Sham Fight Collection

The Sham Fight at Chobham before Her Majesty (engraving)
1052996 The Sham Fight at Chobham before Her Majesty (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sham Fight at Chobham before Her Majesty)

Torpedo Warfare, a Sham Fight by Night at Portsmouth (engraving)
1054224 Torpedo Warfare, a Sham Fight by Night at Portsmouth (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torpedo Warfare)

The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth before the Colonial and Indian Visitors (engraving)
1054910 The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth before the Colonial and Indian Visitors (engraving) by English School

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 Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, the Charge of the Hussars (engraving)
1046908 The Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, the Charge of the Hussars (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Channel Squadron at Portland, A Sham Fight (engraving)
1036570 The Channel Squadron at Portland, A Sham Fight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Squadron at Portland, A Sham Fight)

The Sham Fight at Brighton (engraving)
2773500 The Sham Fight at Brighton (engraving) by Palmer, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sham Fight at Brighton)

The Volunteers Sham Fight in Camden Park, Chislehurst, the Second Position of the Defending Force (engraving)
2773048 The Volunteers Sham Fight in Camden Park, Chislehurst, the Second Position of the Defending Force (engraving) by Clayton, B

Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone (engraving)
1610663 Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Brighton, the Defending Force retreating across the Valley of Bevendean
1099255 The Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Brighton, the Defending Force retreating across the Valley of Bevendean (engraving) by English School

Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker, on the Clyde, near Glasgow (engraving)
1056067 Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker, on the Clyde, near Glasgow (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Sham Fight at Yoker)

Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford, near Macclesfield (engraving)
1610396 Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford, near Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford)

Field-Day and Sham Fight of Volunteers on Hampstead Heath (engraving)
1612337 Field-Day and Sham Fight of Volunteers on Hampstead Heath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Panshanger Park, South Middlesex Volunteers storming the Bridge (engraving)
1620411 The Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Panshanger Park, South Middlesex Volunteers storming the Bridge (engraving) by English School

The Youngest Commander-in-Chief in Europe (litho)
1039860 The Youngest Commander-in-Chief in Europe (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Youngest Commander-in-Chief in Europe)

Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara (engraving)
1061721 Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara)

Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada (engraving)
1061411 Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sham-Fight on Snow-Shoes near Quebec, Canada)

Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight (engraving)
1036394 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 Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, Charge of the First Royal Dragoons upon the Attacking Infantry
1046534 The Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, Charge of the First Royal Dragoons upon the Attacking Infantry (engraving) by English School

The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth, Torpedo Boats attacking the "Colossus"(engraving)
1055305 The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth, Torpedo Boats attacking the " Colossus" (engraving) by Wyllie

Sham Fight on Roborough Down, Devon, under the Command of General Sir Harry Smith (engraving)
1097354 Sham Fight on Roborough Down, Devon, under the Command of General Sir Harry Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sham Fight on Roborough Down)

The Norwegian Winter Military Manoeuvres, the "Ski"Detachment returning to Quarters after a Sham Fight
1629458 The Norwegian Winter Military Manoeuvres, the " Ski" Detachment returning to Quarters after a Sham Fight (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Sham Fight at Berber, the 9th Soudanese Regiment charging (litho)
1042676 A Sham Fight at Berber, the 9th Soudanese Regiment charging (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sham Fight at Berber)

The Review and Sham Fight at Aldershot, the Emperor of Germany and his Staff going to the Saluting Point (engraving)
1046532 The Review and Sham Fight at Aldershot, the Emperor of Germany and his Staff going to the Saluting Point (engraving) by English School

The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving)
1048934 The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor)

The Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, some of our Artists Notes (engraving)
1046533 The Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, some of our Artists Notes (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sham Fight in Jamaica between Men of HMS "Forward"and the Constabulary (engraving)
1046483 Sham Fight in Jamaica between Men of HMS " Forward" and the Constabulary (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Nile Expedition, a Sham Fight between the Camel Corps and the Royal Sussex Regiment (engraving)
1045863 A Nile Expedition, a Sham Fight between the Camel Corps and the Royal Sussex Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nile Expedition)

