Warfare Collection (#9)

Two suits of armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1550. Black and gold suit of armour of Helionorous
FLO4678222 Two suits of armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1550. Black and gold suit of armour of Helionorous, Eighth Duke of Longueville, helmet with hinged oreillets

French troops making a daylight raid on German trenches in search of prisoners for information purposes
3502785 French troops making a daylight raid on German trenches in search of prisoners for information purposes, from The Pageant of the Century

Entrenched German soldiers await the arrival of the Belgians during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502810 Entrenched German soldiers await the arrival of the Belgians during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Soldiers in Ypres during World War One using early gas masks, which were pads of cotton wool soaked in a solution of
3058444 Soldiers in Ypres during World War One using early gas masks, which were pads of cotton wool soaked in a solution of common washing soda

The Battle of Coronea aka the First Battle of Coronea fought in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War between
3039804 The Battle of Coronea aka the First Battle of Coronea fought in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Boeotian League

Ancient Germanic warrior with heads of his victims
Ancient Germanic warrior on horseback, in short cape and pants, with severed heads of his victims impaled on his lance and hanging from his waist

Ancient Germanic warriors. They are naked except for animal skins with heads and antlers, and carry lances, clubs and wood and wicker shields. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227, spear 216, jousting spear 217, cross-bearing orb or Reichsapfel 218-220

Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)
Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century

Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), Kazakhstan
Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs) in battle dress on horseback, with Turkic military equipment and armour, Kazakhstan

Italian Propaganda postcard - Invasion of Albania by Italian Tank Regiment (this card is celebrating the brave tank drivers) 7-12 April 1939

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Exhibit of Unexploded American Munitions

Development of trench warfare in France by Matania
Protecting the man and armouring the trench. French soldiers wearing the new steel helmet holding an armoured trench during a violent German artillery bombardment

Advanced Turkish sentinels keeping guard during the Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)
19th Century, Archival, Archive, Army, Conflict, Engraving, Guard, Guarding, Guards, Historical, History, Illustration, Keeping, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)

The Battle of Gorni Dubnik, 24 October, 1877. From Russes et Turcs: La Guerre D'Orient, published 1878
1877, 19th Century, 24 October, Archival, Archive, Armies, Army, Battles, Cannon, Conflict, Engraving, Fight, Fighting, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture, Print

A wounded Russian soldier carried to safety by his comrades during the Russo-Turkish War (1877- 1878)
19th Century, Archival, Archive, carried to safety, Carrying, Comrades, During, Engraving, Handcart, Historical, History, Illustration, Injured, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Pushing, Russian

The Finnish Guard sharpshooter battalion on the march to the Battle of Gorni Dubnik which took place on the 24 October
19th Century, 24 October 1877, Archival, Archive, Arms, Battle of Gorni Dubnik, Engraving, Finnish Guards Rifle Battalion, Historical, History, Illustration, March, Marching, Old, Period, Picture

Map showing the main centres of fighting between the Japanese and Allied forces in Papua New Guinea, 27 - 30 August
1942, 20th Century, 27 - 30 August, Allied Forces, Archival, Archive, Between, Conflict, Country, Engraving, Fighting, Geographical, Geography, Historical, History, Illustration, Japanese

Map showing the territory (shaded dark) recaptured during the Russian winter offensive
20th Century, Archival, Archive, Conflict, Countries, Country, December 1941, Engraving, Geographical, Geography, Historical, History, Illustration, May 1942, Offensive, Old, Period, Picture, Print

The ruins of the Canterbury cathedral library after a German bombing attack carried out in reprisal for the RAF raid
1942, 20th Century, Archival, Archive, Attack, Bombing, Canterbury, carried out, Cathedral, Cologne, Conflict, England, English, Engraving, German, Historical, History, Illustration, Library, Old

German soldiers surrendering to the Russians in Staraya, Russia, April, 1942. From The War in Pictures Third Year
1942, 20th Century, April, Archival, Archive, Conflict, Engraving, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Russia, Russians, Second World War, Soldier, Soldiers, Staraya

EDITORIAL Map showing details of the fall of Singapore, 15 February, 1942. From The War in Pictures Third Year
15 February, 1942, 20th Century, Archival, Archive, Asia, Conflict, Details, Engraving, fall of Singapore, Historical, History, Illustration, Island, Old, Period, Picture, Print, Second World War

