Forces Collection (#58)

Folding Motorcycle in a Parachute Container; Second World Wa
Photograph showing a folding motorcycle, in its parachute container, used by the British Airborne forces, 1944. Equipment such as this was used in Operation Market Garden by the British First

German navy on landing manouevres
A photograph showing the German navy engaged on landing manouevres. Invasion of Britain by German forces remained a threat throughout World War I and II

Radio Set in a Parachute Container; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a Number 56 type radio set, packed in its parachute container, as used by the British Airborne Forces, 1944

Basing House / 1645
Basing House, besieged by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War and finally taken by Cromwell in 1645

Battle of the Tchernaya
BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA Gorchakovs Russian army is overwhelmed by the French and Sardinian forces

General Ducrots Forces crossing the Marne; Franco-Prussian
Illustration showing French troops, under the command of General Ducrot, crossing the Marne River to launch a counter attack against the Prussians, 29th November 1870

The Civil War in America, advanced post of General Blenker s
At the beginning of 1862, Lincoln issued General War Order 1, calling on all US forces to begin a general advance on the South

The Civil War in America: Federals advancing on the abandone
The Unionists began to gain the upper hand against Confederate forces as the Peninsular Campaign took hold during 1862

The civil war in America: the long bridge over the Potomac a
The scene shows the hotly contested border between the forces of the Southern states and the Unionists guarded by cannon and men at night

The Zulu war. The Battle of Isandhlawana, January 22nd 1879
The landscape of Isadhlwana, a rocky point terminating in a huge precipice about 1, 000 feet high, with Zulu forces suurounding the British troops on every side

Lord Chelmsfords camp at St Paul s; Zulu War, 1879
Lord Chelmsford was the head of the British forces in South Africa, whose blunders lead to the defeat at Isandlwana

The Zulu war. Sketch of the positions of the forces engaged
Sketch showing the border between Zululand and Natal, where the Battle of Isandlwana took place

Nationalist Officer captured by Republicans; Spanish Civil W
Photograph showing a Nationalist officer (centre), from the Montana Barracks in Madrid, captured by Republican irregular troops, Madrid, 1936

Street Fighting 1830
Corpses lie strewn over the rue de Louvain, Paris, as government forces engage with insurgents

Refugees from Irun sitting on the beach at Hendaye; Spanish
Photograph showing a group of refugees from the Spanish city of Irun, sitting on the French beach at Hendaye, shortly after Spanish Nationalist forces had captured their home-town, 1936

Native American Masks
Masks are worn by Native American medicine men in their religious and tribal ceremonies, in the belief that this enables them to acquire the forces of nature

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 6
The Dalai Lama, forewarned of Hedins expedition, stops them and forces them to return to Ladak. Though he never reaches Lhasa, he makes very important discoveries

Military - Turkey
Apart from the modernised Turkish army, her forces comprise various troops from different regions of Turkey. Date: 1908

Andre Montalembert
ANDRE DE MONTALEMBERT, comte d Esse. French military, commander of the French forces in Scotland (!), governor of Teroane (where ?) which he died defending

Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting soldiers in Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park in 1916

Attack on Linga, Iran
British forces attack the pirate stronghold of Linga, on the Straits of Hormuz. Dhows are seen burning on the left

Ras Al Khyma Attack
British forces prepare to attack the pirate town of Ras- al-Khyma, on the Straits of Hormuz. (It will be attacked again in 1812 and subsequently.)

Lule-Burgas Retreat
Turkish forces retreat after losing the battle of Lule- Burgas to Bulgarian troops. Date: 1 November 1912

DUCATEL
Ducatel, the betrayer of the Commune, who on 23 May waves a white flag indicating to the government forces an unguarded gateway by which they can enter Paris secretly

Commune Damage 10
The wrecked Pont d Argenteuil, ater the recapture of Paris by government forces

Mitrailleuses with shields used by government forces against the Communards during the Paris Commune

Cantinieres, who see to it that the Communard forces are sustained with food and drink

Gardes Nationaux, after holding off the attacks of the government forces : this citizens militia supported the Commune but were not altogether in agreement

