Militia Collection (page 15)

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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, 1775. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

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Letter from Bostons Committee of Correspondence urging supplies be withheld from British troops, 1774. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Wife holding her dying husband at the Battle of Lexington, start of the Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Patriots moving ammunition before the British arrive in Concord, 1775
Women and children removing military supplies from Concord ahead of the British attack, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Lexington Minutemen reenactors march at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Gunsmiths forging muskets for the Minutemen before the American Revolution, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

Minuteman gets news the British are coming to Lexington, 1775
Wife awakens her minuteman husband with the news, " The British are coming!" Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British retreat from Concord under fire from colonial Minutemen in ambush, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Battle of Concord reenactment
Minutemen reenactors marching to battle the British at the Battle of Concord, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

Minuteman leaving for battle, 1775
With his familys blessings, a minuteman joins the colonial revolt, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial Regulators capturing a British supply wagon of gunpowder in North Carolina, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Concord Minuteman statue
Minuteman statue by the Concord River in Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

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Ethan Allen and Green Mountain Boys capturing commander Delaplace at Fort Ticonderoga, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Reveres ride to awaken the Minutemen of Lexington, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Declaration of Independence cheered in North Carolina, 1776
North Carolina colonials celebrating news of the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British assault on the American position atop Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Royal Governor Tryon angrily trying to suppress the colonial Regulators revolt, North Carolina, 1771. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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General John Stark leading his New Hampshire militiamen at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Notice to the militia to be ready to act at a minutes warning, dated Watertown, Massachusetts, June 17, 1775. Woodcut reproduction of the original document with a watercolor wash

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Paul Revere calling the Lexington Minutemen to arms, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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Capture of Paulus Hook, New Jersey, by Americans under Major Henry Lee, 1779. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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John Stark leading a charge of New Hampshire militia at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Local police and milita in Brunei
Members of the local police and militia hold captured rebels who were rounded up during the recent action. On the 17th December 1962 it was officially announced that the rebellion was over

Albanian Insurgents who fought against the Ottoman Empire Turkish army

Turkish Ottoman Officer and Albanian Militia
Turkish Ottoman Officer (Commandant Dergut Pasha) with his band of local militia emerge menacingly from the undergrowth - Albania

Tower Inspection Militia
Inspection of militia at the Tower, at the time of the outbreak of the war in the Crimea

The 7th Duke of Leeds
FRANCIS D ARCY-OSBORNE the 7th Duke of Leeds, shown here in uniform as Colonel of the North York Militia(Rifles), which he was appointed to in 1846, and commanded until his death

Samsun - Laz gang
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology

Proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica
The proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica (now part of Greece), on 24th July 1908 - revolutionary military group from Resna, South West Macedonia under the commmand of Melek Bey

Sir Samuel Hughes on horseback; France, 1916
Illustration of Sir Samuel Hughes (1853-1921), the Canadian Minister of Militia, pictured on horseback in France during the First World War

British Troops Embark
At Portsmouth, men of the Wiltshire Militia go aboard ship for the Crimea

Gardes Nationaux, after holding off the attacks of the government forces : this citizens militia supported the Commune but were not altogether in agreement

Militia Parade at Kiev
Ukrainians back the revolution - soviet workers military drive enthusiastically through the streets of Kiev

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

Peoples Militia / Russia
Volunteers sign up for the Peoples Militia in the Tauride Palace

Kitchener in Tasmania
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER On horseback, inspecting the militia in Tasmania

Texas Militia
Texas wins independence from Mexico in 1836, and Texans such as these mounted militia- men are determined to keep it an independent Republic. But it will become a state 1845

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"Militia: Guardians of Ideals, Protectors of Freedom" Throughout history, the concept has been intertwined with the struggle for independence and the defense of cherished beliefs. From Belfast to Izmir, from North Korea to South Carolina, these diverse examples highlight the resilience and dedication displayed by those who take up arms in service of a cause. In Northern Ireland's troubled past, an Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) poster serves as a reminder of a divided society where propaganda fueled tensions. Yet amidst this backdrop emerges Laodicea Dicey Langston, a courageous daughter shielding her father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution. This mezzotint painting captures her unwavering commitment to protecting her family and supporting their revolutionary ideals. The iconic Bunker Hill battle symbolizes another chapter in militia history - one that witnessed ordinary citizens standing shoulder-to-shoulder against oppression. As artillery moves on the battlefield during the French and Indian War, it becomes evident that militias were not limited to specific regions or eras; they arose wherever freedom was at stake. Across continents and time periods alike, militias have played pivotal roles in shaping societies. In Spain's tumultuous Civil War era, Republican Militia members fought valiantly for their vision of justice and equality. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" immortalizes Amsterdam's civic guard - an early form tasked with maintaining order within their city walls. From Winchester Cathedral's graveyard gravestone commemorating fallen soldiers to Turkish Zeibek warriors showcasing their indomitable spirit in Izmir - these images remind us that militiamen are bound by duty but also driven by passion for their homeland. Whether defending unionism in Belfast or promoting ideology under North Korea's regime through propaganda posters found in Wonsan City - militias continue to shape our world today. Their legacy is one marked by sacrifice and valor.