Warfare Collection (page 10)

A forest in Vietnam still showing the effects of Agent Orange 245-T Dioxin used by American Forces during the war. 27th June 1980

Storming The Beach Date: 1943

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916

Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving)
3244543 Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving) by Russian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko (Ukrainian)

Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho)
3244542 Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho) by Russian School, (17th century); Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA); (add.info.: The Truce of Andrusovo (Polish)

Men of the Redoubtable try to board HMS Victory at Trafalgar
Men of the French vessel The Redoubtable try to board the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic War - 21st October 1805. Date: 1805

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Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Reliefs depicting The Rayamana Epic

German parachute troops, WW2
Germanys Newest Weapon - The Parachute Troops. The New Method of Warfare in the Attack on the Low Countries. Date: 1940

Battering rams used in a medieval siege
Army besieging a medieval fortified town using battering rams. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Horatio Nelson Battle Of Cape St. Vincent Anglo-Spanish War
Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. After a print by James Daniell from the painting by Henry Singleton

Legendary King Arthur Defeating Saxons The Battle Of Badon
The legendary King Arthur defeating the Saxons at the The Battle of Badon aka Battle of Mons Badonicus. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

The Battle Of Hastings 14 October 1066 11th Century
The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

The Battle Of The Standard Battle Of Northallerton
The Battle of the Standard, aka Battle of Northallerton, 22 August, 1138. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Stephen Prisoner Battle Of Lincoln First Battle Of Lincoln
Stephen taken prisoner during the Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, 2 February 1141. Stephen, c.1092/1096 - 1154, aka Stephen of Blois. King of England

Over the top - trench warfare during WW1

Learjet 35 N546PA (msn 35-045), of Phoenix Air Group, configured for target and electronic warfare training. Date: circa 1990

Dassault Falcon 20DC G-FRAU
Dassault Falcon 20ECM G-FRAU (msn 213). of FR Aviation, as an electronic warfare threat simulator. Date: circa 1995

Dassault Falcon 20DC G-FRAK
Dassault Falcon 20ECM G-FRAK (msn 213). of FR Aviation, as an electronic warfare threat simulator. Date: circa 1995

Dardanelles British Soldiers using periscope in trench, WW1
Dardanelles British Soldiers using a periscope in a trench in WW1

Training Soldiers to dig trenches in WW1

Royal Naval Division going over the top in WW1

British Soldiers in a WW1 Trench

Norfolk Studio Advertisement
A promotional page showing a layout of sample illustrations used for advertising purposes, by the Norfolk Studio Ltd. The images cover a broad aspect of topics, including seasons, warfare, health

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. The Congo. Indigenous armed for warfare
History of Africa. 19th century. Indigenous armed for warfare. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Scenes from The Doomed Battalion directed by Cyril Gardner. The film dramatised alpine fighting between Austrian and Italian forces during World War I. Date: 1932

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Minerve Sans Casque
A marble sculpture of a head, belonging to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who is usually depicted wearing a helmet, but not in this example. Date: circa 1896

Time Marches On!
Cartoon showing how times change... And how they don't. Date: 1940

Dassault Falcon 20EW G-FRAJ (msn 20). of FR Aviation, as an electronic warfare threast simulator. Date: circa 1995

ARP Cleansing and decontamination facility
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) - Gas Cleansing and decontamination facility. Date: 1937

Throwing Mills Grenades in Trenches 1917
Drawing showing the proper way in which a hand grenade should be thrown, safety pin removed, holding the lever down then pulling back, and lobbing it high into the air towards the enemies trenches

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Death
ww1, wwi, world, war, one, first, 1st, great, i, death, mounted, horse, sounding, horn, trumpet, battle, field, ground, french, soldiers, troops, army, trench, trenches, warfare, satire, satirical

Winter night on the French front at Verdun 1917
A dramatic scene of 32nd Regiment of infantry amongst the action and destruction in the trenches in Verdun, France

Russian Campaign in Poland
Death or surrender: A German battery overwhelmed by an onslaught of Russia's most dreaded cavalry. Date: 1915

Spanish Civil War. Fights in Barcelona (19th)
Spanish Civil War. Fights in Barcelona (19th July 1936). Photo by Agusti Centelles

British soldiers take an enemy trench, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
British soldiers take an enemy trench, using bayonets and bombs as they go, during an offensive on the Western Front during World War I. Date: 1916

British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI
How the gas devil comes - Thick green mist came rolling towards the parapet On the 22nd April 1915 at Ypres, the Germans used poisonous chlorine gas for the first time

Female African soldiers
A group of young African women stand outside barefoot, each holding a gun and bayonet. Another woman stands watching them holding a machine gun. Date: 1972

Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device. Date: 1941

Battle of Pente Pigadia, 1912
The Battle of Pente Pigadia - fought during the First Balkan War between the Ottomans and the Kingdom of Greece. Ottoman Commander Esat Pasha, having set up his headquarters at Pente Pigadia

Home Guard practise
Home Guards practise blowing up tanks: a demonstration at the school for guerilla warfare at Osterley Park, in the suburbs of west London, where Spanish Civil War veterans provide the training

A sing-song in the British Embassy at Madrid, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. A number of British citizens in Madrid had sought refuge in the Embassy

AFTER A B ATTLE
A true picture of a field of battle - death and destruction, rather than glory and heroism, are the realities of warfare : a scene from the Napoleonic wars. Date: 1800 - 1815

SPANISH SUB SUNK NR GIB
NAVAL WARFARE Nationalists sink a Republican submarine near Gibraltar. Date: 1936

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"Unveiling the Brutality: A Glimpse into the History of Warfare" From ancient battles to modern conflicts, it has shaped civilizations and left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police, a symbol of women's fight for equality, reminds us that even in peaceful times, struggles persist. The Canadians at Ypres, immortalized by William Barnes Wollen's artwork, depict the horrors faced by soldiers during World War I. Their bravery and sacrifice serve as a poignant reminder of the price paid for freedom. Civil War re-enactments by groups like the Sealed Knot take us back to pivotal moments in history. At Edgehill in Warwickshire, we witness firsthand how brother fought against brother in a nation divided. The Battle of Cannae plan transports us to 216 BC when Hannibal executed one of history's most brilliant military strategies. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and tactical prowess. Howard Pyle's masterpiece "The Nation Makers" captures the chaos and heroism witnessed during America's Revolutionary War. The Battle of Brandywine stands tall among countless clashes that birthed a new nation. Intricately illuminated French manuscripts from the early 15th century bring alive the legendary Battle of Agincourt. Archers standing defiantly before mounted cavalry remind us that victory often lies with those who adapt their tactics. Bayeux Tapestry reveals King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes - warriors etched into history through threads woven over centuries ago. Their valor echoes through time immemorial. A Roman mosaic depicting Alexander battling Darius takes us back to an era where empires clashed for dominance. This artistic relic showcases both grandeur and brutality inherent in ancient warfare. Even prehistoric times had their own forms of combat; spear-throwers were essential tools used by early humans hunting or defending themselves against predators. A testament to our primal instincts.