Redoubt Collection (#4)

Mt. Redoubt Volcano in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska on the Ring of Fire around the Pacific Rim

Engraved map of Charlestown (now part of Boston), Massachusetts, marking rebels redoubts and works, 28 November 1775
CHARLESTOWN, 1775. Engraved map of Charlestown (now part of Boston), Massachusetts, marking rebels redoubts and works, 28 November 1775

American soldiers open fire from the redoubt on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. American soldiers open fire from the redoubt on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution, 1775

SPAIN: CIVIL WAR, 1874. Trenches to the Left of San Candido Redoubt (Las Carreras), near Bilbao. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

The cemetery Cathcarts Hill - the Picquet House, Victoria R
The cemetery, Redoubt des Anglais & Inkerman in the distance. The cemetery on Cathcarts Hill, with Inkerman in the distance on the right. Date 1855

Australian Signals laying cable near Albert, France, WW1
Australian Signals laying cable in a muddy area near Albert, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 21 September 1917

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Map of the Battle of Bunker Hill, drawn from a British map. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Flag over Fort Moultrie, Charleston SC
U.S. flag with fifteen stars over Fort Moultrie, Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Digital photograph of US flag in use from 1794 to 1817

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War French cannon on a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War mortar at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Americans capturing a British redoubt during the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General George Washington and French Commander Rochambeau overseeing the trenches at the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Hawthorn Ridge 1916
What remains of the Middlesex Regiment make their way back to the British lines after the failure to take the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on the first day of the Somme offensive

The British 34th Regiment leaving the Crimea, 1856
Massed British troops, many bearded, boarding the ship the Prince Arthur for their return to England after the Crimean War

Siege of Sebastopol
The Malakoff redoubt under attack during the Siege of Sebastopol, which lasted from Septemebr 1854 until September 1855 resulting in victory for the British and French forces

1st Battle of Plevna
FIRST BATTLE OF PLEVNA The Romanians attack the Gravitza redoubt, and partially take it, but are driven out again by the Turks before nightfall

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"Redoubt: A Symbol of Resilience and Defiance Across History" From the Battle of the Wilderness during the Civil War in 1864 to the Hohenzollern Redoubt in World War I, redoubts have played a significant role in warfare throughout history. These fortified structures served as strategic strongholds, offering protection and resistance against enemy forces. In the Crimean War's Siege of Sebastopol, a redoubt stood tall amidst chaos and destruction. Its sturdy walls became a symbol of resilience for those defending their homeland. Similarly, soldiers fighting on the Somme Battlefield in World War I relied on trench maps that highlighted crucial redoubts like Hohenzollern to navigate through treacherous terrains. Beyond military significance, redoubts have also left their mark on cultural landscapes. The Redoubt Music Gardens in Eastbourne, East Sussex stands today as an enchanting venue where melodies fill the air and memories are made. During WWII's early days in September 1939, circular sandbag redoubts dotted coastlines as defensive measures against potential invasions. These humble yet vital structures represented determination and preparedness during uncertain times. Even after conflicts ended, remnants remained to tell stories of valor and sacrifice. In Charleston Harbor's abandoned Fort Johnson lay a discarded Confederate mortar from 1865—a poignant reminder of battles fought long ago. The Bayeux Tapestry captures another historical moment when English soldiers turned away from battle upon King Harold's death. Amongst its intricate wool embroidery lies evidence of a formidable redoubt that once guarded these lands with unwavering loyalty. Artistic depictions further immortalize these fortifications' significance; James Grant's painting "Fletcher's Defence of the Redoubt at Tanjore" showcases bravery amid conflict during c1891—an homage to those who valiantly defended their positions.