Combat Collection (#98)

JAPAN: SATSUMA REBELLION. Women from the island of Kyushu fighting against government cavalry during the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Woodblock print, triptych, 1877, by Nagayama Umosai

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Naval duel between the frigate USS " Constitution" and the British ship " Guerriere, " War of 1812. Printed color lithograph of a 19th century painting

War of 1812 sea fight on the USS Chesapeake
Fighting at the mizzentop of the frigate Chesapeake during a naval battle, War of 1812. Printed halftone reproduction of a W. J. Aylward painting

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Marco Polo leading the Venetian ships at Korcula in the Adriatic Sea. Hand-colored woodcut

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Artillery siege of Vera Cruz, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 1847. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

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US naval bombardment of Vera Cruz during the US-Mexican War, 1847. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Death of Delaunay, governor of the Bastille, at the hands of a mob during the French Revolution, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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General Winfield Scott at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, US-Mexican War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Spanish invaders attacked by the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan during La Noche Triste, 1520. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Mexican troops in the mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ostrogoth invaders defeated at Taginae, 552 A. D
Byzantine general Narses overcomes the Ostrogoths in battle at Taginae, Italy, 552 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General McClellan on the Union lines at Antietam, 1862
General McClellan encouraging Union troops at th Battle of Antietam, 1862. Halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, US Civil War
Starkweathers brigade holding the Union left at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Memorial statue of a Civil War soldier on Cemetery Ridge at sunset on Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph at Gettysburg National Battlefield Park Pennsylvania

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Memorial statue of a Civil War soldier on Cemetery Ridge at sunset on Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph at Gettysburg National Battlefield Park Pennsylvania

Union army taking Fort Donelson, US Civil War
Capture of Fort Donelson Tennessee, by Union forces under General U.S. Grant, 1862. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Lookout Mountain battle, Civil War, 1863
Battle above the Clouds on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Samuel de Champlain and his Huron Indian allies fighting the Iroquois near Lake Champlain, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Saxons defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

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Men of Kent marching to defend England during the Norman invasion, 1066. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a tapestry

Medieval Saxons in battle
Saxons in battle in the early Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander the Greats siege of Gaza, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Roman army of Julius Caesar landing in Britain, circa 55 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Romans battling Germans, Column of Trajan
Roman soldiers attacking a German fortress, a detail of the Column of Trajan. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Soldiers in battle, ancient Greece
Soldiers fighting, wearing heavy and light armor, ancient Greece. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Trojan Horse delivered by the Greeks
Trojan Horse delivered to the city of Troy by the Greek army. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Celtic warrior and Roman soldier, with oak cluster and hut, from the column of Antoninus, ancient Rome. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the carving

Ancient Greeks celebrating victory at Salamis
Greeks celebrating their naval victory over the Persians at Salamis, 449 BC. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Roman legions battling the Sarmatians
Roman soldiers in battle against the Sarmatians. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Joshua leading the Hebrews against Jericho
Ancient Hebrews under Joshua capturing Jericho from the Philistines, circa 1400 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists attack on the Narragansett fort during King Philips War, 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Tippecanoe, in which General William Henry Harrison defeated Tecumsehs warriors. 1811. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century painting

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Lieutenant U.S. Grant at the Battle of Chapultepec, Mexican-American War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial Virginians defending themselves from attack by Native Americans, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Destruction of John Smiths ship by the Spanish, ending his New England venture. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General Benedict Arnold wounded at the Battle of Saratoga, New York, 1777. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Siege of Charleston, South Carolina. by the British during the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

John Paul Joness crew capuring the British Serapis, 1779
American sailors from the " Bonhomme Richard" capturing the British ship " Serapis, " Revolutionary War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Retreat of the British from Concord, Massachusetts, at the outset of the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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General Washington leading the Americans at the battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 1777. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon
An illustration showing Irish troops attacking German positions at Guillemont, September 1916. The image depicts Irish soldiers engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat at a machine-gun post which

Battle of El Teb, 1884
Royal Navy Captain A.R.Wilson engages in single combat with only the hilt of his sword, at the Battle of El Teb. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

French soldiers engage in combat
along a country road in a scene from Dunkirk (1958)

Arthurian legend. Gautier Romance of Lancelot of the Lake 1344. Count des Broches in combat with King Nabor and Sir Gawain. In centre knights in armour are fighting with lances and swords

World war 2, battle of stalingrad, scouts northwest of stalingrad, january 1943

World war 2, russian partisans executing a fascist in the bryansk forest region, 1942

World war 2, battle of stalingrad, a soviet artillery crew firing at the enemy, november 1942

World war 2, katyusha rocket launchers (bm-13) being readied for battle, november

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"Unyielding Valor: A Glimpse into the History of Combat" The iconic moment when Red Army soldiers raised the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin, Germany on April 30, 1945, captured by Vladimir Grebnev's lens, symbolizing their triumph against Nazi forces. Winston Churchill's resounding praise for RAF pilots who defended Britain during World War II, acknowledging their unwavering courage and crucial role in safeguarding the nation. The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer sculpture, stands as a testament to ancient combat prowess and serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with physical strength and skill. William Barnes Wollen immortalizes the bravery of Canadian troops at Ypres through his poignant artwork capturing their indomitable spirit amidst one of World War I's most harrowing battles. Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the skies with unmatched precision and power - a modern embodiment readiness and technological advancement. Paolo Uccello's masterpiece "The Battle of San Romano" transports us back to c1438 Italy, showcasing intricate details that depict medieval warfare while honoring those who fought bravely on both sides. An RAF poster from World War II urges citizens to rally behind their brave fighters with its powerful message: "Back Them Up. " - an appeal for unity in times of conflict. Ancient Greeks valiantly hold Thermopylae pass in 480 BC against overwhelming odds; this legendary stand epitomizes heroism and sacrifice that resonates across generations. Witness history unfold as UK welcomes its first F-35B Lightning II jet flown onto British soil - a testament to cutting-edge technology shaping modern combat capabilities. Africa's Zulu shield represents centuries-old traditions steeped in warrior culture; it embodies resilience and resourcefulness, reminding us of the diverse combat legacies across the globe.