Defences Collection (page 22)

French Laying Mines
French sappers laying mines, tunneling towards the enemy lines where they will plant mines which when detonated should destroy the enemys defences

China / Canton Suburbs
View of the suburbs and defences of Canton

German Espionage 1914
German espionage

Attempted Break-Out
An unsuccessful attempt by the Russians to breach the German defences

Using Fireships / 1555
Using fireships against coastal defences

Defending Paris 1915
A Voisin defending Paris from the air in his aircraft

A woman on the South West Coast Path near Padstow in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section of caost is the fastest eroding point in the uK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The lifeboat launching ramp destroyed at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Waves crashing against the sea defences at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Inner fortifications in city ancient city of Carcassonne which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Southern France
MAB-102 Carcassonne - Inner fortifications of ancient city, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Carcassonne, southern France Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display

Storming at Oschakov
Russian forces under Prince Grigori Potemkin storm the defences of Oschakov

Constantinople Taken
Baudouin, Count of Flanders, penetrates the defences of Constantinople in 1203

Vallum on Hadrians Wall
The fosse ditch of the vallum system at Limestone Bank. The vallum lay behind the main stucture of Hadrians wall, and acted as a people-control structure, not as a defence

Zeppelins Attacking
Three Zeppelins attack British defences on the English coast

Dartmoor Prison
A splendid birds-eye view of the recently built Dartmoor Prison and English Barracks. Prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars helped build the jail

Heavy Guns / Valparaiso
During the war between Chile and the combined forces of Bolivia and Peru, heavy guns are mounted onto moveable carriages at Valparaiso

Iraq / Khorsabad Reconstr
A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place both dug at Khorsabad in the mid-19th century

FANTOMAS COVER 2
FANTOMAS : AGENT SECRET (Pierre Souvestre et Marcel Allain) - A female spy takes the opportunity to stuff the plans of the French defences in her handbag

Sluys / Sluis 1739
View of Sluys, scene of the famous sea battle of 1340, as it was four hundred years after the event. A map of the towns fortifications is visible in the foreground

Sicily / Lipari & Castle
The volcanic island of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily, showing the 13th century fortified walls & castle

Saint Helena 2
View of Jamestown harbour from the hill behind the Battery : this French engraving names the defences - perhaps with a view to rescuing the captive Emperor ?

Gib r / Bartlett / St George
The defences - St Georges Hall - caves filled with canons

Martello Tower
Spithead Fort is one of the Martello Towers built in 1804 as a defence against the anticipated French invasion of England. They are retained as coastal defences

German 1st Ww Pill-Box
Formidable German pill box at Bullecourt, scene of bloody fighting during the Battle of Arras

Medieval Defences
Towers erected at strategic locations formed part of the defences of medieval towns

Battle of the Crater
Burnside blasts an immense breach - the crater - in Petersburgs defences, but fails to follow through and what should have been a great victory turns into defeat

Chambarlhac in Alps
General J J F Chambarlhac distinguishes himself in the Alpine campaign, leading his men to capture the defences of Mont Carmel

Sightseers on board the Hecla in the Crimea
Sightseers on board the Hecla after the attack on Russian defences near Eknas, Finland, during the Crimean War

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"From Ancient Fortresses to Modern Battlegrounds: A Journey through Defences" Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671: Witness the impenetrable walls of Jaffna's ancient fortress, standing tall against invaders for centuries. Restaurant de la Reserve, Nice, France: Indulge in a culinary experience within the elegant walls of this historic building-turned-restaurant, once a bastion defending Nice's coastline. RAF Bombers over Berlin; Second World War, 1943: Explore the skies as brave pilots soar above enemy lines, their aircraft serving as both weapons and shields in defense of freedom. Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais: Step into history and witness the fierce determination of South Africa's indigenous warriors defending their land with traditional weaponry during colonial times. Singapore, bastion in the East by G. H. Davis: Discover how Singapore transformed itself into an impregnable stronghold guarding strategic interests in Southeast Asia under British rule. Ischia, Italy - Castello Aragonese: Marvel at the medieval fortress perched atop Ischia Island's cliffs; its sturdy defenses have protected it from countless invasions throughout history. American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War 1944: Commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Allied forces storming Normandy beaches to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation – a pivotal moment that turned tides towards victory. First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House 1644: Relive one of England's most intense sieges where loyalists held out against Parliamentarian forces for months within Lathom House's formidable fortifications. HAWKER HURRICANE I : Celebrate the iconic fighter plane that played a crucial role in Britain's aerial defense during World War II – symbolizing resilience and ingenuity against overwhelming odds.