Storming Collection (#12)

WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION. The Battle of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein, 1704. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. United States Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the armory door behind which insurgent leader John Brown and his men were trapped at Harpers Ferry

STORMING OF BRISTOL, 1643. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) successfully storming the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bristol on 26 July 1643. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

Battle scene - soldiers storming a fort, engaging troops defending the fort. Date between 1895 and 1900

The storming of Chapultepec Sept. 13th 1847. Date c1848

View of Cerro Cordo with Gen. Twiggs division storming the main heights 18th April 1847

William H. Wests great achievement, The storming of San Juan Hill. Date c1899

Storming Simonosaki, 1864
The naval brigade and marines storming the Japanese stockade at Simonosaki, September 6th 1864. Date: September 6th 1864

Russian trench after storming, Galicia, WW1
A Russian trench after storming by Austro-Hungarian forces in Galicia on the eastern front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. The Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789. Etching, French, 1817

Leonardo: repelling of scaling ladders
Scheme devised by Leonardo to repel the storming of ramparts by means of dislodging scaling ladders. In the drawing the outer beam of a horizontal framework slotted through the parapet walls pushes

Two people standing in a rainstorm
Rainstorm. Two people standing in a downpour of rain. Photographed in Tel Aviv, Israel

STORMING OF CASTLE. The storming of a fortified castle. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Benjamin Raspail / Gill
Benjamin Raspail (1823-1899) French painter, engraver, politician and monoped, son of Major Franois-Vincent Raspail (1794-1878)

Abyssinian Expedition: The storming of Magdala on Easter Mon
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Storming a village
Lord Gifford and advance scouts. using guns, storm a village during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

Manning Barricades 4
Storming a barricade : the government troops of general Lamoriciere charge the barricade at the Petit Pont, leading to La Cite

Aurora Cruiser
A blank shot fired from the guns of the cruiser Aurora is the signal for the storming of the Winter Palace, and the overthrow of Kerenskys provisional govt

Kerenskys Office
Kerenskys office in the Winter Palace, Petrograd, after the storming by the Red Guard

Winter Palace Stormed
The storming of the Winter Palace by the insurgents. This photo is a reconstruction, staged for the benefit of the camera !

Fall of the Bastille
The Revolutionaries storming the Bastille, including the destruction of the surrounding buildings using pix-axes

India / 1857 / Delhi Stormed
The storming of Delhi by British forces

Revolutionaries Attack
Revolutionaries attack the Louvre, Paris

Storming at Oschakov
Russian forces under Prince Grigori Potemkin storm the defences of Oschakov

Danish-Prussian War
Storming of DER DUPPELER SCHANZEN by the Prussians : depicted is the entry of the 3rd and 4th Garde-Regiments into the Danish fortifications

Battle of Dargai
The storming of Dargai by the Gordon Highlanders led by Colonel Mathias

Storming of Seringapatam
Cornwallis leads the storming of Seringapatam

Storming of Badajoz
The storming of Badajoz

Battle of Ticonderoga
The storming of the Ticonderoga

General Wayne storming the fort at Stony Point
General Anthony Wayne storming the British-held fort at Stony Point, New York state

Attack on the Tuileries Palace in Paris during the French Revolution

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"Storming: A Historical Display of Courage and Determination" Throughout history, the act has exemplified the unwavering spirit and bravery of individuals in various significant events. From the French Revolution's Storming of the Bastille to American troops landing on D-Day during World War II, these moments have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In 1789, amidst a wave of revolutionary fervor, Parisians rallied together for change. The Storming of the Bastille became a symbol of their defiance against oppression and marked the beginning of a new era in France. Fast forward to 1944 when American troops stormed the beaches along Normandy during World War II. This pivotal moment turned the tide against tyranny, showcasing unparalleled courage as soldiers fought valiantly to secure freedom for future generations. The Afghan War witnessed its own storming at Dargai as British forces faced fierce resistance while capturing strategic positions. Similarly, in Sudan Wars and Egypt's Tel el Kebir battle, soldiers displayed immense determination while storming fortresses that stood as obstacles to victory. Even further back in time, Gurkhas fearlessly stormed German trenches during World War I. Their heroic actions epitomized their legendary reputation for valor and resilience. Not limited to wars alone, stormings have also occurred during historical conquests like Godfrey of Bouillon leading his army into Jerusalem in 1099 or Romans displaying their might through colored engravings depicting their military prowess. Closer home on June 23rd, 1848 at Place du Petit Bridge barricade was taken by those who sought liberty from oppressive regimes - another instance where ordinary people rose up with extraordinary courage. Lastly but not least important is The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz by The Connaught Rangers which took place during Napoleonic Wars; it serves as a testament to soldiers' unyielding resolve even amidst seemingly insurmountable odds.