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Historic Battles and Surrenders

Illustrations capture significant historical battles, including the Franco-Prussian War and The Battle of Hastings, showcasing soldiers, tactics, and dramatic scenes.

Danish raiders attempt to cross the Thames, but are ambushed by Alfred's Saxons, who completely rout them and capture their booty Date: 9th Century A.D.
Danish raiders attempt to cross the Thames, but are ambushed by Alfred's Saxons, who completely rout them and capture their booty Date: 9th Century A.D.
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Robin Hood (c1250-c1350) legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. Expert with longbow and quarter-staff. Robin drawing his bow. Little John is at his side. Early 19th century woodcut.
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Russian horsemen pursuing Bulgarians, Russia, 10th century, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe
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Military service by Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin, Oil on canvas, 1868, 1842-1904, Russia, St. Petersburg, State Russian Museum, 47x39
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Troops of the Royal Guard, 12th-16th century (1887). A 12th or 13th century arbaletrier (crossbowman), 14th and 15th century archers and a 16th century pikeman. A print from Francois Cudet's Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de Paris, France, 1887. By the French artist A Lemercier.
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Battle scene at the end of the 13th century, knights, England, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not ...
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Agustina Zaragoza Doménech (1786-1857). Heroine of the Peninsular War (1808-1814), during the first siege of Saragossa. Known as Agustina of Aragon. She fought against the French troops in the defence of the bastion of Portillo, in Saragossa. Agustina de Aragón contributed to the defence by encouraging the artillerymen and bringing them ammunition and food. The corporal in command of the Portillo artillery battery was wounded, as were the rest of the soldiers at the position. As the battery was exposed to be captured by the French, Agustina fired using one of the cannons. Some wounded artillerymen were able to help her while reinforcements arrived, keeping the position and forcing the enemy to retreat. 2 July 1808. Chromolithography. "Historia General de España" (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume IV. Madrid, 1892.
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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.
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Death of Frederich I of Germany. Frederich of Germany. Third Crusade (1189-1192) . Engraving by Gustave Dore, 19th century. Later colouration.
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Italy, 1896-1898 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy
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King of Germany at the Battle of Iconium, by Frederick Barbarossa, chromo lithograph, 19th century
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Swedes who work the land, by Lorenzo Magalotti, Sweden 17th century.
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The Battle of Fulford or Battle of Fulford Gate on 20 September 1066 was fought by a force led by Harald Hardrada of Norway against the English Earls Morcar and Edwin in the first of three battles in 1066 which played an important part in deciding the course of Harold Godwinson's campaign to remain on the throne of England. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
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The Maid of Zaragossa Rallying the Troops
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A Razzia or slave raid in caravan formation passing through the Algerian Sahara desert, 1900
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Scene during the Night of St. Bartholomew, drawn by A. de Neuville, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897
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Assyrian Empire. Assyrians lay siege to the city of Lachisch (701 BC). Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum.
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The Egyptian Expedition under the orders of Bonaparte, painting by Léon Cogniet, early 19th century.
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Second Crusade. The army of the Syrians in assault, Crusades were strategically, religiously and economically motivated wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 1095-99 and the 13th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown
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Europe, Helmets and Swords in the Middle Ages, from 1000-1500, Spanish Knights in Tournament, after a depiction in the Alhambra near Granada, digital reproduction of a 19th century original, original date unknown.
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Communard prisoners in the Fort de l'Ile Madame.
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The Siege of Rhodes of 1522 was the second and ultimately successful attempt by the Ottoman Empire to expel the Knights of Rhodes from their Greek island stronghold and thereby secure Ottoman control of the Eastern Mediterranean. The first siege, in 1480, had been unsuccessful. The Knights of St. John had captured Rhodes in the early 14th century after the loss of Acre, the last Crusader stronghold in Palestine in 1291. When the Turkish invasion force of 400 ships arrived on Rhodes on 26 June 1522, they were commanded by Mustafa Pasha. Sultan Suleiman himself arrived with the army of 100,000 men on 28 July to take personal charge. The Turks blockaded the harbor and bombarded the town with field artillery from the land side, followed by almost daily infantry attacks. They also sought to undermine the fortifications through tunnels and mines. On 24 September, Mustafa Pasha ordered a new massive assault, aimed mainly at the bastions of Spain, England, Provence and Italy. After a day of fu
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The Norman Fleet off Paris in 845, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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Peninsular War (1807-1814). Napoleonic Wars. General Murat (1767-1815) entry to Madrid, March 23, 1808.
