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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Major Hints from History" L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery: Witness the thunderous power of artillery as L Battery

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir John Balchen (1670-1744), c.1695 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir John Balchen (1670-1744), c.1695 (oil on canvas)
7337828 Admiral Sir John Balchen (1670-1744), c.1695 (oil on canvas) by Richardson, Jonathan (1665-1745); 127x102.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Matthew Aylmer, 1st Baron Aylmer (circa1655-1720), 19th century (oil on canvas)

Admiral Matthew Aylmer, 1st Baron Aylmer (circa1655-1720), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337826 Admiral Matthew Aylmer, 1st Baron Aylmer (circa1655-1720), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 128.5x102.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), c.1700 (oil on canvas)

Admiral Sir George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), c.1700 (oil on canvas)
7337824 Admiral Sir George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), c.1700 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (style of); 128.2x101.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, , after an etching in Retratos de Los

Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, , after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres
3473244 Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, , after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Background imageMajor Collection: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse
2604065 Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925). Russian soldier, Commander - in - Chief in Manchuria in Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905)

Background imageMajor Collection: Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle

Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718126 Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageMajor Collection: Echaguee BERMINGHAM, Rafael (1815-1887). Spanish military man and liberal politician (lithograph)

Echaguee BERMINGHAM, Rafael (1815-1887). Spanish military man and liberal politician (lithograph)
CUL4847303 Echaguee BERMINGHAM, Rafael (1815-1887). Spanish military man and liberal politician (lithograph); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Echaguee BERMINGHAM, Rafael (1815-1887)

Background imageMajor Collection: Engraved portrait of Major-General W M H Dixon

Engraved portrait of Major-General W M H Dixon
3077596 Engraved portrait of Major-General W M H Dixon; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Major-General W M H Dixon (1817-1888) former superintendent of Enfield Small-Arms Factory

Background imageMajor Collection: Russian General Kouropatkine after Battle of Moudken

Russian General Kouropatkine after Battle of Moudken
2604120 Russian General Kouropatkine after Battle of Moudken; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 5: Russian General Kouropatkine giving order to retreat after the Battle of Moudken, March, 1904)

Background imageMajor Collection: Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena

Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena
3253067 Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena; (add.info.: Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena, 1826-1902. Mexican Army general and former Governor of Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

Background imageMajor Collection: Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843)

Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843)
2603693 Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843); (add.info.: Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843) Scottish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageMajor Collection: Italian Wars 1494-1559 (engraving)

Italian Wars 1494-1559 (engraving)
3600002 Italian Wars 1494-1559 (engraving); (add.info.: Italian Wars (1494-1559). Conflicts that involved the major states of Western Europe and most of the Italian city-states

Background imageMajor Collection: Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby

Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby
NWI4919865 Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.; (add.info.: Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of Li Hongzhang

Portrait of Li Hongzhang
3521157 Portrait of Li Hongzhang; (add.info.: Portrait of Li Hongzhang (1823-1901) a Chinese politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek

Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek
3523971 Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek (1804-1881) an Austrian general. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867

An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506153 An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century)

Background imageMajor Collection: General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by

General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie
3501415 General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie, London

Background imageMajor Collection: President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during

President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War
3507305 President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War

Background imageMajor Collection: Major Wigram Battye, 1850

Major Wigram Battye, 1850
3507300 Major Wigram Battye, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879) a British soldier who served in the Corps of Guides in the 2nd China War

Background imageMajor Collection: French General Emile Regis Voyron, 1900

French General Emile Regis Voyron, 1900
3480968 French General Emile Regis Voyron, 1900; (add.info.: French General Emile Regis Voyron, became commander of the French Expeditionary Corps in China in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion)

Background imageMajor Collection: Manuel Antonio Flores

Manuel Antonio Flores
2910765 Manuel Antonio Flores; (add.info.: Portrait of Manuel Antonio Flores (1720-1799) Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado Martinez Angulo y Bodquin was a general in the Spanish navy

Background imageMajor Collection: General Jose de Palafox y Melci

General Jose de Palafox y Melci
2910938 General Jose de Palafox y Melci; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting General Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) Duke of Saragossa was an Aragonese general who fought in the Peninsular War

