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Bravery Collection (#3)

"Unyielding Courage: Tales of Bravery Through the Ages" Churchills praise for RAF Pilots: In the face of adversity, RAF pilots soared with unwavering bravery

Background imageBravery Collection: WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration)

WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration)
8684970 WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Sublime courage Acts of war)

Background imageBravery Collection: Johanna Stegen distributing cartridges to the soldiers in the Battle of Lueneburg on 02/04/1813

Johanna Stegen distributing cartridges to the soldiers in the Battle of Lueneburg on 02/04/1813
UIG5413832 Johanna Stegen distributing cartridges to the soldiers in the Battle of Lueneburg on 02/04/1813, historical illustration, ca. 1893; UIG

Background imageBravery Collection: The bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion, 1910

The bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion, 1910
3480768 The bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion, 1910; (add.info.: Postcard celebrating the bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion)

Background imageBravery Collection: Private George Wilson captures a German Maxim gun single handedly during WWI (litho)

Private George Wilson captures a German Maxim gun single handedly during WWI (litho)
3252930 Private George Wilson captures a German Maxim gun single handedly during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBravery Collection: Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's

Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift
3432574 Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift, South Africa in January 1879, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June

Background imageBravery Collection: Israel Putnam, 1800

Israel Putnam, 1800
3507788 Israel Putnam, 1800; (add.info.: Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 - May 29, 1790) was an American army general officer, popularly known as Old Put

Background imageBravery Collection: A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his

A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer
3252878 A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBravery Collection: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)

Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252876 Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons)

Background imageBravery Collection: Boys amid bullets where their fathers fought (litho)

Boys amid bullets where their fathers fought (litho)
3252847 Boys amid bullets where their fathers fought (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys amid bullets where their fathers fought)

Background imageBravery Collection: Fiercely and long this gallant man fought (colour litho)

Fiercely and long this gallant man fought (colour litho)
8635355 Fiercely and long this gallant man fought (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiercely and long this gallant man fought)

Background imageBravery Collection: The Charge, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)

The Charge, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669754 The Charge, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Background imageBravery Collection: WW1: The death of the colonel (illustration)

WW1: The death of the colonel (illustration)
8684973 WW1: The death of the colonel (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Background imageBravery Collection: WW1: Stoic weapon (illustration)

WW1: Stoic weapon (illustration)
8684971 WW1: Stoic weapon (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Stoic weapon facts of war 1914-1918)

Background imageBravery Collection: Customs of the Sahara, 1810 (engraving)

Customs of the Sahara, 1810 (engraving)
8698344 Customs of the Sahara, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Algeria. Customs of the indigenous people of the Sahara: haircut as proof of the courage of the soldiers)

Background imageBravery Collection: WW1: The end of BOUVET (illustration)

WW1: The end of BOUVET (illustration)
8684972 WW1: The end of BOUVET (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job The end of BOUVET War facts)

Background imageBravery Collection: Presentation of Union Jacks to British Service Battalions in France after World War One

Presentation of Union Jacks to British Service Battalions in France after World War One
3058498 Presentation of Union Jacks to British Service Battalions in France after World War One, as a mark of royal recognition of their valour

Background imageBravery Collection: No Surrender! A British artillery officer who sold his life dearly when his battery was attacked

No Surrender! A British artillery officer who sold his life dearly when his battery was attacked, Belgium, WWI (litho)
3252853 No Surrender! A British artillery officer who sold his life dearly when his battery was attacked, Belgium, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Surrender)

Background imageBravery Collection: British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of

British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho)
3252912 British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBravery Collection: Soldiers wounded during WWI arriving at Waterloo Station, London, England (litho)

Soldiers wounded during WWI arriving at Waterloo Station, London, England (litho)
3252909 Soldiers wounded during WWI arriving at Waterloo Station, London, England (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers wounded during WWI arriving at Waterloo Station, London)

Background imageBravery Collection: Brave Nurse Agassiz protecting her wounded British patients from the Germans during WWI (litho)

Brave Nurse Agassiz protecting her wounded British patients from the Germans during WWI (litho)
3252886 Brave Nurse Agassiz protecting her wounded British patients from the Germans during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBravery Collection: Gilmore medal for bravery presented to a Connecticut soldier

Gilmore medal for bravery presented to a Connecticut soldier
3028371 Gilmore medal for bravery presented to a Connecticut soldier; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilmore medal for bravery presented to a Connecticut soldier); © Don Troiani

Background imageBravery Collection: Admiral John Benbow wounded fighting the French off Cape Santa Marta, West Indies

Admiral John Benbow wounded fighting the French off Cape Santa Marta, West Indies, 1702 (colour litho)
8635352 Admiral John Benbow wounded fighting the French off Cape Santa Marta, West Indies, 1702 (colour litho) by Skelton

Background imageBravery Collection: Emmeline Pankhurst being arrested outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 (b/w photo)

Emmeline Pankhurst being arrested outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 (b/w photo)
3058440 Emmeline Pankhurst being arrested outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Seen here being arrested)

Background imageBravery Collection: The Fall of Constantinople (litho)

The Fall of Constantinople (litho)
8660709 The Fall of Constantinople (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Constantinople)

