Defence Collection (#95)

Fascimile of a Plan of Le Havre in 1583, from Les Premiers Oeuvres de Jacques
XIR169178 Fascimile of a Plan of Le Havre in 1583, from Les Premiers Oeuvres de Jacques Devaulx Pillote en la Marine (colour litho) by Devaulx, Jacques (16th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Indians in a Tree Hurling Projectiles at the Spanish (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR168829 Indians in a Tree Hurling Projectiles at the Spanish (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Citadel of Herat and Qala Iktyaruddin, Herat, Afghanistan, from L Univers
KW1547358 The Citadel of Herat and Qala Iktyaruddin, Herat, Afghanistan, from L Univers IllustrA©, 1866 (engraving) by French School

The Last Stand of the Kusanoki Clan, the Battle of Shijo Nawate, 1348, c
XZL150454 The Last Stand of the Kusanoki Clan, the Battle of Shijo Nawate, 1348, c..1851 (woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese

The Old Guard, Armed Yet Defenceless, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon
XCF136706 The Old Guard, Armed Yet Defenceless, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 26 May 1888 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Defence of India, 1886: Sketches at the Chapper Rift on the Quetta Railway, Now
THE DEFENCE OF INDIA, 1886: SKETCHES AT THE CHAPPER RIFT ON THE QUETTA RAILWAY, NOW IN COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION; 1. In the Tunnel. 2. The Manghi End. 3. Inside the Rift. 4. The Entrance at Dargi

Carrigrohane Farm, from which the Tenant has been Evicted. Now Occupied by the Cork Defence Union, 1886

Leon Michel Gambettas First Cabinet Council, a Meeting of the Government Of
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTAs FIRST CABINET COUNCIL, A MEETING OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, SEPTEMBER 1870; Jules Favre, Rochefort, Arago, Glais-Bizoin, General Trochu, Jules Simon, Pelletan

The Trial of the Guicowar of Baroda, 1875: Serjeant W
THE TRIAL OF THE GUICOWAR OF BARODA, 1875: SERJEANT W. BALLANTINE, Counsel for the Defence

Hobs Defence, John Laguerre, 1688-1746, British

Historic Fort McHenry, birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States of America

Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza sp. ) wing eye-spot, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR
Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza sp.) wing eye-spot, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Australia, Western Australia, The Southwest, Albany, Princess Royal Fortress, Mount Adelaide, 6 inch gun, artillery

Castle Khanzad, Iraq Kurdistan

WILLIAMSBURG: MAGAZINE. The octagonal magazine at Williamsburg, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1856

Border fortification between Israel and the Palestinian territories in the West Bank near Ramallah, Middle East

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Chinese soldiers firing a volley from the shelter of bank, Tientsin, China. Stereograph, c1900

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1906. The Mikados soldiers behind a entrenchment, Manchuria, China. Stereograph, c1906

Old cannon used to defend Russell in 1845, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

HARMAN AMERLING (1836-1907). American attorney and counselor at law, a defense attorney for Charles Guiteau during his 1881 trial. Photograph, c1881

NEWSBOYS BOXING, 1908. A newsboys self-defense class given by the Newsboy Protective Association in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1908

CIVIL WAR: FEDERAL NAVY. Transport Linda of Philadelphia on the James River during the American Civil War in Deep Bottom, Virginia. Photograph, 1864

WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Last page of a report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the postition of the British Navy in Chesapeake Bay, and of plans for the American defence

WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Defence of Chesapeake Bay. First page of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay and plans for the American defence

Flag of colombia over cannon on cartagena city wall
artagena colombia

Picture No. 11071697
Local Women in front of a house behind cage protection from chimpanzees - Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Clothing - Air Raid Victims - Queen Elizabeth & Lady Reading
Inspecting a clothes distribution scheme for Air Raid victims (which have arrived in Britain from New Zealand) - a visit by Queen Elizabeth & Eva Violet Isaacs (neaMond), Marchioness of Reading

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Sandcastle with lack of barbed wire
Winston Churchill: " This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm!". Lady in deckchair watching her son build a sandcastle in a garden sandpit: " There

Spithead Fort is one of the Martello Towers built in 1804 as a defence against the anticipated French invasion of England. They are retained as coastal defences Date: circa 1910

US Sailors and Swedish Coastal Artillerymen - Stockholm
Two US battleships of the 2nd Division of the Atlantic Fleet, of USS Connecticut class. Namely USS Louisiana (BB-19), Kansas (BB-21) and/or the New Hampshire (BB-25)

Coastal gun protecting the Canadian seaboard - WW2
Ponderous coastal gun protecting the Canadian seaboard - WW2 Date: circa 1940

Striking Arabian Girl - Morocco. Note the primitive-form Hamsa (Fatimas hand) amulet, worn throughout the Middle East and North Africa

Prince of Wales Martello Tower, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Prince of Wales Martello Tower in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nine of the fourteen Martello towers built in Canada still survive

The German line of defence - Battle of the Somme - WWI
The German line of defence between Curlu and Hem-Monacu - Battle of the Somme - WWI. Date: circa 1916

London by Night - Searchlights crossing the night sky over the capital. Date: circa 1940s

Cuba - Walls of Fort Havana, Havana
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, known as La Cabana (Fort of Saint Charles) - an 18th-century fortress complex, located on the elevated eastern side of the harbour entrance in Havana, Cuba

Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, Havana, Cuba
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, known as La Cabana (Fort of Saint Charles) - an 18th-century fortress complex, located on the elevated eastern side of the harbour entrance in Havana, Cuba

Anti-Aircraft Gun Team - World War Two. Date: circa 1942

Thames Barrier on the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Crested Porcupine Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Date:

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Crested Porcupine Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Date:

Picture No. 11051770
Crested Porcupine Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Date:

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Porcupinefish tropical seas Date:

Luneburg Germany Prince Philip, the Colonel in Chief of the VIII Kings Royal Irish Hussars visited the regimental station in North Germany 11 March 1958

Luneburg Germay Prince Philip, the Colonel in Chief of the VIII Kings Royal Irish Hussars visited the regimental station in North Germany 11 March 1958

Princess Elizabeth inspects the Guard of Honour formed by members of the 4th Regiment Royal Horse Artillery at Hyde Park Corner 30 May 1949

Battle of Hastings

The Castle gate, Lewes, West Sussex. 1923

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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 .