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Historic Battle Engravings

Illustrations depicting significant historical battles, showcasing medieval warfare tactics, uniforms, and heroic moments in military history.

War Against Heresy, Innocent III Proclaims the Albigensian Crusade in 1208 by Aritst Unknown

The Battle of Stirling Bridge. A Victorian depiction of the battle.

German Peasants' War, 1524-1526, Fire of Hohenstaufen Castle, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

The Battle of Waterloo took place on Sunday, June 18, 1815. Here, the French, under Napoleon, attack the Anglo-Allies.

In ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or turtle formation was a formation often used by the Roman legions during battles. The History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

The Battle of Grunwald (1st Battle of Tannenberg) July 15, 1410. king Jogaila (Wadysaw II Jagieo) led Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in alliance against the knights of the Teutonic Order who were led by the Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen. Engraving by Marcin Bielski, 1554

The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, known in Arab history as the Battle of Al-Uqab, Spain, Europe

A Native American Indian scalping a US soldier after killing him. Date: circa 1850

'Picton's Division Off To The Front', 1902. Artist: William Barnes Wollen.

Engraving depicting Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885) a British Army officer and administrator. He saw action in the Crimean War as an officer in the British Army, and the ever victorious army. Dated 1870

Bell-beating in Tyrol, woodcut, 1888, historic engraving

Widows Approach Chief after Battle by unknown artist

Engraving of the Battle of Agincourt, a major English victory in the Hundred Years' War. Dated 15th Century

Alexander II of Russia (1818-1881). Czar of the Russian Empire from 1855 until his assassination in 1881.Russia. St. Petersburg. Driving of the mortal remains of Emperor Alexander II from the Winter Palace to the Pantheon of the imperial family on March 19. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899). La Ilustracion Espaola y Americana, 1881.

''Farewell Review before H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught at Quetta; The 5th Bombay Native Cavalry galloping past under the command of Major James', 1890.

American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777. British defeated by colonials under General John Stark. Engraving

Ramon Berenguer II the Towhead or "Cap de estopes". (1053 or 1054 - 1082). Was Count of Barcelona from 1076 until his death. Murder. Engraving by Thomas. The Catalan Illustration, 1893.

The Battle of Bunker's Hill, Near Boston, June 1775. Copy of engraving by James Mitan after John Trumbull, published 1808.. 1931 - 1932.

Thec aption for this early 1900s illustration reads: Hannibals Strategy in Campania. Hannibal was one of the most terrible foes Rome ever had to meet. He invaded Italy, defeated every army sent against him, and brought the mistress of the world to the verge of destruction. Once when the Romans had him apparently in a trap, he captured wild cattle, tied fire on their heads in the night, and drove them up into the mountains. The Romans thought his army was escaping in that direction, and hurried pell-mell after the lights, while Hannibal marched his troops comfortably off by the roads formerl

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Remnants of the French army returning from Russia passing through Berlin, December 1812, Napoleon's troops in Russia, Napoleon's Russian campaign of 1812, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Historic drawing, illustration on the atrocities committed by Spaniards against Native Americans, 15th century

A picket of 13th Hussars surprised near the Tugela River, Hussar Hill, KwaZulu-Natal Province,South Africa during the second Boer war. From the book South Africa and the Transvaal War by Louis Creswicke, published 1900.

The Execution of Henry II of Montmorency, 30 October 1632, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known

A battle scene. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Storming of Ochakiv on 6 December 1788, Ochakov, by the Russians, Russia, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Middle Ages knights joust scene with four knights wood engraving,

Race of the pioneers of the Prussian army with homemade vehicles, Berlin, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century...

The French, invading Italy yet again, besiege Padova : this is a fine view of contemporary siege methods including the use of screens to conceal the siege artillery. Date: 1509

The shooting of Major Pitcairn (who had shed the first blood at Lexington) by the colored soldier Salem.. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Albrecht von Wallenstein and Swedish forces besiege STRALSUND, Germany, on the Baltic : a parley with the defenders Date: 1628

Patrol of Bavarian Chevauxlegers, illustrated war history, German, French war 1870-1871, Germany, France, Bavarian light cavalry on patrol, illustrated war history, German, French war 1870-1871, Germany, France, Europe

Pizarro being welcomed by the natives, 1602, engraving from American History by Theodore de Bry, Peru 17th Century.

Charles Martel, Carolus Martellus, circa 688-741, Frankish military and political leader from the Arnulfings and Pippinids dynasties

LAST DAYS AT KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN, 1881: ADVANCE GUARD OF ABDURRAHMAN'S ARMY OF OCCUPATION

Illustration depicting King Alfred the Great, disguised as a Musician, viewing the Situation of the Enemy in the Danish Camp, previous to his defeating them on the borders of Hampshire. Alfred the Great (between 847 and 849 - 899) was King of Wessex from 871 to c. 886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c. 886 to 899

The crew of the Germania chasing a black fox which had interrupted their lunch. Second German expedition to the North Pole with the ships Germania and Hansa, 1869

King George II at the battle of Dettingen, 1743. Artist: Unknown

Spartacus' death Vogel, H. (Hermann), 1856-1918. still image. Conjectural works, Book illustrations. 1882. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Generals , Roman, Armies , Roman , To 499, War casualties , To 499, Campaigns & battles , To 499, Spartacus, d. 71 B.C , Death and burial, Rome , History , Servile Wars, 135-71 B.C

DISPLAY OF SHIP DISTRESS SIGNALS IN HYDE PARK, LONDON, 1873

Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army of Khan Kutschuma on the River Irtysch 1580. Oleograph c1900.

Line engraving depicting the meeting of King Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France on the Field of the Cloth of Gold 7

GUERRA CARLISTA. TERCERA GUERRA CARLISTA. ( 1872 - 1876 ). REINADO DE AMADEO I O AMADEO DE SABOYA. " COMBATE DE MONREAL EL 9/3/1872 ". GRABADO DE LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA.

The capture of Ting-Hai aka Dinghai, Zhoushan Island, China by the British, in 1840, during the First Opium War. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England.

Caucasian warrior with the decapitated head of his opponent, historical engraving, circa 1869

Revolt of peasants in front of the Monastery of Poblet. Catalonia. Spain. Engraving.

RECEPTION OF HER MAJESTY, QUEEN VICTORIA, AT BANGOR, 1852

A Mogul trooper, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842): Dr Brydon, only survivor of the 4,500 British soldiers and 12,000 camp-followers who left Cabul (Kabul) on 6 January 1842 to escape, arriving at Jelalabad with news of the disaster, 13 January . Wood engraving c. 1885

BANNOCKBURN

Gardes Nationaux, after holding off the attacks of the government forces : this citizen's militia supported the Commune but were not altogether in agreement.

First blow for liberty | Library of Congress

In 1725, during Lovewell's Fight, an incident in Dummer's War, the Indian chief Paugus is killed by an English militiaman. From a 19th century illustration.

The Bavarian War of 1459 to 1463, also known as the War of the Princes, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

'The Entry of Prince Alexander into Sofia, Dec 26th.', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886".

Marie Antoinette, 1789 storming of the Bastille, Queen Marie Antoinette, Versailles, cannons, soldiers, city wall, revolution, flag, 18th century, history, historical illustration 1894

Henry of Montmorency (Henri II de Montmorency) at Castelnaudary, drawn by P. Philippoteaux, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

The storming of the Bastille by the Parisian revolutionaries on the morning of July 14. 1789. The fortress and prison represented royal authority in the center of Paris and its fall was the focal point of the French Revolution. digital reproduction of a historical original

The death of Captain Faulknor, January 4, 1795

Iron Age warriors. Sword. Engraving. 19th century.

A camel ride of the Tuareg in Libya, Vanguard, the leading part of an advancing military formation, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 1...

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A camel ride of the Tuareg in Libya, Vanguard, the leading part of an advancing military formation, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

Local Zulus offering their services in the war to the magistrate at Pietermaritzburg. Date: 1899

1710s SCENE 19TH CENTURY NOVEL ROB ROY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT ROB ROY SEPARATES DUELLISTS RASHLEIGH & FRANCIS OSBALDISTONE SCOTLAND

The Third Punic War, 149 BC -146 BC Destruction of Carthage, The History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa, encouraging fellow citizens to re-man battery and resume firing on French beseigers under General Lefebre. Engraving after David Wilkie

In the Wake of the Hunters. Charles Marion Russell (1865-1926). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1896. 58.5 x 89cm.

Entry of Henry IV (1553-1610) into Paris, March 22, 1594 after the assassination of Henry III

The bombardment of Brussels by the French troops of King Louis XIV during the War of the Palatinate Succession in August 1695. Belgium. digital reproduction of a historical original

Revuelta popular en las calles de Málaga con motivo del reclutamiento de quintas con destino a África. Grabado de 1868.

