Fort Collection (#12)

The city walls of Tughlakabad, Delhi, India in the 19th century
476163 The city walls of Tughlakabad, Delhi, India in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From El Mundo en la Mano published 1878.)

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82588 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving)
BON111193 Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving); 62.5x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rejoicings at the Birth of the Emperor Akbar the Great, 1542 (litho)
8660978 Rejoicings at the Birth of the Emperor Akbar the Great, 1542 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Admiral Edward Vernon leading an attack during the War of Jenkins Ear (colour litho)
8635351 Admiral Edward Vernon leading an attack during the War of Jenkins Ear (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving)
8635133 Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helepolis, siege tower of Demetrius I of Macedon)

The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC (litho)
8661279 The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC (litho) by Brozik, Vaclav (Wenzel von) (1851-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC)

Grenoble, from the Fortress (engraving)
8636703 Grenoble, from the Fortress (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenoble, from the Fortress)

CHAMPLAIN, Samuel of (1567-1635). English navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier and explorer
CUL4849810 CHAMPLAIN, Samuel of (1567-1635). English navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier and explorer. He founded New France and Quebec City on July 3, 1608

The cliffs of Dover, Fortress of Shakespeare
3561156 The cliffs of Dover, Fortress of Shakespeare by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Dover, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, 18th century (engraving)
3740686 Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, the Roman name for the settlement which is now the City of Lincoln in)

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563376 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): the Isle of Bourzi in the Bay of Nauplion; (add.info.: Nauplie)

Royal Crest above the entrance to Fort George
3507593 Royal Crest above the entrance to Fort George; (add.info.: Royal Crest above the entrance to Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

Fort George
3507592 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Fort George
3507588 Fort George; (add.info.: Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745)

Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century
3507852 Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers quarters with camp beds, inside Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

British barracks at Crown Point, NY, photograph taken in 1875
3030323, British barracks at Crown Point, NY, photograph taken in 1875; Private Collection; (add.info.: French and Indian war, British stone barracks at Crown Point, New York)

The Dutch Finis Bellis
3329983 The Dutch Finis Bellis; (add.info.: Illustration of the Dutch Finis Bellis, a fortified ship meant to break the Spanish blockade. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Fort Victoria, Kowloon, Hong Kong
3119104 Fort Victoria, Kowloon, Hong Kong; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene outside of Fort Victoria, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Defenses
2900917 Defenses; (add.info.: Barcelona, Spain, Defenses, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Gibraltar
2900914 Gibraltar; (add.info.: Gibraltar Plan, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700
2900906 Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700; (add.info.: Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Nicea, 1700
2900902 Nicea, 1700; (add.info.: Nicea Civitas. The city of Nice in France.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Villa Franca on the Mediterranean, 1700
2900901 Villa Franca on the Mediterranean, 1700; (add.info.: Villefranche-sur-Mer is located about 4 miles east of the city of Nice, separated by Mont Boron, Mont Alban and Mont Vinaigrier)

Chart of Military armaments in Defense, 1700
2900894 Chart of Military armaments in Defense, 1700; (add.info.: Chart that comprises all of the architecture of Military fortifications.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Seminole, Native American Indians attacking fort flying the American flag
528738 Seminole, Native American Indians attacking fort flying the American flag. This is possibly on a fort on the Withlacoochee River, in December 1835. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Naval battle: Ships and small boats battling near a fort with multiple gun ports. Some of the ships are steam- powered
528341 Naval battle: Ships and small boats battling near a fort with multiple gun ports. Some of the ships are steam- powered. Japanese print c1895-1900. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

A British fort at Ticonderoga, 1775
1576478 A British fort at Ticonderoga, 1775; (add.info.: A British fort at Ticonderoga in northern New York was taken by surprise by a small force of Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen of Vermont)

Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving)
1580784 Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the fortifications being worked on throughout the night. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine, 1860 (engraving)
1579683 The discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the Fort of Melazzo)

The war in China, 1860 (engraving)
1579520 The war in China, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the war in China showing the interior of the North Fort Peiho. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Album "Erinnerungen Zum 15 November 1904": View of Castel dell'Ovo, Naples
3560665 Album "Erinnerungen Zum 15 November 1904": View of Castel dell'Ovo, Naples; (add.info.: Naples 1904 Date of Artwork: XII sec. ca)

A firm castle, Kaiser Wilhelm II, wreath, patriotics
948199 A firm castle, Kaiser Wilhelm II, wreath, patriotics by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo)
6436314 Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sintra, Lisbon Province, Portugal. Castelo dos Mouros)

King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
6436296 King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, built in the 13th century (photo); (add.info)

External view of castelvecchio. Verona
7127295 External view of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: External view of castelvecchio (old castle) 14th-century, Scaliger fortress

External view of castelvecchio. Verona
7127294 External view of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: External view of castelvecchio (old castle) 14th-century, Scaliger fortress

Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio. Verona
7127249 Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Courtyard with fountain near the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio (old castle), 14th-century

Battlements, Castelvecchio. Verona
7127245 Battlements, Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Battlements, Castelvecchio, 14th-century Scaliger fortress, Verona (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), Veneto

Tower of Castelvecchio. Verona
7127243 Tower of Castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Tower of Castelvecchio (old castle), 14th-century, Scaliger fortress, Verona (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000)

Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo)
6436155 Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: Cahir, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. Eire. People strolling by the 13th century castle.); Photo © Ken Welsh

A fortress being attacked by a siege tower
5310332 A fortress being attacked by a siege tower; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fortress being attacked by a siege tower incorporating a battering ram (right)

Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving)
7268707 Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Castle and City of Siegmaringen (Hohenzollern), From Art. d. Bibl

Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
7243371 Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales. The Bakehouse tower, seen here in 1880 before recontruction repairs began)

Vignette depicting military engineers at work
3359530 Vignette depicting military engineers at work; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Military engineers at work, 1850
3330712 Military engineers at work, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Coppermine Expedition
2602803 Coppermine Expedition; (add.info.: Coppermine Expedition 1819-1822, Canada, led by the British naval officer John Franklin)

Photograph of the exterior of the inner north fort, captured by French and British
3521145 Photograph of the exterior of the inner north fort, captured by French and British; (add.info.: Photograph of the exterior of the inner north front, captured by French and British)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort, nestled among the vibrant autumn colors of the Malvern Hills in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Journey to Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for a glimpse into medieval times amidst breathtaking coastal scenery. Step back in time as you board a steam train on Swanage Railway, passing by Corfe Castle in Dorset, England - an enchanting sight straight out of a fairytale. Discover the rugged beauty of Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo within Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales - an awe-inspiring fortress surrounded by stunning landscapes. Lose yourself in history at Corfe Castle in Corfe village, Dorset; its imposing ruins tell tales of battles fought and legends lived within its walls. Marvel at the panoramic view from atop Old Town City's fortified walls in Dubrovnik - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you to another era. Cross Monnow Bridge and Gate over River Monnow to experience medieval charm firsthand while exploring Monmouthshire's historic past in Wales' United Kingdom. Ascend Hambledon Hill above Blackmore Vale to witness prehistoric ramparts that stand as silent sentinels guarding secrets from centuries ago. Embark on a journey to Jaffna, Sri Lanka where remnants of colonial forts whisper stories of conquests and cultural fusion dating back to 1671. Visit Arlington's Fort Myer Chapel in Virginia, USA for solace amidst military history and pay tribute to those who have served their country with honor and bravery. Witness history come alive through engravings depicting The sinking of Mary Rose during Battle Solent 1545-1778, a poignant reminder of the perils faced by seafarers.