Soldier Collection

Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft
Paratroopers descend to earth from a Royal Air Force Hercules aircraft during a demonstration of their skills. Over 120 troops from A Company, 3 PARA, ( 3rd Battalion)

Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
Athenians repel Persian invaders at the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sean Bean in Derek Jarmans Caravaggio (1986)

Scotland for Ever. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815. After the painting by Lady Butler

Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest
Norman invasion of England in 1066 A.D. Color lithograph reproduction of part of the Bayeux tapestry

Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, English Civil War
Cromwell in prayer before the Battle of Edgehill, English Civil War, 1642. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Painting of St. Martin sharing his coat, St. Gatien Cathedral, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France, Europe

COLDSTREAM GUARDS, 1914. Recruiting poster for His Majestys Coldstream Guards. Lithograph by Ernest Ibbetson, 1914

Battle of Hastings IC008_018
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings 1066. Reconstruction drawing by Jason Askew

Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms and Harry Andrews in Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
A portrait of the main cast for the WW2 drama Ice Cold in Alex directed by Jack Lee Thompson in 1958

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

BATTLE OF AGINCOURT, 1415. Battle between the French and English at Agincourt, France, 1415, with archers in the front and cavalry massed behind them

The statue of Robert the Bruce, at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn. This commemorates his 1314 victory over the English

French uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars
French army uniforms: infantry 1814-1825, grenadier 1812-1815, and cavalry 1805-1812. Antique hand-colored print

King Harolds foot soldieres with spears and battle axes, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Destruction of the Keep, Civil War, Scarborough Castle J000085
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing of the destruction of the keeps west wall in 1645 during the English Civil War by Ivan Lapper

Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen on a desert march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Buffalo soldiers charging to the rescue
Captain Dodges black troopers to the rescue in the west. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

French Lancer J840005
Engraving of a French Napoleonic soldier produced in Paris. Lancer of the French Imperial Guard. In 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo this unit formed part of General Lefebvre-Desnouettes Guard Light

Roman infantry practising combat J050053
HADRIANs WALL: BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT, Cumbria. Reconstruction drawing by Philip Corke of Roman auxiliary infantry practising combat in the Drill Hall. hadrian

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of the 101st Airborne Division moving across a rice field in search of Viet Cong. Photograph, 23 January 1966

A German soldier in a trench on the Eastern Front during World War II. Painting by A. Hierl, c1945
EASTERN FRONT: GERMAN. A German soldier in a trench on the Eastern Front during World War II. Painting by A. Hierl, c1945

Maurice Toussaint poster advertising colonial recruitment, from World War II, 1938
France - 20th century, Second World War - Engagez-vous Rengagez-vous dans les Troupes Coloniales. Maurice Toussaint poster advertising colonial recruitment, 1938

Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Battle of Agincourt about to begin, 1415
English army on the morning of battle at Agincourt, Hundred Years War, 1415. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Australian troops at remains of Chateau Wood, Passchendaele, 1917
WWI: PASSCHENDAELE, 1917. Australian troops walking along duckboards through the remains of Chateau Wood, during the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium. Photograph, 29 October 1917

The Household Cavalry
The mounted troops of the Household Cavalry on parade during a visit by the President of Mexico to London in March 2009. The Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR)

Roman legionary soldier IC048_145
Reconstruction drawing by Nick Hardcastle depicting a Roman legionary soldier stationed at Hadrians Wall in about 120AD, with a section of the wall being constructed in the background

French soldiers uniforms, 1790s
French hussar, cavalry, and infantry uniforms, 1795-1796. Antique hand-colored print

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British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman legion, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

A British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle

General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

WWI: CARRIER PIGEONS. British motorcyclists taking carrier pigeons to front line trenches during World War I. Photograph, c1916

(1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

Caesar leading the Roman army across the Rubicon
Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon to begin a civil war against Pompey, 49 BC. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Lintong site, Army of Terracotta Warriors, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Roosevelt and the Rough Riders on San Juan Hill, 1898
Colonel Roosevelt and Rough Riders where they charged over San Juan Hill, Spanish-American War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Assyrian king in his chariot returning from battle. Color lithograph reproduction of a bas-relief sculpture from Nineveh

Bunker Hill battle, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Trumbull

Battle of Hastings J960036
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings 1066. Reconstruction drawing of the battle scene with soldiers by Ivan Lapper

Battle of Hastings J000010
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings reconstruction drawing looking over the heads of the English towards the Norman ranks, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

HELMUTH von MOLTKE (1848-1916). Full name: Helmuth Johannes Ludwig von Moltke. German soldier. Oil over a photograph, c1910

FIRST CRUSADE, 1099. European knights capture Jerusalem in this fanciful manuscript illumination of the early 14th century; Christ watches over the scene

Remagen Bridgehead: the 27th Armored Infantry Batallion of the U. S. Army 9th Division crossing the Rhine River over
WWII: RHINE RIVER, 1945. Remagen Bridgehead: the 27th Armored Infantry Batallion of the U.S. Army 9th Division crossing the Rhine River over the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, Germany, 7 March 1945

The Deer Hunter
Robert De Niro as Michael in The Deer Hunter

The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade
CRIMEAN WAR. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaclava, Crimea, Oct. 25, 1854: English engraving, 1855

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

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"Soldier: A Timeless Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" From the fearless soldiers of 3 Para Parachute, leaping from a Hercules Aircraft, to Sean Bean's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986), the essence of a soldier transcends time and medium, and are the embodiment of bravery, fighting for causes greater than themselves. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on June 18th, 1815, forever etched in history as an emblematic display of valor. Just like depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest centuries earlier, soldiers have always been at the forefront of pivotal moments that shape nations. In St. Gatien Cathedral's painting depicting St. Martin sharing his coat with a beggar during Tours' battle-scarred times in Indre-et-Loire, we witness not only acts of compassion but also resilience amidst chaos—a testament to soldiers' unwavering spirit. Oliver Cromwell leading troops at Edgehill during England's Civil War exemplifies how soldiers become instrumental figures in shaping their countries' destinies. Similarly, King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes showcased their determination on the Bayeux Tapestry during one fateful encounter. Movies like Ice Cold In Alex (1958) remind us that behind every uniform lies human emotions—Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms, and Harry Andrews portray characters whose lives intertwine through war-stricken landscapes—an ode to camaraderie amidst adversity. During World War II propaganda campaigns warned against careless talk through posters such as "Tittle Tattle Lost The Battle. " These reminders highlight how even seemingly insignificant actions can impact entire military operations—a reminder that unity is crucial for success. Propaganda poster details from Wonsan City in North Korea serve as a stark reminder that conflicts persist across borders—a constant reminder that brave men and women continue to fight for their beliefs.