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España. Catalunya. Primera guerra carlista (1833-1840). Defensa heróica de Albocacer, en el Maestrazgo (Castellón). Grabado de 1875.
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Captain William Rogers capturing the Jeune Richard, 1 October 1807. Rogers, Captain of the British mail packet Windsor Castle engaged the French privateer Jeune Richard off Barbados. Both vessels suffered heavy losses but Rogers was captured the Jeune Richard. Painting by Samuel Drummond (1765-1844) English artist. Oil on canvas.
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Anders Sunesen during The Battle of Lyndanisse
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Noah Beery Jr, on-set of the western film, "The Last Outpost" Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures, 1951, re-released as "Cavalry Charge", Citation Films 1961
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The Entry of Mahomet II into Constantinople painted in 1876 by the French artist, Benjamin Constant (1845-1902).Mehmet II 1432Äì1481, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1444 to 1446, and 1451 to 1481. At the age of 21, he conquered Constantinople, bringing
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The Death of General Wolfe at the battle of Quebec 1759 General James Wolfe 1727-1759 British General From a 19th century print engraved by S Smith after B West
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FRANCISCO PIZARRO Spanish conquistador who added Peru to the Spanish dominions.
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Middle Ages, crusades, 4th crusade 1202 - 1204, crusaders storm Constantinople, 12.4.1204, drawing after fresco by Jacopo Negretti the Younger, Venice, 17th century,
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military landsknechts mercenaries fighting against rebellious peasants drawing by Albrecht Duerer illustration for the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian I circa 1515,
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The Outbreak of the Rebellion of the United States 1861, Lithograph, Published by Kimmel & Forster, 1865
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Surrounding of the crusaders by Saladin's army 1187, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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Bohemond I., 1054-1111, was the Prince of Taranto from 1089 to 1111 and the Prince of Antioch from 1098 to 1111. He was a leader of the First Crusade, which was governed by a committee of nobles, here he is standing on a ladder / Bohemund I., 1054-1111, war von 1089 bis 1111 Prinz von Taranto und von 1098 bis 1111 Prinz von Antiochia. Er war Führer des Ersten Kreuzzugs, der von einem Adelskomitee regiert wurde, auf dem er steht eine Leiter, historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt, koloriert, handcoloriert, Koloration.
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Bazeilles after the storming by the bavarians in the Battle of Sedan, illustrated war history, German, French war 1870-1871, Germany, France, Europe
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Mahmud Nedim Pasha (1818-1883). Ottoman statesman. Demonstration and protests in the streets of Istanbul against Minister. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1876. Colored.
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Massacre of Armagnacs by the Burgundians, Illustration drawn by A. de Neuville, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897
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Christian, the pilgrim of the title, in combat with Apollyon, the Destroyer, the Angel of the Bottomless Pit. Illustration by Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890) for an 1844 edition of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, originally published in 1678.
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The Siberian Intervention (ベリア出兵 - Shiberia Shuppei), or the Siberian Expedition of 1918-1922 was the dispatch of troops of the Entente powers to the Russian Maritime Provinces as part of a larger effort by the western powers and Japan to support White Russian forces against the Bolshevik Red Army in the final year of World War I and during the Russian Civil War. The Imperial Japanese Army continued to occupy Siberia even after other Allied forces had withdrawn in 1920.
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Historical Illustration Of Medieval Knight In Armor Rescue Lady In Distress Code Chivalry Middle Ages Hero Romance
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Battle of Cowpens, American Conflicts
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Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). Sack of Antwerp (4 November 1576) by Spanish tercios during the reign of Philip II of Spain. Facsimile of a copper engraving of F. Hogenberg. Colored.
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The Battle of Alexander at Issus (German: Alexanderschlacht) is a 1529 oil painting by the German artist Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 14801538). It portrays the 333 BC Battle of Issus, in which Alexander the Great secured a decisive victory over Darius III of Persia and gained crucial leverage in his campaign against the Persian Empire.