Marines Collection (page 58)

American marines in action during the Revolutionary War. Drawing, 19th century
CONTINENTAL MARINES, c1776. American marines in action during the Revolutionary War. Drawing, 19th century

French Naval League for the development of the navy and the mercantile marines
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. French Naval League for the development of the navy and the mercantile marines. French lithograph poster, 1918

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1805. William Eaton, the American consul at Tunis, marching across 600 miles of desert with eight U. S
TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1805. William Eaton, the American consul at Tunis, marching across 600 miles of desert with eight U.S. marines, a mixed force of Greeks, Italians, and Arabs, and an exiled pasha

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

Ready - Join US Marines. US Marine, three-quarter length, standing, facing front. Date 1942

The US Marines want you. Poster showing a marine beckoning. Date 1917

Premiers au feu means in French first to fight, in English US Marines. Poster showing a marine in a helmet. Date 1917

Teufel hunden, German nickname for US Marines Devil dog recruiting station, 506 Fifth Street. Poster showing a bulldog wearing a Marine helmet, chasing a dachshund wearing a German helmet. Date 1917

Join me - the first to fight on land and sea - US Marines. Poster showing a soldiers face, framed by uniform collar, hat, and rifle. Date 1917

E-e-e-yah-yip Go over with US Marines. Poster showing a marine cheering as he raises his rifle and bayonet. Date 1917

Go over the top with US Marines. Poster showing a Marine carrying a mortar into combat, with American flag behind. Date 1917

First in France - US Marines. Poster showing a Marine carrying a mortar into combat, with American flag behind. Date 1917

US Marines - Soldiers of the sea Military training, travel, education, development. Poster showing marines raising an American flag. Date 1913

US Marines Soldiers of the sea - For full information apply recruiting station. Poster showing two Marines signaling from shore to ships at sea, surrounded by photographs of Marine life. Date 1917

Lets go get em! US Marines. Poster showing Marines bearing rifles with bayonets and flags in a jungle. Date 1942

U. S. Marines on Guadalcanal
U.S. Marines on the island of Guadalcanal during the campaign to take the strategically placed island. Allied forces landed on 7 August 1942

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights at Garrick Theatre, NY : Clyde Fitchs best comedy. Date c1902

Storming Simonosaki, 1864
The naval brigade and marines storming the Japanese stockade at Simonosaki, September 6th 1864. Date: September 6th 1864

Galati, Romania - Sailors / Fleet
Sailors and boats of the Romanian Fleet at Galati, Romania, the capital of Galati County - the largest seaport on the River Danube. Date: circa 1900

Silhouette of Lieutenant Isherwood, Royal Marines
Silhouette of Lieutenant Isherwood of the Royal Marines

Italian soldiers in action near Piave River, Italy, WW1
Italian soldiers (marines) in action, defending their position near the Piave River, northern Italy, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Pinnaces landing marines at Ostend, WW1
Pinnaces landing sailors at Ostend during the early part of the First World War. Civilians wave to them from above. Date: 1914

Prince Philip visits Royal Marines at Eastney
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), as Captain General of the Royal Marines arriving by helicopter at Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth where he presented new colours to the Royal Marine Corps

Coronation. March towards Abbey
March towards the Abbey. In the foreground the Guard of Honour mounted by The Royal Marines. The marching column is a group of members The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry on foot. 1953

Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey
Guard of Honour moounted by 2nd Battalion Scots Guards opposite the west door of the Abbey. The band of the Royal Marines is on the extreme right. 1953

Coronation. Band of Royal Marines
The Band of The Royal Marines march past the west door of The Abbey. 1953

Rifleman Officer and Officer of Marines
A Rifleman Officer in Colonel Coote Manninghams Corps of Riflemen (left), and an Officer of Marines (right). Both are carrying swords. 1801

Armistice Day in the Seychelles. A Company of Blue Jackets and Royal Marines parading. Scouts lined both sides of the Flag pole but only one line of Scouts is seen. circa 1920s-30s

Coronation. Marines band march past Abbey
The Band of the royal Marines march past the west door of The Abbey. 1953

Coronation. Irish State Coach leaves Abbey
The Irish State Coach leaves the Abbey after dropping off The Queen Mother. In the foreground The Guard of Honour mounted by the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards to the left

