Invader Collection (#6)

German troops stopping for midday rations on the way to Brussels, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Stand Back!, John Bull helps little Belgium to bar the German invader, First World War, 1914. Kaiser Wilhelm II tries to push against Britain in the form of John Bull

An attack of the Danes on Ireland, 9th century AD, (c1920). Artist: Henry Payne
An attack of the Danes on Ireland, 9th century AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The scourging of Boadicea, 60 AD, (c1920). Artist: JR Skelton
The scourging of Boadicea, 60 AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Conference of the Earl of Gloucester and an Irish Chief, Richard IIs campagne in Ireland, 1399, (18)
Conference of the Earl of Gloucester and an Irish Chief, Richard IIs campaign in Ireland, 1399, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Ships bringing provisions to the English host, Richard IIs campaign in Ireland, 1399, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

The German army marching through Brussels, First World War, c1914 (1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Arrival of William of Orange in England, 5 November 1688, (1903)
Arrival of William of Orange in England, 15-16 November 1688, (1903). A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II

The Romans Conquer Britain, (c1850). The first Roman invasion of Britain took place in 55 BC. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

The Death Of Kennedy, Queensland, Australia, 1848, (1886). British-born explorer Edmund Kennedy (1818-1848) was killed by an aboriginals spear during his attempt to travel from Rockingham Bay to Cape

Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem, 1901. Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem, 1901. Romanticised view of the European invasion of the Holy Land

The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. Artist: Julia Truze-Ternovskaya
The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. The Battle of the Neva was fought on the banks of the River Neva between the armies of Sweden and the Republic of Novgorod

Russian troops crossing the Amu Darya River, 1873 (1889). Artist: Nikolai Karasin
Russian troops crossing the Amu Darya River, 1873 (1889). In 1873 the Russian Army crossed the Amu Darya to invade the Central Asian Khanate of Khiva

The expulsion of Polish invaders from the Moscow Kremlin, 1612 (late 19th or early 20th century). Moscow was occupied by the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1610 until 1612 as

Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Satirical cartoon on the defeat of the invading Italian army at the siege of Mek ele, Ethiopia

The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Defeat at the hands of King Menilek IIs army at Adwa brought the Italian invasion of Ethiopia to a humiliating end and led to the resignation of the prime minister

The Danes Sailing up the English Channel, c877 AD, (19th century)

Proclamation of the new King of Dahomey, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Proclamation of the new King of Dahomey, 1894. Between 1892 and 1894 the previously independent kingdom of Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal

King William III, (c1850). William of Orange (1650-1702), King of England and Ireland, landed with his army at Torbay, Devon, 5 November 1688

The Provost of Merchants and His Heir Apparent Charles, 1879. Artist: Lucien Etienne Melingue
The Prevot of Merchants Etienne Marcel and His Heir Apparent Charles, 1879

The Women of Eger, 1867. Artist: Bertalan Szekely
The Women of Eger, 1867

German armoured car during the advance on Paris, May-June 1940

French anti-Prussian cartoon, 1871. Cartoon from Actualite published during the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871). From a private collection

Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830. On 26th July, 1830, the Polignac ministry, strongly reactionary in its tendencies

Francisco Pizarro, 15th century Spanish conquistador, 1671. Later engraving of Pizarro (c1475-1541), conqueror of the Inca empire (1531-1533)

Italian Corps of Eugene de Beauharnais Crossing the Niemen on 30 June 1812, (1815). Artist: Albrecht Adam
Italian Corps of Eugene de Beauharnais Crossing the Niemen on 30 June 1812, (1815). Part of Napoleons Grande Armee embarking on the invasion of Russia

French Map of Central and South America, French, 1550. Map showing Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean islands and Antilles, and South America with the River Plate prominent

Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps, 218 BC. During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal (247-182 BC) led his army, including elephants

William of Orange landing with his army at Torbay, Devon, 5 November 1688. A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II

Head of a Viking warrior, c9th-11th century
Head of a Viking warrior. From the National Historical Museum, Stockholm

