Tank Collection (page 14)

6 WC tank engine by Richard Francis Trevithick. Front view. Embosseds Ichida, Kobe, Japan. Date: 1904

8 WC tank engine by Richard Trevithick. Front, side and rear elevations, with general particulars by K Ohta, draughtsman. Initialled RFT, May 1900. Scale 0.75 inches: 1 foot. Date: 1900

6 WC tank engine by Richard Trevithick. 1st trial air diagram. Date: circa 1904

Bacchus with a Vat, 1904 (marble)
PHG190971 Bacchus with a Vat, 1904 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 61.5x46.7x45 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bacchus a la cuve, ou Le Chevrepied; ); ePhilippe Galard; French

War machines, precursor of the weapon tank, used by Charlemagne against the Moors of
GIA4815310 War machines, precursor of the weapon tank, used by Charlemagne against the Moors of Spain - in " Entrance of Spain", manuscript of the 14th century. Biblioteca Marciana, Venice

The city of Florence conquered Pietrabuona, which the inhabitants of Lucca later took
GIA4815191 The city of Florence conquered Pietrabuona, which the inhabitants of Lucca later took over - in " Croniche del Sercambi", around 1400. National Archive, Lucca

Art de la guerre: etude sur les machines militaires. une machine equipee d
GIA5035798 Art de la guerre: etude sur les machines militaires. une machine equipee d une carapace prenant d assaut une tour

World War II. Libya (North African Campaign). Italian troops in Cyrenaica progress to
CUL4893642 World War II. Libya (North African Campaign). Italian troops in Cyrenaica progress to Egypt. Illustration by Antonio Beltrame. " La Domenica del Corriere". September 22, 1940

Various facts: "Several villages in the Vercors
XEE4187755 Various facts: " Several villages in the Vercors, isolated because of the heavy snowfall, are refuelling by tanks

Gesture song: an army of men on horseback leaving a castle
GIA4789507 Gesture song: an army of men on horseback leaving a castle. Miniature from the French-Italian manuscript " Entree d Espagne", Venice school 14th century

Short-winged tuna after "Histoire naturelle des poissons"by Cuvier
GIA4753469 Short-winged tuna after " Histoire naturelle des poissons" by Cuvier, Valenciennes, Paris, 1828. by French School

The scorpion fish (or pterois) from Cuviers "Histoire naturelle des
GIA4753430 The scorpion fish (or pterois) from Cuviers " Histoire naturelle des poissons", Valenciennes, Paris, 1828

La pagre d apres "Histoire naturelle des poissons"by Cuvier
GIA4753394 La pagre d aprA©s " Histoire naturelle des poissons" by Cuvier, Valenciennes, Paris, 1828. by French School

Sea bream after "Histoire naturelle des poissons"by Cuvier, Valenciennes
GIA4753388 Sea bream after " Histoire naturelle des poissons" by Cuvier, Valenciennes, Paris, 1828. by French School

La morene prat bernon et la morene guinea fowl d apres "
GIA4753352 La morAne prat bernon et la morAne guinea fowl d aprA©s " Histoire naturelle des poissons" by Cuvier, Valenciennes, Paris, 1828

Paleontology: "Baron Georges Cuvier (1769-1832
JLJ4656761 Paleontology: " Baron Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) reunites the documents for his work on fossil bones" Fresco by Theobal Chartran (1849-1907)

Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1764-1832), French paleontologist in "
XEE4136562 Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1764-1832), French paleontologist in " Portraits et histoire des hommes utile: hommes et femmes de tous pays et de tous conditions

Newcomens engine (litho)
6004802 Newcomens engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomens engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams)

Britains mechanized army, a tank under cover of a wood during manoeuvres in Hampshire (b / w photo)
6009206 Britains mechanized army, a tank under cover of a wood during manoeuvres in Hampshire (b/w photo) by European Photographer

British tank squadron passing artillery positions at Graincourt on their way to attack Bourlon Wood, Battle of Cambrai
6000116 British tank squadron passing artillery positions at Graincourt on their way to attack Bourlon Wood, Battle of Cambrai, France, World War I, November 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British artillery covering the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
British artillery (25-pounders) firing over open sights, while French and British infantry use their machine guns, to cover the evacuation of Dunkirk, northern France

The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas, London Hippodrome
The Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, using its famous water tank to enact an underwater wcene about treasure seekers beneath the sea

The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch reporting on how the immense waves was created during the London Hippodromes latest dramatic water spectacle, The Sands of Dee

Poster for The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas London Hippodrome
Poster for the latest wonder show at the London Hippodrome, for Christmas 1906. The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas featured several scenes played under water in the Hippodromes transparent tank

The Typhoon at the London Hippodrome by Matania
The Typhoon, the latest water spectacle at the London Hippodrome, where a storm was created in the theatres state-of-the-art water tank

