Skip to main content

Us Army Collection (#51)

"The US Army: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From the skies above to the battlefields below, the US Army has always been at the forefront of defending our nation

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. General Anthony Waynes attack on the Native Americans at the Battle of

BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. General Anthony Waynes attack on the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on the banks of the Maumee River, Ohio, 20 August 1794. Wood engraving, American, 1853

Background imageUs Army Collection: WALTER REED (1851-1902). American army surgeon. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

WALTER REED (1851-1902). American army surgeon. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940
WALTER REED (1851-1902). American army surgeon. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

Background imageUs Army Collection: SYMBOLS: U. S. ARMY. Emblem of the U. S. Army (right) and the U. S. Army Medal of Honor (left)

SYMBOLS: U. S. ARMY. Emblem of the U. S. Army (right) and the U. S. Army Medal of Honor (left)
SYMBOLS: U.S. ARMY. Emblem of the U.S. Army (right) and the U.S. Army Medal of Honor (left)

Background imageUs Army Collection: U. S. ARMY: FATIGUES, 1882. New fatigues for U. S. Army Infantry soldiers. Wood engraving, 1882

U. S. ARMY: FATIGUES, 1882. New fatigues for U. S. Army Infantry soldiers. Wood engraving, 1882
U.S. ARMY: FATIGUES, 1882. New fatigues for U.S. Army Infantry soldiers. Wood engraving, 1882

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Storming of the bishops palace, Battle of Monterrey, Mexican-American War

BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Storming of the bishops palace, Battle of Monterrey, Mexican-American War, 20-24 September 1846. Contemporary engraving

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR: MONTERREY. Fighting in the streets of Monterrey, Mexico

MEXICAN WAR: MONTERREY. Fighting in the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 20-24 September 1846. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO. American attack on Cerro Gordo, during the Mexican-American War

BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO. American attack on Cerro Gordo, during the Mexican-American War, 17-18 April 1847. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR: CHURUBUSCO. Battle of Churubusco, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847

MEXICAN WAR: CHURUBUSCO. Battle of Churubusco, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR, 1846. The American invasion force approaching Mexico at the start of

MEXICAN WAR, 1846. The American invasion force approaching Mexico at the start of the Mexican-American War. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR: VERA CRUZ. Bombardment of Vera Cruz, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War

MEXICAN WAR: VERA CRUZ. Bombardment of Vera Cruz, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War. March 1847. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICO CITY, 1847. The U. S. Army entering Mexico City, 17 September 1847

MEXICO CITY, 1847. The U. S. Army entering Mexico City, 17 September 1847. Line engraving, 19th century
MEXICO CITY, 1847. The U.S. Army entering Mexico City, 17 September 1847. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF CHAPULTEPEC. U. S. fighting outside the palace of Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico

BATTLE OF CHAPULTEPEC. U. S. fighting outside the palace of Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico, during the Mexican War
BATTLE OF CHAPULTEPEC. U.S. fighting outside the palace of Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico, during the Mexican War, 13 September 1847. Contemporary American engraving

Background imageUs Army Collection: WESTWARD EXPANSION, 1858. A U. S. Army train crossing the plains. Wood engraving, American, 1858

WESTWARD EXPANSION, 1858. A U. S. Army train crossing the plains. Wood engraving, American, 1858
WESTWARD EXPANSION, 1858. A U.S. Army train crossing the plains. Wood engraving, American, 1858

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. American forces marching to Marin, Mexico, September 1846

MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. American forces marching to Marin, Mexico, September 1846. Wood engraving, American, 1848

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. A correct view of the battle near the city of New Orleans

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. A correct view of the battle near the city of New Orleans, during the War of 1812, 8 January 1815, showing the slain British commander, Major General Sir Edward Pakenham

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF THE THAMES. Death of Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812

BATTLE OF THE THAMES. Death of Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812, 5 October 1813. Steel engraving, American, 1857, after Alonzo Chappel

Background imageUs Army Collection: DAVID EMANUEL TWIGGS (1790-1862). American army officer. Line engraving, 19th century

DAVID EMANUEL TWIGGS (1790-1862). American army officer. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: FORT DETROIT: SURRENDER. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort

FORT DETROIT: SURRENDER. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British
FORT DETROIT: SURRENDER. U.S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British, 16 August 1812: wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. British forces thwarted in their advance on American positions at

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. British forces thwarted in their advance on American positions at the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815. Wood engraving, English, 1853, after a painting by Merritt

