Reenactments of Historical Battles

Images capture reenactments of notable battles with participants dressed in period uniforms, demonstrating military drills and engagements from historical conflicts.

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

Continentals on the march in 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

French troops march to 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 nation. On October 19-22, 2006, the Yorktown anniversa

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

Canada,Ontario,Stoney Creek. Battlefield House, Battle of Stoney Creek War 1812 re-enactment

A line of American Civil War union re-enactors on the battlefield with guns at the ready; United States of America

Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort George National Historic Park, War of 1812 re-enactors, British troops

Revolutionary War re-enactors re-create the cannon fire and subsequent cease-fire of the British army, in which they flew the white flag requesting a truce, bringing an end to the bombardment by the Allied armies and beginning the negotiations to surrender the British Army. Part of the 225th Anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, 1781, Colonial National Historical Park, Historical Triangle, Virginia

Re-enactment soldiers of the British Colonial Army in America during the American War of Independence 1776

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

British fife and drum marches on Surrender Road 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

French storm Redoubt No. 9 in 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.

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.

USA, New York, Adirondack Mountains, Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga, soldiers with muskets

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Czech Republic, Moravia, Slavkov u Brna. Historic re-enactment of the Battle of Austerlitz.

Shooters from St. Michael shooting, at the Samson Parade, at Mt Katschberg, Lungau, Salzburg state, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Historical Reenactment, Daniel Boone Homestead, Brigade of American Revolution, Continental Army Infantry

Slaughter re-enactment Großgörschen

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.

Battle re-enactment Grossgoerschen

General Charles O'Hara 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 October 19-22, 2006

19th century, British fort, Canada, Fort George, National, Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, attire, costume, day, da

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

canada ontario niagara falls, old fort erie, soldier and woman

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.

258th Anniversary of the ""Shot Heard Round the World,"" Battle Green Patriots Day, Colonists and British Soldiers, Semi quincentennial, American Revolution, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Two historical rifles on the field, out of focus soldiers in the background

DETLING, KENT/UK - AUGUST 29 : Men in costume at the Military Odyssey in Detling Kent on August 29, 2010. Unidentified men

Canada,Ontario,Fort Erie, Old Fort Erie,reenactment of War of 1812

Austrian imperial infantrymen

A line of American Civil War union re-enactors on the battlefield with guns in the firing position; United States of America

North America, Canada, Ontario, Niagara on the Lake, Fort George

Taken During A Reception with Military Honors in Berlin, 23 08 2024 Berlin Germany

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A revolutionary War re-enactment

Fortress Louisburg soldiers in historical dress Sydney Canada

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

Rear view of a French soldier holding a spear, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Boston (August 19, 2022) USS Constitution Commanding Officer Cmdr. B.J. Farrell, center, Lt. Cmdr. Raffaelle Giarnella, right, and Command Senior Chief Seth Miles pose during a ceremony aboard the ship.. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

British soldiers fighting against Zule warriors at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa

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

Battle re-enactment Grossgoerschen

Slaughter re-enactment Großgörschen

Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake,Fort George National Historic Park, re-enactment of the Revolutionary Loyalist War

253rd Anniversary of the ""Shot Heard Round the World,"" Battle Green Patriots Day, Colonists and British Soldiers, Semi quincentennial, American Revolution, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Royal Navy Re-enactment at the Brixham Pirate Festival 2022, Devon, UK

Austrian Imperial army infantry, Neapolitan War

British troops, Battle of Waterloo, reenactment

Revolutionary War Reenactment, Historical Morristown, New Jersey, USA, North America

Arquebusier, European wars of religion

USA, Massachusetts, Manchester By The Sea, Fourth of July, men dressed as patriots of the American Revolution

Revolutionary War reenactors from the First New Hampshire Regiment march in the July 4 parade in a small New England town, Amherst, New Hampshire, USA, North America

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

Soldier, Kalbermatten Regiment, reenactment

Michigan, Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, founded in 1780, State Historic Park. Uniformed park employee in period attire.

Battle of Maxen

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.

USA, Virginia, Norfolk July 4 patriotic re-enactment

Portraits of Reenactors at Moores Creek National Battleground, NC

Hurricane Katrina

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.

Battle re-enactment Grossgoerschen

American History, Fort Frederick, Maryland, Revolutionary War reenactment.

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.

Battle of Maxen

Re-enactment of the Battle of the Nations

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

Canadian Maritimes, Canada, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Fortress of St. Louisbourg. Historical reinactment actors.

Battle reenactment

Confederate artillery unit cannon action during Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA.

Slaughter re-enactment Großgörschen

Thessaloniki, Greece Group of Cretan soldiers , 1913 - Balkans - Jean Brunhes and Auguste Léon - (April 23 - June 9) (French - Thessalonique , Grèce Groupe de soldats crétois). Military uniform, group portrait, weapon, man, army, Clothing, human beings, society, Greece, Salonica, group of Cretan soldiers

Inaugural parade, members from the US Infantry Old guard marches past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldier, Kalbermatten Regiment, reenactment

USA, Virginia, Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Revolutionary War military character actors (Large format sizes available)

Confederate infantry

Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia, visited by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides for touring, participation in annual National Association of State Park Directors and National Park Service Leadership Council Conference in Williamsburg

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

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Czech Republic, Moravia, Slavkov u Brna. Historic re-enactment of the Battle of Austerlitz.

USA, Missouri, St. Charles Re-enactor depicting York with Seaman the dog, Lewis and Clark Rendezvous parade

Southern Sweden, Karlskrona, Marinmuseum, interior of 19th century military sailing ship diorama

Arquebusiers, European wars of religion

British soldiers fighting against boer forces at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa

Battle of Maxen

Vintage Photograph. Historical reenactment parade celebrating american independence day.

The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and the Commander-in-Chief's Guard demonstrate Revolutionary War battle tactics and customs at Mount Vernon, Va., Feb. 17, 2014. The demonstration was part of festivities celebrating President's Day at the home of George Washington.

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

Spc. Dennis Drennen jumps the limber to land between Sgt. Josie Johnson and Cpl. Jason Ponto on the limber. The Soldiers are practicing one of the qualifications to being a part of the Artillery Half Section.

British soldiers fighting against Zule warriors at the reenactment of the Battle of Talana. Dundee. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa

British officer and lady in red dress watch with disdain the British surrender 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,

Battle re-enactment Grossgoerschen

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

Mercenaries with lances, wedding procession of the "Landshut Wedding", historic center, Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

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.

Soldier, Kingdom of Sardinia army, reenactment

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