War Elephant Collection

An Elephant Battery in India; Breakfast- Waiting for the Word Feed, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Elephant Battery in India; Breakfast- Waiting for the Word Feed, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

An Elephant Battery in India; The Morning Bath before Breakfast, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Elephant Battery in India; The Morning Bath before Breakfast, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Battle of Zama, after 1567. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zama, after 1567. [The Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC near Zama, (in present-day Tunisia). The Carthaginians led by Hannibal were defeated by the Roman army under Publius Cornelius

Thailand, Surin, Surin. Suai mahout and his elephant in costume dress during the Surin Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of

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King Porus of India surrenders to Alexander the Great, 326 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th century illustration

The Elephants of Pyrrhus, c1900. Scene from a battle between Pyrrhus (318-272 BC) and the Romans. The term Pyrrhic victory originates from one of his battles

A Siamese War Elephant

A Siamese War Elephant

Roman elephant of war, Coloured historical artwork. The Romans originally only used elephants to carry their emperor but soon realised they would be good in battle when they were seen to attack

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Hannibals army crossing the Alps to invade Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Witness the majestic power and history of war elephants through the ages. From the Battle of Zama in 1567, where Roman and Carthaginian forces clashed with these formidable beasts, to the Elephants of Pyrrhus in 1900, these magnificent creatures have played a pivotal role in ancient warfare. Fast forward to modern times, in the lush forests of Surin, Thailand, during the Surin Elephant Roundup festival, where the tradition of mahouts and their elephants in colorful costumes continues to celebrate the region's rich elephant history. Delve into the past with these captivating images of Siamese War Elephants and Roman elephants of war, and marvel at the awe-inspiring bond between man and beast." (PANC2A-00052, PANC2A-00068)