The Last Barricade
The final stand of the Communards - defending the last barricade against the government forces in the rue du Four-St-Germain

Commune Damage 11
Many bridges into Paris are destroyed by the Communards to hamper the recapture of the city by government forces : all that is left of the pont de Champigny

The Last Barricade 2
The final stand of the Communards - defending the last barricade against the government forces in the rue du Four-St-Germain

Police Olympic Tug O war
The British Olympic Tug-of-War Team, silver medallists in the 1912 Stockholm Games. All team members came from the Metropolitan and City of London Police forces

Republican Arrest
Megy, a Republican agitator, is arrested by the forces of law and order. Yet before the year is over, France will be a republic again

Government Forces
Residents hail the government troops as they advance through the streets of Paris

Communards on the March
The Communards sally forth with flags flying to defend Paris against the government forces from Versailles at Porte Maillot

Artillery Seized
Mitrailleuses captured by government forces from the defeated Communards, parked near the Bourse

Food Supplies
Getting food is a risky business, with fighting in progress between Communards and government forces throughout the city

Fighting Rue Rivoli
Street fighting in the rue de Rivoli between Communards and government forces

Vicenza Evacuated
Vicenza is evacuated by the papal forces

Messina Occupied
Following a naval bombardment, the port of Messina is invested by the royalist forces of Ferdinando II, king of the Two Sicilies

Austrian Forces
In the face of growing unrest by Italian patriot movements, the Austrians bring more troops into Italy : a military camp

British Tankers Sunk
Italian bombers destroy a British tanker carrying essential fuel to the Allied forces in North Africa

French at Ravenna
The French, claiming Naples, defeat the Holy League of Spanish and Papal forces at Ravenna

Vendee Defeat
The Royalist forces are forced to withdraw across the Loire

Anne and Mazarin
During a (temporary) lull in fighting between the royalist forces and the Frondeurs, the regent, Anne d Autriche, and her unpopulaar minister Mazarin return to Paris

Patriotic Girls
At Lille, France, three patriotic French girls dress in blue, white, and red to demonstrate their national pride before the German occupying forces

Sudan Wars / An Attack
British soldiers with guns and bayonets repel a charge by native Sudanese forces bearing far less advanced weaponry

Siege of Sebastopol
The Malakoff redoubt under attack during the Siege of Sebastopol, which lasted from Septemebr 1854 until September 1855 resulting in victory for the British and French forces

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Forces, both historical and present, have shaped the world we know today. From the valiant British Military medals proudly displayed on a poster to the strategic map of the British Army during World War II, these symbols remind us of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery stands tall as an iconic figure in British military history, his leadership inspiring countless troops. The Defenders of the Empire - comprising the British Army, Navy, and Airforce - have safeguarded our nation's interests throughout history. Just like Hannibal crossing the treacherous Alps or Paolo Uccello's vivid depiction of The Battle of San Romano in 1456, their determination knows no bounds. The Battle of Abu Klea on January 17th, 1885 exemplifies courage against all odds. It serves as a testament to those who fought for what they believed in and defended their comrades with unwavering loyalty. In World War II, Bismarck emerged as a formidable German battleship that tested Allied forces' resolve. However, under Frederick Roberts' leadership – also known as 1st Earl Roberts – Britain stood strong against any threat. Even seemingly small contributions played vital roles during wartime; knitting for RAF personnel was not just about comfort but also symbolized unity and support from homefront civilians. Beyond physical conflicts lie unseen forces such as magnetic repulsion—a reminder that even nature itself can exert immense power over our lives. Lastly, WW2 posters depicting The British Commonwealth of Nations Together highlight how diverse nations united under one cause—strength through collaboration—to overcome adversity collectively. These glimpses into various forces serve as reminders that strength comes in many forms: bravery on battlefields or homefronts alike; unity among nations; resilience against overwhelming odds; and even invisible yet powerful natural phenomena. Forces shape our past while guiding our future—an eternal reminder that together we are stronger than any challenge we may face.