Invaders Collection (#7)

German troops entering Belgium, WW1
German troops entering Belgium by moonlight in covered wagons during the First World War. Date: August 1914

Troop-carrying gliders by G. H. Davis
Winged invaders of Crete: details of troop-carrying gliders during the Second World War. German gliders and the JU52 Sky Tug; landing technique. Date: 1941

Nicolas Zrinyi (Elder)
Count NICOLAS ZRINYI (the elder) Hungarian soldier, heroic defender of Vienna against the Turkish invaders. Date: 1508 - 1566

Belgium / Tienen
Distant view of Tienen (sometimes Thienen) looking peaceful enough, though it will be occupied by the German invaders in World War One. Date: 17th century

Watching for the Viking Invaders

A Predatory Incursion of Teuton Invaders

Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration
XND76013 Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Havannah Harbour, Showing where the Fifty Invaders were Shot, 1870S Engraving

Captain Cook landed in New Holland (Australia), Lambertus Antonius Claessens, 1803

Havannah Harbour, Showing where the Fifty Invaders were Shot, 1870S Engraving

Joining the Volunteers
A young husband joins the Chinese Peoples Volunteers, his wife makes sure hes properly dressed to fight the Yankee invaders Date: 1951

Russian armoured car rattles through Polish town, 1939
The advance of the Russian Army into Poland. Scene in Rakov, a small Polish town of typical wooden houses. As the countryside was practically unoccupied by Polish forces these armoured columns

Lille, France - The Liberation of the city (2 / 2)
Lille, France - After the liberation of the city at the end of the First World War. A Factory missing all of its machinery - carried off by the invading German army to use for their own ends

Edward the Elder defeats Danes at Watchet
Edward the Elder, eldest son of Alfred the Great and king since 899, fights off an attack by the Danes at Watchet, in Somerset. Date: 921

Odun captures Danish Standard
At Kenwith Castle, Devon, Odun, Saxon Earl of Devon, defeats the Danish invaders and captures their Standard. Date: Circa 877

Austrian troops in deep snow, Serbia, WW1
Austro-Hungarian troops on the march through deep snow in Serbia during the First World War. Date: 1915

Mayor of Brussels encountering German invaders, WW1
The heroic Mayor of Brussels, Adolphe Max, together with his colleagues Steens, Jacqmain and Vauthier, refuses to shake the hand of General Von Jarotsky, leader of the German army

French poster warning against Communism. They want to destroy the army... remember Budapest, Berlin, Prague, Dantzig... 1940s

TIGRE WARSHIP
An aggressive-looking vessel of the French navy intended for coast protection - she looks like she d scare most would-be invaders away... Date: 1874

Saxon Chief Ca 800
A Saxon chief rests a foot on the body of a slain foe - he is characteristic of the Teutonic invaders of Britain in the early Middle Ages. Date: circa 800

Alien invasion. Computer artwork of an alien tripod machine in London, England. Tower Bridge is seen in the background, crossing the River Thames. This artwork is based upon the H. G

Water Hyacinth Plants - Lake Naivasha Kenya
MAB-1218 Water Hyacinth Plants Lake Naivasha Kenya Eichhornia crassipes Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attack
A tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away

Roman Fleet approaches Britain
British scouts spot the Roman fleet approaching the coast during Julius Caesars attempted invasion in 55 BC

Information poster showing enemy uniforms
Information poster showing two enemy German uniforms: a parachutist and a soldier. Spot at Sight Chart No. 1

Norsemen Besiege Paris
Bishop Joscelin orders a high tower to be constructed, from which the defenders can assail the invaders : the Norsemen destroy it, but the Parisians rebuild it

Battle of Brezenik
The Serbian invaders overcome Bulgarian resistance at Brezenik, but their triumph is short-lived, in a few days time they will be decisively crushed at Silvnica

Huns Invade Europe / Closs
The Huns invade Europe and gradually fight their way westwards, from about 376 till they are halted at Chalons in 451

Greece Marathon
Site of the battle of 490 BCE when a Greek army (mainly Athenian) defeated the very much larger force of Persian invaders. A messenger ran back to Athens with the news