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after the failure of the Jameson Raid, South Africa, 1896. The aim of the Jameson Raid was to initiate rebellion in Johannesburg by British settlers or

Battle between Nuno de Guzman and inhabitants of Michuacan, Mexico, 16th century. De Guzman and his native Tlazcalan allies attacking Michuacan

Spanish conquistadors with their native Tlazcalan allies attacking an Aztec temple, 16th century. Copy of a section of the drawings of Lienzo de Tlazcala lost during the Mexican revolution in

Napoleon and his staff watching the burning of Moscow, 1812 (late 19th century)

Napoleons Grande Armee catching sight of Moscow, 1812 (late 19th century). Of the 600, 000 soldiers of the army that set out on Napoleons Russian campaign, only about 100, 000 returned

Napoleon retreating from Moscow, 1812. Napoleon riding at speed on a horse drawn sleigh, escorted by a squadron of cavalry. Of the 600, 000 soldiers of his Grande Armee, only about 100, 000 returned

The idol of war, Kana, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The idol of war, Kana, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Between 1892 and 1894 Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal and incorporated into Frances West African colonies

Cremation of the Dahomey corpses, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Cremation of the Dahomey corpses, Africa, 1892. Between 1892 and 1894 Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal and incorporated into Frances West African colonies

Entry of the French army into Abomey, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Entry of the French army into Abomey, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. In November 1892, Behanzin, the last independent reigning king of Dahomey, being defeated by French colonial forces

French soldiers opening New Years gift boxes in Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
French soldiers opening New Years gift boxes in Dahomey, Africa, 1892. The kingdom of Dahomey (modern Benin) was conquered by French troops from Senegal in 1892-1894

The French attack on Kana, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The French attack on Kana, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Between 1892 and 1894 Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal and incorporated into Frances West African colonies

Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900. A friend of Cecil Rhodes, Jameson (1853-1917) was the leader of the Jameson Raid on 29 December 1895 to 2 January 1896

Old Bill and Co. July 1940
Old Bill prepares a shield wall of defences to protect the English coast from German invasion: " Thats enough about ow Arold did it at Astings. I m doing it now!" 1940

Old Bill and Co
As Old Bill looks ready to fend off a German invasion, an officious old woman asks, " Shouldn t a great, grown, hulking man like you be doing something towards the defence of his country

Napoleon in Russia. 1812

Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths. Sixth century. Colored engraving

Germanic invasions. The Goths cross the Alps. Colored engraving

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"Deceiving the Invader: From Mongol Soldiers to Viking Raiders and Beyond" In the realm of invasions, history has witnessed countless instances where cunning tactics were employed to deceive those seeking conquest. Whether it was deceiving invaders about the state of the tide or showcasing horsemanship skills like the Mongol soldiers, these clever strategies have left their mark on our collective memory. One such example is the Viking raid under Olaf I, when fearless Norse warriors launched an audacious attack on Paris in 885 AD. Their surprise assault caught the city off guard, highlighting their ability to outwit even well-fortified defenses. Just as these Vikings invaded foreign lands with relentless determination, so did a different kind of "Invader" emerge in 1971 - the Gilbern Invader Mk. 2 car. The sleek design and powerful engine of this iconic vehicle mirrored its namesake's spirit - unyielding and ready for action. As Marshall Ney demonstrated during his retreat from Russia in 1812, sometimes even seasoned invaders face unexpected challenges that force them into strategic withdrawals. Yet invasions are not limited to human endeavors alone; nature too has its own way of invading territories. The Himalayan balsam plants invading banks along River Wye in the UK serve as a reminder that Mother Nature can be just as formidable an invader as any army. From Julius Caesar landing in Kent, England centuries ago to futuristic visions depicted on Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine covers like "Conquest of Earth, " invasion stories continue to captivate our imagination across time and space. Each tale adds another layer to humanity's complex relationship with power dynamics and territorial expansion. Whether it be through military might or deceptive maneuvers, invaders throughout history have shaped nations and cultures alike. So let us remember their triumphs and failures while acknowledging that true strength lies not only in conquering but also understanding one another's perspectives – for within every invader lies a story waiting to be told.