Fort Collection (page 15)

American War of Independence. American patriots, led by Major John Sullivan
530441 American War of Independence. American patriots, led by Major John Sullivan, carrying gunpowder captured from Fort William and Mary, Portsmouth, back to their boat: 1775

Army storming a fort. On right scaling ladders are being used. At left some of the defenders are rushing out
528364 Army storming a fort. On right scaling ladders are being used. At left some of the defenders are rushing out, perhaps to make a counter-attack. Japanese print c1895-1900

Bourtzi Fort in Nafpilo, Greece. 15th century (photo)
546339 Bourtzi Fort in Nafpilo, Greece. 15th century (photo); Omniphoto/UIG

The Capture of the Mountain at Ko Hu Chu So Lung, from a series depicting scenes from the Quianlong Campaign in
BON111192 The Capture of the Mountain at Ko Hu Chu So Lung, from a series depicting scenes from the Quianlong Campaign in Sichuan

Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, c.1540 (oil on wood)
XOS5877615 Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Bles, Herri met de (Civetta) (c.1510-p.1550); 43.2x54.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Scottish heartbeat
Wim Denijs

Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving)
8635131 Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour)

Ancient Greek siege weapons (engraving)
8635115 Ancient Greek siege weapons (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek siege weapons. Illustration from Hellas)

BraveKnight
Marcel Egger

Altenahr, parish church and Are castle ruins, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, woodcut circa 1871
UIG5413987 Altenahr, parish church and Are castle ruins, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, woodcut circa 1871; UIG

Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo)
6436182 Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo); (add.info.: Founded in the 10th century and known as the Cradle of Portugal)

The Great Wall of China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest
6428098 The Great Wall of China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton, published 1843 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh

Battlements, and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona
7127297 Battlements, and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Battlements, and tower, Castelvecchio, 14th-century Scaliger fortress)

Main entrance of castelvecchio. Verona
7127293 Main entrance of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: External view and main entrance of castelvecchio (old castle)

Clocktower of castelvecchio. Verona
7127289 Clocktower of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Clocktower of castelvecchio (old castle) and moat, 14th-century, Scaliger fortress

Battlements and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona
7127269 Battlements and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Battlements, and tower, Castelvecchio, 14th-century Scaliger fortress)

Coblence et Ehrenbreitstein, 1833 (engraving)
7268699 Coblence et Ehrenbreitstein, 1833 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Coblence et Ehrenbreitstein sur le Rhin and X, Meyer's Universum)

Corfu, 1833 (engraving)
7273647 Corfu, 1833 (engraving); 20.0x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Corfu and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Inst)

Main entrance of castelvecchio. Verona
7127291 Main entrance of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: External view and main entrance of castelvecchio (old castle)

Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio, Verona
7127275 Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio, Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Courtyard with fountain near the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio (old castle), 14th-century

Battlements and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona
7127255 Battlements and tower, Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Battlements, and tower, Castelvecchio, 14th-century Scaliger fortress)

Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo)
6436283 Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo); (add.info.: Founded in the 10th century and known as the Cradle of Portugal)

King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
6436276 King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, built in the 13th century (photo); (add.info)

Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo)
6436211 Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo); (add.info.: Founded in the 10th century and known as the Cradle of Portugal)

Plan of the town and fortifications of Montral or Villa Marie in Canada, 1759 (paper)
7340764 Plan of the town and fortifications of Montral or Villa Marie in Canada, 1759 (paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 40.5x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Map of Smerwick, Ireland, showing the English earthwork with two guns for attacking the Spanish fort
7339829 Map of Smerwick, Ireland, showing the English earthwork with two guns for attacking the Spanish fort and English soldiers marching out of Castell More, 1580 (paper, linen) by Unknown Artist

