Military History Collection (#4)

Chasseur a Cheval of the Imperial Guard
3031050 Chasseur a Cheval of the Imperial Guard; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, Chasseur a Cheval of the Imperial Guard by Nicholas Toussaint Charlet 1792-1845)

Sergeant, Foot Chasseurs, Imperial Guard
3031049 Sergeant, Foot Chasseurs, Imperial Guard, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, Sergeant, Foot Chasseurs, Imperial Guard)

Napoleon in the prison of Nice 1794
3031048 Napoleon in the prison of Nice 1794; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in the prison of Nice 1794); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon meeting with Czar Alexander
3031035 Napoleon meeting with Czar Alexander; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon meeting with Czar Alexander); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

The Prussian Army crossing the Rhine River on January 1st 1814
3030887 The Prussian Army crossing the Rhine River on January 1st 1814; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Army crossing the Rhine River on January 1st 1814); © Don Troiani

Napoleonic Wars
3030821 Napoleonic Wars, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at the battle of the Pyramids during the Egyptian Campaign); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon's body leaves St. Helena
3030720 Napoleon's body leaves St. Helena; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon's body leaves St. Helena); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Entry of the French Army into Vienna November 14, 1805
3030695 Entry of the French Army into Vienna November 14, 1805 ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Embarkation of the British from Holland, November, 30, 1799
3030685 Embarkation of the British from Holland, November, 30, 1799; Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarkation of the British from Holland, November, 30, 1799); © Don Troiani

British satire of Napoleon's return from Russia
3030627 British satire of Napoleon's return from Russia; Private Collection; (add.info.: British satire of Napoleon's return from Russia); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

British satire of French troops pillaging in Russia
3030626 British satire of French troops pillaging in Russia; Private Collection; (add.info.: British satire of French troops pillaging in Russia); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Officer of the Grenadiers of Imperial Guard, field dress
3030321 Officer of the Grenadiers of Imperial Guard, field dress, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, Officer of the Grenadiers of Imperial Guard, field dress)

French m1837 Officer's shako of the 37th Infantry of the Line
3030569 French m1837 Officer's shako of the 37th Infantry of the Line; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army m1837 Officer's shako of the 37th Infantry of the Line); © Don Troiani

Battle of the Pyramids
3030256 Battle of the Pyramids; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Pyramids during the Egyptian Campaign); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon being greeted by Bavarian Troops
3030454 Napoleon being greeted by Bavarian Troops; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon being greeted by Bavarian Troops); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

A French embroidered red liberty cap
3030246 A French embroidered red liberty cap; Cologne City Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: French Revolution, A French embroidered red liberty cap.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Napoleonic Shako Plate, Of The 17th Regiment Of The Line
3030403 French Napoleonic Shako Plate, Of The 17th Regiment Of The Line; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Napoleonic Shako Plate, Of The 17th Regiment Of The Line); © Don Troiani

Patriotic, button, nobody
3030402 Patriotic, button, nobody; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution, Patriotic, button, nobody); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Recruits for the imperial guard
3030209 Recruits for the imperial guard; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, Recruits for the imperial guard); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon at Eylau
3030203 Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon at Eylau; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at the battle of Eylau); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon at the battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805
3030202 Napoleon at the battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at the battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleonic Wars, Entry of the French into Livourne
3030186 Napoleonic Wars, Entry of the French into Livourne; Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the French into Livourne); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner
NWI4944517 Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner

Major John Andre (1750-1780), British officer implicated in the Benedict Arnold spy plot
NWI4943330 Major John Andre (1750-1780), British officer implicated in the Benedict Arnold spy plot. Digitally-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration; (add.info)

Napoleon the Great
3030400 Napoleon the Great; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon the Great); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Revolutionary Patriotic enameled button
3030308 French Revolutionary Patriotic enameled button; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolutionary Patriotic enameled button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

The Ruins of the Grand Army on the Retreat from Moscow 1812
3030389 The Ruins of the Grand Army on the Retreat from Moscow 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of the Grand Army on the Retreat from Moscow 1812); © Don Troiani

Russian Cossacks parade in Hamburg 1813
3030386 Russian Cossacks parade in Hamburg 1813; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Cossacks parade in Hamburg 1813); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