Background imageUs Army Collection: GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Wood engraving after a photograph by Mathew Brady

GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Wood engraving after a photograph by Mathew Brady

Background imageUs Army Collection: WAR OF 1812: FORT DETROIT. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort

WAR OF 1812: FORT DETROIT. U. S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to
WAR OF 1812: FORT DETROIT. U.S. General William Hull arriving at his decision to surrender Fort Detroit to the British, 16 August 1812: wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO. The Battle of Cerro Gordo, 17-18 April 1847. Steel engraving, American, 1860

BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO. The Battle of Cerro Gordo, 17-18 April 1847. Steel engraving, American, 1860

Background imageUs Army Collection: WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

Background imageUs Army Collection: OKLAHOMA BOOMERS, 1885. The U. S. Army ejecting an Oklahoma Boomer from settling in Indian territory

OKLAHOMA BOOMERS, 1885. The U. S. Army ejecting an Oklahoma Boomer from settling in Indian territory
OKLAHOMA BOOMERS, 1885. The U.S. Army ejecting an Oklahoma Boomer from settling in Indian territory. Wood engraving after Frederic Remington from an American newspaper of 1885

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR: PALO ALTO. The Battle of Palo Alto on 8 May 1846, the first engagement of the war

MEXICAN WAR: PALO ALTO. The Battle of Palo Alto on 8 May 1846, the first engagement of the war. Contemporary American steel engraving

Background imageUs Army Collection: RICHARD HENRY PRATT (1840-1924). American army officer and educator. Wood engraving, 19th century

RICHARD HENRY PRATT (1840-1924). American army officer and educator. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: JOHN CHIVINGTON (1821-1894). American army officer. Line engraving, 1863

JOHN CHIVINGTON (1821-1894). American army officer. Line engraving, 1863

Background imageUs Army Collection: ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). Twelfth President of the United States

ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). Twelfth President of the United States. General Taylor leading a force against the Seminoles in the Florida Everglades at the Battle of Lake Okeechobee, 25 December 1837

Background imageUs Army Collection: OSCEOLA (c1804-1838) seized at Fort Peyton, Florida, when he appeared for a conference on Oct

OSCEOLA (c1804-1838) seized at Fort Peyton, Florida, when he appeared for a conference on Oct. 21, 1837: wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: CAPTURE OF SANTA FE, 1846. Brigadier-General Stephen Watts Kearny capturing Santa Fe, New Mexico

CAPTURE OF SANTA FE, 1846. Brigadier-General Stephen Watts Kearny capturing Santa Fe, New Mexico, 18 August 1846, during the Mexican-American War. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO, 1847. American troops storm the bridgehead at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico

BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO, 1847. American troops storm the bridgehead at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847

Background imageUs Army Collection: JACOB JENNINGS BROWN (1775-1828). American army officer. Aquatint, 1815

JACOB JENNINGS BROWN (1775-1828). American army officer. Aquatint, 1815, after a painting by John Wesley Jarvis

Background imageUs Army Collection: SAMUEL CHAPMAN ARMSTRONG (1839-1893). American army officer and founder of the Hampton Institute

SAMUEL CHAPMAN ARMSTRONG (1839-1893). American army officer and founder of the Hampton Institute. Line engraving, 1893

Background imageUs Army Collection: SIOUX WAR: FORT FETTERMAN. Fort Fetterman, Wyoming Territory

SIOUX WAR: FORT FETTERMAN. Fort Fetterman, Wyoming Territory, logistic base of General Crook in his encounter with the Sioux in 1876. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF FORT ERIE, 1814. The Battle of Fort Erie, 15 August 1814. Wood engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF FORT ERIE, 1814. The Battle of Fort Erie, 15 August 1814. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: SIOUX WAR: TONGUE RIVER. General George Crooks forces engage the Sioux on the Tongue River

SIOUX WAR: TONGUE RIVER. General George Crooks forces engage the Sioux on the Tongue River, 9 June 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageUs Army Collection: BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. Meeting the charge of the Mexican lancers at the Battle of Buena

BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. Meeting the charge of the Mexican lancers at the Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 22-23 February 1847. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U. S

MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U. S
MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U.S. military and the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache and Cheyenne

Background imageUs Army Collection: MEXICAN WAR: CHAPULTEPEC. Storming of Chapultepec, Mexico City

