Fortification Collection (#93)

Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) during his conquests
GIA4789516 Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) during his conquests: he sails up on a ship and down guides his armies

Song of gesture: an army apprehend to attack the enemy army refugied in a castle
GIA4789466 Song of gesture: an army apprehend to attack the enemy army refugied in a castle and protected by the drawbridge

Representation of an aqueduct. Coloree engraving from "De Architectura"
GIA4788836 Representation of an aqueduct. Coloree engraving from " De Architectura" by Vitruva (1st century BC) - Edition of Gottardo da Ponte, Come, 1521

The Armies of the Continent (engraving)
1595153 The Armies of the Continent (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armies of the Continent)

Le fort de Mourxouk - "Le Monde en prints ou Geographie des cinq parts du
LSE4080859 Le fort de Mourxouk - " Le Monde en prints ou Geographie des cinq parts du monde" by the Chevalier de Roujoux, 1828 by French School

Ms 508 / 131 K fol. 107 Cross-section and elevation of the harbour tower at Toulon
XDT209983 Ms 508/131 K fol.107 Cross-section and elevation of the harbour tower at Toulon, from Traite de Fortifications (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Masse, Claude (1652-1737); Min

View of the castle of Montemassi in Maremma (Maremma) in 1328
LRI4643273 View of the castle of Montemassi in Maremma (Maremma) in 1328. Fresco by Simone Martini (1284 ca.-1344), 1328. Detail cm. 340x968 Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

Roman Soldiers Besieging a Town, plate 23B, class 5 from Part I of
STC93293 Roman Soldiers Besieging a Town, plate 23B, class 5 from Part I of The History of the Nations, engraved by A. Nani (aquatint) by Italian School

Dunnottar Castle
EDB50677 Dunnottar Castle by Reid, George (1841-1913); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Mine of the Bastion du Mat, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC121091 Mine of the Bastion du Mat, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia
FIA5389856 The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kingship of Sidon, c.1645-c.1650 (oil on panel) by KnAopfer

"Plan de Sebastopol avec les fortifications et remparts
FIA5395955 " Plan de Sebastopol avec les fortifications et remparts, Crimee" (Plan of Sevastopol with its roadstead & fortifications) Aquarelle anonyme vers 1858 Dim 26x35

Guerre russo-turque de 1787-1792 - Russo-Turkish War (1787-92
FIA5396426 Guerre russo-turque de 1787-1792 - Russo-Turkish War (1787-92) - The Imperial Russian Army before the Turkish port Ochakov - Anonymous - 1790 - Watercolour, Gouache on Paper - 46, 5x65

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Fall of the Turnu fortress (Drobeta Turnu Severin
FIA5400873 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Fall of the Turnu fortress (Drobeta Turnu Severin, Roumanie) on February 11, 1829 par Anonymous, 1829 - Colour lithograph

Opp. p. 38. Fortified Bay on the Wt side the entrance of Rio Janeiro Coast of
5670846 Opp. p. 38. Fortified Bay on the Wt side the entrance of Rio Janeiro Coast of Brazil, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

View of Sevastopol from the British Siegeworks, the Sailor
5929540 A View of Sevastopol from the British Siegeworks, the Sailors Battery and the Lancaster Gun Battery, 1855A (lithograph, colour) by Packer, Thomas (19th century); National Army Museum

Storming of Ghuznee: The Morning after the action, 23 July 1839 (colour litho)
5929493 A Storming of Ghuznee: The Morning after the actionA, 23 July 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

The Laager and Abattis, Sherpur Cantonment, December 1879 (b / w photo)
5920980 The Laager and Abattis, Sherpur Cantonment, December 1879 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Laager and Abattis)

Strongpoint, Kabul 1879 (b / w photo)
5920979 Strongpoint, Kabul 1879 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Strongpoint, Kabul, 1879)

Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol
5920440 A Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol, 23 June 1855A (w/c over pencil) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); National Army Museum

Ali Masjid and surroundings, 1878 (b / w photo)
5920180 A Ali Masjid and surroundingsA, 1878 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Ali Masjid and surroundings, from left of enemys position on Rotass)

Western end of Dakka Fort, looking towards Khurd Khyber, 1878 (b / w photo)
5920028 A Western end of Dakka Fort, looking towards Khurd KhyberA, 1878 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Western end of Dakka Fort)

Lady Johnstone, wife of the Governor of Menorca, c. 1771 (oil on canvas)
5929297 Lady Johnstone, wife of the Governor of Menorca, c.1771 (oil on canvas) by Chiesa, Giuseppe (1720-89); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lady Johnstone)

Malakoff or round tower, c. 1855 (lithograph, coloured tinted)
5929115 A Malakoff or round towerA, c.1855 (lithograph, coloured tinted) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Malakoff or round towerA, 1855 (c)

Interior of the Malakoff with the Remains of the Round Tower (colour litho)
5929030 A Interior of the Malakoff with the Remains of the Round TowerA (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum

The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol from the advanced
5929022 A The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol from the advanced paralell of Chapmans Attack, 23 June 1855A (colour litho) by Simpson