Major General Zachary Taylor before Battle of Monterey: September 20th 1846

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Great Britain

First Crusade (1096-1099). Crusaders repulsed in the second assault of Jerusalem. Engraving by Gustave Dore, 19th century. Colored.

Konrad I Konrad, 881, 23 December 918, called the Younger, elected German King, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Group of piece shooting in Nuremberg, Germany, 1592, popular entertainment in the 16th and 17th centuries, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

William Rufus and the Soldier, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

death of Qutb al Din Aibak result of fall from horse while playing Chaugan Copyright: xKenxGraham/DinodiaxPhotox

The conquest of North Africa during the colonial wars, Algerian riflemen in 1886. Algeria, 19th century.

Germany. Westphalia. 1809. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Germany

Teutons, a Germanic Tribe. Cimbrian War. Capture of King of Teutons Teutobod. 2nd C. BC. Engraving. Colored. 19th century.

Rhineland massacres of 1096. Antisemitic events. The Army of Priest Volkmar and Count Emicio Attack Merseburg, Germany. Engraving by Gustave Dore, 19th century.

Women Who went To War -- Women In An Ancient Combat: They fought savagely. The scene is depicted in a painting by German artist Feuerbach called "The Battle of The Amazons." March 9, 1940. (Photo by Camera Features).

A Negro regiment in action / Th. Nast. | Library of Congress

Craeyvanger, Reinier, Netherlands, Kaiser, Johann Wilhelm (I), Storming of Santa Maria, The storming of Santa Maria, 1217, The storming of the fortress Santa Maria (Portugal), according to Muller this took place on August 30, 1214, in reality in the year 1217., print, history print, prints, Frederik Muller History plates, height 211 mm, width 280 mm, Dutch, 1813-01-05 - 1900-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1839 - 1841, second quarter 19th century, paper, steel engraving, 1812-02-29 - 1880-01-10, intermediary draughtsman

The Cimbrian War (113-101 B.C.). The Battle of Aquae Sextiae (Aix-en-Provence), 102 BC. The Romans, under the General Gaius Marius (157-86 B.C.) defeated the Teutones and Ambrones. Engraving by Mancastropa at El Universo Ilustrado, 1884. Colored.

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, 1880-91. Oil on canvas. Ilya Repin (1844-1930), Russian artist. Political and military power from the 16th century until its dissolution by Russia in the 18th century

The army of Priest Volkmar and Count Emicio alias Count Emich von Leisingen attacks Merseburg, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Guerra de la independencia. Año 1808. Los franceses son rechazados en casa Massana, en el Bruc (Barcelona).

When the unscrupulous Isabeau, regent for mad husband Charles VI, switches allegiance to duc de Bourgogne, her troops kill 3500 Armagnac supporters in the streets of Paris.

Wilhelm II or William II, and his entourage on horseback, Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia, 1859-1941, Hohenzollern dynasty, last German Emperor and King of Prussia

Captain Alonzo de Avila, leading an attack during the Campaign of Hernando Cortez in Mexico (Yucca) 1519.

military military justice punishments Lady Justice: ""I spare no one"" allegorical illustration copper engraving from ""Der vollkommene deutsche Soldat"" (The Perfect German Soldier) by Mayor Hans von Fleming Leipzig Germany 1726,

Latest Redskins. He fastened the prisoner to the post of supplies, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, (1879-80).

The Battle of Sempach - The Battle of Sempach was fought on 9 July 1386, between Leopold III, Duke of Austria and the Old Swiss Confederacy. The battle was a decisive Swiss victory in which Duke Leopold and numerous Austrian nobles died.

The Life Guards Holding Trafalgar Square, 13th November 1887 also known as "Bloody Sunday".

Battle of Bautzen. 21 May 1813. War of the Sixth Coalition. Belligerents: French, Russian-Prussian army. French victory.

BATALLA DE VILLALAR - GRABADO SIGLO XIX. Author: CARLOS MUGICA y JULIO DONON. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Critical position. N � 20 (title registered (letter)) | The Crimean War. (Title of the whole)

Assassination of Francisco Pizarro, 1541, Illustration from the Book, Historical Cabinet, L.H. Young Publisher, New Haven, 1834

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