Historical Military Reenactments

Dramatic scenes of historical military reenactors in period uniforms, showcasing cannon artillery and infantry skirmishes in a smoky battlefield setting.

The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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General Charles O'Hara with British flags surrenders to General George Washington at the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On

USA, California, Kern County, Lebec, Fort Tejon State Historic Park, Civil War reenactment at Fort Tejon State Historic Park

Battle reenactment

Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Base Hawaii participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Pageant, MCBH, Nov. 10, 2022. The birthday pageant celebrates the 247th birthday of the Marine Corps and pays homage to the rich legacy of the Corps.

Battle reenactment

The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

General Charles O'Hara with British flags surrenders to General George Washington at the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On

Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA.

Battle reenactment

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Patriot soldiers march to Surrender Field as part of the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On October 19-22, 2006, the Yorktow

The 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On October 19-22, 2006, the Yorktown anniversary was reenacted by over 3000 men, women a

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

Actors in historical uniforms re-enact the battle in historical battle scenes on the 185th anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, Leipzig, 17 October 1998

General Charles O'Hara with British flags surrenders to General George Washington at the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On

Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA.

USA, Missouri, St. Charles A fife and drum corps marches near the Missouri River, Lewis and Clark Heritage days

Continentals arrive at the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On October 19-22, 2006, the Yorktown anniversary was reenacted by

Re-enactment of the Battle of 1815. Castello Della Rancia. Tolentino. Marche. Italy

The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Civil War Reenactment Battles Of Glorieta Pass And Apache Canyon In New Mexico.

SAMSON, AL (June 14, 2022) Seaman Second Class Tceollyar Simmons memorial service. On November 19, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of Seaman Second Class Tceollyar, missing from World War II.

251st Anniversary of the ""Shot Heard Round the World,"" Battle Green Patriots Day, Colonists and British Soldiers, Semi quincentennial, American Revolution, Lexington, Massachusetts.

BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG 125TH ANNIVERSARY REENACTMENT CAVALRY CHARGE WITH SABERS DRAWN GETTYSBURG PENNSYLVANIA USA

American soldiers during Historical American Revolutionary War Reenactment, Fall Encampment, New Windsor, NY

120614-N-AG285-217 BALTIMORE (June 14, 2012) Members of the Fort McHenry Fife and Drum Corps march with Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Breon Smalls (left), and Boatswains Mate 1st Class Terry Vines, both from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), during a performance in commemoration of the War of 1812 at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as part of Baltimore Navy Week. The Navy week is part of Baltimore's Star Spangled Sailabration and commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. The United States Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 from 2012 to 2015, honoring all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the sea.

Horse back civil war fighting

USA, Virginia, Norfolk Patriotic July 4 re-enactment

Soldiers fire a volley from their Brown Bess flintlock rifles in a reenactment of the Jacobite rising of 1745.

USA, Virginia, Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, loading cannon (Large format sizes available)

Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort George National Historic Park, 1812 re-enactment

Austrian Imperial Infantry accoutrements

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, hosts a change of command ceremony on June 29, 2022. 3rd ABCT commander, Col. Justin Y. Reese, relinquished command to Col. John B. Guilliam.

Soldiers assigned to special duty with the 4th Infantry Division Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, stand ready while listening to the Regional Cavalry Competition commencement brief, April 21, 2022 at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, San Angelo, Texas. All soldiers have trained in multiple skills to include Military and Combat Horsemanship, and other equestrian skills such as the jump.

Austrian imperial soldiers in Venetian countryside

Revolutionary War Reenactment at Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto, Canada

British soldiers at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa

Troopers of the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, pose for a photo after a division run Sep. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas. The division celebrated its 101st birthday with a 5 mile run along Legends Way on Fort Hood, Texas.

Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

General Washington and staff review Patriot soldiers at Surrender Field during the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nation. On Octob

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U.S. Army troopers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Commanding Generals Mounted Color Guard present the National and Kansas state colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the T-Mobile Veterans Day Static Display Parade in Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 9, 2022. 1st Inf. Div. units attended the event to provide local support, and to continue to strengthen community relations between the division and the Greater Kansas City area.