Background imageBravery Collection: British ambulance drivers, 30 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

British ambulance drivers, 30 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British ambulance drivers, 30 Jul 1917. Elsie Knocker, the Baroness de T'Serclaes (1884-1978) and Mairi Chisholm (1896-1981) standing in the ruins of Pervijze (Pervyse), West Flanders

Background imageBravery Collection: Gen. Cousin decorating Russians, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Gen. Cousin decorating Russians, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Cousin decorating Russians, 1915. Similar Agence Meurisse image with French caption: "Le ge´ne´ral Cousin de´core des prisonniers russes aux Invalides", publication date 1915

Background imageBravery Collection: The knowledge. From the episode 'The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues', c.1539

The knowledge. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

Background imageBravery Collection: Justice. From the episode 'The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues', c.1539

Justice. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

Background imageBravery Collection: U.S.S. Texas, presentation of cross and badge to Ensign Gherardi by the King's... Aug. 8, 1897

U.S.S. Texas, presentation of cross and badge to Ensign Gherardi by the King's... Aug. 8, 1897. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Texas, presentation of cross and badge to Ensign Gherardi by the King's daughters, Aug. 8, 1897

Background imageBravery Collection: Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. James Carrick; The Caswell; The Prisoner; Court House, Queenstown; Queenstown Bridewell...George Peno seems to have persuaded the other foreigners to kill

Background imageBravery Collection: The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 532

Background imageBravery Collection: The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de revers, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de revers, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de revers, 1917. American medal, reverse: For Valor'; First World War

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; les decorations de Verdun, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; les decorations de Verdun, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; les decorations de Verdun, 1917. Verdun medals, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de face, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de face, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; La croix de guerre americaine, vue de face, 1917. American medal, obverse; First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; Etats - Unis D'Amerique, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; Etats - Unis D'Amerique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Etats - Unis D'Amerique, 1917. American medals, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; Serbie - Montenegro - Roumanie, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; Serbie - Montenegro - Roumanie, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Serbie - Montenegro - Roumanie, 1917. Medals of Serbia, Montenegro and Romania, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; Italie - Russie - Japon, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; Italie - Russie - Japon, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Italie - Russie - Japon, 1917. Medals of Italy, Russia and Japan, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Medals of the British Empire, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageBravery Collection: Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Medals of France and Belgium, First World War.. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageBravery Collection: Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Italian soldiers are decorated. Nearly the last act of Garibaldi, before closing his career, for the time

Background imageBravery Collection: The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. From Oral Account of the Events at Kagoshima

Background imageBravery Collection: Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Background imageBravery Collection: Le Général Schlagmann, s'imaginant que le costume donne du courage... 1859

Le Général Schlagmann, s'imaginant que le costume donne du courage... 1859. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le General Schlagmann, s'imaginant que le costume donne du courage... 1859. Le General Schlagmann, s'imaginant que le costume donne du courage

Background imageBravery Collection: Ikina, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Ikina, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ikina, 1885. Series: An Educational Account of Self-Made Men

Background imageBravery Collection: Mucius Scaevola, c1540. Creator: Antonio Campi

Mucius Scaevola, c1540. Creator: Antonio Campi
Mucius Scaevola, c1540

Background imageBravery Collection: Mucius Scaevola before King Porsenna, 1533. Creator: Abraham Schöpfer

Mucius Scaevola before King Porsenna, 1533. Creator: Abraham Schöpfer
Mucius Scaevola before King Porsenna, 1533. Additional Info: This almost impossibly detailed picture is meticulously painted. And magnificent

Background imageBravery Collection: 'Les bons ambassadeurs de la Republique', 1916. Creator: Unknown

"Les bons ambassadeurs de la Republique", 1916. Creator: Unknown
"Les bons ambassadeurs de la Republique", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII




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"Unyielding Courage: Tales of Bravery Through the Ages" Churchills praise for RAF Pilots: In the face of adversity, RAF pilots soared with unwavering bravery, defending our skies and earning Churchill's heartfelt admiration. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck: Amidst a treacherous retreat from Kabul in 1841, the valiant soldiers of the 44th Regiment stood their ground at Gundamuck, epitomizing true bravery till their last breath. Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916: Captured in James Prinsep Beadle's poignant artwork is the indomitable spirit displayed by the Ulster Division on that fateful day in World War I - an embodiment of courage against all odds. Scotland for Ever; The charge of Scots Greys at Waterloo: On June 18, 1815, amidst thundering hooves and flying colors, Scots Greys charged fearlessly into battle at Waterloo - forever etching their name in history as exemplars of Scottish valor. The Great Sacrifice by James Clark: James Clark's masterpiece captures not only the horrors but also the selfless acts of heroism during WWI - a testament to those who made "The Great Sacrifice" for future generations. The Colours: Advance of Scots Guards at Alma: With resolute determination painted across their faces and flags held high, brave Scots Guards advanced into enemy fire during the Battle of Alma in 1899 - showcasing unwavering loyalty and gallantry. Michael O'Leary Poster: Michael O'Leary's poster serves as a reminder that even ordinary individuals can exhibit extraordinary bravery when faced with challenges or adversity. How Piper Findlater won V. C. At Dargai.