Casemates Collection

French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697620 French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Stierchen stone footbridge and Brock Promontory

Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Neimenster Abbey and The Corniche, Chemin de la Corniche reflecting in Alzette river

The Casemates Barracks, Gibraltar Date: circa 1910

Casemates Square, Gibraltar Date: circa 1900

Battles of the British Army, Seringapatam (engraving)
1604668 Battles of the British Army, Seringapatam (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Seringapatam)

No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque, Merville Battery
The taking of the Battery was the task of the 9th Parachute Battalion, and despite a complicated plan that went very wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours on D-Day

German Gun Bunker Azeville Normandy
This was one of the first parts of the Atlantic Wall to be constructed. There are four casemates 30 metres apart linked by 300 metres of concrete trenches

The Civil War in America, repairing Damages in the Casemates of Fort Sumter on the Night of the Attack (engraving)
1588400 The Civil War in America, repairing Damages in the Casemates of Fort Sumter on the Night of the Attack (engraving) by English School

The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving)
959253 The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863)

Casemate de Verdun, La Citadelle, Casemate de Verdun, Entree des Casemates (photo)
963796 Casemate de Verdun, La Citadelle, Casemate de Verdun, Entree des Casemates (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casemate de Verdun)

French soldiers in a kitchen in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697621 French soldiers in a kitchen in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
England, East Sussex, Eastbourne, Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum, Royal Parade

Casemates and Moorish Castle - Gibraltar. Date: circa 1908

HMS Barham Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship Battleships
HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Warspite Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship
HMS Warspite, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

Grand Casemates Gate on site of the Water Gate, Gibraltar Date: circa 1920s

Casemates Square, Gibraltar, with a few people looking straight at the camera. circa 1900

Grand Casemates Gates, Gibraltar
Grand Casemates Gates (formerly Waterport Gate), Gibraltar. Date: circa 1910

The Casemates of Naarden in 1814, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1814

The Casemates outside of Naarden during the Siege, April 1814, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1814 - 1815

American Civil War 1861-65: Federal (northern) prison in Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour, used to hold Confederate (southern) prisoners from the beginning of the war. View in one of the casemates

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Casemates, the fortified structures that have witnessed countless historical events and stood as a testament to human resilience. From The Casemates Barracks in Gibraltar to Casemates Square, these architectural marvels have played significant roles throughout history. In September 1916, amidst the chaos of war, French soldiers and even a barber sought refuge within the casemates of Verdun. Autochrome images captured their presence, immortalizing their stories for generations to come. Luxembourg City boasts its own share of casemate wonders. Stierchen stone footbridge and Brock Promontory stand proudly as testaments to Luxembourg's rich heritage. Neimenster Abbey and The Corniche on Chemin de la Corniche offer breathtaking views from atop these ancient fortifications. The battles fought by the British Army at Seringapatam are forever etched into history through engravings depicting valiant struggles within casemated walls. No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque commemorates those who bravely fought at Merville Battery during World War II. German Gun Bunker Azeville Normandy serves as a chilling reminder of the horrors endured during wartime conflicts. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Fort Sumter's they were repaired under cover of darkness after an attack during America's Civil War. Engravings vividly portray moments from historic battles like the attack on Arkansas Post in January 1863 – where brave soldiers faced unimaginable challenges within fortress-like casements. La Citadelle's Casemat de Verdun stands tall today, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past with entrances like Entree des Casemates still intact. Even French soldiers found solace in its kitchens amid turbulent times - autochrome capturing their camaraderie amidst adversity. Casemates symbolize strength and endurance; they tell tales of triumphs won against all odds while providing shelter for those seeking safety or respite from the chaos of war.