Background imageMajor Collection: General Jose de Palafox y Melci

General Jose de Palafox y Melci
2910839 General Jose de Palafox y Melci; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting General Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) Duke of Saragossa was an Aragonese general who fought in the Peninsular War

Background imageMajor Collection: WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)

WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)
8684966 WW1: The General's Folder (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342011 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16.2x12.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)

Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341784 Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 41x27.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Sir Thomas Foley (1757-1833), Admiral of the White, c.1800 (watercolour)

Sir Thomas Foley (1757-1833), Admiral of the White, c.1800 (watercolour)
7339246 Sir Thomas Foley (1757-1833), Admiral of the White, c.1800 (watercolour) by Bowyer, Robert (19th century); 6.5x5.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School

A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas)
7338097 A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 56.5x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Sir Alexander Schomberg (1720-1804), 1763 (oil on canvas)

Captain Sir Alexander Schomberg (1720-1804), 1763 (oil on canvas)
7338051 Captain Sir Alexander Schomberg (1720-1804), 1763 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 61x48.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Captain Peter Heywood (1773-1831), 1822 (oil on canvas)

Captain Peter Heywood (1773-1831), 1822 (oil on canvas)
7337935 Captain Peter Heywood (1773-1831), 1822 (oil on canvas) by Simpson, John (1782-1847); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Admiral Sir William Hargood (1762-1839), early 19th century (oil painting)

Admiral Sir William Hargood (1762-1839), early 19th century (oil painting)
7337928 Admiral Sir William Hargood (1762-1839), early 19th century (oil painting) by Say, Frederick Richard (fl.1825-54); 127.1x101.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo)

Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo)
7340619 Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather)
7340096 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageMajor Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)
7340094 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 4.6x4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands

Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger
7342587 Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76

Background imageMajor Collection: Antonio de Ulloa y de la Torre-Giral, 1716 - 1795. Spanish general of the navy, explorer

Antonio de Ulloa y de la Torre-Giral, 1716 - 1795. Spanish general of the navy, explorer, scientist, author
UIG5419929 Antonio de Ulloa y de la Torre-Giral, 1716 - 1795. Spanish general of the navy, explorer, scientist, author, astronomer, colonial administrator and the first Spanish governor of Louisiana

Background imageMajor Collection: Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 1507 - 1582, 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, 4th Marquis of Coria

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 1507 - 1582, 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, 4th Marquis of Coria
UIG5419959 Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 1507 - 1582, 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, 4th Marquis of Coria, 3rd Count of Salvatierra de Tormes, 2nd Count of Piedrahita, 8th Lord of Valdecorneja

Background imageMajor Collection: Tecumseh rebukes General Proctor for retreating during The Battle of the Thames aka the Battle of

Tecumseh rebukes General Proctor for retreating during The Battle of the Thames aka the Battle of Moraviantown which
UIG5419591 Tecumseh rebukes General Proctor for retreating during The Battle of the Thames aka the Battle of Moraviantown which was part of The War of 1812. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813

Background imageMajor Collection: Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 - 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered

Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 - 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of
UIG5419572 Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 - 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use

Background imageMajor Collection: Baldomero Espartero (1793-, 1879). Engraving

Baldomero Espartero (1793-, 1879). Engraving
UIG5416143 Baldomero Espartero (1793-, 1879). Engraving; (add.info.: Spanish military.); PHAS/UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium
UIG5415711 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium; UIG

Background imageMajor Collection: Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1St Viscount Wolseley, 1833 To 1913. British Army Officer

Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1St Viscount Wolseley, 1833 To 1913. British Army Officer
UIG5420141 Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1St Viscount Wolseley, 1833 To 1913. British Army Officer. Illustration Shows Him As A General

Background imageMajor Collection: Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving)

Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving)
7341651 Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810) (after); 18.9x13.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)
7341649 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching) by Grignion, Charles (1717-1810); 28.6x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Grignion (artist) Earl Nelson [sic]

Background imageMajor Collection: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588), 17th century (engraving)

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588), 17th century (engraving)
7341619 Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588), 17th century (engraving) by Sichem, Christoffel van the Elder (1546-1624); 18.8x14.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMajor Collection: Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)

Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)
8683021 Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageMajor Collection: Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)

Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)
7342079 Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 44.7x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London




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