Historical Military Illustrations

A mix of historical drawings depicting various military themes, including knights, soldiers, and weaponry from different eras and styles.

In distress at sea, ship is sinking, the sailors cling to the sailing mast, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century model, exact date of depiction unknown, historical

In distress at sea, ship is sinking, the sailors cling to the sailing mast, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century model, exact date of depiction unknown, historical

American Illustration, Knight in armor tilting at man in modern dress in tree onto which man in modern dress has climbed for refuge, published as a frontispiece in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, pen and ink over graphite by Daniel Carter Beard, 1889.

030318-M-7262C-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Commando Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Artwork: "Latrine Orderly", ink, 12-1/4"x 11-1/4". Artist: Unknown. Catalog Number: D.21.28.46. US Army Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Illustration depicting a torpedo placer. Torpedoes were placed on the track so that they would explode when struck by a wheel. In this way the driver could not miss a signal in a fog, or inadvertently pass it. Dated 19th century

Early modern era. Europe. Landskenecht soldier. Standeard-bearer. Engraving.Two Thousand years of history of Germany, 1882.

Africa. El Djerid region. Arab horseman with rifle. Engraving. Ilustracion Artistica, 1885. Spain. Color.

Cartoon - Advance Whitney Highlanders Rostap (1866-1949)

The uniform of a harbor porter from the time of the Battle of Sievershausen, copperplate engraving from 1559, Germany, Europe

030426-M-7262C-113. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Russian Guardsman of 1813, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Off to the Moors, UK 1873, WAITING FOR A SHOT, SAID TO BE MOST EXCITING

Russia, 1800. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

Count William I van Holland, Anonymous, 1530 print Count Willem in Harnas on horseback. Behind him men in armor with lances. In the top left corner a coat of arms. Low Countries paper historical persons. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. armour

Sir Brune fights Lord Brian (who had come to kill him as he had heard Brune was wounded) on the battlements.

K Rations in the Philippines. This image depicts artwork of two American soldiers eating on the beach during the invasion of Leyte Island, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Jack B. Gildersleeve.

Europe. Germany. Early modern period. Landsknecht. Foot soldier. 16th century.

The Honorable corps of Gentleman-at-arms. March 7, 1938.

030508-M-7262C-151. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Officer of Mounted Infantry, Greece, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "MIlitary Series" (N224), issued in 1888 by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.. Officer of Mounted Infantry, Greece, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

The woman represented here is a German nursemaid with her charge. They date to 1500-1550. The illustration dates to 1882.

Cartoon - Preparedness Six-Gun. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - Horrors of War. John Collins (1917-2007)

World War Two: This soldier drives the Japanese from China's field and hills-- give him your help! 1945 Chinese propaganda poster shows a cartoon of a Chinese infantryman, stomping on a Japanese soldier who is sprawled at the bottom of the picture.

A lone Italian Alpini soldier, staked out on the top of a precarious mountain is so isolated, nobody has managed to get to him to tell him the war is over. Charles Dana Gibson considered this Bairnsfather's greatest cartoon. Date: 1918

Man-at-arms. Diver using an armoured sealed diving suit to breathe. Facsimile of an engraving from "L' Art Militaire", by Vegece, 1532. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Hugh Macmahon reveals to Owen O'Connolly the plan for the 1641 rebellion. which included the capture of Dublin Castle and its 10,000-gun arsenal. and the defense of the castle until other insurgents arrived. O'Connolly. in turn. revealed the plan to William Parsons. one of the judges of the House of Lords. and reported on the impending plan to destroy Ireland. Digital reproduction of a historical original.

In order to improve the safety and accuracy of airship bombing, bomb-aimers survey the landscape below the clouds by using a suspended car 1914

Illustration of a chamber being inserted into the breech of a cannon. from a 15th-century manuscript. from the book The British Army. 1868. Historical. digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original

America in the Field - The new mortar for bridging chasms. A line of American soldiers traverse a chasm chained on wheeled chairs to a shell sent flying into the air. Another implausible wartime idea from the imagination of William Heath Robinson. Date: 1918

DA-SN-85-00888. Country: Unknown

Clothing in Medieval Europe, helmets, a sallet with Wittelsbach helmet decoration, Germany, digital reproduction of an original template from the 19th century, original date unknown, Europe

Allied Infantrymen Advance Under Fire In Italy Crouched low in the face enemy fire, Allied infantrymen cross a blasted railway bridge over the Volturno River to drive the Germans form the strategic town of Cancello, Italy. The German fought desperately in a futile effort to retain their grip on Cancello, which is situated on the north bank of the Volturno along the most difficult part of the river to cross. After infantrymen drove out the Germans, Allied engineers spanned the river with pontoon bridges over which armored equipment moved in pursuit of the enemy. January 03, 1943. (Photo by U.S Office Of War Information Picture).

