Defences Collection (page 5)

City gateway, Rock of Gibraltar, c. 1880 s
City gateway, Rock of Gibraltar, c.1880 s

Fleet and barrage balloon at Toulon, Cote D Azur (colour photo)
3096268 Fleet and barrage balloon at Toulon, Cote D Azur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet and barrage balloon at Toulon, Cote D Azur)

The defences of Switzerland: military supply convoy heading towards the forts of the Rhone Valley between Saint-Maurice
3097595 The defences of Switzerland: military supply convoy heading towards the forts of the Rhone Valley between Saint-Maurice and the Simplon Pass (colour litho) by French School

Stone with twelve angles (stone)
XIR370223 Stone with twelve angles (stone) by Incan; Cuzco, Peru; (add.info.: 12 angled stone in Calle Hatunrumiyoc; thought to be part of the Walls of the Palace of Inca Roca; Inca Roca was the 6th)

Interior of the Mamelon Vert, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122415 Interior of the Mamelon Vert, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Fortress of Yenikale, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122417 Fortress of Yenikale, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Bombardment of Kil-Bouroun at the mouth of the River Dnieper by the French fleet
STC193241 Bombardment of Kil-Bouroun at the mouth of the River Dnieper by the French fleet, from Nos Souvenirs de Kil-Bouroun pendant L Hiver passe dans Le Liman du Dnieper, 1855-56

Bootham Bar, York, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XIR178843 Bootham Bar, York, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: earliest parts of the gatehouse date from c11th)

Staten Island and the Narrows from Fort Hamilton, N. Y. c. 1861 (w / c on paper)
NYH192078 Staten Island and the Narrows from Fort Hamilton, N.Y. c.1861 (w/c on paper) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76) (after)

View of the Town and Port of Marseille from the Town Hall, c. 1815-30 (aquatint)
XRN171850 View of the Town and Port of Marseille from the Town Hall, c.1815-30 (aquatint) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Musee de la Marine, Marseille

The Boxer Rebellion: military defences of Shanghai, China, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015072 The Boxer Rebellion: military defences of Shanghai, China, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion)

Birds eye view of Rhodes, 1480 (engraving)
6029334 Birds eye view of Rhodes, 1480 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds eye view of Rhodes, 1480)

Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001290 Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joes Bridge on the Belgian-Dutch border
Operation Market Garden was a combined British & American land and air operation planned to break into and around the German defences & then on into Germany itself

Imaginary raft, Napoleonic invasion of England
Imaginary raft for a Napoleonic invasion of England which never happened. Date: circa 1804

View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951222 View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.3x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Straits of Yenikale, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122416 Straits of Yenikale, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Field artillery cross over a stormed enemy trench; fascine bundles fastened to the gun
STC406126 Field artillery cross over a stormed enemy trench; fascine bundles fastened to the gun carriage for use in overcoming enemy positions (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

HMS Queen Elizabeth bombarding the Dardanelles defences in 1915 (litho)
700967 HMS Queen Elizabeth bombarding the Dardanelles defences in 1915 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Ditch of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122421 Ditch of the Malakoff, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Model of the constructions of Julius Caesar (101-44 BC) in front of Avaricum (Bourges
XIR193563 Model of the constructions of Julius Caesar (101-44 BC) in front of Avaricum (Bourges) in 52 BC (mixed media) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Panoramic View of Gravelines besieged by the Duc d Orleans in July 1643
RAF63517 Panoramic View of Gravelines besieged by the Duc d Orleans in July 1643 by Peeters, Gillis (1612-53) and Bonaventura (1614-52); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Rangoon: The Storming of one of the Principal Stockades on July 8th 1824
STC87760 Rangoon: The Storming of one of the Principal Stockades on July 8th 1824, plate 15 from Rangoon Views, engraved by George Hunt, 1825 (aquatint) by Moore

Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo)
STC331261 Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartacist rising)

Soldiers and cannons in an old Turkish fortress, Tunisia or Tripolitania, 3rd March
GBW466614 Soldiers and cannons in an old Turkish fortress, Tunisia or Tripolitania, 3rd March, 1916 (autochrome) by Samama-Chikli, Albert (1872-1934); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Tunisian, out of copyright

Retranchements hovas (colour litho)
2789627 Retranchements hovas (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retranchements hovas)

First Sino-Japanese War: view of the ramparts of Beijing (engraving)
2789319 First Sino-Japanese War: view of the ramparts of Beijing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Sino-Japanese War)

Plan of the Siege Operations and Defences of the City of Delhi, as they existed 15 August 1857 (engraving)
2785861 Plan of the Siege Operations and Defences of the City of Delhi, as they existed 15 August 1857 (engraving) by English School

Espionage (colour litho)
2780006 Espionage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Espionage. Germany spying on the defences of France. L Espionnage)

Self-protecting responses in plants (colour litho)
3630373 Self-protecting responses in plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-protecting responses in plants)

Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097394 Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur)

De Soto Attacks the Alabama Fort
Hernando De Soto attacks a fortified town in Alabama in 1540. Various artillery fires towards the towns defences, as cavalry from various positions around the town ride forward. Date: 1540

The Ruins of the Principal Church at Paysandu 1865
The church at Paysandu was extremely damaged during the Siege of Paysandu during the Paraguayan War, which lasted over a month of Brazilian-Colorado troops blockading

The Capture of Tabasco 1847
The capture of Tabasco by U.S. naval forces under Commodore Perry. Two American paddle steamers and a small ship move up the river on their way to San Juan Bautista

Map of the Battle of Buena Vista
A map of the formations and placements of troops and defences of the Mexican and American forces at the battle of Buena Vista. Date: 1847

Drakes fleet at Santo Domingo
Detailed map of the Spanish defences position of Santo Domingo, and the corresponding English naval positions. Date: 1586

Putting up flood barricades, Bermondsey, London
Putting up sandbags as flood barricades in Rotherhithe Street, Bermondsey, London. 1928

The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences (engraving)
1588440 The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences)

The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)
1041796 The Campaign at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign at Suakin)

Postcard booklet, seawall at Galveston, Texas, USA, with waves breaking near the Crystal Palace. Date: 1942

Normans attacking Hereward the Wakes refuge
Hereward the Wake, also known as Hereward the Outlaw or Hereward the Exile (1035-1072) - an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and a leader of local resistance to the Norman Conquest of England

German sentry WWII
German sentry on duty on the Channel coast in France during World War II Date: 1939-1945

The Defences of our Colonies (engraving)
1055666 The Defences of our Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defences of our Colonies, Military Works now in Progress in South Australia)

Our National Defences (litho)
960877 Our National Defences (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our National Defences, birds-eye view showing the chief points of defence against invasion)

The Insurrection in the Philippines (engraving)
1605842 The Insurrection in the Philippines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in the Philippines)

Defences of the Thames and Medway (engraving)
2773901 Defences of the Thames and Medway (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defences of the Thames and Medway)

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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.