Military Battle Illustrations

Historical art depicting significant military battles and conflicts, focusing on soldiers in action, uniforms, and battle scenes from various historical periods.

The first battle of BULL RUN - the charge

Italy, 1900-1903 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

The Battle of Rorke's Drift (1879), also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was an engagement in the Anglo-Zulu War. The successful British defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead, 24th Regiment of Foot, began when a large contingent of Zulu warriors broke off from their main force during the final hour of the British defeat at the day-long Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, diverting 6 miles (9.7 km) to attack Rorke's Drift later that day and continuing into the following day

A misguided attempt of the Bedouin of Cyrenaica to resume Battle of Merg 1913

IMPERIALISMO BRITANICO. SUDAN (AFRICA). A raiz de la ocupación británica de Egipto se vivieron distintas revueltas y disturbios en territorio sudanés. "LOS INGLESES FORMANDO". Grabado de "La Ilustración Ibérica" (año 1898) .

1st World War, Storming of an English position in the Battle of the Marne (original pictorial text from 1915, original colouring), illustration, reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical, Soldiers in historical uniforms storming a field while an explosion occurs in the distance

The first battle of BULL RUN - the charge

World War I (1914-1918). "La Comgagia della Morte", Italy. Special patrols of infantry and engineers in enemy lines. Drawing by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). La Domenica del Corriere, 1918.

'Maiwand: Saving the Guns,' 1883 (1906). Artist: Unknown.

'The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Quatre Bras', 1902. Artist: Unknown.

1st World War, Bayonet fight with Indian troops near Ypres (original picture text from 1915, original colouring), illustration, reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, historical, soldiers fighting on open field with different weapons

Russian attack in Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. Artist: Unknown

World War One, German troops battle hand to hand with English and Indian troops 1915

SECOND WORLD WAR. Battle of Stalingrad. River Don Front. Fighting between Russian and German troops."La Domenica del Corriere". Cover. 10 January 1943.

Schleswig-Holstein Question. The First Schleswig War or Three Years' War (1848-1851). Battle at Kolding on April 23, 1849.

Cossacks clash with Austrian Cavalry during World War I

Women loading guns, illustration

France, 1815 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

'Third Battle of Artois', France, World War I, 25 September 1915, (1929). Artist: Unknown

Turkish and British soldiers in hand to hand combat on the Gallipoli Peninsula Turkey 1915 From The War Illustrated Album deLuxe published London 1916

Battle of Sandepu, January 1904. Russo-Japanese War, China, 20th century.

Reproduction of a painting: Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942), Armoured standard; from: `Biesiada Literacka`, 1908, 1, no. 110. unknown, publisher

GUERRA RUSO JAPONESA "COSACOS ASALTANDO UN PUEBLO DE COREA". Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

Italo-Turkish War. Conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Kingdom of Italy, 1911-1912. Conquest of Benghazi city, 1911. Drawing by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). La Domenica del Corriere, Italy, 20th century. Color.

Engraving depicting a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War. Dated 1894

Primera guerra mundial (1914-1918). Asalto a una trinchera turca por las tropas coloniales de los aliados. Author: Francisco Navarrete Sierra.

Russia, 1897. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

World War I. War prisoners,illustration) by Georges Scott. 1914. Drawing.

France, 1896 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Germany, Prussia, 1740-1745 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Germany

THE REBELLION IN THE TRANSVAAL, SOUTH AFRICA, 1881: BRITISH INFANTRY ON THE MARCH

The retreating Serbian artillery crossing back over the border after the Battle of Dragoman, November 23, 1885, print from Illustrated London News magazine, 1885. Serbian-Bulgarian War, Serbia and Bulgaria, 19th century.

'The Hour Has Struck. British First Line of Attack in the "Great Push"', 1917. The Battle of the Somme began on 1st July 1916, with General Douglas Haig's offensive known as the Great Push. From "The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton. The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1917

PRIMERA GUERRA MUNDIAL 1914 - 1918. CONFLICTO QUE ENFRENTO A ALEMANIA Y AUSTRIA HUNGRIA , A LA QUE SE UNIERON LUEGO MAS PAISES. FIESTA DEL DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE PARIS. AÑO 1918 PARIS. GRABADO DE L ¿ILLUSTRATION.

Germany, Bavaria, 1870-84. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Germany

PRISIONEROS ALEMANES EN LA PRIMERA GUERRA MUNDIAL -1918.

