Battles and Historical Conflicts

Engravings and illustrations depicting significant battles from various wars, highlighting combat scenes and military strategies throughout history.

The Battle of Palestro, after a work by Gustave Dore. The Battle of Palestro, 30-31 May 1859 is thought to be the last European battle in which a European monarch participated. In the illustration D
The Battle of Palestro, after a work by Gustave Dore. The Battle of Palestro, 30-31 May 1859 is thought to be the last European battle in which a European monarch participated. In the illustration D
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Chinese artillery, English soldiers instruct the Chinese soldiers in the technique, historical engraving from 1883, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a model from the 19th century.
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The Gallant Charge of the 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Regiment at the Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina, 1863, Currier & Ives, 1863
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An illustration showing British troops charging over German trenches at the Battle of Loos. Between September 25th and October 13th, the British lost over 8000 out of 30,000 men, during the battle called 'the Big Push'. Loos is notable as being the first battle where the British used chlorine gas. Date: October 9th 1915
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THE JAMESON RAID Dr Jameson and his escort cross the frontier into the Transvaal, hoping to trigger a rising of the Uitlanders against the Boers : vainly. Date: 29 December 1895
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Reproduction of a painting: Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942), Grenadier unit of general Desaix; excerpt from a magazine. Biesiada Literacka (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1876-1917), publisher
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Battle of Eylau or Battle of Preussisch-Eylau, 7 and 8 February 1807, between Napoleon's Grande Armée and the Imperial Russian Army under the command of Levin August von Bennigsen, historical illustration, Germany, Europe
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Red Army moving through Sivash. (Painting by B. Ioganson and V. Kraynov)
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Cándido López Cándido López, After the Battle of Curupaytí, 1893, oil on canvas, National Museum of Fine Arts MNBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 21818390
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Rough Riders, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.V. Commander, Lithograph, Kurz & Allison, 1899
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Legionary lancers under Rokitna on June 13, 1915
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Generals Hindenburg and Ludendorff brief the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Crown Prince at The Battle of Soissons during World War One July 1918
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The Moroccan tradition of Fantasia. Lab al baroud. Unpowder game or Tbourida, is a stylized reenactment of a wartime cavalry charge, a celebration of the region's history and of the bond between horse and rider, Tangier, Morocco. North of Africa. Morocco by Edmondo de Amicis 1875. Le Tour du Monde 1879
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The Flight of Mac Mahon through Froeschweiler on 6 August 1870 after the Battle of Woerth, France, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe
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'Shouting Their War-Cry, The British Charged The Breach', c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton.
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Capture of the guns by the Highlanders before Cawnpore 1857 From The History of the Indian Mutiny published 1858
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The execution of a group of Bashi-Bazouks, irregular soldiers of the Ottoman army, by Russian soldiers during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). From Russes et Turcs, La Guerre D'Orient, published 18
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First World War (1914-1918). The successful counterattack of the Italian troops in the Ardre river valley, France. Illustration by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). La Domenica del Corriere, 1918.
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Colonel Pilcher's attack on Sunnyside Kopje. Canadian and Australian contingents receive their baptism of fire, during the second Boer war. From the book South Africa and the Transvaal War by Louis Creswicke, published 1900.
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Filipinos in Action - Fire at Will - Insurgent troops under fire in the trenches at Malate before the Spanish Evacuation - 1898
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Painting depicting British women loading the guns during a battle by Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton (1865-1888) British artist. Dated 1880
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Saxon siege battery, 24-pounder, in front of Fort Rosny, illustrated war history, German, French war 1870-1871, Germany, France, Europe
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Storming Fort Wagner - Union soldiers storming the walls of Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina, and engaging some Confederate soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. USA Civil War, 1863
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Siege Of Sevastopol by Franz Roubaud, Oil on canvas, 1905, 1856-1928, Russia, St. Petersburg, State Central Navy Museum, 159x244
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Boer guerrilla commando shooting against English infantry. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902. Illustration from 'Artistic Illustration'. Litography.
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Battle of Plevna on August 27, 1877. Artist N. Dmitriev-Orenburgsky.
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Paraguayan army encampment during the war with Argentina, Candido Lopez (1840-1902). War of the Triple Alliance, Paraguay 19th century.
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John Massey Wright, 1777-1866, British, Pirates, undated. Watercolor with graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper.
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1860s AUGUST 5 1864 REAR ADMIRAL DAVID G FARRAGUT DURING BATTLE MOBILE BAY FROM PAINTING BY W.H.OVEREND
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Major General Sheridan riding along the lines after the Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia, 1864. American Civil War
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Battle of Plevna. The siege of Plevna, or siege of Pleven, was a major battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, fought by the joint army of Russia and Romania against the Ottoman Empire.