MEXICAN WAR: CHAPULTEPEC. Storming of Chapultepec, Mexico City, by the American Army during the Mexican-American War, 13 September 1847. Contemporary line engraving

Background imageUs Army Collection: JOHN ELLIS WOOL (1784-1869). American army officer. Steel engraving, 1862

JOHN ELLIS WOOL (1784-1869). American army officer. Steel engraving, 1862, after a photograph by Mathew Brady

Background imageUs Army Collection: BRADDOCKs MARCH, 1755. General Edward Braddocks march to Fort Duquesne in 1755 during the French

BRADDOCKs MARCH, 1755. General Edward Braddocks march to Fort Duquesne in 1755 during the French and Indian War. Line engraving, American, 1830

Background imageUs Army Collection: GATLING GUN, 1867. Gatlings battery-gun, adopted by the United States Army. Line engraving, 1867

GATLING GUN, 1867. Gatlings battery-gun, adopted by the United States Army. Line engraving, 1867

Background imageUs Army Collection: GERONIMO (1829-1909). American Apache leader. Geronimo at Fort Bowie, Arizona

GERONIMO (1829-1909). American Apache leader. Geronimo at Fort Bowie, Arizona, with the Apache chief Natches and other captured warriors, 1886, before being sent to Florida

Background imageUs Army Collection: WASHITA RIVER, 1868. Osage and Kiowa scouts, in the service of the U. S

WASHITA RIVER, 1868. Osage and Kiowa scouts, in the service of the U. S. Seventh Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer
WASHITA RIVER, 1868. Osage and Kiowa scouts, in the service of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer, dance to celebrate their victory over Black Kettle

Background imageUs Army Collection: BEECHER ISLAND, 1868. The attack of fifty U. S. troops by several hundred Cheyenne, Sioux

BEECHER ISLAND, 1868. The attack of fifty U. S. troops by several hundred Cheyenne, Sioux
BEECHER ISLAND, 1868. The attack of fifty U.S. troops by several hundred Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho warriors at the Battle of Beecher Island

Background imageUs Army Collection: WHITE RIVER ATTACK, 1879. Company D of the Ninth Colored Cavalry coming to the rescue of a cavalry

WHITE RIVER ATTACK, 1879. Company D of the Ninth Colored Cavalry coming to the rescue of a cavalry detachment under attack by Ute Native Americans near the White River Agency, Colorado

Background imageUs Army Collection: BRADDOCK: FORT DUQUESNE. General Edward Braddocks defeat and death on his expedition against Fort

BRADDOCK: FORT DUQUESNE. General Edward Braddocks defeat and death on his expedition against Fort Duquesne, July 1755, during the French and Indian War. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Background imageUs Army Collection: REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. In the Desert, showing the 10th (Colored) Cavalry

REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. In the Desert, showing the 10th (Colored) Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, on maneuvers in Arizona. Wood engraving, 1888, after Frederick Remington




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"The US Army: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From the skies above to the battlefields below, the US Army has always been at the forefront of defending our nation. The iconic Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter symbolizes their unwavering commitment to swift and efficient operations. Since its inception, brave leaders like General Ulysses S. Grant have exemplified true valor during times of conflict, such as his service in The American Civil War. Their strategic brilliance and dedication continue to inspire generations. Amidst the chaos of war, a Buffalo soldier finds solace in a simple act - drinking from his canteen. These soldiers faced countless challenges but remained steadfast in their duty to protect freedom and justice. In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led his Rough Riders up San Juan Hill with unparalleled bravery. This defining moment showcased not only their courage but also highlighted the indomitable spirit that defines every member of the US Army. The name George A. Custer echoes through history as a testament to both triumphs and tragedies on the battlefield. His legacy serves as a reminder that even heroes face adversity head-on. A Piper L-4 Cub adorned with D-Day colors represents an important chapter in World War II history when thousands of troops stormed Normandy's beaches under intense fire. The US Army played a pivotal role in securing victory for Allied forces. During Vietnam War's tumultuous era, members of the 101st Airborne Division moved across rice fields with determination etched on their faces—a poignant reminder of sacrifice made by these courageous individuals who fought for peace amidst turmoil. Fort Dearborn stands tall on Chicago's riverfront—its historical significance intertwining with America's growth over centuries—a testament to how military installations shape our nation's landscape while protecting its citizens. When danger loomed large, Buffalo soldiers charged fearlessly into action—their unwavering resolve proving instrumental time and again.