The Emperor Napoleon in 1812
3030354 The Emperor Napoleon in 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, The Emperor Napoleon in 1812); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Army Flees Over Katzbach River August 26th 1813
3030180 French Army Flees Over Katzbach River August 26th 1813; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army Flees Over Katzbach River August 26th 1813); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Battle of Ratisbonne, April 23, 1809
3030177 Battle of Ratisbonne, April 23, 1809; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Ratisbonne, April 23, 1809); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

John Bull devours Napoleon's Navy
3030169 John Bull devours Napoleon's Navy; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, John Bull devours Napoleon's Navy); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

French Army, French Chasseur a Cheval about 1885 by Detaille
3030026 French Army, French Chasseur a Cheval about 1885 by Detaille; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army, French Chasseur a Cheval about 1885 by Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)

Napoleon and his family
3030024 Napoleon and his family; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and his family); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

France, Buttons of the Imperial Guard found on the Waterloo battlefield in 1875
3030011 France, Buttons of the Imperial Guard found on the Waterloo battlefield in 1875; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buttons of the Imperial Guard found on the Waterloo battlefield in 1875)

Napoleon's Grave on St. Helena
3029957 Napoleon's Grave on St. Helena; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon's Grave on St. Helena); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon the 1st with eagle
3029955 Napoleon the 1st with eagle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon the 1st with eagle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797
3029949 Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

The Prussians pursue the French after the battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
3031123 The Prussians pursue the French after the battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussians pursue the French after the battle of Waterloo, June 18)

Blucher's Jagers skirmish with the French on the Elbe, Oct.16, 1806
3031118 Blucher's Jagers skirmish with the French on the Elbe, Oct.16, 1806, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blucher's Jagers skirmish with the French on the Elbe, Oct.16, 1806)

French cross the bridge at the Lodi, May 1796
3031117 French cross the bridge at the Lodi, May 1796; Private Collection; (add.info.: French cross the bridge at the Lodi, May 1796); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleons body leaves St. Helena
3031116 Napoleons body leaves St. Helena; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons body leaves St. Helena); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Battle of Waterloo, the French storm the enclosed farmhouse of La Haye Sainte
3031114 Battle of Waterloo, the French storm the enclosed farmhouse of La Haye Sainte; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo)

Battle of Moscow, September 7, 1812
3031104 Battle of Moscow, September 7, 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Moscow, September 7, 1812); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleon in the theatre in 1812
3031095 Napoleon in the theatre in 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in the theatre in 1812); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Captain, Dutch Grenadier of the Imperial Guard
3031089 Captain, Dutch Grenadier of the Imperial Guard; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, French Army, Captain)

French Regimental infantry buttons 1803-1814
3031057 French Regimental infantry buttons 1803-1814; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Regimental infantry buttons 1803-1814); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon crossing the Alps
3031052 Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon crossing the Alps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon crossing the Alps by Detaille); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

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"Military History: A Tapestry of Triumphs and Tragedies" From the blood-soaked fields of Edgehill, where Oliver Cromwell etched his name in history during the English Civil War, to William of Orange's resounding victory at the Battle of the Boyne in 1668, it has been a captivating saga. In Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's masterpiece "Scotland Forever, " oil on canvas from 1881, she immortalized the unwavering spirit and bravery that coursed through Scottish veins. The British army advancing with determination at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 stands as a testament to their indomitable resolve. The Battle of Agincourt looms large as an emblematic clash between England and France in 1415. It was here that King Henry V defied all odds against a formidable French force, forever etching his name into legend. Across the Atlantic Ocean, amidst America's own turmoil, echoes still resonate from the Battle of Bull Run during the US Civil War. The Zulu shield represents Africa's rich military heritage and its warriors' unyielding courage. The Pine Tree flag fluttered proudly during America's Revolution—a symbol of unity and defiance against tyranny. Meanwhile, artwork depicting a Colt 45 hand-gun reminds us how technology shaped warfare throughout history. Amidst chaos and destruction, music provided solace; a civil war musician strumming his banjo offered respite for weary souls caught up in conflict’s relentless grip. And who can forget Spain’s ill-fated Spanish Armada? In 1588 they set sail with grand ambitions only to be thwarted by England’s naval prowess—an event that would shape Europe for centuries to come. Military history weaves together tales both triumphant and tragic—each chapter revealing humanity’s capacity for valor or folly. From ancient battles fought with swords to modern conflicts waged with advanced weaponry—the stories are as diverse as the warriors who fought them.