The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth, the Queen passing the Line of Ironclads in the "Alberta"
1054911 The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth, the Queen passing the Line of Ironclads in the " Alberta" (engraving) by English School

The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi (engraving)
1059117 The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi)

The Volunteer Manoeuvres near Dover (engraving)
1061983 The Volunteer Manoeuvres near Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Manoeuvres near Dover)

The Wimbledon Rifle Meeting, the Sham Fight, Charge of Hussars and Lancers (engraving)
1104119 The Wimbledon Rifle Meeting, the Sham Fight, Charge of Hussars and Lancers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wimbledon Rifle Meeting)

Source Size = 3802 x 5114
THE CHANNEL SQUADRON AT PORTLAND: A SHAM FIGHT: 1. Ten minutes to go up, ten seconds to come down!; 2. " Keep down! Keep covered, men

The Volunteer Sham Fight at Wimbledon on Easter Monday: the Troops Formed into Squares to Resist a Charge of Cavalry, Uk

The Volvnteer Sham Fight at Brighton on Easter Monday: Lord Ranelagh Passing The
The Volvnteer Sham Fight at Brighton on Easter Monday: Lord Ranelagh Passing the Grand Stand

Source Size = 3737 x 2478
SHAM-FIGHT ON SNOW-SHOES NEAR QUEBEC, CANADA: 1. Field Guns Opening Fire on Skirmishers. 2. Close Quarters. 3. Bringing a Field Gun into Action

The Review and Sham Fight at Aldershot, Uk, 1889: the Emperor of Germany and His
The Review and Sham Fight at Aldershot, Uk, 1889: the Emperor of Germany and his Staff Going to the Saluting Point

The Review and Sham Fight before the Emperor of Germany, 1889

Sham Fight in Jamaica between Men of H. M. s. forward and the Constabulary
Sham Fight in Jamaica between Men of H.M.s. " forward" and the Constabulary, 1889: Attack in the Open: the Enemy Retiring Towards the Fort are Surprised by the Fire of the Right Section

The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi, India, 1876: 1. Spectators. 2
THE SHAM FIGHT BEFORE THE PRINCE OF WALES AT DELHI, INDIA, 1876: 1. Spectators. 2. Over the Wall. 3. A Baggage Camel. 4. Soldiers Beer: Barrels and Cans for Drinking. 5. Mule Baggage Train. 6

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"The Spectacle of Deception: Unveiling the Sham Fights of Victorian England" In the heart of Chobham, a grand event unfolded as Her Majesty herself graced the scene. The Sham Fight at Chobham before Her Majesty was an engraving that captured this extraordinary display. It showcased a meticulously choreographed battle, where soldiers engaged in a simulated combat, showcasing their prowess and military tactics. Not far away, in Portsmouth, another intriguing spectacle took place under cover of darkness. Torpedo Warfare, a Sham Fight by Night at Portsmouth depicted an intense battle scenario involving torpedoes. This captivating engraving highlighted the innovative strategies employed by naval forces to counter potential threats. Portsmouth once again became the center stage for yet another remarkable event – The Naval Review and Sham Fight at Portsmouth before the Colonial and Indian Visitors. This engraving immortalized an impressive demonstration of naval power to dignitaries from distant lands who marveled at Britain's maritime might. Meanwhile, Aldershot witnessed Military Manoeuvres featuring a thrilling Sham Fight that left spectators awestruck. Through this engraved portrayal, viewers were transported into the midst of fierce clashes between opposing forces vying for victory on imaginary battlegrounds. Across borders and beyond seas lay Germany where Emperor Wilhelm II himself hosted The Review and Sham Fight before his eyes. In this dramatic depiction titled "The Charge of Hussars, " one could almost feel the thundering hooves as cavalry charged forward with unwavering determination. Venturing out to sea aboard Channel Squadron ships stationed at Portland came A Sham Fight that enthralled all who beheld it. This enchanting engraving brought alive naval battles fought with great gusto amidst crashing waves—a testament to British seafaring supremacy. Brighton too had its fair share of excitement with The Sham Fight held within its bounds—an enthralling spectacle etched forever in history through engravings capturing every detail down to minute precision.