Defence Collection (#11)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926689 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

The Defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho)
8659508 The Defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of the "Windsor Castle")

Jack Petersen (b/w photo)
8671540 Jack Petersen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Petersen. Jack Petersen, of Cardiff, seen here during sparring practice)

Coastwise: Cowes Regatta (b/w photo)
8671433 Coastwise: Cowes Regatta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes Regatta)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901246 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900378 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900317 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903043 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Belgian soldiers defending the sandbagged Willebrock Canal from the advancing Germans during WWI
3502696 Belgian soldiers defending the sandbagged Willebrock Canal from the advancing Germans during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

The famous motor cycle corps of Liege, Belgium defend a farm from the advancing Germans in 1914
3502693 The famous motor cycle corps of Liege, Belgium defend a farm from the advancing Germans in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: The famous motor cycle corps of Liege)

Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India
3523055 Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926687 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926688 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Engraving depicting a view of Wansdyke, a series of early medieval defensive linear earthworks in the West Country of
5308723 Engraving depicting a view of Wansdyke, a series of early medieval defensive linear earthworks in the West Country of England

Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
7243371 Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales. The Bakehouse tower, seen here in 1880 before recontruction repairs began)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903097 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902631 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901232 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900320 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900303 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Defensive trenches dug across the streets at Porte Maillot, Paris, France during the panic engendered by the German
3502700 Defensive trenches dug across the streets at Porte Maillot, Paris, France during the panic engendered by the German advance during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie
3501415 General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie, London

Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes
2910696 Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes; (add.info.: Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes (1485-1547); Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec

The Great Wall of China. (print)
7419954 The Great Wall of China. (print); (add.info.: The Great Wall of China. After a postcard published circa 1913. Photographed by an unknown photographer.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Gun practice on board HMS Brilliant, 1860 (engraving)
1579514 Gun practice on board HMS Brilliant, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting gun practice on board HMS Brilliant'. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Defence of Kars, 1855
1581431 The Defence of Kars, 1855; (add.info.: The Defence of Kars. During the Crimean War an Ottoman garrison led by British officers including General William Fenwick Williams kept the Russians at)

General Louis Jules Trochu, 1870 (engraving)
1575757 General Louis Jules Trochu, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting General Louis Jules Trochu (1815 - 1896). French military leader and politician

Julius Caesar landing in Britain (engraving)
8635700 Julius Caesar landing in Britain (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar and the Roman army landing on the coast of Britain, 55 BC)

Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783 (colour litho)
8635359 Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783)

Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho)
8635357 Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho)
8672875 Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of Almourol on an island in the River Tagus, Portugal)

Aryans settled in India, Open-Air Sacrifice (litho)
8661030 Aryans settled in India, Open-Air Sacrifice (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aryans settled in India, Open-Air Sacrifice)

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595 (litho)
8660970 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595)

Bravo, Belgium! (litho)
8655423 Bravo, Belgium! (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bravo, Belgium!, 1914)

Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital (litho)
8661307 Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital)

Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting)
8698451 Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting); (add.info.: History. France. Saint Genevieve save Paris from the army of Attila the Hun (450). Painting, France, 17th cent.); © Archives Charmet

Caernarfon Castle
7243372 Caernarfon Castle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarfon Castle, aka Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales)

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901294 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901253 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900463 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900430 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900381 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War
3502813 Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info.: Section of a fort during World War One)

A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at
3502695 A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at Termonde, Belgium during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

Faithful speaks in his own Defence (engraving)
8673633 Faithful speaks in his own Defence (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithful speaks in his own Defence)

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .