Invade Collection (#8)

SIOUX RAIDING TRAIN, 1869. Sioux Native Americans pillaging a captured Union Pacific train on the Great Plains. French engraving, c1869

GOTHS ENTERING SPAIN. The Goths descending into Spain during the 5th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D. C. by the British on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D.C. by the British on 24 August 1814. Line engraving, English, 1816

JANISSARIES: ENGRAVING. Janissaries (Turkish soldiers) in Serbia during the rule of the Ottoman Empire returning from a raid: line engraving, 19th century

YUNG-LO (1360-1424). Emperor of China, 1402-24. Emperor Yung-lo departs on the campaign that ended the Mongol invasions of China during the Ming Dynasty

NORSEMEN: ROLLO, 885 A. D. Rollo (c860-c931) and his fleet of Norsemen attack the walled city of Paris in 885 A. D
NORSEMEN: ROLLO, 885 A.D. Rollo (c860-c931) and his fleet of Norsemen attack the walled city of Paris in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

BURNING OF WASHINGTON D. C. The taking of the city of Washington in America by the British forces on 24 August 1814
BURNING OF WASHINGTON D.C. The taking of the city of Washington in America by the British forces on 24 August 1814. English colored engraving, 1814

ANCIENT ROME PLUNDERED by the Vandals: wood engraving, American, 1830

ENGLAND: DANISH WARRIORS. Danish warriors on the Humber during the invasion of England, c1070. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO, 1847. American troops storm the bridgehead at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847

DICKENS: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND. The bird of prey brought down. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend, first published in 1864

PANAMA CITY RAID, 1671. The Battle Between the Spaniards and the pyrats or Buccaniers before the City of Panama. The taking of Panama City in January 1671 by Henry Morgan and his buccaneers

RUSSO-TURK WAR, 1877-78. Russian troops entering Sophia, Turkey, in 1877. Line engraving, 19th century

VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. Rome plundered by the vandals, 455 A. D. Wood engraving, American, c1839
VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. Rome plundered by the vandals, 455 A.D. Wood engraving, American, c1839

NORSEMEN IN PARIS, 885 A. D. A fleet of Norsemen under the command of Rollo attacking the walled city of Paris in 885
NORSEMEN IN PARIS, 885 A.D. A fleet of Norsemen under the command of Rollo attacking the walled city of Paris in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

WOUNDED JOHN BROWN, 1859. The wounded John Brown in prison after his unsuccessful raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859. Contemporary American wood engraving

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. The guard room with the wounded prisoners, members of John Browns raiding party at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859. Contemporary wood engraving

BATTLE OF HASTINGS, 1066. William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Philip James de Loutherbourg

BATTLE OF HASTINGS, 1066. The death of King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. Wood engraving, 19th century

EDINBURGH CASTLE, 1314. A raiding party led by Sir Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, captures Edinburgh Castle from the English, 1314. Wood engraving, 19th century

OTTOMAN EMPIRE JANISSARIES. Janissaries in Serbia returning from a raid. Line engraving, 19th century

QUEBEC EXPEDITION, 1775. The unsuccessful American expedition, under the leadership of Colonel Benedict Arnold, to capture Quebec, Canada, in 1775. American engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK POLICE RAID, 1875. Wood engraving, 1875

VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. The Vandals marching on Rome in 455 A. D. Wood engraving after a drawing by F
VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. The Vandals marching on Rome in 455 A.D. Wood engraving after a drawing by F. Schoenberg, 19th century

KUBLAI KHANs ARMY, 1281. Kublai Khans attempted invasion of Japan in 1281. 19th century American wood engraving

JOHN BROWN RAID, 1859. Three of John Browns band in their jail cell at Charles Town, Virginia (present-day West Virginia), 1859. Contemporary American wood engraving

ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B. C Wood engraving, 19th century
ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B.C.. Wood engraving, 19th century

DRUIDS. Druids Inciting The Britons To Oppose The Landing Of The Romans. Wood engraving, late 19th century

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The British attack on Washington, D. C. on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The British attack on Washington, D.C. on 24 August 1814. Contemporary English line engraving

