Heroic Collection (#46)

Dog Saves Boy
A dog rescues a boy who has fallen into the water while retrieving his toy boat

German Pilot over Uk
A German pilot over England spots a group of Spitfires

Advert for Old Dog Tray
Advertisement for Old Dog Tray Fine Cut tobacco manufactured by Wellman and Dwire Tobacco Company, Quincy, Illinois

Medal for Partisan
A splendidly bearded senior resistance fighter receives a medal for his heroic activities

Alcibiades the Hero
Alcibiades makes his victorious return to Athens

Wwi / 1915 / Graphic / Heroic
An act of heroism at the front

Soviet Poster, Russia
The heroic Soviet worker pits his strength against the might of the Church, the Capitalists and the Military Clique of the old regime...a simplistic view of the workers struggle

Wwi / 1915 / Graphic / Heroic
An act of heroism at the front

George Stephenson / Picker
GEORGE STEPHENSON Engineer Date: 1781 - 1848

George Stephenson / Invtr
George Stephenson Engineer

George Stephenson / French
GEORGE STEPHENSON Engineer, pictured with the first locomotive engine at the opening ceremony

George Stephenson / Cig
GEORGE STEPHENSON Engineer, pictured with the first locomotive engine

George Stephenson / Lucas
George Stephenson Engineer

Prince Albert Hunting
PRINCE ALBERT Romantically depicted as the heroic stag hunter at Balmoral, Scotland, while Queen Victoria admires him

British Flag Cut Down
New Zealand : Maori rebel Honi Heke defies colonial rule by cutting down the British flag at Kororareka

El Cid / Camphausen
EL CID alias RODRIGO DIAZ DE VIVAR Spanish hero on his horse

Marcus Junius Brutus / Hd
MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Roman statesman and Julius Caesars opponent

Jeanne D arc (Ingres)
JEANNE D ARC depicted looking very heroic, in armour, while priests pray all around her Date: 1412 - 1431

Wilhelm Ii / Lust Blatter
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY German Emperor in full ceremonial uniform, taking part in a parade

Herakles Deified
At the end of his heroic life, he is accepted by the gods as one of themselves - here, Zeus welcomes him to the realm of the immortals

1916 / Machine-Gunners
Two French machine-gunners make a heroic stand against German forces

1916 / Verdun / Fort Vaux
Major Raynal and his batallion lead the heroic French defence of Fort Vaux. It falls to the Germans in June but is retaken by the French in November 1916

Austrian Seaplane Down
An Austrian Hansa-Brandenburg seaplane is forced down while attacking the Italian port of Ancona, but her crew behave with characteristically heroic courage

Dog Finds Way Home
MOFFINO goes with his master, a Milanese corporal, on Napoleons Russian campaign : separated during the retreat, he crosses Europe and finds his way home to Italy

World War I / Naik Darwan
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross

Dog Confronts Snake
A brave little dog protects its owners by confronting a snake which has emerged from the undergrowth while they were sketching nature

Pitt as Heroic Rescuer
The younger Pitt depicted as Perseus, rescuing Andromeda (Britannia) from her financial troubles, in the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer

Tiberius Caesar / Horse
Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus TIBERIUS, second Emperor of Rome (14-37 AD), looking impressive on horseback

Battle of Kircksberg
Antoine Arnaud, general de brigade, leads his men into battle in the finest heroic tradition in the course of the fighting in the Netherlands

Siege of Zaragoza
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN Siege of ZARAGUZA (Saragossa) Despite heroic resistance, the Spanish eventually have to yield the town to the French on 21 February 1809

Cuba; Clara Santos
Insurrection in Cuba : Senora Clara Santos heroically leads a charge of rebel cavalry

N Holds Soldiers Ear
During the Italian campaign he congratulates the heroic soldier Coignet, holding him by the ear : by such means winning the adoration of his men

Don Quixote dreaming of knightly exploits -- to dream the impossible dream!

Saint Joan of Arc, French national heroine
Saint Joan of Arc, or the Maid of Orleans, French national heroine, and one of the patron saints of France. Depicted here seeing a vision of her future

Alleged portrait of William Tell
An alleged portrait of William Tell, the mythical Swiss folk hero. He lived, supposedly, in the early 14th century

Scene from Shakespeares Henry V
A scene from Shakespeares history play, Henry V, depicting his wooing of Catherine de Valois, whom he married in 1420

Buffalo Bill Cody
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here posing with his rifle

Fireman with hosepipe
A Victorian fireman with a hosepipe

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.