A Giant Amoeba
CAPTAIN BRINK OF THE SPACE MARINES (Bob Olsen) The Space Marines face the threat of giant amoebas on Titan - highly intelligent amoebas they are, moreover. Date: 1932

Space Marines & Slavers
THE SPACE MARINES AND THE SLAVERS (Bob Olsen) Captain Brink watches on his teleview slaver Zureks last stand, vainly wielding his electrolysis guns. Date: 1936

Operation Tumbler-Snapper atom bomb, 1952
Operation Tumbler-Snapper atom bomb test. US marines preparing to advance towards their objective following an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site, USA, on 1st May 1952

KOREAN WAR: FOXHOLE, 1951. A U. S. Marine on the central Korean front checks a foxhole
KOREAN WAR: FOXHOLE, 1951. A U.S. Marine on the central Korean front checks a foxhole, apparently abandoned by a Communist soldier, spring 1951

KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U. S. Marine artillerymen firing in the fog on a North Korean concentration on the fighting
KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U.S. Marine artillerymen firing in the fog on a North Korean concentration on the fighting front, early March 1951

KOREAN WAR: TRENCHES, 1952. U. S. Marines seek shelter from enemy mortar fire deep in a trench on the eastern front in
KOREAN WAR: TRENCHES, 1952. U.S. Marines seek shelter from enemy mortar fire deep in a trench on the eastern front in Korea, March/April 1952

Battle of San Gabriel, California, 1849
US marines, sailors, dragoons, and volunteers hold off Mexican attack, Battle of San Gabriel, US-Mexican War, 1849. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Marines entering Fort Santiago, Vera Cruz, Mexico

Brunei released from rebel hands
Casualties of the operation: Royal Marines of 42 Commando and two naval ratings from the minesweeper Chawton arriving back at Labuan

Memorial to Russian Navy, Sevastopol, Ukraine
View of the Soviet Memorial to the Russian Navy of World War Two, in Sevastopol, Ukraine, with marines on parade. Sevastopol is where Russias Black Sea Fleet is based

French mobilisation
This picture, smuggled into London, show Marines on arrival in Brest to board their respective ships. French ships have been massing in Brest, a big naval base

Marines of the Turkish Navy
Imperial Turkish Marines of the Turkish Navy

Admiral Dzara inspecting Royal Marines, Malta, Second World
Photograph showing the Italian Naval Chief, Admiral Dzara, saluting a line of British Royal Marines on Valetta Quay, Malta, 1943

Officer of Marines
Citizen Durassier, officer of marines, in command of the gunboats on the Seine

Nicaraguan Women Fight
A Nicaraguan womens regiment commanded by the wives of two generals is among those opposing the invading U.S. Marines

Hebrides Riots, 1888
The crofters of Lewis, in the Hebrides, riot against enclosures by landowners : police and Marines seize the leading rioters

6th Regiment of Marines
British soldier from the 6th Regiment of Marines

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Marines: Defenders of Land and Sea From the ancient tale of Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, to modern-day conflicts like the war in Vietnam, they have always played a crucial role in safeguarding nations and their people. The Royal Marines, known for their unwavering dedication and bravery, are an epitome of this noble tradition. The iconic "Join the Royal Marines" poster stands as a testament to their enduring legacy. It beckons young men with its powerful imagery, showcasing the strength and resilience required to become part of this elite force. As they march past during coronations or arrive in distant lands like Ostend, Belgium during World War I, these marines embody honor and duty. In times of turmoil such as the Skye crofters Land League Agitation or amidst global conflicts like World War I, it is often the U. S. Marines who stand tall as pioneers on foreign shores. James Montgomery Flagg's recruitment poster captures their spirit perfectly - "First in the Fight, " it proudly proclaims. Even aboard naval vessels like H. M. S Curacoa 1865 or amidst fierce battles on land, marines remain steadfast guardians. Their presence instills confidence among sailors and soldiers alike; knowing that they can rely on these brave warriors brings solace even in times of chaos. The Teufel Hunden recruitment poster from World War I reminds us that fearlessness knows no boundaries. Whether British or American marines fighting side by side against a common enemy or marching through cities ravaged by war like Ostend in Belgium - they inspire hope amid devastation and can not just soldiers; they are ambassadors representing courage personified. They protect our seas from unseen threats while also standing firm on foreign soil when called upon. Through centuries-old tales and timeless images captured on posters throughout history, we salute these extraordinary individuals who selflessly dedicate themselves to defending our freedom.