Retreating Collection

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

Xenophon Reaches the Sea
Xenophon, retreating in Persia, reaches the Black Sea

Charge of the Light Brigade
Clouds billow, cannons roar, horses hooves thunder and men are asked to give their all in hand to hand combat of the battle field

Napoleon stopping the retreat, Battle of Marengo, 1800
Vintage engraving of Napoleon stopping the retreat, Battle of Marengo, 1800. The Battle of Marengo was fought on 14 June 1800 between French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte

Himmel The All-Highest has the truth spoken - the worst is behind us. German infantry retreating in panic before Allied infantry supported by tanks

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

Following elongated line
Asako Naruto

Destruction of Retreating Russians at Satschan Lake, 1805, (1896). Retreat by Russian forces that had been defeated by the French at the Battle of Austerlitz

World War I: French army force Germans to retreat
3787019 World War I: French army force Germans to retreat; (add.info.: World War I: French army force Germans to retreat at Ablan Ridge. 18 March 1914 or 1915)

The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C

Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Strategic withdrawal from the Galicia-Poland by the Imperial Russian Army during September 1915

Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns... 11th December 1879, (1901)
Charge of Cavalry to Cover the Retreat of the Guns in the Action of 11th December 1879, (1901). British and Punjab cavalry attacked the Afghans in the Chardeh Valley, Afghanistan

On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts
On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Napoleon preparing to leave the battlefield. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

25 June 1916 - Serbia Day, French World War I poster, 1916. Artist: Charles Fouqueray
25 June 1916 - Serbia Day, French World War I poster, 1916. Soldiers and civilians carry their possessions across a snow-covered bridge

Bridge Blown up in Bilbao; Spanish Civil War 1937
One of the bridges of Bilbao, blown up by retreating Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War. In the background, one can see part of the dockside of the city

Satirical cartoon, Evacuation of Holland and Brabant. Showing General Charles-Francois Dumouriez retreating with the French army (in blue)

Marshal Ney Supporting the Rear Guard During the Retreat from Moscow, 1856 (oil on canvas)
MAN278084 Marshal Ney Supporting the Rear Guard During the Retreat from Moscow, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 179.8x301 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Following elongated line
Asako Naruto

Panic on the roads in Hungary at the news of the advance of the Russians in the Brusilov Offensive, World War I
6000440 Panic on the roads in Hungary at the news of the advance of the Russians in the Brusilov Offensive, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans (engraving)
3647144 Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans)

The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho)
2777558 The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho) by Beltrame

The heroic end of the mutilated Enrico Toti, wounded for the third time, rises and throws his... (colour litho)
2777583 The heroic end of the mutilated Enrico Toti, wounded for the third time, rises and throws his... (colour litho) by Beltrame

On Mount Lemerle, the Forli Brigade fights back and pursues the enemy with the kidney bayonet (colour litho)
2777557 On Mount Lemerle, the Forli Brigade fights back and pursues the enemy with the kidney bayonet (colour litho) by Beltrame

The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho)
2777587 The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Allied weapons)

How the Austrian Offensive breaks, columns that moved to the attack of Coni Zugna... (colour litho)
2777555 How the Austrian Offensive breaks, columns that moved to the attack of Coni Zugna... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Retreat of Napoleons Army from Russia in 1812, 1826 (oil on canvas)
3366999 The Retreat of Napoleons Army from Russia in 1812, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 127.6x162.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (litho)
STC312572 The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the retreat from Mons)

The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (colour litho)
STC311028 The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (colour litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: during the retreat from Mons)

Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c. 525 BC (marble)
JB331148 Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c.525 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

The Retreating Lions, 1902 (oil on canvas)
CH402330 The Retreating Lions, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 83.3x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rentree des Felins; ); Photo © Christies Images

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Wordie Glacier, Godthab Golf, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Rugged retreating glacial landscape along the northern coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Rugged retreating glacial landscape along the northern coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Retreating glacier along the coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a snow-covered beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Greenland Sea, Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Scenic landscape of a glacier along the coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Greenland Sea, Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Rugged rocky glacial landscape in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Greenland Sea, Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Ice floating in front of rocky glacial landscape in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Greenland Sea, Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Ice calving from Svidjot Glacier in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Retreating glacial landscape along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Beautiful rugged retreating glacier landscape in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Beautiful rugged retreating glacier landscape in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Beautiful rugged retreating glacier landscape in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ice calves off a rugged blue glacier along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ice calves off a rugged blue glacier along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Templefjorden, Tunabreen. Beautiful rugged scenery of the massive glacier Tunabreen. Date: 14/05/2009

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"Retreating: A Journey Through History's Shadows" Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley: A haunting depiction of soldiers retreating amidst the horrors of World War I, their silhouettes etched against a backdrop of destruction. Xenophon Reaches the Sea: The legendary Greek general leads his weary troops through treacherous terrain, finally finding solace as they reach the shimmering shores, marking an end to their arduous retreat. Charge of the Light Brigade: Immortalized in Tennyson's poem, this ill-fated cavalry charge during the Crimean War showcases bravery and sacrifice in face of overwhelming odds during a desperate retreat. Napoleon stopping the retreat, Battle of Marengo, 1800: With strategic brilliance, Napoleon halts his retreating forces at Marengo and turns defeat into victory, altering history's course forever. The end of the Zulu wars: As dawn breaks on a war-torn land, warriors lay down their weapons and retreat into history's annals - marking an end to one chapter while igniting hope for another. "Himmel The All-Highest has spoken - worst is behind us. " German optimism echoes through time as leaders rally their troops during moments of retreat amid World War II’s chaos and uncertainty. Moeraki Boulders: Nature’s ancient marvels stand steadfast on New Zealand’s coast; reminders that even when tides recede or storms rage – resilience prevails amidst life’s ebb and flow. Bridge Blown up in Bilbao; Spanish Civil War 1937: Amidst civil strife, bridges crumble under explosive force – symbols not only of physical barriers but also shattered hopes for peace amid political turmoil. Satirical cartoon - Evacuation of Holland and Brabant.