Plan of the harbours and fortifications of Valetta in the island of Malta, c.1821 (engraving)
7339531 Plan of the harbours and fortifications of Valetta in the island of Malta, c.1821 (engraving) by Smyth, William Henry (1788-1865); 62x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fort Gwalior, India, c.1910 (print)
7293119 Fort Gwalior, India, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. India. Gate of the fortress Fort Gwalior. Illustration, India, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Smederevo, Serbia, c.1910 (print)
7293048 Smederevo, Serbia, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Serbia. Fortress of Smederevo on the banks of the river Danube. Illustration, Hungary, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Admiral Sir Francis Geary (1709/10-1796), 1782-83 (oil on canvas)
7337907 Admiral Sir Francis Geary (1709/10-1796), 1782-83 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 239.4x148 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Agra Fort, India, 2017
3587313 The Agra Fort, India, 2017 by Mughal School, (17th century); (add.info.: Agra Fort in the city of Agra, India. Built by the Mughal Dynasties in the 17th Century)

General Grant at the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 during the American Civil War
492373 General Grant at the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 during the American Civil War. From Famous Men and Great Events of the 19th century. ; Private Collection

Fort George
3507597 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Fort George
3507591 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century
3507853 Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers quarters with camp beds, inside Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

Soldiers quarters at Fort George, 18th century
3507850 Soldiers quarters at Fort George, 18th century; (add.info.: stove; kettles and fireplace inside the soldiers quarters at Fort George; 18th-century fortress)

Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700
2900905 Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700; (add.info.: Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

City of Cuneo
2900904 City of Cuneo; (add.info.: Cuneum - Cuneo in Italy, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700
2900895 Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700; (add.info.: Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Fort George
3507600 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Fort George
3507599 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Soldiers uniform at Fort George, 18th century
3507849 Soldiers uniform at Fort George, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers uniform at Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

Soldiers uniform at Fort George, 18th century
3507848 Soldiers uniform at Fort George, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers uniform at Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

The final assault of the Russians under Peter the Great on a Swedish Fortress
3330978 The final assault of the Russians under Peter the Great on a Swedish Fortress; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the final assault of the Russians under Peter the Great on a Swedish Fortress)

Battery "B" of the last U.S. artillery during siege operations against Fort Wagner and Battery Gregg 1863
683757 Battery "B" of the last U.S. artillery during siege operations against Fort Wagner and Battery Gregg 1863 (photo); (add.info.: Morris Island, South Carolina)

An Ipah, or Maori Fort, on the coast between Poverty Bay and Cape Turnagain, 1768
1578494 An Ipah, or Maori Fort, on the coast between Poverty Bay and Cape Turnagain, 1768; (add.info.: An Ipah, or Maori Fort, on the coast between Poverty Bay and Cape Turnagain)

A fortified village, known as a Pah, 1860 (engraving)
1579608 A fortified village, known as a Pah, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fortified village, known as a Pah, of the Natives in the Province of New Plymouth (Taranaki)

The use of the battering ram by the roman army, c.1900 (chromo)
1790150 The use of the battering ram by the roman army, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: use of the battering ram by the roman army in Ancient Rome); Photo © CCI

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"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort, nestled among the vibrant autumn colors of the Malvern Hills in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Journey to Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for a glimpse into medieval times amidst breathtaking coastal scenery. Step back in time as you board a steam train on Swanage Railway, passing by Corfe Castle in Dorset, England - an enchanting sight straight out of a fairytale. Discover the rugged beauty of Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo within Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales - an awe-inspiring fortress surrounded by stunning landscapes. Lose yourself in history at Corfe Castle in Corfe village, Dorset; its imposing ruins tell tales of battles fought and legends lived within its walls. Marvel at the panoramic view from atop Old Town City's fortified walls in Dubrovnik - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you to another era. Cross Monnow Bridge and Gate over River Monnow to experience medieval charm firsthand while exploring Monmouthshire's historic past in Wales' United Kingdom. Ascend Hambledon Hill above Blackmore Vale to witness prehistoric ramparts that stand as silent sentinels guarding secrets from centuries ago. Embark on a journey to Jaffna, Sri Lanka where remnants of colonial forts whisper stories of conquests and cultural fusion dating back to 1671. Visit Arlington's Fort Myer Chapel in Virginia, USA for solace amidst military history and pay tribute to those who have served their country with honor and bravery. Witness history come alive through engravings depicting The sinking of Mary Rose during Battle Solent 1545-1778, a poignant reminder of the perils faced by seafarers.