EDITORIAL Retreat to Singapore. Map showing the stages of the Japanese advance
1942, 20th Century, 30-31 January, Advance, Archival, Archive, Asia, Conflict, Country, Engraving, Geographical, Geography, Historical, History, Illustration, in relation to, Insets, Japanese

A Halifax heavy bomber in flight during WWII. From The War in Pictures Third Year
1941, 20th Century, Aircraft, Archival, Archive, Bomber, Conflict, English, Engraving, Flight, Handley Page Halifax, Heavy, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period, Picture, Plane, Print, Raf

EDITORIAL Map showing stages of the German advances on the Eastern Front from 17 August to 6 December 1941
17 August, 1941, 20th Century, 6 December, Advances, Archival, Archive, Conflict, Country, Eastern Front, Engraving, Geographical, Geography, German, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period

Stretcher cases, wounded at Syracuse, wait in landing craft to go aboard a hospital ship, 1943
1943, 20th Century, Aboard, Archival, Archive, British, Cases, Conflict, Historical, History, hospital ship, Landing Craft, Old, Period, Photograph, Picture, Print, Second World War, Soldiers

EDITORIAL ONLY Map showing the advance of the Eighth Army over the Mareth Line, 28 March, 1943. From The War in Pictures, Fourth Year

EDITORIAL ONLY Map of Stalingrad showing the farthest enemy advance into the city before the Red Army's smashing counter attack, 19 November, 1942. From The War in Pictures, Fourth Year

Bullet-ridden Italian fighter planes and wrecked hangars at Castel Benito, December 1942. From The War in Pictures, Fourth Year

EDITORIAL ONLY Eighth Army hits back. Map showing the main phases of the Second Battle of El Alamein, 23 October - 3 November 1942. From The War in Pictures, Fourth Year

Women's Land Army team gathering the havest in October, 1942 during WWII, thereby leaving the men free to carry out other duties. The harvest of 1942 was the greatest on record

The Battle of Navarino, 1827. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England

EDITORIAL Winston Churchill seen here visiting a captured flying-bomb site in Cherbourg, June 1944. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 -1965

EDITORIALGeneral Montgomery seen here crossing the Seine after the Allies had secured the bridgeheads, 27-30 August, 1944

Map showing the Allied advance eastwards across France, Belgium and Holland to the Rhine from 3 September 1945 during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

EDITORIAL From left to right, Winston Churchill, General Smuts, General Montgomery and Sir A. Brooke watch an air battle in the Cherbourg Peninsula. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 -1965

Map showing the advance of the Russian Army in their effort to wipe out the enemy, August 1944. From The War in Pictures, Fifth Year

Map showing the speed of the Russian army's drive into the heart of Reich territory, January 1945, during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

The ruins of Paternoster Square, London, the morning after a heavy bombing raid, 30 December, 1940. From The War in Pictures, Second Year

EDITORIAL Winston Churchill inspects the ruins of part of the Houses of Parliament after London's severest air raid by German bombers, 10-11 May, 1941

EDITORIAL The meeting in Chesapeake Bay in 1941 of the newly appointed British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Halifax and President Roosevelt

EDITORIAL General de Gaulle, seen here walking through the streets of Bayeux, June 1944. Charles Andr Joseph Marie de Gaulle, 1890 - 1970

An all night raid on London, 26-27 August 1940. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Firemen tackle a city blaze after a bombing raid on London in 1940 during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Second Year

EDITORIAL Hermann Wilhelm Gring, or Goering, 1893 -1946. German politician, military leader, and convicted war criminal. Seen here visiting bomb damaged areas in the Reich during WWII

British troops training with the new "Tommy" sub-machine-guns which were being received weekly from America in 1940. These guns could be fired either from the hip or the shoulder

Map showing the Russian advance in October 1943, the Red Army launched an offensive of a 1, 000 mile front from Vitebsk to the Taman Peninsula, Russia, wiping out German bridgeheads on the way

Britain prepares for invasion. Barbed wire entanglements placed at strategic places, 1940. From The War in Pictures, First Year

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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.