Defending Collection (#3)

An engraving depicting a crow defending its nest against martens, 19th century
5310947 An engraving depicting a crow defending its nest against martens, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG

Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite)
7342021 Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); 19.4x36.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926684 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Greatheart defending Christiana in the valley. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603525 Greatheart defending Christiana in the valley. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster)
8698336 Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster) by Spassky, Vassili (1873-1924); (add.info.: History. Russia (USSR). "Comrade, watch the bridges." Soldier of the Red Army before a bridge

Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205958 Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Jesus defending the woman taken in adultery against the Scribes and the Pharisees
537231 Jesus defending the woman taken in adultery against the Scribes and the Pharisees, saying: Let him that is without sin among you, first cast a stone at her'. John:8

Defence of Rorke's Drift (engraving)
8636190 Defence of Rorke's Drift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Rorke's Drift)

Sea Adventure: The defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho)
8668744 Sea Adventure: The defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho)
8661424 Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913)

Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach
543218 Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach, defending bridge at Garigliano alone against 200 Spanish troops for 30 minutes, 1503

The Attack at Dawn, 1877. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
The Attack at Dawn, 1877. The scene is a French town in the Jura region, near the Swiss border. As a bugler sounds the alarm

The War at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The War at Kagoshima, 1877

Imaginary Tale showing Battle Scene with Slain Princess, Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Tale showing Battle Scene with Slain Princess, Mid-17th century

Kanjiro Repels His Would-be Assassins, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kanjiro Repels His Would-be Assassins, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 513

The City of Valenciennes Defending the Fatherland in 1793, between 1869 and 1873. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
The City of Valenciennes Defending the Fatherland in 1793, between 1869 and 1873

Paulus the Apostle defending himself at the Trial in Caesarea, 1648-1652. Creator: Nikolaus Knüpfer
Paulus the Apostle defending himself at the Trial in Caesarea, 1648-1652

Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, 1914
Des Hauts-de-Meuse a l'Aisne; L'attaque des tranchees allemandes de Nogent-l'Abbesse, devant Reims, la 24 septembre 1914'

Le combat de Haelen, 1914. Creator: Montigny
Le combat de Haelen; Leur extreme mobilite, leur habilete a utiliser le terrain, comme on le voit ici, pour la mise en batterie de leurs mitrailleuses

Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789. Creator: Unknown
Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789

Red Guards Don't Want Blood, But They Are Ready, 1921. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Red Guards Don't Want Blood, But They Are Ready, 1921. [Publisher: VVRS; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Krasnyi strazh ne khochet krovi, no stoit on na gotove

Sketch for the town hall in Arcueil-Cachan: The homeland, between 1887 and 1888. Creator: Edouard Vimont
Sketch for the town hall in Arcueil-Cachan: The homeland, between 1887 and 1888

Études de têtes pour "La Barrière de Clichy - Défense de Paris, le 30 mars 1814", c1820
Etudes de tetes pour "La Barriere de Clichy - Defense de Paris, le 30 mars 1814", c1820

Riot scene at the Pont de l'Archeveche, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Riot scene at the Pont de l'Archeveche, 1849

The Charge of Prince of Lambesc in the Tuileries Gardens, July 12, 1789, c1789. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
The Charge of Prince of Lambesc in the Tuileries Gardens, July 12, 1789, c1789

The Pursuit, 1832. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Pursuit, 1832

Je n'tire pas! Si la cause était bonne, y n'faudrait pas d'argent pour la défendre. 28 Jui... 1831
Je n'tire pas! Si la cause etait bonne, y n'faudrait pas d'argent pour la defendre. 28 Juillet 1830, 1831

Larvae of Birch sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis) in alarm position, Upper Bavaria, Germany. October

Eastern tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) female, Yarra River corridor in suburban Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in mid-summer

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Indonesian blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua gigas) with tongue extended, captive, from Papua New Guinea

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Sawfly larvae (Nematus pavidus) defensive posture, Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Peacock mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) in defensive posture; captive occurs in Burma and Thailand

Calabar burrowing boa snake (Calabaria reinhardtii) in defensive ball, captive, occurs equatorial rain forest of West and central Africa. Head and tail are very similar

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) in defensive posture showing warning colours, on dried soil with mud cracks, Lower Saxony, Germany. August

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Juvenile of Amazon Tree-Boa (Corallus hortulanus) in defensive position. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Venus Castle, Erice, Sicily, Italy

German gunners defending a coastal battery in the Ruhr against RAF bombers, 2-6 June, 1940 during World War Two. From The War in Pictures, First Year.

Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP368940 Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Defence of Londonderry, during the Siege of Derry, 18 April to 1 August 1689, part of the Williamite War in Ireland (1689-1691)

Saint Joan the Maid by Kay Nielsen. How Joan the Maid of Lorraine saw visions and was called upon to deliver France... Date: 1920

A Bard singing to Ancient Britons
A Bard singing his poetry for the Britons around the campfire. These soldiers would be fighting their rivals in battle the next day... Date: circa 43 AD

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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"Defending: A Tale of Courage, Strategy, and Resilience" In the heart of the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, brave soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their position with unwavering determination. Just like the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. - that drives away cats and dogs, these defenders showcased their fierce spirit in protecting what they hold dear. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" captures the essence of a mother's instinct to defend her children at all costs – a timeless symbol of love and protection. With sword held high in Kendo martial arts, fighters embody discipline and skill as they defend themselves from any attack that may come their way. Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the strength found within unity when communities rally together to defend their shared values and beliefs. Davy Crockett, an American folk hero known for his bravery during battles, exemplifies the indomitable spirit required to defend one's principles even in times of great peril. Like chess pieces on a board, strategic moves are made by those who understand that defense is just as important as offense when it comes to achieving victory in life's challenges. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly on England's coast – a testament to centuries-long efforts to protect its inhabitants from external threats; reminding us that sometimes defending means fortifying our foundations against potential harm. Witnessing murmuration of common starlings with Peregrine falcon soaring above showcases nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey – where each species must fiercely defend its own survival instincts while respecting others' roles in this intricate dance called life. A female Common Eider duck fearlessly defends her nest from an Arctic fox; showcasing maternal instinct combined with unwavering courage against formidable odds – proving once again that mothers will go to extraordinary lengths for the safety of their young.