British Soldier Collection (#3)

Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Man getting bandages from a dog, during World War I

Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. A British soldier wearing a face mask to protect against poison gas, standing with a woman holding another face mask, during World War I

Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Two British soldiers called "Tommys, " helping some local residents at a water pump, E´taples, France, during World War I

British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. British troops at E´taples, France with women selling food, during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldier being shaved at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldier bathing at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers outside tents at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers and horses at E´taples, France during World War I

British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
British motorcycle despatch riders, 27 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). British military messengers (despatch riders) with vehicle during World War I

Recruits at Aldershot on practice hike, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits at Aldershot on practice hike, between 1914 and c1915. British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp, 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp, 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). Recruits at Aldershot army camp, England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). Recruits at Aldershot army camp, England during World War I

Recruits, Aldershot, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, between 1914 and c1915. British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

British armored autos in France, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British armored autos in France, between c1910 and c1915. British soldiers and cars in France during World War I

Wounded heroes of the Battle of Mons, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded heroes of the Battle of Mons, 1914. A woman with soldiers who were wounded in the Battle of Mons which took place on August 23, 1914 in France during World War I

British troops in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British troops in France, between c1914 and c1915. British soldiers in a train during World War I, France

British in Boulogne, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British in Boulogne, between c1914 and c1915. British soldiers with horses in Boulogne, France during World War I

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Blowing up of the Cashmere Gate, Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857. Shot through the arm and leg, Lieutenant Salkeld hands a slow match to Corporal F Burgess

Fording on the Frontier (engraving)
1063054 Fording on the Frontier (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fording on the Frontier)

Rt. Hon. Francis Rawdon Hastings (1754-1826) (oil on canvas)
CH19386 Rt. Hon. Francis Rawdon Hastings (1754-1826) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823); Private Collection; (add.info)

Booby trap (b / w photo)
STC466110 Booby trap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: traps and hidden bombs prove dangerous to our troops clearing the evacuated villages ;)

Football in Crete, how the British Soldier amuses himself (litho)
1598847 Football in Crete, how the British Soldier amuses himself (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Football in Crete)

Sergeant Hartigan, 9th Lancers, attacking unarmed 4 Natives who had entered the Camp
NAM280839 Sergeant Hartigan, 9th Lancers, attacking unarmed 4 Natives who had entered the Camp disguised as Musicians and killed Sergeant Crews, Indian Mutiny

King Theodore, as he lay Dead at Magdala, from The British Expedtion to Magdala
ILN288760 King Theodore, as he lay Dead at Magdala, from The British Expedtion to Magdala, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Heads or Tails! The Boer: - "If its tails its for you
XZO116050 Heads or Tails! The Boer:- " If its tails its for you!", front cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

Field Marshal George Hamilton (1666-1737) Earl of Orkney, 1724 (oil on canvas)
RM150350 Field Marshal George Hamilton (1666-1737) Earl of Orkney, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Maingaud, Martin (fl.1692-1724); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; French, out of copyright

Playing the Boer Game, the British Soldier taking Cover on the Veldt (litho)
1592944 Playing the Boer Game, the British Soldier taking Cover on the Veldt (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the Boer Game)

Sergeant Richard Wadeson, 75th Regiment, coming bravely to the rescue of Private Michael
NAM280840 Sergeant Richard Wadeson, 75th Regiment, coming bravely to the rescue of Private Michael Farrell who was assailed by a number of rebel cavalry, Indian Mutiny, 18th July 1857

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, a British Soldier detecting a Fugitive (engraving)
1629415 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, a British Soldier detecting a Fugitive (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Viscount Alanbrooke (1883-1963)
BAL5492 Viscount Alanbrooke (1883-1963) by Eves, Reginald-Grenville (1876-1941); Hon. Artillery Company, London, UK; (add.info.: WWII Commander in Chief, Home Forces; ); English, out of copyright

Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship (engraving)
1045645 Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward Bound from China, Notes on a Troop-Ship)

Tommy making a cautious approach to a baby in Sicily, Italy. July 1943

The Relief of Lucknow by General Havelock, Indian Mutiny, 15 September 1857, (1880). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in

The Relief of Lucknow, 1857 (c1850s). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, September 1857. Colonel Campbells troops storming the Cashmere Gate after engineers had blown it up

First relief of Lucknow by General Henry Havelock, Indian Mutiny, 15 September 1857. The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in

Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, September 1857 (c1895). Engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that British soldiers commanded by Colonel Campbell could pass into the city

First relief of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857
First relief of Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny, 25th September 1857. Soldiers of a Highland Regiment entering the city

Palestine disturbances 1936 British soldier guarding
Palestine disturbances 1936. British soldier guarding the wreck near Kefr-Jenuis. 1936

Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17Th Earl Of Derby 1865 To 1948, Aka Lord Stanley. British Soldier, Conservative Politician, Diplomat And Racehorse Owner. From The Illustrated War News 1915

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"Unveiling the Courage: A Glimpse into the Life of a British Soldier" From Captain W. Anderson's Shahs Service in 1842, depicted vividly through a captivating colour lithograph, to witnessing Fording on the Frontier in an engraving, we delve into the remarkable journey of a British soldier. The Rt. Hon. Francis Rawdon Hastings' oil on canvas portrait showcases the dignified presence and unwavering determination that defined these brave warriors throughout history. Intriguingly captured in a black and white photograph is a moment frozen in time - Booby trap; reminding us of the constant dangers they faced while serving their country. Amidst their duties, soldiers found solace even amidst chaos as seen in Football in Crete - revealing how they sought amusement during challenging times. However, not all moments were light-hearted; Sergeant Hartigan's valiant attack against unarmed natives who had entered camp reminds us of the complex realities faced by soldiers on foreign soil. King Theodore's lifeless body at Magdala serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifices made during The British Expedition to Magdala - where bravery met tragedy head-on. With Heads or Tails. The Boer game presented itself as both chance and challenge for our soldiers; showcasing their adaptability and resilience amidst adversity. Field Marshal George Hamilton Earl of Orkney's commanding presence immortalized through an oil painting from 1724 signifies the long-standing legacy carried by these courageous individuals. Playing The Boer Game lithograph reveals how resourceful tactics were employed by British soldiers seeking cover on vast Veldt landscapes during intense conflicts abroad. Sergeant Richard Wadeson fearlessly coming to Private Michael's rescue within his regiment exemplifies camaraderie and selflessness among fellow comrades-in-arms. Lastly, Guerilla Warfare in South Africa engraving portrays a vigilant British soldier detecting fugitives amidst treacherous terrains, highlighting their unwavering commitment to justice.