Defence Collection (#93)

Battle ship carrying cannons

Old civil guard barracks; cabo de gata almeria province spain

defence wall surrounding the medieval city of ping yao, nothern China
massive defence wall surrounding the medieval city of ping yao, nothern China

Gate of the city wall in Visby, Gotland, Sweden

NETHERLANDS: DYKES, 1564. Damaging the dykes, a criminal activity which was heavily punished as the dykes were vital to the agriculture and defense of the Netherlands

From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Pete?
From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Peter Masefield, RAeS President 1959-1960, both discussed the White paper on Defence in their speeches at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at

Attack and Defence of a Castle, 12th Century

Source Size = 3775 x 1310
The War in the East: with Hobart Pasha, Diagram of Hobart Pashas Means of Defence against Torpedo Boats: the Situation of the Fleet when Attacked

Source Size = 3777 x 2103
The War in the East: Departure from Constantinople of a Turkish Mountain Battery for the Defence of the Balkans

Source Size = 3826 x 2543
Egypt; Alexandria, Defence Preparations at the Waterworks: Steam Jets Outside the Boiler Room (Left); Alexandria, Telephone on Board H.M.s

Source Size = 3677 x 1687
Before the Bombardment of Alexandria, July 7, 1882: Preparing for the Defence of the Alexandria Water-Works

Source Size = 3755 x 1056
" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: the Battery of Defence from the Nearest Martello Tower

Source Size = 3737 x 1443
" siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne: Left Image: a 64 Pounder Gun in Position to Fire at the Battery of Defence

Source Size = 2956 x 3752
IMAGE ACCOMPANYING " THE LAW AND THE LADY: A Novel" BY WILKIE COLLINS, CHAPTER XVIII, THIRD QUESTION, WHAT WAS HIS MOTIVE

Source Size = 3564 x 2520
The Afghan War: Defence of the British Position at Sherpore, Cabul: North End of the Sherpore Defences, 1880

The Volunteer Review at Dover: Defence of the Castle Batteries, Uk, 1869

Source Size = 3885 x 2232
The Raising of the Belooch Levies for the Defence of the Western Frontier of India

Mode of Transporting Large Guns for Coast Defence, 1873

Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration
XND76013 Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Syria, Crac des Chevaliers with moat

Syria, Crac des Chevaliers

Plan of the project of a battery on the Ile Cigogne and map pf the Glenan Isles, 1745
XIR661430 Plan of the project of a battery on the Ile Cigogne and map pf the Glenan Isles, 1745 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales

Plan of the Ile Cigogne and the project of a fort, Archipel des Glenan, 1745 (pencil
XIR661429 Plan of the Ile Cigogne and the project of a fort, Archipel des Glenan, 1745 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Project of a Fort on the Ile Cigogne, Archipel des Glenan, 1745 (pencil & w / c on paper)
XIR661428 Project of a Fort on the Ile Cigogne, Archipel des Glenan, 1745 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

A hundred years ago, the students of the Ecole Polytechnique at the Barriere du Trone
XIR661398 A hundred years ago, the students of the Ecole Polytechnique at the Barriere du Trone, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Espionage, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR486937 Espionage, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd February 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Plan of the island of Rhodes, Greece in the 15th century, from Military
KW478233 Plan of the island of Rhodes, Greece in the 15th century, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Tilbury Fort, Essex, engraved by Henry Adlard, c. 1832 (engraving)
XJF451344 Tilbury Fort, Essex, engraved by Henry Adlard, c.1832 (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Francois Ier Tower at le Havre, 1852 (oil on panel)
XIR375784 The Francois Ier Tower at le Havre, 1852 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 16 x 38 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre

View of the town and fort of Detroit, late eighteenth century (w / c on paper)
XIR375730 View of the town and fort of Detroit, late eighteenth century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Service Historique de L Armee et de L Air, Vincennes

Fort Erie, late eighteenth century (w / c on paper)
XIR375729 Fort Erie, late eighteenth century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Service Historique de L Armee et de L Air, Vincennes

The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media)
BAL367602 The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media) by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Panorama Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine; (add.info.: In September 1854, Allied troops (British)

A Two Gun Battery during the Crimean War, c. 1855 (b / w photo)
XJF366989 A Two Gun Battery during the Crimean War, c.1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crimean War (1853-56); ); English, out of copyright

Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346330 Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th March 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Ancient Defence and Modern Offence, Torpedo Boats Passing Upnor Castle, Engraving 1884

The Russians in 1812, 1855 (oil on canvas)
BAL322429 The Russians in 1812, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Przhceslavski, Konstantin (1828-1908); Borodino, Mozhaysky, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (add.info.: French invasion of Russia; ); Polish

DEFENCE OF FORT SUMTER, It is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The fort is best known as the site upon which the shots initiating the American Civil War

Lord J. Russell Proposing his Measure on the Papal Aggression: the only Retrograde
LORD J. RUSSELL PROPOSING HIS MEASURE ON THE PAPAL AGGRESSION: The only retrograde step I propose to take is that natural action of a man who finds that a blow is aimed at his head

AN INCIDENT IN THE DEFENCE OF NINETY-SIX, American Revolutionary War, US, USA, 1870s engraving

FACSIMILE OF A PROCLAMATION BY SIR WILLIAM HOWE; All intrepid able bodied heroes, who are willing to serve his Majesty King George the Third, in Defence of their Country, Laws and Constitution

Walls of Antioch, 1894 (engraving)
XJF311230 Walls of Antioch, 1894 (engraving) by Archer, T.A. (fl.1894); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Defence of Breeds Hill: Prescott in the Redoubt, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving)
XJF311242 Map of the Siege of Malta in 1565 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faithful Men are the best wall, c. 1855 (fresco)
XPH311144 Faithful Men are the best wall, c.1855 (fresco) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

Two Batteries at Southampton House (engraving)
XJF308737 Two Batteries at Southampton House (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Plan of the Entrenchment of His Majestys Dock Yard and Ordnance Wharf at Chatham
XJF3058231 Plan of the Entrenchment of His Majestys Dock Yard and Ordnance Wharf at Chatham, 1756 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Desperate Defence, from a Painting, by G. Cattermole, the Institute Painters in Water Colours

Franco-Prussian War: Bourget Defence by French Sailors on 24 December 1870

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .