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War Memorial Collection (page 7)

"Remembering the Sacrifice: Honoring Heroes at War Memorials Around the World" The Commando Memorial stands tall

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Street named after Queen Maria Theresa, with a view of St Annes Column and the Alps beyond

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Menin Gate Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers of the British Armies, Ypres, Belgium, c1927

Menin Gate Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers of the British Armies, Ypres, Belgium, c1927. The Menin Gate, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Heroes Monument, Vienna, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Heroes Monument, Vienna, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Heroes Monument, Vienna, Austria, c1935. The Heldendenkmal, or Heroes Monument for Fallen Soldiers of World War I, was inaugurated in 1934

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Waterloo Place, London, 1905. Creator: Unknown

Waterloo Place, London, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Waterloo Place, London, 1905. View of the intersection with Pall Mall looking north towards Piccadilly, with the Crimean War Memorial in the foreground

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The opening of the Masonic Peace Memorial, Great Queen Street, London, 19 July 1933, (1935)

The opening of the Masonic Peace Memorial, Great Queen Street, London, 19 July 1933, (1935). The Masonic Temple...was opened by the Duke of Connaught

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown

The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Field Marshal Lord Plumer unveiled the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in memory of British

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Creator: Unknown

South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Creator: Unknown
South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Obelisk made by Emil Fuchs and unveiled in 1903 in memory of Christian Victor Prince of Schleswig-Holstein and the fallen of the Gloucestershire

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Jackson Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Jackson Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Jackson Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, c1897. The Chalmette Monument honors General Andrew Jackson and his troops who fought in the Battle of New Orleans, 1815

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Plains of Waterloo, mid 19th century. Creator: Robert Brandard

Plains of Waterloo, mid 19th century. Creator: Robert Brandard
Plains of Waterloo, mid 19th century. Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces and a coaltion of the British under the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Washington D. C. USA

United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Washington D. C. USA
United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: War Memorial, c1947. Creator: Unknown

War Memorial, c1947. Creator: Unknown
War Memorial, c1947. Kings Park war memorial, dedicated by family members to Western Australian service men and women who died in World War I and World War II

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Representation in Stone of a 9-Inch Howitzer That Caused Great Controversy, c1935

Representation in Stone of a 9-Inch Howitzer That Caused Great Controversy, c1935. Wreaths at the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: An Addition To Londons Monuments: The Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial, c1935

An Addition To Londons Monuments: The Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial, c1935. Wreaths at the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Hand of Wren in the Fabric of Westminster Abbey, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish

The Hand of Wren in the Fabric of Westminster Abbey, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Hand of Wren in the Fabric of Westminster Abbey, c1935. The facade of Westminster Abbey in London. In 1698 Christopher Wren was appointed Surveyor General & Sub Commissioner for Repairs to

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: A Roman Eagle Fittingly Symbolises The Flying Men of the Great War, c1935. Creator: Unknown

A Roman Eagle Fittingly Symbolises The Flying Men of the Great War, c1935. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Eagle Fittingly The Flying Men of the Great War, c1935. Royal Air Force Memorial at Whitehall Steps in London, erected in 1923 as a memorial to all ranks of the Royal Navy Air Service

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Freedom Monument, Riga, Latvia

The Freedom Monument, Riga, Latvia, Europe

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Ireland, Irish War Memorial

Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Ireland, Irish War Memorial

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Chalmette Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Chalmette Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Chalmette Monument, Battlefield of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c1900. The Chalmette Monument commemorates the Americans who fought against the British Army in the Battle of New Orleans

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Chatham, c1910

Chatham, c1910. The Russian Memorial. Dockyard and Naval Station. Population, 42, 660. Crimea Memorial, Brompton Barracks, Chatham

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Lloyds War Memorial, 1928

Lloyds War Memorial, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, c1865. Artist: Robert Dudley

Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, c1865. Artist: Robert Dudley
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, c1865. View of the memorial to Westminster scholars who died in the Crimean and Indian Wars in Broad Sanctuary, Westminster

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Glorious Dead, c1914-1919

The Glorious Dead, c1914-1919
Laying wreaths at the Feet of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London c1914-1919

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: War memorial at the Pointe du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France

War memorial at the Pointe du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
War memorial at the Pointe Du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. On June 1944 the American 2nd Ranger Battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James E Rudder scaled the 100 foot high cliff of

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Scala Sancta War Memorial, Sainte Anne d Auray, Brittany, France

Scala Sancta War Memorial, Sainte Anne d Auray, Brittany, France. The memorial is dedicated to those killed during the First World War

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Glazed Faiece Figure from a war memorial at Rugby School, c1922, (1923)

Glazed Faiece Figure from a war memorial at Rugby School, c1922, (1923). Artists: Harold Stabler, Phoebe Stabler
Glazed Faiece Figure from a war memorial at Rugby School, c1922, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Monument to the 27th Inniskillings, Harts Hill, near Colenso, Natal, South Africa, Boer War, 1901

Monument to the 27th Inniskillings, Harts Hill, near Colenso, Natal, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. On 23 February 1900, during the Battle of the Tugela Heights

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)

Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The monument to the Battle of the Nations, fought at Leipzig in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Royal Air Force Memorial, the Embankment, London, c1930s

The Royal Air Force Memorial, the Embankment, London, c1930s. Erected in 1923, this memorial commemorates the servicemen of the Royal Air Force (RAF) killed in World War I and subsequent conflicts

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Indian troops saluting the Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, c1920

Indian troops saluting the Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, c1920. The Cenotaph was designed by Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) as the national memorial to the war dead

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: War Memorial and City Hall, Durban, South Africa

War Memorial and City Hall, Durban, South Africa. Designed by Stanley Hudson, Durbans City Hall was completed in 1910. The design of the building was inspired by Belfast City Hall in Northern

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Unveiling the Northumberland War Memorial, 1908-1909. Artist: George Frank

Unveiling the Northumberland War Memorial, 1908-1909. Artist: George Frank
Unveiling the Northumberland War Memorial, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Alger - Square Laferriere, c1930

Alger - Square Laferriere, c1930. Square Laferriere, Algiers, Algeria. [Cie Des Arts Photomechaniques, Strasbourg-Schiltigheim, c1900]

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: King George V at the Cenotaph, November 11th, 1920, (c1935)

King George V at the Cenotaph, November 11th, 1920, (c1935). The king lays a wreath in remembrance of those who died during the First World War

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Commemoration of the Siege of Belfort, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle

Commemoration of the Siege of Belfort, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Commemoration of the Siege of Belfort, 1896. The Siege of Belfort was a lengthy siege during the Franco-Prussian War. The garrison held out until the armistice between France and the German Empire

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Monument to the defence of St Quentin, 1557, (1896). Artist: F Meaulle

Monument to the defence of St Quentin, 1557, (1896). Artist: F Meaulle
Monument to the defence of St Quentin, 1557, (1896). The Spanish won a significant victory France in the Battle of St Quentin during the Franco-Habsburg War (1551-1559)

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: French Foreign Legion monument, Sontay, Vietnam, 20th century

French Foreign Legion monument, Sontay, Vietnam, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion saw action in what is now Vietnam in 1883 during the campaign against the Chinese Black Flag militia in

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: War Memorial in the churchyard at Tintinhull, Somerset, 20th century

War Memorial in the churchyard at Tintinhull, Somerset, 20th century. Village mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The surrounding landscape shows evidence of 2000 years of farming

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: The Table of Silence by Constantin Brancusi, Targu Jiu, 1938

The Table of Silence by Constantin Brancusi, Targu Jiu, 1938. It is part of a sculptural ensemble together with The Gate of The Kiss, The endless column and the Chairs Alley. Romania, Targu Jiu

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Petworth Remembrance Sunday, 1963

Petworth Remembrance Sunday, 1963
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N64279

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Bury Church

Bury Church
Sepia postcard of church and war memorial. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No5208

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: AHA4412200

AHA4412200
A view of the Buttermarket in Canterbury city centre at dusk

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: BAL03920002

BAL03920002
Charnwood Forest has many exposed granite outcrops

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APEX00722WT233
The ANZAC memorial and Pool of Reflection in Sydney in Australia

Background imageWar Memorial Collection: Kings Own Scottish Borderers Memorial, North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Kings Own Scottish Borderers Memorial, North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom




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"Remembering the Sacrifice: Honoring Heroes at War Memorials Around the World" The Commando Memorial stands tall, paying tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. In Washington D. C. , the Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a solemn reminder of those who gave their lives in service to their country. ANZAC Preview Australian Light Horse memorializes the courage and valor of Australia's military forces during times of war. Constantin Brancusi's masterpiece, The Endless Column, stands as a symbol of resilience and endurance in Targu Jiu, Romania. Witnessing a breathtaking sunrise with Dresden Frauenkirche in view reminds us of both destruction and hope that arise from wartime struggles. Anzac Parade offers a panoramic view that pays homage to Australia's fallen heroes and commemorates their sacrifice. Canberra City proudly displays its war memorials, reminding visitors of Australia's commitment to honoring its veterans' bravery and dedication. 5000 Poppies project spreads vibrant fields of red flowers across various memorials worldwide, serving as a poignant symbol for remembrance and gratitude. The Australian War Memorial in Canberra stands as an enduring testament to all those who have served their nation with unwavering loyalty and selflessness. Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery recognizes the invaluable contributions made by women throughout history on behalf of their country. In every corner of the globe, these war memorials stand tall as reminders that we must never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom.