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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.
The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Fort Carson's mounted color guard stands alongside soldiers from the 440th Civil Affairs Bn. at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 15, 2012.
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BOSTON (Sept. 20, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working 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. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca
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Soldier with gun and boiler in uniform of World War I, sit down and resting on the pavement. Costume accord the times of World War I. Photo made at cinema city Cinevilla in Latvia.
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The Idaho National Guard participated in Boise's downtown Idaho Veterans Parade on Nov. 5, 2022 to honor veterans, past and present.
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Civil War reenactment, Confederate Army troops advancing on Union position, Port Gamble, Washington, USA
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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.
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Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA.
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Canada,Ontario,Fort Erie,Old Fort Erie, War of 1812 re-enactment of the Siege of Fort Erie. A large explosion of the gun powder magazine.
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Venetian musketeer from 1620, military museum, planned town with star-shaped layout, Palmanaova, Unesco World Heritage Site, Friuli, Italy, Palmanaova, Friuli, Italy, Europe
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1970s MAN WEARING EYE PATCH DRESSED AS CONTINENTAL SOLDIER RE-ENACTOR OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HOLDING FLINTLOCK MUSKET
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (May 17, 2022) Sailors assigned to the rifle detail perform a 21-gun salute during the 35th anniversary ceremony for the USS Stark attack in Stark Memorial Park at Naval Station Mayport, May 17, 2022. USS Stark was homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
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RUSSELL CROWE in MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003), directed by PETER WEIR.
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DA-ST-88-09585. Base: Mount Vernon State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Royal Horse Artillery Gun Salute in Green Park on Accession Day 6th February 2015 London England
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Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway - May 6, 1813 or May 6, 2006. The "Troops" pose for a photo following the re-enactment of the burning of Georgetown, Maryland. Location: Georgetown, Maryland
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World War II reenactment of troops at attention of Great Britain at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend and Reenactment in Reading, PA held June 18, 2008
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Panorama, Custer s Last Stand Reenactment, Hardin, Montana, USA Hardin PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA
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BOSTON (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working 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. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca
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Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.
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The United Kingdom's delegation to the Congress of the International Organization of Reserves stands at attention on the parade ground during the opening ceremonies. Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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North America, Canada, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Fortress Louisbourg, soldiers playing music (Editorial Usage Only)
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Sergeant, American Revolutionary War, reenactment
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Life in the Baroque era, 18th century, Prussian uniform at the time of Frederick II of Prussia, Schiller Jahrhundertfest festival, Marbach am Neckar, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
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Austrian Imperial army soldiers, reenactment
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NCC cadet targeting by gun MR 515 Copyright: xSanghamitra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Napoleon Bonaparte in his field tent at Waterloo
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Participant posing as a British Army Officer during American Revolution reenactment
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U. S. Army soldiers, wearing the Civil War era uniform, ride in a horse-drawn wagon in the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inauguration Day celebration. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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This is the exterior of the West Point Military Academy. Marching are the Homecoming Parade of Cadets in grey uniforms and tall hats, holding long guns.
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Königstein Fortress battle re-enactment
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NAPOLÉON (2023), directed by RIDLEY SCOTT.
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Quebec City, Canada, August 15, 2008: The Citadelle of Quebec City was a military installation and residence. The construction started in 17th century by French but the star shaped fortification that remain was built under the United Kingdom between 1820 and 1831. A soldier from Royal 22nd Regiment with gun stands in front of a sentry box near the entrance, North America
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Terry Hawkins U.E., Lieutenant Colonel Price of Wales American Regiment.
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041106-F-4517Q-002. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Battle of Maxen
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Delaware River Scenic Byway - Annual Christmas Crossing Reenactment. Durham boats full of colonial soldiers wait in the waters of the Delaware River on Christmas morning, while General George Washington contemplates the surprise attack on the Hessian's encampment at Trenton during the reenactment. Location: Trenton, New Jersey
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St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts, Brimstone Hill, Brimstone Hill Fortress, interior with soldier statue
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Re-enactment of the Battle of the Nations
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Southern Sweden, Karlskrona, Marinmuseum, interior of 19th century military sailing ship diorama
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Hussar bivouac in Höfgen near Grimma
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UK, Yorkshire. Guns and loaders out grouse shooting on Bingley Moor.
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DA-ST-88-04887. Base: Mount Vernon State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command and Pearl Harbor and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii, conduct an interment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, April 20, 2022. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and attending family members paid their respects and honored the life of U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Biacio Casola, who was assigned to the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft during World War II. Casola was accounted for on July 26, 2021 nearly 80 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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Huntsmen gather for a meet at the Heythrop New Year's Day Hunt, Oxfordshire
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Battle of the Pont den Barona, Moors and Christians, "Es Firó", Soller, Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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Soldier, Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, North America
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.
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U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform at the San Antonio Country Club Fiesta Reception in San Antonio, Texas, April 3, 2022. Fiesta is an 11-day annual celebration featuring paraders, exhibits, music, entertainment, and family-friendly fun -- all benefiting local non-profit causes.
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake,Fort George National Historic Park, re-enactment of War of 1812, portrait of black soldier
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Civil War participant couple in full costume during reenactment of Battle of Manassas, Virginia
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Stolpen Castle Napoleon bivouac
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Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake,Fort George National Historic Park, re-enactment of War of 1812, portrait of black soldier
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Couple of lady and soldier shown on retro-style picture. Costumes accord the times of World War I. Photo made at cinema city Cinevilla in Latvia;
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Battle Re-enactment Society member, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
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New Caledonia, Grande Terre Island, Noumea. Army Day Festival, Army of Tonga Marching Band member in traditional uniform (R) MR_NCL_07_004.
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040514-F-5570D-079. Base: Sioux City State: Iowa (IA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC