Positions Collection (#11)

Astronomical Clock, Prague, Czech Republic. This astronomical dial dates back to 1410 and displays three different sets of time; central European time, old Bohemian time and Babylonian time

Prosthetic foot, X-ray
Prosthetic foot. Coloured X-ray of the outer covering of a prosthetic foot. The two circular objects at bottom are the metal fixing positions for attaching this covering to an artificial foot

Astronomical clock, artwork
Astronomical clock. Computer artwork based on the 15th century astronomical clock in Prague, Czech Republic. This clock charts the positions of the Sun

Human abdominal organs, artwork
Human abdominal organs. Computer artwork of a profile view of the human abdomen showing the position of the organs inside

Solar eclipse geometry, artwork
Solar eclipse geometry, computer artwork. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth

Police map operator plotting the position of various police units on a large table map of london. Exact positions are found using the table magnifying glass

Gallipoli positions WWI
Allied positions on a cliff at Gallipoli during World War I

Defensive positions WWII
Soldiers wearing camouflage rendering themselves invisible in the snow mount a vigilant guard during the Winter War in Finland during World War II

Battle of Armentieres 1918
Captured English positions at the Battle of Armentieres on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

The Mendi Expedition. Boats bombarding enemy positions
Boats bombarding the enemys position on the River Jong in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the Mendi expedition where the 3rd battalion of the West Indian regiment were sent to suppress an uprising

HMS Ramillies bombarding Turkish positions
Birds eye view (taken from a seaplane) of the British warship HMS Ramillies bombarding Turkish positions in the Gulf of Ismid in early July 1920

1st Balkan War - unexploded shell
Macedonia - a Turkish Notable (Dignitary) in his garden looking at a Bulgarian shell which had not exploded. The First Balkan War, which lasted from October 1912 to May 1913

Wylds Great Globe, Leicester Square, London, 1851
Engraving showing the building built for Wylds Great Globe in the early 1850 s. This building housed a 10, 000 sq. foot painting of planet Earth

British Observation Post; Second World War, 1940
Drawing showing an advanced Observation Post in the British sector of the Maginot line, March 1940. This observer, using a telescope

Church Service on the Western Front, 1916
Illustration showing a group of British soldiers holding a church service on a Sunday, somewhere on the Western Front in France, 1916

British Soldiers advance in Tunisia; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing British infantrymen advancing towards enemy positions in Tunisia, North Africa, during 1943. The explosion

French Artillery Headquarters; First World War, 1916
Illustration showing the Artillery Department of a French Headquarters, near the Western Front, during the First World War, 1916

The Westphalia Region of Germany; Second World War, 1943
Contour Map of the Westphalia Region of Germany, with the positions of the Sorpe, Mohne and Eder Dams marked, 1943. These were the dams attacked by RAF Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron during

RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World War
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Typhoons, fighter-bombers equipped with rockets, attacking a column of German armour, near Mortain, 1944

Canadian Gunner with German Munitions, France; Second World
Photograph showing a Canadian gunner inspecting some captured German 14-inch shells, Boulogne, 1944. The shells shown in the picture would have been used to fire at Dover

British Armoured Vehicles advancing in Normandy; Second Worl
Photograph showing British Armoured vehicles and tanks heading off to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during July 1944

The beginning of the Somme offensive
British troops are shown marching across German trenches at the beginning of the Somme offensive of July 1916. Some soldiers are shown consolidating the captured positions

Subterranean warfare
Two French engineers are illustrated constructing a mine gallery. During the war tunnels were dug beneath enemy lines and mines placed to destroy enemy positions above

Indian cavalry preparing to charge
A line of Indian cavalrymen, armed with bamboo lances, are pictured preparing to charge German positions in the French woods of Foureaux

Reconnaissance Airships
Airships will be used for reconnoitring enemy positions and movements

Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartingdon (1833-1908)
Engraving of Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington and 8th Duke of Devonshire, pictured in 1880. Cavendish was an English politician who served the Liberal party in various positions

French at Sebastopol
The extreme right of the French positions before the besieged city

The Civil war in America. Positions of the Federal and Confe
Positions of the Federal and Confederate pickets on the Rappahannock, at Fredericksburg, December 4th 1862. Later in December, Fredericksburg was the scene of a costly Union defeat at Maryes Heights

The Zulu war. Sketch of the positions of the forces engaged
Sketch showing the border between Zululand and Natal, where the Battle of Isandlwana took place

Lord Kitchener inspecting Allied positions at Sedd el-Bahr
Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) inspecting Allied positions at Sedd el-Bahr on the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean sea

The Twin Steam-Ship Gemini, 1850
Engraving of the twin steam ship Gemini, designed by Peter Borrie and built in 1850. The ship was fitted with two rudders and two steering positions

Fire Control Top of an American Warship, 1910
Illustration of an American battleships Fire Control Top, November 1910. In battle, the officers in these elevated positions would pick targets for their gun crews

Crinoline Manufacture
Women in Germany making cage crinolines which are constructed around a wooden frame or template. Judging by the positions they adopt they are not wearing crinolines

Equipoise bed for invalids, convalescents, etc
The Equipoise Bed, invaluable for invalids, convalescents and the general public -- adjustable, with seven different positions, price from 5 15s 6d

1878 / AFGHAN WAR
The 8th Kings Regiment make their way up the Peiwar Kotul, attacking enemy positions

Awaiting Attack
French infantry take up positions on the edge of a wood to await an enemy attack

French Artillery - 16
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale positions a ball in the barrel of a French muzzle-loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3)

British in Greece
Greece : British positions are re-taken by the Italians

Horse-Drawn Artillery
German horse-drawn artillery moving to fresh positions during a bombardment

Germans Move Guns
German horse artillery moves guns to new positions, supported by infantry

French Artillery Moving
A convoy of French heavy artillery moves to new positions

Fighting in Latvia
2nd Baltic Front Soviet Gunners firing on German positions at the town of Ogre (Latvia)

Indian Soldiers
Indian troops digging communication trenches and laying cable to connect up advanced positions in France

German Trench Scene
German frontline positions in a trench on the Western Front

Boer War; Modderspruit
MODDERSPRUIT (Modder River) Boers under Cronje attack Lord Methuens column but are driven from their positions : the mules suffer as many losses as the men

Mothieu-Ling Battle 1894
BATTLE OF THE MOTHIEU-LING PASS - Japanese general Yamagata, attacked by the Chinese, turns the tables on them and captures all their positions

WWI / 1914 / MONS
During the retreat from Mons, English Lancers charge German artillery positions

Positions for Speaking
This chart illustrates the various mouth positions suited to producing a variety of sounds when speaking

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"Unveiling the Art of Positions: From Fencing to Everest Expeditions" Exploring the intricate dance of strategy and skill in fencing positions. Gaining a bird's-eye view of Dublin during the historic Easter Rising, where positions shaped destiny. Witnessing H. M. S. Victory break through enemy lines at the Battle of Trafalgar, showcasing tactical positions that changed history. Tracing the daring positions adopted by the Everest Expedition team in 1924, defying nature's challenges. Rediscovering elegance and precision through ballet dancers' captivating exercise positions. Peering into Westminster Abbey's cutaway during Coronation 1937, revealing hidden ceremonial positions within its grandeur. Unleashing fierce competition as three jockeys fight for victory from a front-view perspective - every position counts. Marveling at Halley's Comet as it appeared in 1910, capturing its celestial position in our collective memory. Navigating treacherous waters with a wreck chart of the British Isles for 1868 - understanding perilous maritime positions. Reflecting on Sikh troops digging trenches during war - their unwavering commitment to strategic defensive positions revealed. In this diverse collection of images and historical moments, we explore how different types of "positions" shape outcomes – be it physical battles or artistic performances – reminding us that positioning ourselves wisely can make all the difference in achieving success or overcoming adversity throughout history and beyond.