Combat Collection (#99)

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

World war 2, soldiers of the fourth romanian army during an attack at debrecen, hungary, 1944

Lyudmila pavlichenko, 26 year old russian guerrilla sniper who has killed 309 germans, for which she was made a senior lieutenant and given the order of lenin, a former historian

Battle of moscow, 1941, street fighting as red army troops occupy the town of yukhnov

World war 2, battle of stalingrad, soviet flame-thrower dislodging germans

World war 2, battle of stalingrad, soviet automatic riflemen southwest of stalingrad, february 1943

Two Datoga men participate in a mock stick fight. The Datoga (known to their Msai neighbours as the Mang ati and to the Iraqw as Babaraig) live in northern Tanzania and are primarily pastoralists

Lamu crowds watch a stick fight along the waterfront at Lamu town. This form of combat originates from Oman and demonstrates the close ties between the Lamu archipelago

Plate Combat 1876 Felix Bracquemond French
Plate: Combat, c. 1876. Felix Bracquemond (French, 1833-1914), Haviland & Co. (French). Porcelain; diameter: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)

Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney, 1787
Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney in the presence of both their Armies, c1787

Single combat, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Ceremonies des Gages de Bataille, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Barreto Fights the Kafirs, 1909. Artist: GS Smithard
Barreto Fights the Kafirs, 1909. Francisco Barreto (1520-1573), Portuguese soldier and explorer fought several battles against the Mongas. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T

The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 27 February 1545, (c1880)
The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 27 february 1545, (c1880). The Battle of Ancrum Moor was fought during the War of the Rough Wooing in 1545

Horses and Horsemen in Combat, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Horses and Horsemen in Combat, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

The Punjaubees, After Firing A Volley, Rushed Down And Charged Them With The Bayonet, c1897, (1902). The Battle of Aroghee was a battle fought on 10 April 1868 in the Aroghee Plain in Abyssinia

A Tournament in the Middle Ages, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
A Tournament in the Middle Ages, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co. London, c1884]

Combat between the Horatii and Curiatii, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Combat between the Horatii and Curiatii, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tournament of the Earl of Warwick, 16th century (1906). John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1527-1554), and his brothers Ambrose (1530-1590) and Robert (1533-1588)

Singing Combat, 1787. Artist: Thornthwaite
Singing Combat, 1787. Greenlanders settling an argument with Singing Combat. After Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759?1817)

Samson Rending the Lion, 1497 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Samson Rending the Lion, 1497 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Theseus and the Centaur, Plutarch: Vitae Parallelae, 1491, (1917)
Theseus and the Centaur, Plutarch: Vitae Parallelae, 1491. An illustration of Theseus and the Centaur from Plutarchs (c46-120) Vitae Parallelae

The Knight and Death, 1538, (1917). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Knight and Death, 1538. The Knight and Death from Holbeins Dance of Death. The Dance of Death is the most famous series of woodcuts designed by Hans Holbein the Younger (c1497-1543)

A Kalmouk warrior in combat, 1900s
Kalmouk Guerrier au combat. A Kalmouk warrior in combat, c.1900s

The combat of San Juan, (1898), 1920s
The combat of San Juan was fierce until the Americans drove the Spaniards off. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Death of General Antonio Maceo, (1896), 1920s
Death of General Antonio Maceo. On the 7th of December 1896, Maceo died in combat in the plantation of San Pedro en Punta Brava

A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The art of boxing, the right under the chin, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The art of boxing, the right under the chin, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 2nd October 1896

Thirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). Artist: Deghouy
Thirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). The Combat of the Thirty (26 March 1351) was an episode in the struggle for the succession to the Duchy of Brittany

Gladiatorial combat, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecle, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

David Killing Goliath. David killing the Philistine giant with a stone from his sling. According to the Bible, Goliath was 6 cubits (approximately 3 metres) tall. From the Bible (1 Samuel 17:I)

Sumo wrestling, Japan

The Rescue of the Duchess of Popoli, 18th century (19th century). Print taken from Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

The Battle of Schellenberg, Austria, 1704 (19th century). The Battle of Schellenberg, fought on the 2nd July 1704, was part of the War of the Spanish Succession

Pollaiuolos Combat of Centaurs, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The death of General Edward Braddock (c1695-1755), 1755 (19th century). Artist: Bill
The death of General Edward Braddock (c1695-1755), 1755 (19th century). Braddock was a British soldier and commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the French

The death of the Duke of Berwick at the siege of Philippsburg, Germany, 1734 (19th century)
The death of the Duke of Berwick (1670-1734) at the siege of Philippsburg, Germany, 1734 (19th century). James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick

Glengarrys charge, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)

The attack on Bomarsund, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
The attack on Bomarsund, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

The Battle of Citate, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). Artist: W Hulland
The Battle of Citate, during the Crimean War, 1854 (1857). The Turks defeated the Russians at the Battle of Citate. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey

The gallant affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 1854 (1857). Artist: H Bibby
The gallant affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 1854 (1857). Cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness, HMS Arrogant, anchored off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

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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.