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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as General-in-Chief of the Italian Army, 1796-97
XIR165503 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as General-in-Chief of the Italian Army, 1796-97 (oil on canvas) by Bacler d Albe

Portrait of Christiaan Cornelis, Charles Howard Hodges, William Alexander Keel, 1794-1796

A Soldiers Return (oil on panel)
XYC159632 A Soldiers Return (oil on panel) by Morland, George (1763-1804); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Garibaldi the Liberator, or The Modern Perseus, from Punch, 1860 (engraving)
XIR1248988 Garibaldi the Liberator, or The Modern Perseus, from Punch, 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Vase with depiction of Wellington and his officers at the battle of Waterloo in 1815
BAL2088 Vase with depiction of Wellington and his officers at the battle of Waterloo in 1815 (ceramic) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)

Monument to Simon Bolivar in the Plaza Bolivar (bronze)
KW153107 Monument to Simon Bolivar in the Plaza Bolivar (bronze) by Venezuelan School (19th century); Caracas, Venezuela; (add.info)

Heroic Deeds in the Matabele War: Defending the Mail Coach from a Body of Kafirs on the Salisbury Road, Zimbabwe, 1897

A Soldiers Return Signed in black paint, lower right: G. Morland"
A Soldiers Return Signed in black paint, lower right: " G. Morland", George Morland, 1763-1804, British

King Umberto I of Italy out hunting on his Tyrolean Estates
King Umberto I of Italy out hunting (shooting) on his Tyrolean Estates. Date: circa 1898

Monument to French spy Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies
Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies (1880-1918) in Lille - French spy (WWI) who worked for the British under the pseudonym of Alice Dubois

World War One - France - Legion of Honour
National Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Lez© on d honneur) - " How it is won". Patriotic French postcard of World War One era. Date: circa 1917

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Horse statue framing building. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Statue Burghers of Calais by Rodin, Hotel de Ville (town hall), Calais, Nord, France

The Lifeboat: painted pub sign hanging outside a public house depicting a local crew member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution holding the distinctive yellow oilskin

The Heroic Charlotte La Corday, Upon Her Trial, At The Bar Of The Revolutionary Tribunal Of Paris, July 17, 1793, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, Engraving

Italy, Umbria, Perugia, Red-figure calyx krater (vase used to mix wine and water) depicting Heracles hitting an Amazon, painted by the Vulci School, 330/300 B.C. 4th Century B.C

Italy, Sicily, Selinunte, Detail of Heracles (Hercules) and the Cercopes, from metope of the temple C, limestone 6th Century B.C

Italy, Sicily, Black-figure lekythos (vase used to store oil) depicting Achilles and Chiron the Centaur by the Athena Painter School 5th Century B.C

Italy, Sicily, Pelike depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, circa 470-460 B. C
Italy, Sicily, Pelike depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, circa 470-460 B.C. painted by the so-called Painter of the Pigs 5th Century B.C

WWI Poster, He Did His Duty, Are You Doing Yours?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster depicting Lord Roberts. He Did His Duty, Are You Doing Yours? Date: 1915

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

Insurance companies memorial with the Latin motto: Finis Coronat Opus (the end crowns the work). The bas relief sculpture shows modern-day firefighters with water hoses and ladder, fighting a fire

Two firefighters, Fire Prevention Hints
Two firefighters on the front cover of a booklet entitled, Fire Prevention Hints, published by London County Council and the London Fire Brigade

Four AFS firefighters operating hosepipe, WW2
Four AFS firefighters operating a hosepipe

Firefighter painting statuette of fireman in action
Fireman painting a statuette of a firefighter in action

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). Heroic defense of the vessel the Sant� ma Trinidad in Trafalgar. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Reclining Buddha - Pegu - Reclining Buddha - Elaborate glass mosaics on the heroic feet and devan. Date: 1952

Equestrian statue with Magnus Gustafsson Stenbock on the Hamntorget Harbour Square, heroic early 18th century military figure, Skane, Scania, Sweden

Mozambique, Maputo. Statue commemorating World War I soldiers in Praca dos Trabalhadores

LCC-MFB Print of fire brigade rescues
A Victorian print giving an artists impression of the bravery of two firemen in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, rescuing those trapped by fire from the top floor of a house on fire

Charles Green, aeronaut and balloonist
Portrait of Charles Green (1785-1870), the aeronaut and balloonist, from an original painting in the possession of Robert Holland Esq MP

Reims Cathedral in Flames - WWI - part of a Heroic Towns French postcard series. The Cathedral was badly damaged during opening engagements of the First World War in September 1914. Date: 1914

Early scouting certificate
An early scouting certificate, with the handwritten words: You are now a Scout. I trust you - on your honour - at all times to do your best to carry out your duty

Joseph Rodgers, Able Seaman
Joseph Rodgers, (b. 1830 in Malta - ?), seaman of the Royal Charter, a ship which sank off the coast of Anglesey on 26th October 1859 in terrible storms

Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener
A colossal equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916), the first monument to be raised to the famous general, pictured shortly before it was sent to India

Dog Saves Doll from Sea
This brave dog leaps into the sea, regardless of danger, and rescues his mistresss doll from what might otherwise have been a watery grave. circa 1912

Patriotic French postcard, WW1
A patriotic French postcard produced during the First World War. Showing an old soldier saluting the French flag as if ready to go and fight, looked up to by a little boy

French recruitment poster for a parachute regiment
A French recruitment poster for a parachute regiment, the Infanterie de l Air. Date: 20th century

Sergeant Alvin C York, American soldier, WW1
Sergeant Alvin Cullum York (1887-1964), American soldier, one of the most decorated of the First World War. Seen here on the hill in the Argonne Forest, near Cornay, France

Mayor of Brussels encountering German invaders, WW1
The heroic Mayor of Brussels, Adolphe Max, together with his colleagues Steens, Jacqmain and Vauthier, refuses to shake the hand of General Von Jarotsky, leader of the German army

American officers on horseback in Paris, WW1
American officers riding through Paris during the First World War. Some of them are holding bouquets of flowers. Date: 1917-1918

Ivanowitch Komissarow, a young Russian peasant who, whilst walking to a chapel for prayer, apprehended a would-be assassin of the Emperor of Russia.The Emperor was keen to express his gratitude to

Lieutenant Commander Dimitrije Konjovic, an Austro-Hungarian naval lieutenant, leader of an Austrian Lohner L (reconnaissance flying boat) air group

Grave of Baron von Richthofen, German fighter pilot, WW1
The first grave of Baron Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), also known as the Red Baron, legendary German fighter pilot during the First World War

Poster, Keep on Saving, Salute the Soldier. Encouraging people to save money and help the war effort. 1940s

Soldier and sailor, United Service Waltz music cover

France, Paris. Detail of a heroic sculpture on the Arc de Triomphe. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Invitation from Montevideo government
Cover of a menu card for a dinner held for British servicemen in Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, during World War Two

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.