Battle of Maxen

USA, Michigan, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, Soldiers Living History Demonstration

Battle of Maxen

Fife and drum team at Mount Vernon.

Battle reenactment

Civil War re-enactors as Union horse soldiers ride in reenactment of the Battle of Brandy Station, near Leesburg VA.

120629-N-RJ303-507BOSTON (June 29, 2012) Spectators watch performers during the "Sunset Parade" at the site of the USS Constitution during Boston Navy Week 2012. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride RCMP cavalry in full dress red serge uniform on horseback holding lances with red and white pennons.Canada Alberta Lethbridge

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.) Charles Vasiliadis in Section 7 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 9, 2023.Vasiliadis served in the Air Force for 30 years and was a highly decorated fighter pilot. A Vietnam veteran, he earned two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Purple Heart, and 30 Air Medals.Vasiliadis son, Douglas, received the flag from his fathers funeral service.

The Texas National Cemetery Foundation Ceremonial Guard perform a wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery May 30, 2022.

Five American Civil War confederate re-enactors sitting on horses and discussing the battle with a railroad bridge in the background; United States of...

Re-enactment of Attack on Redoubts 9 & 10 where the major infantry action of the siege of Yorktown took place. General Washington's armies captured two British fortifications, Endview Plantation (circa 1769), near Yorktown Virginia. Part of the 225th anniversary of the Victory of Yorktown, a reenactment of the defeat of the British Army and the end of the American Revolution.

The Great Encampment near Mühlberg, also known as the Lustlager von Zeithain, was a grandiose troop display by Augustus the Strong, combined with a display of royal splendour, which took place from 31 May to 28 June 1730 not far from the towns of Riesa and Großenhain between the villages of Zeithain, Glaubitz and Streumen. Since 2022, a re-enactment has been taking place on the historic site, which is dedicated to recreating the camp of 1730, Zeithainer Lustlager, Zeithain, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Stow on the Wold English Civil War Reenactment, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Musketeers Entertaining Tourists In Front Of Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire, Uk

Historic Reenactment: Two Men in Colonial Attire Carry Muskets Through a Scenic Green Landscape

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with members of the U.S. Army Band Pershings Own, provide ceremonial support during a Full Honor Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the Chief of Staff of the German Army, Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais, at Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 1, 2024. Mias was awarded the Legion of Merit by the ceremony's host, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. The arrival was followed by a Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Army

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

The 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard marches in formation, Oct. 1, 2022, in Ogden, Kansas. The color guard led the parade during Ogden's annual "Fall Fest."

Two mounted police officers with the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol stand watch at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemeterys wreath-laying ceremony May 30, 2022.

ARLINGTON, Va. (March 8, 2013) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard escort the remains of two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor during a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C., in 1862. The Sailors are being interred with full military honors.

Flag bearers of the "Old Guard" from the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment stand at attention on Summerall Parade Field at Fort Myers, Virginia. The Continental Color Guard (CCG) is the nation's foremost color guard conducting ceremonies, memorial affairs and special events to demonstrate the excellence of the United States Army to the world. The soldiers in the foreground wear traditional Revolutionary War uniforms and carry the flags (pictured from left to right) of the United States of America, United States Army and the 3rd Infantry Division. Soldiers in the background wear the current Dress Blues and hold State Flags from various states. Flag bearers of the "Old Guard" from the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment stand at attention on Summerall Parade Field at Fort Myers, Virginia. The Continental Color Guard (CCG) is the nation's foremost color guard conducting ceremonies, memorial affairs and special events to demonstrate the excellence of the United States Army to the world. Th

THE HORSE SOLDIERS (1959), directed by JOHN FORD.

An American gun crew fires during an artillery demonstration at the annual Siege of Fort Erie War of 1812 reenactment

Cannons on the battlefield at the Shiloh National Military Park in Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee.

