Positions Collection (page 6)

Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph)
3744630 Sebastopol and fortifications now in progress, 1854 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Character Sketches at Malta (engraving)
1049689 Character Sketches at Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Character Sketches at Malta)

The Evacuation of Fashoda, Sketch Map showing the Positions occupied by the British and French Troops (engraving)
1064145 The Evacuation of Fashoda, Sketch Map showing the Positions occupied by the British and French Troops (engraving) by English School

Outline of the Coast of Africa, as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar, showing the Positions of Ceuta, Tetuan, Tangier
1098598 Outline of the Coast of Africa, as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar, showing the Positions of Ceuta, Tetuan, Tangier, etc (engraving) by English School

London Board Schools (engraving)
1041229 London Board Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Board Schools)

British troops in position in Belgium during World War II Date: 1939-1945

Second Battle of Aboukir: General Abercromby leads 5000 British troops as they disembark under heavy fire. The French force of 2000 are driven from their positions. Date: 8 March 1801

BATTLE OF EL CANEY Americans under General Shafter overwhelm the Spanish positions at El Caney and San Juan Hill : the final charge of Chaffees Brigade Date: 1 July 1898

Parke of the Artillary (Aubry de La Mottrayes "Travels throughout Europe
Parke of the Artillary (Aubry de La Mottrayes " Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa... " London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 26B), 1723-24

Astronomers Using Astrolabes Date: 1450

Relative Positions of Thames Tunnel and River, London
Diagram showing the relative positions of Thames tunnel under the river. Date: 19th Century

Man diving and swimming
The Art of Diving and Swimming - various diving positions, various swimming strokes Date: circa 1900

GERMANS USE PERISCOPE
North Africa : a German soldier uses a periscope to observe the positions of the enemy line Date: July 1942

The Battle of Jutland Bank, May 31-June 1, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Jutland Bank, May 31-June 1, 1916, (c1920). Map showing the Approximate Positions of the British and German Fleets at Various Stages of the Battle

Map illustrating the First Battles of Cambrai, November-December 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the First Battles of Cambrai, November-December 1917, (c1920). Note - Hill shading is shown only in the area covered by the sphere of operations described

The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920)....map illustrating successive stages of the Allies advance...inset

Map to illustrate the Battle of Messines, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map to illustrate the Battle of Messines, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). The blue area shows ground gained from the Germans by the British under General Sir Herbert Plumer, 7-14 June 1917

Battle of the Somme, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Battle of the Somme, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Successive Lines of Advance, North of the Somme: 1st July till 30th November, 1916

The Battlefield of Arras, First World War, c1917, (c1920) Creator: Unknown
The Battlefield of Arras, First World War, c1917, (c1920)...map showing approximately (by the shaded portion) the ground won by the British armies up to the [German Field Marshal von] Hindenburg

The Russo-Roumanian Retreat to the Sereth Line, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map of Russian and Romanian positions in eastern Europe

Map illustrating the Austrian Attack in the Trentino, May, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Austrian Attack in the Trentino, May, 1916, (c1920). Italian and Austrian lines in northern Italy during the First World War

Map showing German & Austrian Armies facing Russian Armies before the Campaign of 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map showing German & Austrian Armies facing Russian Armies before the Campaign of 1916, (c1920). Positions of the adversarial armies in eastern Europe during the First World War

The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in East Africa, c1916, (c1920)....map illustrating General Smutss operations in the heart of the German colony

The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920)....map illustrating the conquest of Kilimanjaro and the first phase of General Smutss campaign

The Mort Homme Area and the Defences on the West Side of the Meuse, 1916, (c1920). The Battles of Verdun, 1916; map...showing approximately the limits of the German advance

Map illustrating the Roumanian Campaign to the end of 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Roumanian Campaign to the end of 1916, (c1920). Map of part of eastern Europe, showing German occupation of Rumania during the First World War

The Theatre of War on the Western Front, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Theatre of War on the Western Front, (c1920). Map Showing the Main Battle Lines from September 1914 to November 1918. Northern France and Belgium during the First World War: also shown are: 1

The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920)....map illustrating the successive British advances from October, 1916, to February 28, 1917

Map illustrating the Operations of the First Army... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
Map illustrating the Operations of the First Army, under Sir Douglas Haig, during May and June, 1915, First World War, (c1920)

German positions near Ypres, Flanders, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
German positions near Ypres, Flanders, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map of the Environs of Ypres, showing approximately the German line after the battles of St. Eloi and Hill 60

The Battleground of Neuve Chapelle, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battleground of Neuve Chapelle, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing the British positions on the eve of the attack, and the British line before and after the fighting of March 10-14

Map showing the border between France and Germany, First World War, c1915, (c1920). The Franco-German Frontier, disputed territory

Sketch Map to Illustrate the German Attack north of Warsaw in February, 1915, (c1920). Map showing German positions near the Russo-German frontier during the First World War

Belgian, British and French positions, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Belgian, British and French positions, First World War, 1915, (c1920). " Joffres Wall" : the Allies line in France and Belgium at the beginning of February

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - Monte Pellegrino and the port
The Battlefield at Colenso - site of the heavy defeat of British forces by the Boers during the Second Boer War on 15th December 1899

Poster announcing popular festivals and political vindications. Answer of Majorca to the Decret of Nova Planta, 18th century

The storming of the trenches round Loos by Fortunino Matania
The Storming of the Trenches round Loos: British Soldiers Rushing the German Positions, September 25 1915. " Faster, Boys! Give Them Hell

Illustration, man and woman dancing the cumbia, a Columbian folk dance, side view

A Selection of Cherubs
A selection of cherubs in various positions

EDITORIAL In the Western Desert, August 1942. Winston Churchill viewing the El Alamein positions. In August 1942, after the German advance in the Western Desert had been halted

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery. From a print by William Pether, after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby. 18th century

The Second Battle of Corinth, also known as The Battle of Corinth, October 3 - 4, 1862, between the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War

Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Souvenir Battle of Waterloo map, published in London and dated August 12, 1815, less than two months after the event. The neat

Great horned owl, owlet with its wings raised in the air, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of a great horned owl, owlet (Bubo virginianus) looking at the camera from behind a tree log with its wings raised up together in the air; Yellowstone National Park

Surtouts et plan geometral de table Le cannameliste
Surtouts et plan geometral de table, Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire

Positions Power Question Orient 1839 Benjamin
Positions of Power on the Question of the Orient, 1839. Benjamin (Benjamin Roubaud) (French, 1811-1847), Aubert & Cie. Lithograph; sheet: 22.8 x 31.7 cm (9 x 12 1/2 in.); image

French Artillery Men Charging Towards Enemy Positions During The Franco-Prussian War Of 1870. After A Painting By Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille. From La Esfera, 1914

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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.