EPISODIO DE LA GUERRA DE AFRICA EN 1860 - O/L -3.05X4.98. Author: CESAR ALVAREZ DUMONT (1866-1945). Location: SENADO-PINTURA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Third Carlist War (1872-1876). Spanish Wars. Belligerents: Carlists and Liberal. Attempt to penetration into the town of Reus (province of Tarragona, Catalonia), on June 29, 1872 by Carlist leader Juan Francesch y Serret (1833-1872), commanding troops. Engraving by Pellicer, La Ilustracion Espan_ola y Americana, 1872. Later colouration.

Spring 1944 by Shirokov, Evgeni Nikolayevich (*1931) Regional Art Museum, Novokuznetsk 1985 Tempera and Oil on canvas 220x166 Russia Soviet Art History Painting

World War 1, During the battles on the Isonzo. On 6 June 1915 the Italian infantry ran into a barbed wire obstacle of the Turks near Groina (original text from 1915), Illustration, Reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical, Historical military scene showing infantry soldiers in the mountains during a battle, surrounded by smoke and explosions

Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va. , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Conquest of Egypt by the British troops, 1882. British positions at Ramleh line, in front of those held by the Egyptians in the Mahmudieh Canal. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1882.

Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese-War, 1904. Artist: Unknown

THE MANIPUR RESIDENCY GARRISON, RETREATING TO SILCHAR, FIGHTING ON THE ROAD

SOLDADOS DEL CORONEL BENEDICT ARNOLD HACIA EL NORTE.

GUERRA-REPRESALIAS MANCHURIA-EJECUCION CHINOS SIMPATIZANTES CON RUSOS. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

Those of 1914: Facing the Barbarians', France, by Gaston Charpentier-Bosio, 1914. 'Ceux de 1914: Face aux Barbares': scene from the First World War.

Picture series in Rome in 1900, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900, in the public domain, exact date unknown

Guerra Franco-Prusiana (1870-1871). La línea de fuego, episodio de la batalla del 16 de agosto de 1870 en Rezonville, llamada Batalla de Rezonville o Batalla de Vionville. Grabado a partir de un original por Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). En Campagne, por Jules Richard. Obra editada en París en 1885. Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona. Cataluña. España.

Illustration depicting a Russian cavalry using the Trans-Siberian Railway. Dated 20th century

The battle of Kerbigan in which the British General Early fell. Colonial wars, Sudan, 19th century.

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment. The First Battle of the Masurian Lakes was a German offensive during the early stages of the war, pushing the Russian First Army back across its entire front. Date: 1914

Italy, 1875-1896 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898). Three liberation wars that Cuba fought against Spain. The final three months of the complict escalated to become the Spanish-American War. Rebels at a roadblock,1898. Engraving. Colored.

Night attack under Perekop by N Samoki. The Siege of Perekop was an important battle in the Russian Civil War. It took place from 7 to 17 November 1920. The operation allowed offensive troops of the Southern Front of the Red Army under the command of Mikhail Frunze to advance against the White Russian army of General Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel to break through the fortifications at Perekop and Sivash, leading to the Red Army occupation of the Crimea.

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Turkish infantry column crossing the Dobrutscha swamps. Engraving by Vierge. Detail. ""La Guerra de Oriente"" (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877.

French troops make a bayonet charge during a struggle on the banks of the River Meuse, part of the almost year-long battle of Verdun.

Italian troops levering boulders down onto enemy soldiers in the Dolomites 1915 From The War Illustrated Album deLuxe published London 1916

Aeroplane attacking troops from low height at Vierzy during Soissons attack. German airplane firing on Allied troops at Vierzy, France, during World War I.

Guerra Ruso-Japonesa (1904-1905). Los japoneses entrando en Mukden. Cromo de Chocolates Amatller. Año 1905. Author: Joaquim Coll Salieti.

1st World War, the cultural bearer of the great Russian Empire, Soldier (original pictorial text from 1915, original colouring), Illustration, Reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical, Several soldiers riding on horses, in traditional military dress equipped with rifles

Germany, Prussia, 1756-1759 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Germany

The Insurgents versus the Regulars in the Colombian Civil War.

Russia, 1900. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

King Alfred in hiding in Athelney, Somerset. Alfred the Great, 848/49 - 899. King of the West Saxons, 871 - c.886 and king of the Anglo-Saxons, c.886 - 899. From History of England, 55B.C. to th

At SPION KOP, the British are initially successful, but are compelled to retreat from the hilltop they have captured, failing to break through the Boer lines

Juliusz Kossak (1824-1899), Driving Kaliska near Grochów; Salon Painters Publishing House (Kraków; 1895-1949), Anczyc, Władysław Ludwik and company (Kraków; Drukarnia; 1875-1948); around 1915 (1910-00-00-1920-00-00);

Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947) State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg 1940 65x102 Oil on canvas Soviet Art Russia History

Bloody Easter in Poland: Clashes between workers and police in Warsaw. Illustrator Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 14th May 1905.

