Charge Collection (#45)

Rider speeding during the Medieval games, festival celebrated on St. Johns Day (Festa de Sant Joan), Ciutadella, Minorca (Menorca), Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

1819 / Peterloo / Hunt
Radical Henry Orator Hunt, begins his speech to the crowd gathered at St Peters Fields Manchester. He is interrupted by the fatal yeomanry charge, arrested and imprisoned

Wwi / 1915 / Uhlan Charge
An Uhlan cavalry charge

Naseby (Cattermole)
BATTLE OF NASEBY Despite a fine charge by Prince Ruperts cavalry, Cromwell - with a larger army - completely defeats the Royalists

Wwi / 1915 / German Cavalry
A German cavalry charge

Wwi / 1915 / German Dragoons
German dragoons charge

Charge at Gravelotte
Battle of GRAVELOTTE - the cavalry charge of the French dragons

Graham Defeats Arabi
Graham defeats Arabi at Kassassin

Indian Mutiny / Hodson
Hodsons Horse in action at Rhotuck

Charge / Lucknow / 1857
Lieut. Macpherson charging up a street in Lucknow

Battle of Marston Moor
Charles I defeated at the Battle of Marston Moor

Wwi / Cossacks at Strypa
Russian Cossack cavalry charge valiantly across the bridge over the river Strypa despite the fact that it has been fired by the dastardly Germans

1914 / Cossack Charge
Cavalry charge of the Cossacks

Battle Scene 1813
Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburgischen Husaren- Regiment overwhelms the French

Cavalry Vionville 2 / 1870
Battle of VIONVILLE-Mars-La- Tour, also known as REZONVILLE; the charge of the French cuirassiers

Cavalry Charge / Lantern
Unidentified cavalry charge

1916 / Verdun / Meuse Battle
French troops make a bayonet charge during a struggle on the banks of the River Meuse, part of the almost year-long battle of Verdun

Street / Homeless Boy 1891
Passers-by gather round a small homeless boy : a policeman takes charge of him

Boatswain Ca 1829
A ships boatswain (bo sun) - the officer in charge of sails, rigging etc, and who summons the men to their duties and appointed tasks

World War I / Naik Darwan
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross

South Africa / Blood River
The Battle of Blood River. The charge of the Boers to avenge Dingaans Daag

WWI / 1914 / MONS
During the retreat from Mons, English Lancers charge German artillery positions

Cossacks in a Village
Cossack horsemen charge through an enemy village

Scarborough Bathing 1878
Bathing from machines at Scarborough, Yorkshire : a bathing-woman takes charge of a small child

Dickens / Tale of 2 Cities
Sydney Carton - lawyer who gets a charge of treason reversed for Charles Darnay due to a strong physical resemblance; he takes Darneys place at the guillotine

Battle of Bhurtpoor
Carmichaels troops, defending Bhurtpoor, fire on the advancing Burmese forces

Charging at Eylau
BATTLE OF EYLAU The French Garde Imperiale charge gloriously against the Prussians and Russians, but despite their efforts the battle is inconclusive

Charles Bold in Action
CHARLES LE TEMERAIRE (Charles the Bold) duke of Burgundy, leading a cavalry charge, circa 1467. He was continually at war with Louis XI of France

Bayswater Road 1933
A nurse takes advantage of the traffic lights to cross the Bayswater Road at Albert Gate into Hyde Park, pushing her charge in its perambulator

Norman Conquest 14 of 16
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The Norman horsemen charge the English infantry

Rupert at Edgehill
Battle of EDGEHILL : Prince Ruperts charge which, though it did not bring a Royalist victory, prevented a Royalist defeat

Fire Drill 1930S
All saved! The importance of learning a fire drill is fully realised by those in charge of Childrens Homes. Here waifs and strays practice using a sheet as a fire escape

British Charge at Pilkem
During the battle of Passchendaele, British infantry charge at Pilkem ridge and bomb the Germans out of their stronghold

Epaminondas and Army
Theban General Epaminondas orders his army into battle

Seringapatam 1791
Charge of the highlanders at Seringapatam

Gettysburg - Pickett s
Confederate general Pickett leads his legendary charge, but he cannot prevent an overwhelming defeat in which Lee loses one-third of his army

Expert in Egypt
Expert, chef de bataillon, leads an infantry charge against the Egyptian cavalry in the streets of Faioum. Date: 8 November 1798

D haupoult at Eylau
French General N D Haupoult leads a brave cavalry charge against the Prussians, but the battle will be an indecisive one

Delort at Austerlitz
The cavalry charge of colonels A A Delort is one of the turning-points in this battle in which Napoleon defeated two other emperors, of Russia and Austria

Beurnonville Jemappes
Beurnonvilles decisive cavalry charge routs the Austrians and wins the day for France

Stanislaw Mokronowski
STANISLAW MOKRONOWSKI Polish general during the wars against Russia: depicted in 1794 when he was in charge of the defence of Warsaw. Date: 1761 - 1821

Arrival of War Post
The arrival of the post orderly on horseback, the soldier in charge of the management of the post, to deliver letters and parcels to the men at the front

Battle of Somo-Sierra
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN Battle of SOMO-SIERRA Napoleon directs a cavalry charge against a Spanish battery protecting the road to Madrid

Battle of Dunes / 1658 / Lar
The French and English forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of the Dunes

Cuba; Clara Santos
Insurrection in Cuba : Senora Clara Santos heroically leads a charge of rebel cavalry

Balaclava / Heavy Brig
The Charge of the Heavy Brigade

Balaclava / Music Sheet
The Charge of the Light Brigade

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"Scotland for Ever! The Charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815" In a moment that would forever be etched in history, the brave Scots Greys thundered towards their destiny on that fateful day at Waterloo. With unwavering determination and courage coursing through their veins, they charged fearlessly into battle. The Highlanders stood tall, their kilts billowing in the wind as they prepared to face the enemy head-on. Their hearts beat with patriotic fervor as they shouted "Scotland Forever. " A battle cry that echoed across the battlefield, inspiring all who heard it. Amidst the chaos and smoke of war, these valiant warriors proved their mettle. The charge of the Scots Greys was an awe-inspiring sight to behold; a testament to their unyielding loyalty and indomitable spirit. But this charge was not an isolated incident; it represented a long-standing tradition of bravery within Scottish regiments. From Bunker Hill to Ramnuggur, from Balaclava's Thin Red Line to Gulf War tanks manned by Royal Scots Dragoon Guards – Scotland has always produced fierce fighters ready to defend what is dear. Even nature itself seems inspired by such acts of valor. Thomas Baines' painting captures the sheer power and force behind a charging black rhinoceros - symbolizing strength personified. And let us not forget those who survived against all odds - like the survivors of the Charge of Light Brigade or Grenadiers Mount Guard - whose tales serve as reminders that even in moments when hope seems lost, resilience can prevail. So let us remember these charges throughout history – each one representing bravery in its purest form. They remind us that sometimes we must push forward despite overwhelming odds because there are causes worth fighting for and legacies worth defending.