Bayonet Collection (#49)

British and Indian soldiers - WWI allies (1 / 3)
United we stand. Divided we fall British and Indian troops fighting together during WWI

British and Indian soldiers - WWI allies (3 / 3)
What do we care British and Indian troops fighting together during WWI - putting all differences aside in the fight for the common cause

The Sentry by Bruce Bairnsfather
Original pencil sketch by the famous World War I cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather, creator of " Old Bill", showing a British soldier standing sentry in a trench

Russia - Bayonet Practise for members the Preobrajensky Guard Regiment

A Camp during Zulu War
A British soldier waiting and watching from a fortified camp in Zululand during the Zulu war

Canadian soldiers learning how to attack with a bayonet

A German saw-edge bayonet in actual use in the war: The Germ
WWI, World War One, First World War, 1st World War. World War 1, The Great War

London Scottish soldiers charging with the bayonet

The Civil war in America: General Burnsides expedition
The 9th New York (Hawkins Zouaves)and the 21st Massachusetts taking the Confederate fieldwork on Roanoke island at the point of the bayonet, during General Burnsides expedition to seize the area

American Civil war. The Fight at Balls Bluff, Upper Potomac
Desperate effort made by the 15th Massachusetts regiment to clear the woods by a bayonet charge. From a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly

Chinese Soldier - Rifle
A Chinese soldier from Peking in fine multi-coloured ceremonial military costume

Qui Va La? by Will Owen
A French soldier in the traditional red pantalons of early World War One asks, Who Goes There? as he is disturbed by some rabbits frolicking in the snow

Ww2 Army Cadet 1930S
A young cadet in uniform

Territorials Card C1914
A card celebrating the brave members of the territorial army as they answer the call to war

Russian War Loan Card 1
Patriotic Russians are invited to subscribe to a war loan to support the brave soldiers at the front, one of whom is depicted advancing between rocks with bayonet bared

Grenadier / Napoleon 1814
A Grenadier of the Napoleonic era in ceremonial dress, carrying an enormous rifle tipped with a bayonet

Costume / French Guard1774
A member of the French Guard, in full uniform, with a sword at his belt and a combined rifle and bayonet

Costume / French / Nat Guard
A member of the French National Guard in the revolutionary year of 1848: he wears a dark coat and holds a combined rifle and bayonet

Bayonet Practice
Soldiers of the French Armee d Afrique at bayonet practice

Infantry of Line 1835
Infantry of the line

Military soldiers drill marching outside the Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

S Wales Bordrers 1887
South Wales Borderers: Private in heavy marching order

French Grenadiers
Grenadiers of the Garde Imperiale in action in falling snow at the indecisive battle of Eylau against a combined Russian and Austrian army

Bayonet Drill / Ww1 / 1918
Highlanders practising bayonet drill, World War One

1916 / Verdun / Meuse Battle
French troops make a bayonet charge during a struggle on the banks of the River Meuse, part of the almost year-long battle of Verdun

French Military C18
FRENCH Musket loading (after the decree of 1766)

World War I / Naik Darwan
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross

Training / Australia / Wwii
AUSTRALIA Infantryman in training

German Surrendering
At bayonet point, a German machine gunner surrenders to two British soldiers at Croiselles

Ireland / Russells Arrest
The apprehending of Thomas Russell, the leader of the rebels

Waterloo / Plancenoit 1815
Prussian soldiers charge the French artillery at Plancenoit

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"Bayonet: A Weapon of History and Valor" This captivating poster for the Welsh Guards transports us back to a pivotal moment in history - the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. Painted by Howard Pyle in 1906, it showcases the bravery and determination of those who fought for their nation's freedom. The bayonet, an integral part of warfare throughout centuries, played a crucial role during the Napoleonic Wars. French soldiers donned their distinctive uniforms as they wielded this formidable weapon on battlefields across Europe. Even during times of celebration, such as Christmas and New Year, the Coldstream Guards proudly displayed their bayonets on cards sent to loved ones. Their commitment to duty never wavered. In between conflicts, when peace seemed within reach, posters like that from the Territorial Army reminded citizens of their responsibility to protect their homeland. The bayonet symbolized readiness and preparedness against any threat that might arise. Artistic depictions like James Gillray's "A March to the Bank" captured both humor and satire while showcasing soldiers armed with bayonets. These images served as reminders that even in times of peace or political turmoil, military strength was always at hand. The Napoleonic Wars witnessed countless battles where brave soldiers faced each other with fixed bayonets. One such engagement was immortalized in "BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814), " reminding us of both triumphs and sacrifices made by those who carried these lethal weapons into combat. During World War I's infamous Battle of Somme, Coldstreamers charged fearlessly towards enemy lines with bayonets gleaming under fire-filled skies. Their unwavering courage became synonymous with heroism amidst unimaginable horrors. George Orwell's book cover for "Homage to Catalonia, " published in 1938 about the Spanish Civil War evokes emotions tied closely with sacrifice and loyalty embodied by those who fought with bayonets in hand.