Entrenchment Collection

EVRV2A-00163
William Prescott in command of American Minutemen defending Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). The battle of the Aisne (57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 BC. The battle of the Aisne (57 BC). The Belgic tribes cross the Aisne River through the right

Gallic Wars. The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine and Caesar's entrenchments. Engraving

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986560 View of the encampment of German and Roman armies (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: View of the battle formation)

The War in the East, "With the Cossacks"(engraving)
1059634 The War in the East, " With the Cossacks" (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, " With the Cossacks")

Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus
The triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone

The Highland Light Infantry in the entrenchment at Tel-El-Kebir (colour litho)
2795248 The Highland Light Infantry in the entrenchment at Tel-El-Kebir (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Dybboel in the Second Schleswig War, on 18 April 1864
DHC379902 The Battle of Dybboel in the Second Schleswig War, on 18 April 1864, published by Verlag A. Felgner, Berlin, 1864 (colour litho) by German School

Seizing the German trenches during the Amiens Offensive, 1918 (b / w photo)
NAM283398 Seizing the German trenches during the Amiens Offensive, 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061546 The Soudan, Bird s-Eye View of the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan)

On the Lines of Communication in South Africa, An Entrenchment at Vet River (litho)
1039886 On the Lines of Communication in South Africa, An Entrenchment at Vet River (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major-General Sir Hugh Wheeler Entrenchment Cawnpore
Major-General Sir Hugh Wheelers Entrenchment at Cawnpore; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Cawnpore, Uttar Pradesh, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

Major-General Sir Hugh Massy Wheeler Entrenchment
Major-General Sir Hugh Massy Wheelers Entrenchment at Cawnpore; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

General Wheeler Entrenchment Cawnpore Felice Beato
General Wheelers Entrenchment At Cawnpore; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); India; 1858; Albumen silver print

WORLD WAR I: BARBED WIRE. German soldiers fixing a barbed wire tangle on a battlefield during World War I, 1914-18

Bunker Hill defended by American minutemen, 1775
Prescott on the redoubt in defense of Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

EVRV2A-00172
British signalling surrender after the siege of Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending action in the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Abandoned German howitzer, Western Front, WW1
An abandoned German howitzer found during the British advance on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Captured German gun on Western Front, WW1
A German 8-inch gun captured by Highlanders on the Western Front in France during the Cambrai Offensive, World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers on Hindenburg Line, WW1
British soldiers take over a German strong point on the Hindenburg Line, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Source Size = 3796 x 2524
The War in the East, " with the Cossacks" : an Entrenchment of Cossacks

Fortified Encampment, Puerto Rico (litho)
BAL109981 Fortified Encampment, Puerto Rico (litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 36.3x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11 May and 23 May 1585); ); English, out of copyright

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1904. Japanese soldiers in a large trench in Manchuria, China. Stereograph, c1904

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1906. The Mikados soldiers behind a entrenchment, Manchuria, China. Stereograph, c1906

Plan of fortified entrenchments near Cape Rojo, Puerto Rico: watercolor, c1585, by John White
PUERTO RICO: FORT, 1585. Plan of fortified entrenchments near Cape Rojo, Puerto Rico: watercolor, c1585, by John White

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment. 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Abandoned British trench, World War I C016 / 2542
Abandoned British trench, World War I. Remains of an abandoned British trench being inspected by German staff officers on horseback

Fighting Near Bilbao
Fierce fighting between government troops and Carlists at Carreras, near Bilbao : federalists make a sortie from their entrenchment

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"Entrenchment: A Historical Perspective on the Art of Defense" From ancient times to modern warfare, it has played a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of battles and wars. The concept of fortifying positions and creating defensive structures has been employed by various civilizations throughout history. In the Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC), entrenchment proved vital in several significant conflicts. One such instance was the Battle of Aisne (57 BC), where opposing forces utilized fortified positions to gain an advantage over their adversaries. This tactic showcased the strategic importance of entrenchments during this era. The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine also highlights how entrenchments could impede enemy movements. By constructing barriers and fortifications along waterways, armies effectively controlled access points, limiting their opponents' progress. Moving forward in time, we witness depictions like "View of the encampment of German and Roman armies. " This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases not only military camps but also emphasizes how entrenched positions were established for protection and organization during campaigns. Furthermore, historical events like "The Storming of Prague by the Swedes" demonstrate that even offensive operations required some level of entrenchment. In this case, Swedish forces likely relied on temporary defenses while assaulting fortified city walls. Fast-forwarding to more recent conflicts, photographs like "Seizing German trenches during Amiens Offensive" capture moments when soldiers breached enemy lines through extensive trench systems used extensively during World War I. These intricate networks provided cover from artillery fire and allowed troops to advance cautiously towards their objectives. Even beyond land-based warfare, naval engagements witnessed instances where ships sought refuge within natural or man-made fortifications at sea. Such is evident in engravings depicting Triple deities worshipped by ancient Germans or lithographs showcasing The Highland Light Infantry entrenched at Tel-El-Kebir during maritime encounters.