KING OLAF, c994 A. D. A Norse raid under King Olaf I of Norway, c994 A. D
KING OLAF, c994 A.D. A Norse raid under King Olaf I of Norway, c994 A.D. Wood engraving after the painting by Hugo Vogel

ENGLAND: SHEERNESS, 1667. The burning of the English magazine and ships at Sheerness by the Dutch in 1667. Contemporary Dutch line engraving

RUSSIA: ST. PETERSBURG. St. Petersburg Police discovering a nihilist printing-press. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1887

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. United States Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the armory door behind which insurgent leader John Brown and his men were trapped at Harpers Ferry

SIEGE OF VIENNA, 1683. The siege of Vienna, Austria, by the Ottoman Turks, 1683. Wood engraving, Austrian, 19th century

Why bother about the Germans invading the country? Invade it yourself by Underground and motor- bus. Easter - 1915. Poster showing children at play in a spring landscape. Date 1915

To Arms, Britons! First World War propaganda
" Arms, Britons! Avert These Horrors: The Triumph of Science and Efficiency." A typical propagandist reminder to the British of what they were fighting for, this brutish German soldier

Caesar invades Britain
Julius Caesar makes his first attempt to invade the British mainland, making a landing somewhere on the Kent coastline. The standard bearer of the 10th Legion urges the hesitant legionaries to follow

Heading off to war accompanied by the spirits of soldiers pa
In 1915, Italy was persuded to join the allied cause against the German Empire and Austria-Hungary and made some unsuccessful attempts to invade across the border in June 1915

Third Republic 2
Red Republicans invade the sessions where the Corps Legislatif in the Hotel de Ville, Paris, is inaugurating the Third Republic, protesting against conservative policies. Date: 4 September 1870

Captain James Burnet
CAPTAIN JAMES BURNET, Captain of the Edinburgh City Guard, when Napoleon is thought to be planning to invade Britain. Though he has hardly the shape to defend his country.. Date: CIRCA 1795

Afghanistan / Bolan Pass
Vultures swoop to feed on carrion. The Bolan Pass was one of the routes used by the British to invade Afghanistan in November 1878. Date: 1878

French Invade Algeria
BATTLE OF STAOUELI The French land here, and after defeating an army of Turks and Arabs, march on to take Algiers Date: 14 June 1830

CARTOON: WWII, 1940. My Sons, Look to our Defenses : American cartoon by D. R
CARTOON: WWII, 1940. My Sons, Look to our Defenses : American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1940, on the war in Europe following Germanys invasions of Denmark, Norway, and the Low Countries

STORMING OF CASTLE. The storming of a fortified castle. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A. D
VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu© rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A.D. French manuscript illumination on vellum, c1100

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General Winfield Scott leads US forces into Mexico City to end the US-Mexican War, 1847. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Invasion: A Tapestry of Conquests and Courage" From the iconic Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest to Roosevelt's Rough Riders charging up San Juan Hill, history is replete with tales of invasions that shaped nations. Laodicea Dicey Langston, a brave daughter protecting her revolutionary father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution, exemplifies the unwavering spirit of resistance. The ancient Greeks standing firm at Thermopylae in 480 BC showcased their indomitable will against overwhelming odds. Their valiant defense became an enduring symbol of bravery for generations to come. Mongol soldiers, masters of horsemanship, demonstrated their unparalleled skills as they conquered vast territories across Asia and Europe. Their swift movements struck fear into the hearts of those who dared oppose them. In 1894, Japanese forces seized Port Arthur in a display of military prowess and strategic cunning. This victory marked Japan's rise as a formidable power on the world stage. Caesar crossing the Rubicon was a pivotal moment in Roman history, forever altering its course. It signified his audacious decision to challenge authority and seize control—an act that would shape empires for centuries to come. The Norman Invasion of England in 1066 brought about profound changes that transformed English society and language forever. Rollo's Viking fleet attacking Paris further illustrates how invasions often reshaped borders and cultures throughout history. These glimpses into our past remind us that invasion has been both a catalyst for change and an embodiment of human resilience. Whether through art or historical accounts, these stories serve as reminders that conquests have shaped our world—sometimes violently but always leaving an indelible mark upon civilization itself.