Civil War Reenactment Battles Of Glorieta Pass And Apache Canyon In New Mexico.

SSG Raymond Moss (right) and SGT Joseph Core (carrying unit flag) of the 1ST Cavalry Division, Horse Cavalry Detachment lead a ride through a creek as they prepare for an upcoming demonstration. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Union camp with cannon, Civil War reenactment, Clements, California

England, Essex, Saffron Walden. Gun being fired in an English civil war re-enactment near Saffron Walden in Essex.

USA, Florida, Naples. Civil War Reenactors fire authentic cannon.

U.S. Army Spc. David Witt, a Soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Commanding Generals Mounted Color Guard, on with his horse Vast, fires his weapon at a black gunpowder balloon at the Chisholm Trail Festival in Yukon, Oklahoma, October 15, 2022. The color guard demonstrated historic cavalry tactics including a cavalry charge, saber sparring, and the use of a single action Colt revolver.

USA, Mississippi, Vicksburg. Vicksburg National Military Park. Ranger in Civil War attire doing demonstration of loading and firing of gun.

USA, Virginia, Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington, character actor (Large format sizes available)

Europe, Germany, Brandenburg, Spreewald (Spree Forest), Lübbenau, castle grounds, protection festival, gun salute with historical cannon

Battle reenactment

re-enactors representing British soldiers of the War of 1812 re-enactment of the Battle of Queenston Heights

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Soldiers assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Horse Detachment demonstrate their horseback riding skills during the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's Language Day at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., May 13. The 11th Cavalry Regiment was originally assigned at the Presidio in July 1919, and the ceremonial unit is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the original unit.

Historical reenactment of U.S. cavalry on horseback with American flag

Sehusa Festival, medieval battle, Seesen, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, northern Germany

Col. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., 83rd commander of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), relinquishes command to Col. David B. Rowland, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Conmy Hall, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington Va., July 8, 2022. The ceremony, hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, recognized Roddy Jr.'s 25 months of dedication to the regiment.

The 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard marches down the street, Oct. 1, 2022, at Ogden, Kansas. The color guard led the way in Ogden's annual "Fall Fest" parade.

General Washington looks over his troops prior to march from camp to the Surrender Field at the 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown, a reenactment of the siege of Yorktown, where General George Washington commanded 17,600 American troops and French Comte de Rochambeau lead 5500 French troops, together defeating General Lord Cornwallis, who surrendered his arms on October 19, 1781, ending the Revolutionary War, thus making the 13 Colonies the United States of America, an independent nati

USA, New England, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, re-enactors of the Battle of Gloucester, August 8-9, 1775, battle convinced the Americans of the need of creating an American Navy to fight against the British.

Cannons firing a gun salute during a folk festival in Muehldorf am Inn, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hussar bivouac in Höfgen near Grimma

Musket smoke erupts from barrels at a Seminole War reenactment. (Editorial Use Only)

Men dressed as British soldiers, in period costume, Festival du Voyageur, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Historic Lexington Cemetery on Memorial Day, 2011 where Boy Scouts and Revolutionary soldiers honor fallen soldiers, MA

Civil War re_enactment by the Sealed Knot, near site of Edgehill, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Reinactment of Civil War battle between Union Army and Confederate Army at Franklin, Tenneessee USA

Battle of Maxen

Battle re-enactment Grossgoerschen

The Soldiers of the Field Artillery Half Section include Sgt. Devin Dew on Rossi and Sgt. William Reynolds on McDonald give Spc. Dontavist Youngblood, Spc. Ernesto Gamez and Spc. Matthew Smith all new probationary members a ride on the limber and demonstrate how the limber is used for students enrolled in the YMCA Summer Day Camp. The campers visited the Old Post Corral and the Half Section July 25-28, 2022.

Knight camp, shields, lances, tents, medieval festival, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Lara Armstrong, section chief, Field Artillery Half Section equine team, salutes Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Burnley, command sergeant major, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, at the end of his change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 5, 2022, on Fort Sill's Old Post Quadrangle.

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