Norman Battle Scene
A shower of arrows fell upon the column. A fierce battle scene between Hereward and the Norman invaders

King Alfreds Tower, (1722) 160 feet high, on the Somerset - Wiltshire border: " Alfred the Great, A.D. 879, on this summit erected his standard against Danish invaders"

Vikings Approach
Viking ships approach the east Anglian coast of England, carrying Danish raiders to Britain

Bearded Partisan
A Tolstoy-like figure, this World War One veteran has known more war than peace, and is now a resistance fighter, once again fighting the German invaders of his homeland

Thieves from Isot, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE THIEVES FROM ISOT - Invaders from Pluto come to mine Earths mineral resources

Battle of Augsburg 900
The Christians - notably the Bishop of Ratisbon - seek to repel the Hungarian invaders but are defeated at the battle of AUGSBURG

King Alfreds galleys in battle with Vikings

Sweyn Tricked by Scots
The Scots drug and then attack their Viking invaders. The Viking leader Sweyn of Norway, however, escapes thanks to his two attendants

Germans in Norway
Norway : the German invaders fight their way through the mountains to Trondheim

Paris Expects Germans
With the German invaders less than 50 kilometres from Paris, the city prepares for attack : trenches are dug near the Porte Maillot - fortunately, they will never be needed

Druids Incite Riot 55 Bc
Druids incite Britons to oppose the landing of the Roman invaders

Wandering Tribes
The invasion of the Huns sets off a domino effect, setting tribes wandering westward through Central Europe

Huns Invade Europe
The Huns invade Europe and gradually fight their way westwards, from about 376 till they are halted at Chalons in 451

Migrants from the East
Refugees migrate westward ahead of the invading Huns

Attila at Chalons - 3
The Huns, under Attila, are defeated by the Visigoths and the Romans, commanded by Aetius, at Chalons

Attila at Chalons - 2
The Huns, under Attila, are defeated by the Visigoths and Romans, commanded by Aetius, at Chalons

Attila at Chalons - 1
The Huns, under Attila, are defeated by the Visigoths and Romans, commanded by Aetius, at Chalons

Kellermann at Valeni
The Prussians have cornered the French army of the North in champagne, but Kellerman at VALENI urges his men to counter- attack and forces the invaders back

Nuns Tied to Bridge
To discourage the French from blowing up a Belgian bridge ahead of the advancing invaders, the Germans have the bright idea of tying a group of nuns to it

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"Invaders: A Chronicle of Triumph and Tragedy" Boadicea Urging to War: The fierce warrior queen rallies her people against the invaders, determined to protect their land and freedom. Ethiopia / Negus Menelik: In a remarkable display of courage, Emperor Menelik leads his forces against foreign invaders, defending Ethiopia's sovereignty with unwavering determination. Alien holding Earth, illustration: An eerie depiction of an extraterrestrial invader clutching our planet in its otherworldly grasp, reminding us of the countless tales that explore the fear and fascination surrounding invasion from beyond. Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia (1812): Amidst freezing temperatures and relentless enemy pursuit, Marshal Ney valiantly leads his troops through treacherous conditions during Napoleon's ill-fated Russian campaign. Brewster F2A Buffalo - unlike other Buffalo users, the F: Despite being outmatched by superior adversaries in World War II, courageous pilots flying the Brewster F2A Buffalo fought fiercely against overwhelming odds to defend their homelands. William of Normandy lands on the English coast: With audacity and ambition coursing through his veins, Duke William sets foot on English soil in 1066—a pivotal moment that would forever change history as he sought to conquer England. The Surrender at Sedan - Franco-Prussian War: Witnessing defeat unfold before their eyes at Sedan during this devastating conflict between France and Prussia serves as a stark reminder of how invasions can shape nations' destinies. Battle of Hastings: On a fateful day in 1066, King Harold faces off against William's Norman army—this clash marks one of England's most significant battles where victory or defeat hangs precariously in balance. The Republican Hercules defending his Country (pub. 1797).