Rescued From The Sea -- A British merchant - seaman rescued from the sea, rests on the deck of the vessel which picked him up.His vessel - a tanker - was sunk by an enemy submarine in the Gulf of Mexico, and he is covered with oil in which he drifted until picked up. May 12, 1943. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Black and white photo of a German woman in Dusseldorf giving flowers to German soldiers on horseback.

Sketch of war by SEM 1915-1916; Rest in the argonat SEM (Georges Goursat said, 1863-1934). "Sketch of war by SEM 1915-1916; rest in the argonal sap". Photomechanical process.

030421-M-7262C-096. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Diwanyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Caricature. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

"TO THE RESCUE" AN EPISODE OF A COLLIERY DISASTER, 1886

Coast Guardsman Julian K. Roosevelt Takes Care of His Weapons. This image depicts artwork of Coast Guardsman Julian K. Roosevelt as he maintains a weapon aboard a vessel, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist George Hodgson Heidler.

Italian propaganda depicting the fall of Abyssinia at the hand of Italian forces. Dated 20th Century

Beach Master. This image depicts artwork of a Coast Guard beach master during the invasion of Saipan, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Jack B. Gildersleeve.

030423-M-7262C-104. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

The uniform of a port bearer from the time of the Battle of Sievershausen, copperplate engraving from 1559, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century, Europe

Front cover of The Bystander featuring Old Bill, the cartoon soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, attired in a uniform of dazzle camouflage. The caption reads, 'Another secret out. Of course, "Old Bill" would have been shot in August, 1914, had not a wise and kind-hearted Government taken the precaution of having him camouflaged in the most approved style.' The revelation about dazzle camouflage resulted in an interest in the concept after the war. 1919

030327-M-7262C-019. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Badinguet going to war !!! / Badinguet returning from the war !!! (IT)

The uniform of a porter from the time of the Battle of Sievershausen, copperplate engraving from 1559, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century.

""All in the day's Work"" Enlist in the United States Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps

Sea rescue. Cork belt and lifebuoy. Old illustration by Illustration by Gilbert from La Nature 1887

Kleidung, im Mittelalter, im 9. bis 14. Jahrhert, von links ein mit Schuppenpanzer über Kettenhemd, dann zwei mit Ohrenklappen ein mit Streitaxt im Wa...

France, 1500-1575. Louis XII, Francis I, Henry II, Charles IX. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

030323-M-7262C-016. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Tomás de Zumalacárregui Imaz (1788-1835), militar carlista español. Author: Gustavo de Maeztu Whitney.

Glory to the Combatants of October', 1969.

Colonel Gillespie scaling the ramparts in face of the mutineers at Vellore

Germany: 'Kultur-Terror - the USA will save European culture from ruin'. Anti-USA Nazi propaganda poster, 1944

Cowboys having a gun duel

American barb trousers. For enabling troops to extricate themselves from wire entanglements. Another ingenious idea from the imagination of William Heath Robinson Date: 1918

British soldier signalling with a heliograph. Heliographs were used a great deal during the Zulu; Afghan and South African campaigns. Dated 19th Century

Belsen Trials - Victim & Prisoner -- Waiting for clothes outside "Harrods" the store from which the British Army clothed the Belsen victims at the first possible moment. December 08, 1945. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Cartoon - Big Game Hunter. John Collins (1917-2007)

Camp - 67 mi. , Military personnel, Rifles, Military training, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

This is an illustration of a relic of Nelson. It is the waistcoat worn by him at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Date: 26 July 1845

'The Communication Trench' 'PROBLEM - Whether to walk along the top and risk it, or do another mile of this' A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

Italian fascist propaganda depicting an Italian soldier about to beat an Ethiopian soldier during the Abyssinian War 1936

Artwork: "Little Fort Benning", China, 1945, ink and wash, 7-1/4" X 9-1/2". Artist: John Hanlen. Catalog Number: D.21.263.45. US Army Art Collection. Country: Unknown

A comic: "American Imperialism Supports Japanese Militarism". This was in light of the Anti-American Support for Japan Movement, a patriotic movement against the resurrection of Japanese militarism by US imperialism.

