Unsuccessful Collection (#5)

Robert D artois Trial
The trial of Robert III, comte d Artois, involving warring factions among the French nobility; after an unsuccessful rising, Robert fled to England

Attempted Break-Out
An unsuccessful attempt by the Russians to breach the German defences

Rufus King (Chappel)
RUFUS KING American statesman and unsuccessful presidential candidate

Sport / Climbing / Alps
MONT BLANC CONQUERED Alpine guide Jacques Belmont, after several unsuccessful earlier attempts, is the first to reach the summit

Sveaborg Rebellion, Suomenlinna, Finland
Scene at the Sveaborg Rebellion, which began on 30 June 1906. It took place at the sea fortress Suomenlinna (Sveaborg in Swedish and Russian) as part of the Russian Revolution

Philip Iv / Spain / Miniatur
PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN reigned 1621-1665 Tried to reform Spain, but was unsuccessful

Tunisia / Froissart / 1390
European knights mount an unsuccessful siege on a city near Tunis, Africa. Defeated, they soon return home

Monmouth (Riley)
James Scott, duke of MONMOUTH son of Charles II and his mistress Lucy Walter. Claimant to the English throne and leader of unsuccessful rebellion against James II

Agamemnon Laying Cable
The first, unsuccessful cable is laid by HMS Agamemnon : an inquisitive whale crosses the line

Calvinists Rising
The Calvinist protestants of Antwerp make an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of the city from their Spanish (Catholic) governors

Unsuccessful Fisherbird
A bird goes fishing to provide food for his family, but returns with just one small fish to fill five empty mouths

Vicar Wakefield Moses
Moses recieves last-minute instructions from his family before setting out for the fair where he will be conspicuously unsuccessful

Gladstone Queensland
Gladstone, Queensland, is so named because it is built on the site of an unsuccessful colony sponsored by the eminent statesman of that name

Spion Kop / Warren Bath
At SPION KOP, Sir Charles Warren insists on his morning bath before the battle, in which his division performs well though the action is ultimately unsuccessful

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"Unsuccessful: Tales of Courage and Determination in the Face of Adversity" Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War: Despite meticulous preparations, the gliders stood as a somber reminder of the unsuccessful mission that lay ahead. Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S: Amidst chaos and uncertainty, this brave soldier fought valiantly but ultimately found himself caught in an unsuccessful battle. British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1: With trenches hastily dug and spirits high, little did they know that their efforts would be overshadowed by an unfortunate turn of events. Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, Antarctica, 19: In their quest for exploration and discovery amidst unforgiving icy landscapes, these men faced numerous setbacks - a testament to both their resilience and the unpredictable nature of Antarctic expeditions. Major-General R. E. Urquhart in Arnhem; Second World War, 194: Leading from the frontlines with unwavering determination, Major-General R. E. Urquhart's presence symbolized hope even during moments when success seemed elusive. Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War: Suspended mid-air like delicate threads connecting dreams to reality – these parachutes carried soldiers into battles where victory was not always within reach. British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl: Standing tall against adversity while guarding strategic positions like Nijmegen Bridge became a bittersweet duty for this sentry who witnessed both triumphs and failures during wartime struggles. Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco): Packed tightly inside fragile gliders soaring through enemy territory – these courageous men embarked on missions fraught with danger yet destined to be remembered as unsuccessful battles.