Colour Illustration; The Storming of Dargai Heights Malakand Pakistan by the Gordon Highlanders and Ghurka Rifles, October 1897

RORKE'S DRIFT Defending the hospital against the Zulu attack

ILLUSTRATION RED SUNDAY ST. PETERSBURG RUSSIA COSSACKS VIOLENTLY CLEARING THE STREETS 1900s 1905

queen Victoria and Prince Albert visit casualties from the Crimean War in a London hospital

Thousand Days War, Colombia, 1902. Artist: Unknown

Kriegsschauplatz mit Toten, verlassene französische Batterie auf dem Berg Abron, Frankreich, Deutsch-Französischer Krieg 1870/71 / Theater of war with dead, abandoned French battery on the Mount Abron, France, Franco-German War 1870/71, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Plan of Campaign, Phase 2, British Politics in Illustration

Taking of Perekop (trench). (Painting by G. Savitsky, V. Efanov, N. Khristenko).

Le Pole Nord: Skaters enjoying the covered ice rink, rue Clichy, Paris, France. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 12 November 1892. Refrigeration, Recreation, Exercise, Skating

How the Punitive Bolshevik Regiments of Latvians and Chinese Forcibly Seize Bread, Destroy Villages, and Shoot Peasants Tak bol'shevistskie karatel'nye otriady iz latyshei i kitaitsev nasil'stvenno otbiraiut khleb, razoriaiut derevni i rasstrelivaiut krest'ian. 1915 - 1925. Posters. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Soviet Union , History , 1917-1936, Political posters, Russian

Primera guerra mundial (1914-1918). Tropas americanas avanzando entre alambradas en territorio francés. Author: PIERRE COMBA.

Fighting in Shanghai 1937

Great Britain, modern (3) 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Great Britain

Marauding Viking raiders are frustrated in their attacks on an Irish tower, and some rip off their armour in order to make easier an attempt to clamber up the walls. Date: Circa 800 A.D.

Second attack on Jerusalem, repulsed by the Crusaders during the First Crusade, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

1905 Russia Japanese War. Land skirmish showing Japanese soldiers.

En 1881 Francia ocupó Túnez convirtiendo al país en un protectorado, oficializándose el 12 de mayo. Meses más tarde las tropas francesas tuvieron que hacer frente a revueltas en las regiones de Sfax y Kairuán. Combate en una calle de Sfax. Grabado a partir de un original de Jules Girardet (1856-1938). En Campagne, por Jules Richard. Obra editada en París en 1885. Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona. Cataluña. España.

Repression of a liberal demonstration during the trial of Home Secretary Vyacheslav von Plehve's murderers. Illustration from 'Le Petit Journal'. December 25th, 1904. Engraving.

GUERRA RUSO JAPONESA - PESTE EN MANCHURIA-TROPAS CHINAS ARRESTAN A LOS QUE HUYEN DE LA EPIDEMIA CERCA DE LA GRAN MURALLA - 1911 - LE PETIT JOURNAL. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

GUERRA RUSO JAPONESA - PESTE EN MANCHURIA-TROPAS CHINAS ARRESTAN A LOS QUE HUYEN DE LA EPIDEMIA CERCA DE LA GRAN MURALLA - 1911 - LE PETIT JOURNAL. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

Primera guerra europea (1914-1918). Batalla del Somme. Asalto de las tropas británicas en Contalmaison contra posiciones alemanas. Años 1920.

Opening of the first stretch of the Simplon Rail Tunnel between Arona and Meina. Illustrator Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 25th October 1903.

EXPLOSION EN LA FRONTERA DE IRUN. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

Illustration depicting a scene from the French Revolution: the last stand of the Communards at the barricades. Dated 19th century

Reproduction of a painting: Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942), Childhood memory; excerpt from a magazine. unknown, publisher

Fight between French and Japanese soldiers during the Russo-Japanese War, China, 1904. Artist: Unknown

The 'pilgrims' give thanks to God for their safe voyage, after landing in New England. Date: December 1620

1st World War, Turkish troops reject an attempt by the British to land at the Dardanelles (original text from 1915, original colouring), Illustration, Reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical, Armed soldiers fighting in and around boats on the open sea

THE GREAT STRIKE OF DOCK LABOURERS AT THE EAST END, LONDON, UK, 1889: PARADE OF COAL-HEAVERS ON STRIKE.

The surrender of the Ottoman garrison of Ioannina (Jannina) after the Battle of Bizani fought between the Greek and the Ottoman forces during the last stages of the First Balkan War. Date: 1912

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