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Defeated Collection (#2)

"Defeated: Tales of Triumph and Resilience Throughout History" Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo

Background imageDefeated Collection: Philip Ii / Macedon / Chapma

Philip Ii / Macedon / Chapma
KING PHILIP OF MACEDON Greek ruler and soldier, conquered all Greece and defeated the Persians; father of Alexander

Background imageDefeated Collection: Battle of the Standard

Battle of the Standard
BATTLE OF THE STANDARD At Northallerton, Scottish troops under David I were defeated by the barons of the North of England

Background imageDefeated Collection: Battle of Homildon Hill

Battle of Homildon Hill
The Battle of Homildon Hill, where the English under Sir Henry Hotspur Percy, with George Dunbar, Earl of March defeated the Scots, taking Douglas prisoner

Background imageDefeated Collection: Norsemen in Humber

Norsemen in Humber
The Danish king Anlaff sails from Ireland with Cumbrian and Scottish allies and enters the Humber, but they are defeated by Athelstan

Background imageDefeated Collection: Battle of Svolder / Norway

Battle of Svolder / Norway
The Battle of Svolder - the Danes defeated the Norwegians

Background imageDefeated Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
CHARLEMAGNE as Catholic ruler preceded by Charles Martel, accompanied by the defeated Wittekind, followed by his successors, tramples on the pagan idol Irminsul

Background imageDefeated Collection: Stephan Paumgartner portrayed as Saint George, left panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, c

Stephan Paumgartner portrayed as Saint George, left panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, c
XIR498140 Stephan Paumgartner portrayed as Saint George, left panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, c.1500 (tempera on panel) (see also 495745) by DAOErer or Duerer

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Submission of the Sicilian Rebels to Antonio Moncada in 1411, 1663

The Submission of the Sicilian Rebels to Antonio Moncada in 1411, 1663. Creators: David Teniers II, Jan van Kessel
The Submission of the Sicilian Rebels to Antonio Moncada in 1411, 1663. Antonio de Moncada, having defeated the rebels, represented by two kneeling men in the foreground

Background imageDefeated Collection: Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville

Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Eight French soldiers--desperate, wounded, and lacking provisions--making a final stand in a small, badly damaged garret

Background imageDefeated Collection: Beggar in a high cap, standing and leaning on a stick, c.1629. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Beggar in a high cap, standing and leaning on a stick, c.1629. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Beggar in a high cap, standing and leaning on a stick, c.1629.

Background imageDefeated Collection: Self-portrait in a cap and scarf with the face dark: bust, 1633

Self-portrait in a cap and scarf with the face dark: bust, 1633. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-portrait in a cap and scarf with the face dark: bust, 1633. To some extent this work reflects Rembrandt's status, showing him wearing a cap and scarf

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Last Days of the Confederate Government...crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865

The Last Days of the Confederate Government...crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Last Days of the Confederate Government: the train of the Confederates crossing the Pe-Dee River, North Carolina, 1865

Background imageDefeated Collection: Hartland, 4 miles S, Torridge, near, 'Bloody Corner' (litho)

Hartland, 4 miles S, Torridge, near, "Bloody Corner" (litho)
8633535 Hartland, 4 miles S, Torridge, near, "Bloody Corner" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hartland, 4 miles S, Torridge, near)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447 (litho)

The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447 (litho)
8661391 The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447 (litho) by Norbury, Richard (1815-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho)

Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho)
8641479 Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655532 Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet (litho)

The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet (litho)
8660891 The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)

Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)
8660846 Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Revolt of Megara, BC 447 (litho)

The Revolt of Megara, BC 447 (litho)
8660776 The Revolt of Megara, BC 447 (litho) by Prescott-Davies, N. (1862-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt of Megara, BC 447)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Thucydides in Exile (litho)

Thucydides in Exile (litho)
8660758 Thucydides in Exile (litho) by Prescott-Davies, N. (1862-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thucydides in Exile)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites (litho)

Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites (litho)
8660931 Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Caesar throwing himself from the Galley, after his defeat at Alexandria (engraving)

Caesar throwing himself from the Galley, after his defeat at Alexandria (engraving)
8658560 Caesar throwing himself from the Galley, after his defeat at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesar throwing himself from the Galley)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Humiliation of the Roman army by the Samnites at the Caudine Forks (engraving)

Humiliation of the Roman army by the Samnites at the Caudine Forks (engraving)
8635773 Humiliation of the Roman army by the Samnites at the Caudine Forks (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Downfall of Carthage (engraving)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageDefeated Collection: This Mechanized Age, 1937: Amphibian Flying Boat (colour litho)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Amphibian Flying Boat (colour litho)
8657520 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Amphibian Flying Boat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphibian Flying Boat)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho)

Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho)
8661143 Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Thothmes III attacking the Syrians, XVIIIth Dynasty (litho)

