British Army Collection

The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho)
NAM280805 The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho) by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul, 1841
PNP316627 The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul, 1841, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Wollen

British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Duke of Wellington ordering the entire British line to advance at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle at Waterloo, illustration from
STC397054 Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle at Waterloo, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)

The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War

A British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle

EVNT2A-00183
British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho)
3697386 Saving the Queens Colour at the Battle of Isandlwana (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Slingsby Skylark 2
Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2 of the Army Gliding Club at National Gliding Championships, Lasham, June 1955

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company, engraved by H. Billingsley after a photograph by Coleman
XCF277699 Grand Parade of the Hon Artillery Company, engraved by H. Billingsley after a photograph by Coleman, 1865 (coloured engraving) by English photographer

The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. The Grenadier Guard, an infantry regiment of the British Army were deployed to South Africa

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Interval of Peace: British bomb-gun section enjoying a hand at cards while the sentries keep watch through the periscopes

The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French

The Black Watch. Forward the 42nd! at the Alma, 1854, (1939). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War

Major General Sir Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Blood (1842-1940), commanding Meerut District, Bengal, was one of the few officers to see action in both the Zulu and Afghan campaigns of 1879

A tank transporter hauling a Challenger 2 main battle tank to Wales for an exercise. Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman

Charles Brown and friends
Charles Brown (right) in Army uniform, chatting with friends or relatives, circa 1919

M22 Locust tank
A M22 Locust tank partially in a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider

Vickers Light Tank Mk. VII Tetrarch
Loading a Tetrarch tank into a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider

Sandhurst 33141_051
Old College, Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire 2017

Queen Victoria... visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns... 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria at Netley Hospital visiting Soldiers wounded in the Indian Frontier campaigns, December 3, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) with injured men of the British Army

Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Pipe-Major Fraser flanked by Piper James Pourie (right) and Piper John Gordon (left). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Crown
First line Gurkhas storming and capturing a German trench, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

POSTER: AIR FORCE, c1943. Take the road to victory! Join the WaF! British poster encouraging women to join the Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Lithograph, c1943

Battle of Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession
Duke of Marlborough leading his English troops at Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession, 1704. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sketches of the British Army (colour litho)
1039493 Sketches of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the British Army)

General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front

The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812

The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801

A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853
BAL16580 A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853 by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 26.7x18.4 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

British Lancers Charging
France, c. 1916 The 9th British Lancers charging German artillery in WWI

British riflemen, 1880s
Queens Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade at training camp, Scotland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr

Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho)
STC373386 Plan of the Defence of Rorkes Drift (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rorkes Drift, 22-23 January 1879)

Return of the Fore and Aft, Gloucestershire Regiment advancing to the attack
NAM237825 Return of the Fore and Aft, Gloucestershire Regiment advancing to the attack, India North West Frontier, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hale, Edward Matthew (1852-1924); National Army Museum

The Battle of Abu Klea, 17th January 1885, 1896 (oil on canvas)
NAM244205 The Battle of Abu Klea, 17th January 1885, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum

G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders
PNP314566 G Battery, 3rd Brigade with nine-pounder muzzle-loaders, photographed at Peiwar Kotal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)

The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. The Battle in the Rosefields at Minden, 1759, (1939). The Battle of Minden, 1 August 1759

Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Guides Cavalry (Queens Own) of the North West Frontier; the Central India Horse; the 1st Bengal Cavalry (the famous 1st Irregulars)

Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Villers-Bretonneux was the scene of the first tank battle in history, on 24th April 1918

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

R Es bridge building practice in preparation for the Royal Tournament at Olympia London England Practising at Christchurch Dorset England on 4 May 1920 eTopFoto

World War I first-aid station, artwork
World War I first-aid station. Artwork showing stretcher-bearers and wounded soldiers arriving at a first-aid station during the First World War (1914-1918)

British armys Meschianza in Philadelphia, 1778
Meschianza at Philadelphia, a festival in the form of a medieval tournament, 1778. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sergeant Somers holding back the enemy by bombing them when a barricade was being raised
STC413345 Sergeant Somers holding back the enemy by bombing them when a barricade was being raised (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261003 Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

The 93rd Highlanders entering the breach at the storming of the Secundrabagh, Lucknow
NAM310664 The 93rd Highlanders entering the breach at the storming of the Secundrabagh, Lucknow, 16th November 1857 (w/c) by Norie, Orlando (1832-1901); National Army Museum

Regimental Colour, 4th West India Regiment, c. 1795-1804 (textile)
3062170 Regimental Colour, 4th West India Regiment, c.1795-1804 (textile) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his
1772196 Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his capture of the French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, c.1817 (pencil & ink on paper) by Dighton

British Army Gunner S. R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading
British Army Gunner S.R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading, seen here in the back row of this group of Royal Artillery men in the Middle East during the Second World War. Circa 1942

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt

POSTER: WOMEN WORKERS. ATS cook for the troops. British poster encouraging women to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the womens branch of the British Army. Lithograph, c1942

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

The R. E. M. E. - Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers is the British Army
The R.E.M.E. - Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers is the British Armys newest corps. It has been in operation since October 1st, 1942

Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment during the Second World War. Circa 1940

Entertainer Neil Diamond and Lord Tavistock present a cheque to the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, at Chelsea Barracks. The cheque was a " thank you" for the Drums Corps performance at

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Catterick Garrison, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. 10th July 1975

Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British Forces Round the Latter, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Brigadier-General The Earl of Erroll, 1902. Charles Gore Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll, (1852-1927), Scottish general commissioned to the Imperial Yeomanry

The Duke of Westminster, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Westminster, c1916, (c1920)....awarded the D.S.O. [Distinguished Service Order] for his Services with the Armoured Cars in the Senussi Campaign

The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. One of the great tourist attractions of London: This ceremony takes place every morning at 10.30 at St James Palace

The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders
The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, October 20, (1901). Fighting between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier

The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, 1901
The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, (1901). Episode during the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan

Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)

Deepcut Barracks Chapel 33141_034
The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey. Garrison Church of St Barbara, 2017

Deepcut Barracks 33141_017
The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey, 2017

Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mounted Trumpeter, Household Infantry, London, between c1910 and c1915

Lord Kitchener with others, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Lord Kitchener with others, 1910

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"The British Army: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From the Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 to the British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, these iconic moments epitomize the indomitable spirit of the British Army. The image EVNT2A-00183 captures a pivotal moment in history when The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders formed The Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854. Their unwavering bravery became legendary, inspiring generations to come. In 1939, amidst looming darkness, The Westland Lysander took flight. This aircraft played a crucial role during World War II and its creator remains unknown but their contribution is forever etched into history. Another remarkable event occurred in 1789 when John Trumbull depicted "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar. " It symbolizes not only an act of defiance but also showcases Britain's stronghold on territories like Rock of Gibraltar within its vast empire. Field Marshal Lord Roberts stands tall as Commander-in-Chief during South Africa's tumultuous times in 1902. His leadership exemplified dedication and strategic brilliance that led his forces through challenging battles with honor. Amidst modern advancements, we witness Slingsby Skylark 2 soaring high above us – a testament to technological progress within our armed forces. Innovation continues to shape our defense capabilities for a safer future. Yet it is not just cutting-edge machinery that defines our military might; it is also seen in everyday heroes like Sergeant Ewart from Scots Greys. His figure immortalized through studies for paintings represents countless soldiers who fought valiantly throughout history. Even heavy recovery vehicles like the Foden 6x6 play an essential role behind-the-scenes ensuring operational efficiency and safety for all troops on duty. Lastly, let us not forget those who parade with pride and precision.