Capture Collection (#65)

British Soldiers Capture
North Africa : Italians capture British troops, who had been hiding in a cave on the Sollum front

Gibraltar Taken 1704
The Rock of Gibraltar at the time of its capture (and retention) by the British during the Spanish Succession War : British ships (red flags) are seen in action

French Capture Hong-Hoa
The French use captive balloons for reconnaisance purposes at the capture of Hong-Hoa in Indo-China (Vietnam)

Sir George Cockburn
SIR GEORGE COCKBURN British naval officer. Commanded forces in War of 1812 during capture of Washington, D.C (1814)

Capture of Robert / 1106
Duke Robert Curthose is captured by Baudri after attempting to break the siege at Tinchebrai, started by the rival claimant to Normandy, his brother Henry

Ark of Covenant Seized
The Israelites take the Ark of the Covenant into battle with them, thinking it will be good for morale; but the Philistines capture it

Roger Mortimer Arrested
Roger Mortimer is captured in Nottingham Castle while Queen Isabella pleads for mercy

USA / 1814 / Washington
The capture and burning of Washington by British troops

Netherlands / Brill / 1572
NETHERLANDS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Capture of the fortress of Brill from the Spaniards by the Beggars of the Sea, led by De la Marck and Treslong

Seringapatam 1792
British troops under the command of General Charles Cornwallis capture Seringapatam, the Mysore city ruled by Sultan Tippoo Sahib

Capture of Ulm
Napoleon takes Ulm : his opponent, general Mack, surrenders and is later court-martialled

Game : Nuts in May
All form two lines : each seeks to capture members of the enemy by dragging them to their side of the handkerchief on the ground

Game : King of Barbaree
All form two lines : the Kings line attempts to capture the Tower = something like Nuts in May

Death of Tippoo Sahib
Sir David Baird discovering the body of Tippoo Sahib after the capture of Seringapatam

Sophonisba - 2
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 2 of 2

Sophonisba -1
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 1 of 2

Chambarlhac in Alps
General J J F Chambarlhac distinguishes himself in the Alpine campaign, leading his men to capture the defences of Mont Carmel

Capture of Capri
Murat, appointed king of Italy by Napoleon, signifies his authority by taking the isle of Capri, off Naples, from the English. The action has more symbolic than military value. Date: 17 October 1808

Captured Artillery
Insurgents capture a gun from the government forces

Crimea Malakoff Taken
The French take the Malakoff, the most important of the Russian defence works : its capture leads to the fall of the city and final defeat for the Russians

Victory in Algeria
A Te Deum is sung in Notre Dame to celebrate the glorious capture (with the help of God) of Algiers

Events / Peru
Capture of a Spanish treasure galleon by three English vessels off the coast of Peru

First on Moon - Capture
THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Cavor is captured by the Selenites

Women of Rome donate their jewellery
The women of Rome donate their jewellery in gratitude for the capture of the Etruscan city of Veii

Omar captures Jerusalem
Moslem conqueror, Omar, enters the captured city of Jerusalem

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"Capturing Moments in History: From Gliders to Cuttlefish" Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War: Brave soldiers prepare for a daring mission, their gliders poised to capture victory from the skies. The Conquest of Tenochtitlan, from the Conquest of Mexico series (oil on panel): A pivotal moment in history as Hernán Cortés and his men capture the magnificent city of Tenochtitlan, forever changing the course of civilization. Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem: Amidst fierce battles, a courageous soldier fights valiantly to capture strategic positions and secure victory for his comrades. RAF Poster, Back Them Up. WW2: With determination etched on their faces, brave pilots take to the skies to capture control over enemy territory and defend freedom. The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas Pocock: In an epic naval encounter, two ships clash as they strive to capture each other's vessels amidst turbulent waters. British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War: Digging trenches and fortifying their positions, resilient soldiers hold steadfastly against enemy forces determined to capture their ground. The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706 (oil on canvas): Depicting Roman general Scipio showing mercy towards a captured princess after defeating her people—an act that exemplifies honor even during moments of conquest. Coldstreamers in a Great charge by the guards on the Somme: Charging fearlessly into battle with bayonets fixed atop rifles held high—these brave soldiers aim not only to conquer but also protect those they hold dear. The Capture Of Guy Fawkes 1605 (c1850): An iconic event immortalized through art—a group captures Guy Fawkes, the infamous conspirator who sought to overthrow the British government.