similarly, Austrian alpine scouts encountered challenging mountain passes guarded by chevaux de frise ("WORLD WAR I: ALPINE SCOUTS").