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Engravings and illustrations depicting significant historical military events, including battles and funerals, capturing the essence of the eras.

The French prepare to engage the Russians. Date: 27 July 1812
The French prepare to engage the Russians. Date: 27 July 1812
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Paul Revere, riding to rouse supporters of independence along the road to Lexington, is challenged by a loyalist soldier but makes his escape
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Washington Taking Command of the Army, 3 July 1775, Painting by Alonzo Chappel, Engraving Printed by Henry J. Johnson Publisher, NY, 1879
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Distribution of hay to the Gardes d'Honneur, 1813, Abraham Vinkeles, 1815, At a hay barn, hay is being weighed under the supervision of an officer. The hay is destined for the French Gardes d'Honneur, 1813. The Gardes d'Honneur left Amsterdam on April 30, 1813., draughtsman: Abraham Vinkeles, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1815, paper, brush, pen, h 241 mm × w 306 mm
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General von Werder and his staff at the Battle of the Lisaine, near Belfort, France, January 1871 in the Franco-Prussian War. The Battle of the Lisaine, also known as the Battle of Hericourt, from 15 January to 17 January 1871, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe
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The highwayman Dick Turpin, on horseback, arrives at a tree from which two bodies have been hanged. Lithograph by W. Clerk, ca. 1839.
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Telegraph field work in Grand Templan, Illustrierte Kriegschronik 1870 - 1871, Illustrated War Chronicle 1870 - 1871, German-French Campaign
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Robert E. Lee leaving the McLean House following his surrender to Ulysses S. Grant. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. McLean House (Appomattox, Va.), 1860-1870, Lee, Robert E, (Robert Edward), 1807-1870, Military service, Dwellings, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Surrenders, Confederate, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Prisoners, Confederate, United States, Virginia, Appomattox
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Infantry Rifle Drill, Sickles Regiment, Lee's Mills, Virginia, Winslow Homer, American, 1836-1910, Graphite on paper, Horizontal view of a line fo infantry soldiers at rifle drill, with officers., USA, 1862, figures, Drawing, Drawing
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Handing out hay at the Gardes d'Honneur, 1813. Draughtsman: Abraham Vinkeles (mentioned on object). Dating: 1815. Place: Amsterdam. Measurements: h 241 mm × w 306 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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LOPEZ DOMINGUEZ , JOSE. " ENTRADA EN CARTAGENA EN LA SUBLEVACION . CANTONAL DE 1873 ". REINADO DE ALFONSO XII. GRABADO COLOREADO. ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA.
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The conquest of Toemoelit during the Expedition of Samalangan, 26 August 1877, Willem de Famars Testas, 1883 drawing paper. pencil. watercolor (paint) brush (military) attack. attack ~ siege Legislation
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Tartars. Europe. Engraving, 19th century.
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Sand collectors, men loading sand onto a cart, on the beach near Les Greves, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting, exact original date unknown, Europe
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Return. Boston views. Detail of a bas relief at the base of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. 1877. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Boston (Mass.), Boston Common (Boston, Mass.), Parks , Massachusetts , Boston, United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865 , Monuments, Bas-reliefs
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The meeting of Tyrone and the earl of Essex in Ireland Date: 1599
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The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory in the War of 1812 against Tecumseh's Confederacy and their British allies. It took place on October 5, 1813, in Upper Canada, near Chatham. The British lost control of Southwestern Ontario as a result of the battle; Tecumseh was killed, and his confederacy largely fell apart
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This artwork by Louis Philibert Debucourt depicts the release of a French Hussar officer, showing uniform details and a historical military scene.
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News. / 81. / Like what hunt will open this year well before September. (Title of all) | News (1854) (Title of all)
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Exchanged Union POWs are issued new clothing to replace their prison camp rags after boarding the Flag of Truce boat, NEW YORK, in late 1864. Some men are throwing their old rags overboard. They were released in a humanitarian exchange between Confederates and Federal forces, of 10,000 ailing soldiers who were 'likely to be unfit for 60 days'. (BSLOC_2019_2_11)
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Gen. McClellan reconnoitring at Mechanicsville. Waud, William, -1878. 1862. Sketches, Drawings, Illustrations. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865
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Battle of Sedan, 2. Königlich Sächsisches Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 13, 1905, France, Daigny, Sedan, Schlacht bei Sedan, Das 2. Königlich Sächsische Jäger, Bataillon im Gelände
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Control, land border between Russia and Lithuania, Curonian Spit, Baltic Sea, barrier, customs, wooden house, shield, soldiers, farmer, cow, historical illustration 1880
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Victoria Cross: reward for gallantry instituted 1856 for all ranks of British army and navy. First conferred by Queen Victoria on 62 men June 1857. Maltese cross made from Russian canon captured at Sebastopol; red ribbon army, blue ribbon navy. From The Illustrated London News June 1857 showing some of first army awards.
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'Cannon and Harness of the Guards Infantry Artillery of the Turkish Troops'. Album "The drawings of uniforms and arms of the Turkish troops of different weapons". Russia, 1848. Dimensions: 37,0x27,8 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Carol Popp de Szatmáry.
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Major Genl. McClellan. Title from item, Exhibited: "With Malice Toward None : The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C, 2009. McClellan, George B, (George Brinton), 1826-1885, Military service, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union.
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Logan to the front, as shown in the great war panorama Battle of Atlanta now on exhibition in Minneapolis, 5th St. near Nicollet Ave, open all day, evenings and Sundays. , Men, Horses, Exhibitions, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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France, Colonies, 1896 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France