Thothmes III attacking the Syrians, XVIIIth Dynasty (litho)
8661087 Thothmes III attacking the Syrians, XVIIIth Dynasty (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thothmes III attacking the Syrians)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho)

Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho)
8661311 Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria killed at the Battle of Velbuzhd, 1330 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Battle of Vercellae, 101 BC (engraving)

Battle of Vercellae, 101 BC (engraving)
8626226 Battle of Vercellae, 101 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Romans under Gaius Marius at the Battle)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: Musee Lavigerie, Ossuaires puniques (b/w photo)

Carthage: Musee Lavigerie, Ossuaires puniques (b/w photo)
8674532 Carthage: Musee Lavigerie, Ossuaires puniques (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee Lavigerie, Ossuaires puniques)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: Basilique de Saint-Cyprien (b/w photo)

Carthage: Basilique de Saint-Cyprien (b/w photo)
8674494 Carthage: Basilique de Saint-Cyprien (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basilique de Saint-Cyprien)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: Basilique de Damous-Karita (b/w photo)

Carthage: Basilique de Damous-Karita (b/w photo)
8674489 Carthage: Basilique de Damous-Karita (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basilique de Damous-Karita)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: Jardin du Musee Lavigerie (b/w photo)

Carthage: Jardin du Musee Lavigerie (b/w photo)
8674482 Carthage: Jardin du Musee Lavigerie (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin du Musee Lavigerie)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo)

Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo)
8674475 Carthage: L'Amphitheatre (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Amphitheatre)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Carthage: Chapelle souterraine dans l'Amphitheatre, ou furent martyrisees, le 7 mars 203

Carthage: Chapelle souterraine dans l'Amphitheatre, ou furent martyrisees, le 7 mars 203
8674473 Carthage: Chapelle souterraine dans l'Amphitheatre, ou furent martyrisees, le 7 mars 203, Sainte Perpetue et Sainte Felicite exposees a la dent des betes fauves avec Saint Revocatus

Background imageDefeated Collection: Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)

Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)
8668618 Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenade-thrower)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS 'Victory' (colour photo)

Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8669212 Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Sea Adventure: The 'Mimi' and the 'Toutou' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The "Mimi" and the "Toutou" (colour litho)
8668775 Sea Adventure: The "Mimi" and the "Toutou" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali, 1818

Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali, 1818
3480399 Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali, 1818; (add.info.: Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali; 1769 - 1849 receives news of the defeat of opposition in Arabia 1818)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call

Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but
527838 Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but same night was defeated on his Irish bill. Resigned 29 June

Background imageDefeated Collection: The yacht Royal Escape lags in the wind, formerly known as Surprise

The yacht Royal Escape lags in the wind, formerly known as Surprise, in which Charles II of England (1630-1685)
MMM5466035 The yacht Royal Escape lags in the wind, formerly known as Surprise, in which Charles II of England (1630-1685) escaped to France after his defeat against Olivier Cromwell (1599-1658)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith

Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith
3521246 Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry)

Background imageDefeated Collection: A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of

A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of World War One
3502794 A line of waggons and broken German troops march through Belgium in their retreat at the end of World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Background imageDefeated Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland
538297 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland, February 1871. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDefeated Collection: John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving)

John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving)
536575 John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General, c.1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded

Background imageDefeated Collection: Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving

Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving
536560 Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving.; (add.info.: Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Death of Sir Philip Sydney, c.1815 (engraving)

Death of Sir Philip Sydney, c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney, c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet




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"Defeated: Tales of Triumph and Resilience Throughout History" Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo, 1815: Witnessing the fall of an empire as defeat looms large on the horizon. Bismarck & Napoleon III: A clash of titans that ended with one defeated and another rising to power. Siege of Vienna by Turks (1683). Battle of Kahlenberg: The valiant defense against overwhelming odds, turning defeat into victory. Spanish Armada Defeated: The mighty fleet humbled by nature's wrath, a reminder that even the greatest can be brought down. William I the Conqueror: From exile to conqueror, a defeated man who rose above adversity to shape history. Battle of Stirling Bridge: Brave hearts united against oppression, defying defeat and inspiring generations to come. Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798: Overcoming ancient curses and revolutionary chaos; triumph over seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Miltiades Bust: A symbol etched in stone commemorating a leader's strategic brilliance amidst imminent defeat turned glorious victory at Marathon. Battle of Solferino: Blood-soaked fields bear witness to sacrifice and heroism; where defeats pave way for grander victories yet to come. Guns at Maiwand: Echoes from a battlefield where bravery clashed with despair; tales emerge from ashes as heroes rise despite their ultimate fate being sealed in defeat. Battle Adowa : Against all odds they stood tall, defeating colonial powers, a testament to resilience. American Indians. Sitting Bull addressing a meeting brave : United under Sitting Bull's leadership they faced countless defeats but never lost hope or their spirit for freedom.