A Quiet Night in the Batteries. A Sketch in the Greenhill Battery (Major Chapman
5929009 A A Quiet Night in the Batteries. A Sketch in the Greenhill Battery (Major Chapman s) 29th Jany. 1855A (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum

Members of the Khyber Rifles, 1895 circa (b / w photo)
5922715 Members of the Khyber Rifles, 1895 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Members of the Khyber Rifles, 1895 circa)

Fort Attock on the banks of the Indus, 1898 (b / w photo)
5922714 Fort Attock on the banks of the Indus, 1898 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Fort Attock on the banks of the Indus, 1898)

South face, Upper Bala Hissar, Kabul, 1879 (b / w photo)
5924210 South face, Upper Bala Hissar, Kabul, 1879 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: South face Upper Bala Hissar, 1879)

The Laager and Abattis, Sherpur Cantonment, December 1879 (b / w photo)
5924208 The Laager and Abattis, Sherpur Cantonment, December 1879 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Laager and Abattis, Sherpur Cantonment)

Bemaru village and defences from native base hospital, 1879 (b / w photo)
5924190 Bemaru village and defences from native base hospital, 1879 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum

HM Troopship Euphrates arriving in Spithead from Bombay, 5th Dec, 1879
5925054 HM Troopship A EuphratesA arriving in Spithead from Bombay, 5th Dec, 1879, bringing home the 3rd (East Kent, The Buffs) Regiment of Foot (oil on canvas) by Robins

Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839 (litho)
5924148 A Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839A (litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924038 White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Scherrer, Jean-Jacques (1855-1916); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: White rook, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c. 1898 (chromolitho)
2630666 Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c.1898 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomas Sampson (1840 - 1902)

Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900
XEE4410438 Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Third Crusade, 1190: capture of the city of Messina (Sicily)
XEE4409292 Third Crusade, 1190: capture of the city of Messina (Sicily). Richard Lion Heart (or Richard I of England, 1157-1199) planted the English banner on the highest tower in the city

Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732
XEE4409148 Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732. Engraving of the 18th century. by Unknown artist

Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens
XEE4409147 Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens. Engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, dit Moreau le Jeune (1741- 1814), 18th century

Exterior view of the church of Saint Andre (church of the Templars)
XEE4162296 Exterior view of the church of Saint Andre (church of the Templars), fortified in the 14th century. Luz saint saviour (Luz-Saint-Sauveur), Hautes Pyrennees (65), 1852

French architect Vauban draws up the plans for the fortifications of Belfort
XEE4162191 French architect Vauban draws up the plans for the fortifications of Belfort (east of France) at Louis XIVs request in 1687 - Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban donnant les plans des

Napoleon at Elba - Napoleon at Elba - Portoferraio - Isola d
XEE4160481 Napoleon at Elba - Napoleon at Elba - Portoferraio - Isola d Elba - Napoleon in the Governors Garden 1814-1815 - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell Universo

Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856 (lithograph)
3744626 Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856 (lithograph) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 38 of The Seat of War in the East, 1856)

View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving, 18th century
LSE4087817 View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving, 18th century by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving)

Barriere de Pantin la Villette in "les barrieres de Paris"
LSE4084747 Barriere de Pantin la Villette in " les barrieres de Paris" photograph by Gouviot, 1859. by French Photographer

Take Jericho. Engraving in "The main facts of holy history"
DUV4209965 Take Jericho. Engraving in " The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series. Pellerin and Cie, printer-publisher, Epinal. End of the 19th century

A city in the Middle Ages. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
XEE4137268 A city in the Middle Ages. Chromolithography of the late 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A city in the Middle Ages)

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"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009: Step back in time as you explore the formidable walls of Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of strength and power. Barnard Castle J860320: Marvel at the strategic location of Barnard Castle, perched high above the River Tees, offering unparalleled views and protection. Portchester Castle K991184: Immerse yourself in history at Portchester Castle, where Roman fortifications blend seamlessly with medieval architecture. Nunney Castle N061017: Admire the charming ruins of Nunney Castle, a small but mighty fortress nestled amidst picturesque surroundings. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Witness nature's beauty while exploring an ancient hill fort on the stunning Malvern Hills during autumnal splendor. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Experience awe-inspiring coastal vistas from Dunnottar Castle's dramatic cliff-top perch - a true testament to Scotland's rich heritage. Roman latrine J000112: Uncover fascinating insights into daily life within Roman forts as you visit this well-preserved latrine - a unique glimpse into ancient hygiene practices. Steam train on Swanage Railway near Corfe Castle, Dorset: Travel back in time aboard a steam train through picturesque countryside to reach Corfe Castle - an enchanting journey filled with nostalgia. Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire: Be captivated by Carreg Cennen castle's rugged beauty as it stands proudly atop a limestone crag amidst breathtaking Welsh landscapes. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Behold one of Northumberland's most iconic landmarks - Bamburgh Castle, an imposing fortress overlooking the stunning North Sea coastline.