Riding a raid, J. W. Randolph, Richmond., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864, Songs and music, Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864, Portraits, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Cavalry operations, Songs and music, Pennsylvania, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Cavalry operations, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), negative photocopy, Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music

History of France. 15th century flat armour. Engraving. "Les Arts Au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1877.

Soldier Middle Plane Isolated Graphic Middle plane model mannequin soldier unifrom isolated graphic Copyright: xZoonar.com/DanielxFerreira-LeitesxCiccarinox 16528415

Artwork: "Air Secretary Talbott Inspecting Honor Guard at the Air Academy Dedication" Artist: Henry Koehler. Country: Unknown

030508-M-7262C-153. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

030416-M-7262C-079. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

military machinery of war head-shaped machine intended to break the ranks of the enemy and to crush his soldiers woodcut from ""L'Art Militaire"" by Vegece 1532,

DA-SC-86-06390. Country: Unknown

New York Zouaves, 1863, U.S. Army

Cartoon showing a French soldier helping a wounded officer on the battlefield under heavy fire. Date: 1917

Cartoon on the photographer / reporter / Philmer of the audiovisual service of the Royal Navy (AVDKM).

Germans Fight World-War Of Threats, Promises -- Chorus girls, skyscrapers, a motor-car, the old homestead, a boat on the river - Dr. Goebbels tries a Berlin -made "Nostalgia Leaflet" on U. S. troops in Italy. May 19, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Artwork: "Wes Martin, Jet Ace" Artist: Michael Machat. Country: Unknown

How a Coast Guard Combat Artist Looked to Himself. This image depicts artwork of a self portrait by Coast Guard Combat Artist Joseph di Gemma.

As far back as 1821, sailors hunted whales using rocket-propelled harpoons. These rocket harpoons were launched from a shoulder-held tube equipped with a circular black shield.

Artwork: "Mucho - A Military Working Dog". - Artist: Joe Valentino. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Legal information service Surabaya. (Iin seized?) Drawing of an Indonesian freedom fighter. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Zugsführer der feldartillerie (Sommer-Marsch-Adjustierung) 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Austria, Artillery (Troops) , Austrian, Military officers , Austrian

Artwork: "Three of the 101st" Artist: Peter Varisano Catalog Number: 1.45.91. Country: Unknown

Artwork: "A Sketch of Clark Gable After his 5th Mission" Artist: John Scott. Country: Unknown

Artwork: "Coffee After Interrogation" Artist: John Scott. Country: Unknown

Seven Years' War, between 1756 and 1763, Erich Christoph Edler Herr und Freiherr von Plotho throws the lawyer Dr. Aprill down the stairs, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Wheeled war machine for breaking enemy ranks or crushing soldiers. Facsimile of an engraving from "L' Art Militaire", by Vegece, 1532. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Illustration showing two dead Republican soldiers in their trench, which had just been captured by Nationalist forces in fierce hand-to-hand combat; Spanish Civil War, 1937. This illustration was made by an artist attached to the Nationalist forces and sympathetic to their cause. Date: 1937

Bringing Out the Wounded. This image depicts artwork of Coast Guardsmen carrying a wounded soldier on Eniwetok, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Bruno Figallo.

Boxer Rebellion (1900-1901). Cartoon: The spirit of war powers invited to eat the fallen Chinese Empire. Colored.

Cowboy shooting with a rifle

Enlist in the Navy To arms - Poster showing a sailor blowing a bugle. USA Navy Recruiting Poster, circa 1917

13th century warrior, fighter in mesh armour, Asia Minor, ca 1200, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact dat...

Sheriff with shotgun silhouette isolated on white

Horse Soldier, Chinese Communist Propaganda

Cowboy aiming with a gun

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