Charging Collection (#2)

Irish Guards beat back a German cavalry charge with bayonets during WWI (litho)
3252855 Irish Guards beat back a German cavalry charge with bayonets during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Guards beat back a German cavalry charge with bayonets during WWI)

Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry
3085323 Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry; (add.info.: From England's Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut Col Williams; The London Printing)

Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving
530403 Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving; (add.info.: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage, London, 1872)

Medieval cavalry charging against infantry, from a 19th century engraving
5242582 Medieval cavalry charging against infantry, from a 19th century engraving

Goat and Hound (cut paper laid down on tissue)
1767559 Goat and Hound (cut paper laid down on tissue) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 17.1x31.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Elephant hunters in the 19th century being charged by an elephant. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910
955267 Elephant hunters in the 19th century being charged by an elephant. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection

Russian cavalry force the Austrians to flee at the Battle of Lemberg, Galicia in 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252898 Russian cavalry force the Austrians to flee at the Battle of Lemberg, Galicia in 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252873 Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons)

Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252876 Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons)

The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai
3252874 The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai, during WWI in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The charge of the 9th Lancers)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Hussar charging with sword drawn. Wood engraving
530571 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Hussar charging with sword drawn. Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Revolution in Prussia, March 1848. Troops charging the crowds in Berlin. Wood engraving, 1848
530804 Revolution in Prussia, March 1848. Troops charging the crowds in Berlin. Wood engraving, 1848.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Mounted rebel Sepoys charging through the streets of Delhi - May 1857
530547 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Mounted rebel Sepoys charging through the streets of Delhi - May 1857. Engraving published c1895.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Front section of the sarcophagus of Guglielmo Berardi da Narbona, killed in the Battle of Campaldino in 1289
BEN85024 Front section of the sarcophagus of Guglielmo Berardi da Narbona, killed in the Battle of Campaldino in 1289, Italian (stone); Chiostro dei Morti, Santissima Annunziata, Florence

World War I: Battle of Loos. Scottish regiments, with bayonets drawn, charging and overwhelming German trenches
531823 World War I: Battle of Loos. Scottish regiments, with bayonets drawn, charging and overwhelming German trenches; Universal History Archive/UIG

Bayonet practice, British training, 16 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bayonet practice, British training, 16 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Soldiers being instructed on the use of the bayonet by charging dummies at Tadworth Camp, England during World War I

The Japanese cavalry advanced furiously in storm, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese cavalry advanced furiously in storm, c1919

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Detail - Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Cavalry Charge, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, by Henry Mervin Shrady

The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 25

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810. Creator: Emanuel Limnell
King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Delacroix uses fluid brush work to capture the colour and movement of an Arab Fantasia, or ceremonial cavalry charge, mimicking battle

Wild Boar Hunt, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Wild Boar Hunt, c1675. Two princely figures on horseback powerfully charge at a wild boar, simultaneously plunging their weapons into its side just in time to save their companion

The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la, au cours de... 1917. Creator: L.H Grondijs
Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la , au cours de l'offensive du debut de juillet, 1917. First World War: Valiants; a charge of the Circassians of the "Savage Division"

French cavalry at Luneville: a charge of the cuirassiers of the Imperial Guard, 1860. Creator: Unknown
French cavalry at Luneville: a charge of the cuirassiers of the Imperial Guard, 1860. The greater portion of the cavalry in the military district of Nancy, under the command of Marshal Canrobert

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table LXVII(c). A popular illustrated textbook for children

The Bull leaping the barrier; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bull leaping the barrier; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Banderillero in the chair; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Banderillero in the chair; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua... 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Naples - charge of Neapolitan cavalry on the national troops before Capua, on the 19th of September - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892. Creator: Karel Frederik Bombled
French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892

A Cavalry Charge, 1629. Creator: Jan Martszen de Jonge
A Cavalry Charge, 1629

British soldier, 1875-1925. Creator: Richard Simkin
British soldier, 1875-1925

British soldier, 1875-1925. Creator: Richard Simkin
British soldier, 1875-1925

Cavalry Skirmish, 1625-1660. Creator: Abraham van der Hoef
Cavalry Skirmish, 1625-1660

The Battle of Fleurus, 1622, 1630-1640. Creator: Pieter Snayers
The Battle of Fleurus, 1622, 1630-1640. Other Title(s): The Battle of Fleurus, 1622

Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700

The Skirmish at Vorbasse February the 29th, 1864, 1877. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
The Skirmish at Vorbasse February the 29th, 1864, 1877. 55.61775093115609, 9.109194516082763

Sur le front Russe; Infanterie russe s'elancant a l'attaque, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Sur le front Russe; Infanterie russe s'elancant a l'attaque, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, 1914
Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, devant Reims, la 24 septembre 1914'

Chevauchee Epique; Sous le Feu!, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Chevauchee Epique; Sous le Feu!, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Sur le front de Pologne; une charge des Cosaques de l'oural, sur une batterie allemande, 1914. Creator: J Simont
Sur le front de Pologne; une charge des Cosaques de l'oural, sur une batterie d'artillerie allemande, pendant l'offensive russe du 16 octobre au 6 novembre 1914, 1914

Cavalry Review By President Wilson - Cavalry In Maneuvers, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cavalry Review By President Wilson - Cavalry In Maneuvers, 1913. Washington, DC

The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

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"Unleashing the Fury: The Power of Charging" From the historic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo to the fearless Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Gulf War tanks, Scotland has a legacy of unyielding courage. With their battle cry echoing through time, "Scotland Forever. " resounds as they fearlessly charge into the face of danger. In an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing Officer of the Hussars in 1814, we witness a moment frozen in time - strength and determination emanating from every brushstroke. The Black Rhinoceros charging by Thomas Baines reminds us that even nature's mightiest creatures possess an unstoppable force when provoked. The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders stand tall as they form The Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854, etching their bravery into history. Alongside them, the 11th Hussars join forces during the Charge of the Light Brigade, exemplifying unwavering loyalty and valor amidst chaos. A male lion charges forward with regal ferocity, showcasing its dominance over its domain. Just as Robert Bruce faced Sir Henry de Bohun head-on during their legendary encounter centuries ago, these majestic animals remind us that sometimes victory lies within summoning our inner strength against all odds. Russian Propaganda Posters depict charging soldiers united under a common cause while American Troops landing on D-Day display unparalleled determination during World War II. These moments encapsulate humanity's relentless pursuit for freedom and justice against formidable adversaries. Yet even nature can surprise us; rhinos launching an attack upon a lion demonstrate that courage knows no bounds regardless of size or species, and is this indomitable spirit that drives individuals to face challenges headfirst – embodying resilience and fortitude when confronted with adversity. Charging represents more than just physical movement; it symbolizes unwavering resolve and unbreakable willpower.