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World War One 1915; Russian soldiers pass a shrine
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Battle of Tippecanoe, November 1811
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American Civil War (1861-1865). Battle of Pilot Knob (September 27, 1864). Mural by Don Gray (b.1948). Series of murals depicting historical scenes of both local and national themes. Cuba, State of Missouri, United States. Author: Don Gray (b.1948). American artist.
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Assault on Madonna della Scoperta, ca 1864-1868, by Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908), oil on canvas, 175x410 cm.
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Assault of the IV column, by Candido Lopez (1840-1902). Detail. War of the Triple Alliance, 19th century.
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The Scots Greys at the Royal Military Tournament at Islington, in the "Musical Ride" Date: 1896
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Battle of Shipka, Bulgarian volunteers using rocks to keep the Turks at bay, 1877-1878. Russo-Turkish War, Bulgaria, 19th century.
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Illustration by Fortunino Matania showing a soldier saying a last goodbye to his faithful horse. 01/11/1922
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1890s SCENE OF AMERICAN WEST THE UNITED STATED CAVALRY COMING TO RESCUE AFTER INDIAN ATTACK
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Column of Argentine forces, led by General Emilio Mitre, launching an attack in Curupayty, September 22, 1866, by Candido Lopez (1840-1902). War of the Triple Alliance, Paraguay 19th century.
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Uhlans checked by barbed wire near Liege, Belgium, First World War, 1914. Artist: Unknown
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South Africa. Second Boer War. Attack to the English camp of Tweefontein (1902). Illustration by Achille Beltrame. Engraving.
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Norwegians recapture Braadelandsskansen by Halden, 14 January 1660.
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Military post at the camp, 1874, by Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908), oil on canvas, 45.5x105 cm.
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Militaria, Italy, 19th century. The Alpines. Illustration from the Petit Journal, March 21, 1891.
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Through clouds of poison gas: British troops raid the German lines, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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Digitally restored picture of General Grant during the American Civil War, leading troops, mounted on his horse.
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Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Artist Unknown
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Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Russian headquarters at Port Arthur. Engraving.
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U.S. Army - Field Batteries, Malvern Hill, 1862, U.S. Army
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A. Brun, Uniform of frigate commander, 1880
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US Civil War, Battle of Stone River, or 2nd Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Dec. 31, 1862, to Jan. 2, 1863. 2,200 Union soldiers of General Negley's Division charge across Stone River in pursuit of Gen. John Breckinridge's division. The battle ended when winter's early darkness arrived on Friday, Jan. 2. The Confederates retreated 23 miles south to Tullahoma, TN (BSLOC_2018_7_50)
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c.1784 Illustration, The death of Captain Cook in 1778
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Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US Marines raising the stars-and-stripes on Cuban soil for the first time, 11 June 1898. Flag Trench Rifle Field Gun Artillery Landing Party
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Defense of Rorke's Drift - Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville, circa 1880
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John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948, full length, on horseback, facing left, followed by others on horseback, all in uniform, circa 1919
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Vintage photograph. Spirit of 1776
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'First Blood in the Battle of the Somme', First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920). '...the storming of Montauban in northern France over the sunken road in front of the village'. Drawn by S. Begg. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920
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Reconstruction of the events of the defense of Sevastopol in the Crimean War of 1854-55. Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol - June 20, 2019: Reconstruction of the events of the defense of Sevastopol in the Crimean War of 1854-55. Copyright: xZoonar.com/DenisxPomortsevx 16204418
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Mexican-American War 1846-1848, caused by the American annexation of Texas. Battle of Cerro Gordo or Sierro Gordo, 18 April 1847. American general Winfield Scott outflanked, ambushed and defeated Santa Annas much larger force.
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BATALLA DE LUCENA - GRABADO SIGLO XIX. Author: LEGRAND C. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Molly Pitcher loading a cannon during the Battle of Monmouth diuring the American Revolution
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Frederick's Chief Victory - He overwhelms the Austrians at Leuthen
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Grant and His Generals. oil on canvas. Date: c. 1865. Museum: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY. Joseph Anthony Mower.
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Skioptic monitor with motifs of probably battle at Yorktown in American Liberty War. General Lord Charles Cornwallis recognizes the next time before General George Washington.
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Garibaldini (Garibaldi volunteers) the day before the battle, Filippo Palizzi (1818-1899).
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Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): Washington at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, l December 1777 the site he chose for the winter quarters of the (American) Continental Army. After painting by Edward P Moran (1862-1935).
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This 1904 illustrated book depicts scenes of the Russo-Japanese War, printed in Prague with color styles applied, showing battles and military action.
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Pickett's Charge, Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pa. , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States