Tally ho at the London Hippodrome, through the splash pane
The grand finale of Tally-ho, the latest water spectacle at the London Hippodrome as viewed by the audience through the splash pane - glass barriers, which rose up to encircle the arena

Siberia at the London Hippodrome
Siberia, the water spectacle at the London Hippodrome showing the final scene in the last act with Mr Henglers wonderful plunging horses. Date: 1900

Sherman tank Memorial, Leopoldsburg Railway Station
Leopoldsburg is in Belgium and it was directly behind the start line of Operation Market Garden. Here was a huge engineer dump built up to support the XXX Corps ground forces whose job it was to

Sherman tank Memorial, Hechtel, Belgium
This Sherman, No (G) E4186 1B1635 LO, has been preserved as a Memorial to all those who lost their lives during the Battle of Hechtel of 12 September 1944 - 35 civilians

Anti-tank barrier on the Belgian frontier, Sept 1939
Photograph of a steel wall built on the border between Germany and Belgium as an anti-tank barrier. The Sphere describes its design as of " somewhat unique character"

Annihilated English tank squadron at the Somme (b / w photo)
STC406174 Annihilated English tank squadron at the Somme (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

WWI French tank of the St Chamond type advancing on the German positions
870186 WWI French tank of the St Chamond type advancing on the German positions, 1918 (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after)

Cat and Goldfish, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
883398 Cat and Goldfish, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Kawaguchi JirAc. Engraved by Maeda KentarAc)

The talking and performing fish now being exhibited in London (engraving)
608619 The talking and performing fish now being exhibited in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camouflaged British Mk IV tank in action against a German tank in WW1
693307 Camouflaged British Mk IV tank in action against a German tank in WW1, illustration published in The Sphere, August 1918 (colour litho) by Wigfull

22nd Dragoons Memorial, Cresserons, Normandy
The Dragoons were equipped with Sherman flail tanks. Rotating metal chains were attached to a roller at the front of the tank and as the tank moved slowly forward

Train over Houston and Texas Central (b / w photo)
DHS212265 Train over Houston and Texas Central (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Reservoir (photo)
GDG233886 Reservoir (photo) by Roman; Tipasa, Algeria; (add.info.: citerne; eau; reserve; Tipasa founded by the Phoenicians)

6th Canadian Field Company Canadian Royal Engineers
This, with other plaques, is on the side of a DD Sherman tank in Courseulles recovered from the sea. The area was the aiming point for the 7th Canadian Brigade Group whose engineers had the task of

British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville
This striking Memorial lists all the Participants in the Liberation of Communes between the rivers Thue & Mue, 3rd Can Div, RCA, 2nd Armoured Bde, 43rd Wessex Div, 15th Scottish Div

Sherman tank with General Leclerc Memorial Utah Beach
The French 2nd Armoured Divison landed here on 2/8/44 as part of General Pattons 3rd Army. The memorial is one of a number along the beaches all of the same style which were put up by the Comite du

General Pattons HQ with Sherman tank Nehou Normandy
Patton had his Command Post here from 6 July to 2 August 1944. The memorial area was initially set up by the State of Connecticut

French Renault FT17 tank during battle practice on Lulworth ranges, 1919 (b / w photo)
2836242 French Renault FT17 tank during battle practice on Lulworth ranges, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

British Mark IV female tank during trials, 1917 (b / w photo)
2836236 British Mark IV female tank during trials, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Tank, 1916-17 (b / w photo)
2836234 Tank, 1916-17 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: From an album of 76 official photographs)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

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Unyielding and unstoppable, tanks have played a pivotal role in shaping history. From the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrolling outside Basra, Iraq to the German Panzer tank of 1944, these armored giants have left an indelible mark on warfare. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards & Gulf War Tank stand as a testament to their power and presence in modern conflicts. But they are not just instruments of war; they also hold historical significance. Take the Pannier tank, no. 7766 from the 1930s or the Churchill AVRE Tank in France during World War II - each representing a different era and purpose. In India's Amritsar lies the Golden Temple, its serene beauty contrasting with images of tanks surrounding it before significant events like WW1 or even back in 1913. These juxtapositions remind us that even sacred places can be touched by conflict. During times of war, propaganda posters like 'Back Them Up' rallied support for those who fought alongside tanks on battlefields such as Menin Road in Ypres, Belgium during WW1. British Mark IV tanks stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Canadian soldiers, showcasing international cooperation amidst chaos. Beyond Europe's borders lie scenes like The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War II - proof that tanks transcended continents to fight for freedom wherever needed. Whether it is the raw power emanating from a Challenger 2 Tank or witnessing history unfold through vintage photographs capturing moments like German Panzer Tanks advancing through Germany or Indian temples surrounded by armored vehicles – one thing remains clear: Tanks symbolize strength and resilience throughout time.