Spearmen Collection

The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai
3252874 The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai, during WWI in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The charge of the 9th Lancers)

The Soudan, the 19th Hussars charging the Enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, 29 February (engraving)
1061716 The Soudan, the 19th Hussars charging the Enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, 29 February (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan)

The Earl of Angus and his spearmen attacked by Sir Patrick Hamilton (litho)
665666 The Earl of Angus and his spearmen attacked by Sir Patrick Hamilton (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In unexplored Ethiopia (colour litho)
2778475 In unexplored Ethiopia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In uncharted Ethiopia)

Lumbwa Spearmen, Eastern Kenya, East Africa. 1926

The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving)
1046550 The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of the Dervishes)

The French in Madagascar (engraving)
1045867 The French in Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar, Scenes at the Great Public Assembly on the Parade-Ground)

A Photographer in Abyssinia (engraving)
1041071 A Photographer in Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Photographer in Abyssinia)

The Charge Of The 9th Lancers, Or Delhi Spearmen, During The Great Retreat From Mons To Cambrai, During Wwi In 1914. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

Roman spearmen attacking the walls of a besieged fortress. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Battle of Sempach 2
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 3
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 4
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 1
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

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From ancient battles to modern warfare, the indomitable spirit prevails. In the scorching sands of The Soudan, the 19th Hussars fearlessly charge towards their enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, leaving a lasting mark on history. A litho captures the intense clash between The Earl of Angus and his spearmen as they valiantly defend against Sir Patrick Hamilton's onslaught. Venturing into unexplored Ethiopia, colorful lithos depict brave warriors adorned with spears, embodying strength and resilience in an unknown land. Traveling further east to Eastern Kenya in East Africa reveals Lumbwa Spearmen who proudly showcase their ancestral traditions through their formidable weaponry. The defeat of the Dervishes outside Toski is immortalized in engravings that provide a bird's eye view of this fierce battle. Meanwhile, an engraving showcases a solemn funeral procession for the Late Empress of China, where even amidst grief and sorrow, spearmen stand tall as guardians. Across oceans and continents, from Madagascar to Abyssinia, French soldiers and photographers encounter fearless tribes armed with spears. These encounters capture both admiration for these warriors' bravery and curiosity about their cultures. In times more recent but no less challenging during WWI in 1914, Delhi Spearmen known as the 9th Lancers charge forward during the Great Retreat from Mons to Cambrai. Their unwavering determination echoes throughout history. Even centuries ago during Roman times or medieval conflicts like the Battle of Sempach 2 when walls were besieged by enemies wielding long spears - these weapons have always been symbols of power and strategy on countless battlegrounds. They have etched their legacy across time - whether defending honor or fighting for survival - they remain steadfast icons whose stories continue to inspire.