Retreat Collection (page 9)

The "Black Flags"in Formosa, constructing a Bamboo Bridge across the Lagoon
1628217 The " Black Flags" in Formosa, constructing a Bamboo Bridge across the Lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the Forts (engraving) by Overend

Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight (engraving)
1036395 Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight)

The Civil War in America, Retreat of the Federalists after the Fight at Balls Bluff, Upper Potomac
1619926 The Civil War in America, Retreat of the Federalists after the Fight at Balls Bluff, Upper Potomac, Virginia (engraving) by English School

The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo (litho)
1042241 The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo)

Lieutenant Robert J Tudway, Essex Regiment (engraving)
1044891 Lieutenant Robert J Tudway, Essex Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Robert J Tudway, Essex Regiment)

The retreat from Moscow AD 1812 (litho)
956109 The retreat from Moscow AD 1812 (litho) by Meissonier (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); French

The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna (engraving)
969345 The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna)

The German Retreat from the Marne, World War I, September 1914 (colour litho)
968961 The German Retreat from the Marne, World War I, September 1914 (colour litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Retreat from the Marne)

The French retreating from Torbay AD 1690 (litho)
1074158 The French retreating from Torbay AD 1690 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving)
1061388 The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

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Scenes of the Late War in France, Retreat from Le Mans, Ghoums and Spahis in the Snow (engraving)
1104992 Scenes of the Late War in France, Retreat from Le Mans, Ghoums and Spahis in the Snow (engraving) by Regamey, Guillaume (1837-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich (engraving)
1100793 Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich)

Bayonet charge at Talavera AD 1809
1192506 Bayonet charge at Talavera AD 1809 by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English

Evacuations of Gallipoli (b / w photo)
STC466132 Evacuations of Gallipoli (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallipoli Campaign)

Napoleons retreat from Moscow (colour litho)
810779 Napoleons retreat from Moscow (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons retreat from Moscow.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; Russian

Retreat of the Young Pretender (engraving)
654595 Retreat of the Young Pretender (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat of the Young Pretender)

The mountain fife, who came to play, come home played (colour litho)
2808705 The mountain fife, who came to play, come home played (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mountain fife, who came to play, return home played)

Retreat of the British, following the unsuccessful Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Re, near La Rochelle, France, October 1627, part of the Anglo-French War (1627-1629)

Nelson and the Signal, Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801 - the famous incident when Nelson held the telescope up to his blind eye in order to ignore a signal to retreat. Date: 1801

Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo (now Parangipettai), between the British East India Company and the Sultanate of Mysore, 1 July 1781

Crispis jacket (colour litho)
2818753 Crispis jacket (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crispis jacket. Satire on the humiliating outcome of Italys colonial ambitions in Ethiopia)

Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796027 Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow)

Russian retreat after the Battle of Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795927 Russian retreat after the Battle of Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian retreat after the Battle of Mukden)

After the Battle of Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795925 After the Battle of Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Mukden, Russo-Japanese War)

Retreat of the Confederates from Shiloh (engraving)
3103292 Retreat of the Confederates from Shiloh (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat of the Confederates from Shiloh)

Russian troops retreating after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097427 Russian troops retreating after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Swiss woman at Alpine retreat
Young Swiss woman at an Alpine retreat. Date: circa 1930s

World War II - RAF reconnaissance Eastern front
Vintage photograph World War II - RAF reconnaissance plane captures German retreat on Eastern front, Dievenow, Dziwnow Poland

The Volunteer Sham Fight in Camden Park, Skirmishers covering the Retreat (engraving)
1612299 The Volunteer Sham Fight in Camden Park, Skirmishers covering the Retreat (engraving) by Skill, Frederick John (1824-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photograph of Markers Retreat PH, Denton, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex
Brighton Pavilion, East Sussex. The Royal Pavilion is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England

The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti
1591020 The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti, the Column on the March between Gakdul and El Howeiyat (engraving) by English School

The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti
1591019 The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti, the Enemy pursuing and attacking at Abou Klea Wells (engraving) by Overend

Chelsea Hospital
King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital in 1682 as a retreat for veterans. The provision of a hostel rather than the payment of pensions was inspired by Les Invalides in Paris. Date: 1875

Food Riots in Ireland, Conduct of the Liberator (engraving)
1594348 Food Riots in Ireland, Conduct of the Liberator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food Riots in Ireland, Conduct of the Liberator)

Frere Bridge, Natal Government Railways, the First to be blown up by the Boers in their Retreat from Estcourt to
1593069 Frere Bridge, Natal Government Railways, the First to be blown up by the Boers in their Retreat from Estcourt to Colenso (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Russo-Turkish War (engraving)
1589569 Russo-Turkish War (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 August 1877)

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style domestic chapel. Floorplan shows raised pews for the estate owner A, slightly raised pews for the stewards, and low pews for the domestic workers

Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Battle of Williamsburg, 5th May 1862 by Kurz & Allison (colour litho)
PNP263300 Battle of Williamsburg, 5th May 1862 by Kurz & Allison (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Last Boat-load of the British Leaving New York, 1783 (engraving)
PNP316570 The Last Boat-load of the British Leaving New York, 1783 (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the hotel of St Christau par Oloron, printed by B
PER320970 Poster advertising the hotel of St Christau par Oloron, printed by B. Sirven, Toulouse-Paris, c.1900 (colour litho) by Baylac

Sir John Moore (1761-1809) at Corunna, 16th January 1809
IL241957 Sir John Moore (1761-1809) at Corunna, 16th January 1809, from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) first published 1915 (colour litho) by Baker, B

Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 430491)
XIR168374 Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 430491) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M
NYH187333 Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho) by Milbert, Jacques (1766-1840) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Modern Grotto, from Grotesque Architecture or Rural Amusement
STC171982 Modern Grotto, from Grotesque Architecture or Rural Amusement, by William Wrighte, published 1767 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

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"Retreat: A Historical Journey of Courage and Survival" Step back in time as we explore the concept of retreat, a strategic move that has shaped history. From the courageous soldiers of L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery to the brave warriors depicted in recruiting posters for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons, we witness their determination even in moments of withdrawal. The colored engraving capturing the retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord takes us back to 1775, reminding us that even setbacks can pave the way for future victories. The haunting image titled "The Remnants of an Army" transports us to a somber moment during war when survival becomes paramount. Intriguingly, retreats were not limited to battlefields alone. Lord Chelmsford's retreat from Isandhlwana during The Zulu War showcases how tactical decisions impacted colonial conflicts. Similarly, British nurses retreating with Serbian troops exemplify compassion amidst chaos. Traveling further back in time, we glimpse at indigenous people fleeing their village before Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico. This early 16th-century illustration highlights both resilience and tragedy faced by native communities throughout history. Even naval forces experienced moments requiring strategic withdrawal; one such instance was witnessed during the infamous Spanish Armada campaign in 1588. Retreats were not confined to military contexts either - Tsar Alexander III and his family's temporary refuge demonstrates how leaders sometimes need respite too. Lastly, Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L Oakley reminds us that retreat is not always synonymous with defeat but rather a calculated maneuver aimed at preserving lives and regrouping for future endeavors. Through these historical snapshots spanning centuries and continents, it becomes evident that retreat is more than just a physical act – it symbolizes resilience, adaptability, and unwavering spirit amidst adversity.