Defenders Collection (#2)

Interior of the Residency at Cabul, showing the Position in which the Defenders Last took Refuge (engraving)
1099880 Interior of the Residency at Cabul, showing the Position in which the Defenders Last took Refuge (engraving) by English School

Battery at Lucknow - the defenders on the look out (engraving)
3626685 Battery at Lucknow - the defenders on the look out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battery at Lucknow - the defenders on the look out)

The wounded Count Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg among the defenders of Vienna, 1683 (engraving)
3647528 The wounded Count Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg among the defenders of Vienna, 1683 (engraving) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Garrison Surrenders, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441341 The Garrison Surrenders, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 14th century miniature in Histoire du Monde ; Reproduced in Military)

Monument commemorating the defence of Saint-Quentin in 1557 (colour litho)
2818769 Monument commemorating the defence of Saint-Quentin in 1557 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Incident in the defence of Lucknow 1857 AD (litho)
1266282 Incident in the defence of Lucknow 1857 AD (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

To Keep Alive the Glory of the Guards (litho)
3637875 To Keep Alive the Glory of the Guards (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Keep Alive the Glory of the Guards)

Glory to the vanquished! (colour litho)
2795906 Glory to the vanquished! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glory to the vanquished)

The Cross of the City of Paris (colour litho)
2819176 The Cross of the City of Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cross of the City of Paris)

Waterloo 1815, The defenders of the flag (colour litho)
2797920 Waterloo 1815, The defenders of the flag (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterloo 1815, The defenders of the flag)

The Roman attack on Anglesey (litho)
STC358134 The Roman attack on Anglesey (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: in 61 AD, the Romans, under Suetonius Paullinus)

How the Northumberland Fusiliers met an attack on their first-line trenches at Ypres
STC359686 How the Northumberland Fusiliers met an attack on their first-line trenches at Ypres, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Some of the Defenders of Paris (engraving)
1104798 Some of the Defenders of Paris (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Defenders of Paris)

Attack on a farmhouse in Schirlenhoff (chromolitho)
667699 Attack on a farmhouse in Schirlenhoff (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on a farmhouse in Schirlenhoff)

Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho)
5208352 Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders (colour litho) by Huen, Victor (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Alsace swamped by hordes of Barbarian invaders)

Frolics and pranks of the college man (b / w photo)
6002639 Frolics and pranks of the college man (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frolics and pranks of the college man)

British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars (engraving)
1058825 British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Officers engaged in the Zulu and Afghan Wars)

The Defenders of the Eucharist, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
937115 The Defenders of the Eucharist, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 15.8x16.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Attack of the mutineers on the Redan Battery at Lucknow, 30 July 1857 (engraving)
3626683 Attack of the mutineers on the Redan Battery at Lucknow, 30 July 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle, 1628 (engraving)
3647490 Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle, 1628 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle)

Siege De Malte Par Les Turcs En 1565 (engraving)
2789302 Siege De Malte Par Les Turcs En 1565 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege De Malte Par Les Turcs En 1565)

Fort Johnson, Charleston, South Carolina, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354325 Fort Johnson, Charleston, South Carolina, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Defenders of the Paris Commune (engraving)
1052556 Defenders of the Paris Commune (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defenders of the Paris Commune)

Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department (engraving)
1058855 Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department)

Sport - Football - Arsenal - George Swindin, the Arsenal goalkeeper punches the ball clear from his teams goalmouth following a Portsmouth attack watched in the background by Leslie Compton - 4th Oct

English League Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United 1 v Leicester City 1. West Hams Clyde Best on the ball evading the challenges of John Sjoberg (left) and Graham Cross

Manchester United footballer George Best scores his sides first goal in the 2-1 League Division One victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. 6th February 1971

Division Two West Ham v Swansea. West Ham striker attempting a header on the Swansea goal at Upton Park. The final score was a three nil victory to the Hammers. 15th November 1952

Division One Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United. United goalkeeper seen here just after taking the ball off the Spurs striker at White Hart Lane

WW2 - Liberation of Paris - The Barricades
WW2 - Barricades, Liberation of Paris. " Man the barricades!" This cry which rang out on Monday, August 21st, 1944. Date: 1944

History of Crusades. Seventh Crusade. Siege of Damietta (June 7, 1249) by Louis IX of France (1226-1270). The city was taken with little resistance from the Egyptians. Miniature.15th century

Rif War - French-Moroccan Machine Guns in Atlas Mountains
Rif War - French-Moroccan Machine Gun post in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. The Rif War was an armed conflict fought during the first half of the 1920s between the colonial power Spain

Moriamur pro rege nostro, Maria Theresa
Maria Theresia, Empress of Austria (1717 - 1780), Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. " Moriamur pro rege nostro, Maria Theresa!" (" We will die for our sovereign, Maria Theresa!" )

Assault On A Fortified Place, After A Thirteenth Century Miniature. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

The Siege Of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, During The Thirty Years War. City Leaders In Council. After A Work By Carl Von H

Battery At Lucknow The Defenders On The Lookout From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Hand To Hand Fighting As British Troops Attack German Defenders Of Chateau D hooge Near Ypres Belgium 1915 From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes); Utah, Usa

Italo-Turkish War - Defense of the Bumiliana Wells, Libya
Italo-Turkish War - The heroic Italian defense of the Bumiliana Wells, Libya, North Africa. Date: 1911

Christmas print - Frank Paton - Champions of Christendom
A signed Christmas print by Frank Paton - Ye Seven Champions of Christendom wish you a Right Merrie Christmas Date: circa 1890s

The Defenders of the Eucharist, ca. 1625, by Peter Paul
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. The Defenders of the Eucharist, ca. 1625. From left to right: Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory the Great (Doctors of the Church)

Siege of Lathom House
LATHOM HOUSE, Lancashire, is heroically defended for 3 months by Charlotte, countess of Derby, but surrenders next year : in this picture, the defenders make a sortie Date: 1646 - 1647

Kurdish soldiers in Turkish army, WW1
Kurdish soldiers in the Turkish army, defenders of Trabzon (Trebizond) on the Black Sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Englands Refuge for the Defenders of her Wooden Walls. Greenwich Hospital. London
ENGLANDs REFUGE FOR THE DEFENDERS OF HER WOODEN WALLS. GREENWICH HOSPITAL. LONDON, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

North West Frontier Province - Picket of Afghan Infantry at the boundary line between the British and Afghan Territory. Date: circa 1910s

Monument to the Defense of Sevastopol in the Second World Wa
Ukraine. Sevastopol. Monument to the Defense of Sevastopol in the Second World War. 1941-1942

Animal Defence Society
THE ANIMAL DEFENDERS At Home and Bazaar on behalf of the Animal Defence Society, at the Ritz Hotel, London. The popular actor Sir Owen Nares will hold the auction. Date: 27 November 1930

Three British bulldogs on a greetings card
Three British bulldogs standing on a Union Flag on a greetings card -- Defenders of the Empire. Date: early 20th century

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Defenders, the unsung heroes who stand tall and strong in the face of adversity. From the mighty British Army, Navy, and Airforce - the Defenders of the Empire, showcasing British military might throughout history. Intriguingly, we delve into the French Religious Wars of 1562-1598, where brave souls fought during the Siege of Poitiers in 1569 to protect their beliefs and freedoms. The Huguenots emerged as true defenders. Legends also speak of Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece; a tale that highlights courage and determination as he faced numerous challenges to defend what was rightfully his. The Red Sands Fort towers symbolize an era when armed structures were erected along England's Thames estuary during World War II to safeguard Kent's coast. These silent guardians remind us of our past defenders' unwavering commitment. Sports too have witnessed remarkable displays of defense like Newcastle United vs. Barnsley in the F. A Cup Final of 1910. Both teams showcased their prowess on the field while defending their honor with every move. Across continents, Africa's Karonga holds stories from pre-1900 where its defenders valiantly protected their land against external threats – a testament to African resilience. The Spanish Civil War saw Las Juventudes Libertarias emerge as fierce defenders fighting for freedom amidst chaos and turmoil. Even oases have had their own champions; Bumeliana Well Walls stood tall protecting Defenders Oasis from any harm that dared approach its sacred grounds. History reverberates with tales like The Defenders at Rorke's Drift on that fateful daybreak in January 1879 when they heroically defended against overwhelming odds – forever etching their names into legends. And let us not forget those who embarked on Crusades, such as during Damietta's siege in Jun during Seventh Crusade - warriors driven by faith, defending their beliefs with unwavering determination.