Defenses Collection (#2)

Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia
867768 Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia, summer 1864 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b / w photo)
867769 Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia
867767 Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia, as sketched by Alfred R. Waud (pencil on paper) by Waud

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Soldier standing outside entrance to Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

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Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

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Cannons, the noon day gun, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

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Cannonballs, Saluting Battery sign, Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

Second world war defences at Hurst Castle, Hampshire, England were put in place to defend
England, Hampshire, Milford on Sea, Second world war defences at Hurst Castle to defend the strategically important Solent

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem

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Portugal, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Tower of Belem detail

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, The Pier with people fishing off the end and the shingle pebble beach and the promenade with sea defence wall

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach with people on the sand by the waterline

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Warning sign against jumping or diving off the pier into the water on the pier with wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach seen through metal railings with colourful flags on the pier

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach with people on the sand by the waterline

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England, West Sussex; Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach seen through metal railings with colourful flags on the pier

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, The Chugger road Train on the Esplanade with sightseeing tourists turning by the pier behind the concrete sea wall defences beyond the pebble shingle beach

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, The Royal Hotel Bar and Restaurant and other buildings on the Esplanade with people walking on the promenade behind the sea wall defences on the pebble shingle

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach with children playing near an outflow pipe

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Wooden groynes at low tide used as sea defences against erosion of the shingle pebble beach

100 Age Ammunition Antique Architecture Armstrong
The Armstrong 100 ton gun, Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

Detail of the painting by Joaquin Sorolla from 1884 Defenses in the artillery park the 2nd of May in Madrid 1808

Brigadier General "Mad Anthony"Wayne leading his troops as they storm the British position of Stony Point
Brigadier General " Mad Anthony" Wayne leading his troops as they storm the British position of Stony Point during the Battle of Stony Point, July 16, 1779

Jean Parisot de la Valette, c. 1494 - 1568. Knight of the Order St. John. Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He organized the defense of Malta during the Great Siege by the Turks in 1565

An Exact Plan of the Town Castle Moles and Bay of Gibraltar during the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, September 1704 to May 1705, during the War of Spanish Succession

Fort defenses Tholen Scheldt Landscapes series title
Fort with defenses of Tholen on the Scheldt Landscapes (series title), fortifications, military engineering, Tholen, Esaias van de Velde (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1615 - 1616, paper, engraving

Fort Totten defenses Washington Attributed Mathew B
Fort Totten defenses of Washington; Attributed to Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); about 1862; Albumen silver print

Defenses Etawah Bridge George N Barnard American
Defenses of the Etawah Bridge; George N. Barnard (American, 1819 - 1902); New York, United States; negative about 1865; print 1866; Albumen silver print

General Appearance Of A Town Protected By Bastion Defences From The National Encyclopaedia Published By William Mackenzie London Late 19Th Century

Bantry House, Co. Cork, Ireland

Glosh Tower, Mullet Peninsula, Co Mayo, Ireland; 19Th Century Tower

Motte and Bailey castle atop raised earth mound

Mental health protection, artwork
Mental health protection, conceptual artwork. Drawing of a mans head with a small man inside holding an umbrella, representing trying to protect mental health

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"From Ancient Strongholds to Modern Innovations: Exploring the World of Defenses" Majestic and imposing, Stirling Castle stands as a testament to centuries of strategic defense in Scotland. Doonagore Castle, perched on the rugged cliffs of Co Clare, Ireland, served as a formidable 16th-century tower house guarding against potential invaders from the Atlantic Ocean. Witnessing the power of human ingenuity, an excavator diligently constructs sea defenses in Dunoon, Scotland, protecting coastal communities from the relentless waves of the Firth of Clyde. Cloughoughter Castle rises above Lough Oughter in Co Cavan, Ireland; its ancient walls once safeguarded against threats while overlooking a possible crannog settlement site. Chepstow Castle's grandeur captivates all who cross its path; viewed from a bridge over River Wye in Wales, it remains an enduring symbol of medieval fortification and defense. In perpetual motion like our ever-evolving world, a young man clad in white shirt and blue jeans represents our constant need for adaptability when it comes to defending what we hold dear. Valletta's Custom House bears witness to Malta's rich history as a Mediterranean stronghold where defensive structures were essential for repelling invasions throughout time. A haunting relic frozen in time - a discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson reminds us of Charleston Harbor's role during America's Civil War and its desperate struggle for defense. Lieutenant Dimmer fearlessly repairs his machine-gun amidst advancing Prussian Guard fire - an awe-inspiring illustration capturing bravery amid intense battles that shape empires' destinies (from "Deeds that Thrill the Empire"). Legends come alive through captivating illustrations depicting Portuguese forces launching their assault on Aden - showcasing historical tales where defenses played pivotal roles (from "Legends of India").