War Of Independance For America Collection

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)
7337665 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 43.9x70.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia. c.1845 (lithograph)
7408032 Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia. c.1845 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting)
7339090 Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 106.7x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum

Forcing a passage of the Hudson River, 9 October 1776, 18th century (oil painting)
7295285 Forcing a passage of the Hudson River, 9 October 1776, 18th century (oil painting) by Mitchell, Thomas (1735-90); 71.1x116.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): General George Washington (1732-1799)
NWI4838904 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): General George Washington (1732-1799) supported by the French commander Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur

War of Independence or American Revolution (1775-1783): the defense of Bunker Hill by the Minutemen
NWI4841476 War of Independence or American Revolution (1775-1783): the defense of Bunker Hill by the Minutemen (militia of the thirteen colonies) the battle of Bunker Hill near Boston, Massachusetts

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Map of the Battle of Bunker Hill after an English map
NWI4841874 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Map of the Battle of Bunker Hill after an English map. Reproduction.; (add.info)

British fifers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844872 British fifers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British fifers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Camp desk with quill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844720 Camp desk with quill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Camp desk with quill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Peanuts, eggs, and dried berries for breakfast at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844703 Peanuts, eggs, and dried berries for breakfast at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Peanuts, eggs)

Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845345 Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown
NWI4844430 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia: French soldier loading his musket

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown
NWI4844417 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia: French troops

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): War of Independence of the United States of America
NWI4844344 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in
NWI4844275 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in Yorktown, Virginia: fifes and drums

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Destruction of the "Sharon" frigate during
NWI4840654 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Destruction of the "Sharon" frigate during the Battle of Yorktown between the English and the French, 1781

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845309 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845278 Cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Artillery tools, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845216 Artillery tools, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Artillery tools, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield)

British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844934 British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844829 British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Revolutionary War protective wicker shields at a Yorktown battlefield redoubt, Virginia
NWI4845474 Revolutionary War protective wicker shields at a Yorktown battlefield redoubt, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War protective wicker shields at a Yorktown battlefield redoubt)

Soldier's cup in camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844601 Soldier's cup in camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Soldier's cup in camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown
NWI4844444 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia: Minutemen of Lexington

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): War of Independence of the United States of America
NWI4844308 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of Yorktown

18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar
3029966 18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar at Fort Ticonderoga); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button
3031168 British 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button. Fought at Camden and Guilford Court House); © Don Troiani

Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth
3077656 Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth (1757-1833) a British naval officer

American American made brown knit 18th Century mittens
3032498 American American made brown knit 18th Century mittens; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, 18th Century American made brown woolen knit mittens); © Don Troiani

Cartridgebox And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot
3032490 Cartridgebox And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartridge box And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot)

A pair of soldier's shoe buckles and neck stock buckle
3032454 A pair of soldier's shoe buckles and neck stock buckle; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, A pair of brass soldier's shoe buckles)

English print of Militia meeting 1773
3032048 English print of Militia meeting 1773; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, English print of Militia meeting 1773); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs
3031962 Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot
3031929 British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot (Royal North British Fuzileers )

British Grenadier's cap as prescribed in the Warrant of 1768
3031450 British Grenadier's cap as prescribed in the Warrant of 1768.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Grenadier's cap as prescribed in the Warrant of 1768)

British Officer's button of the 55th Regiment of Foot
3031849 British Officer's button of the 55th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's vest size button of the 55th Regiment of Foot which)

American Liberty tree patriotic brass button
3031444 American Liberty tree patriotic brass button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Liberty tree patriotic brass button.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate
3031433 British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate)

British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button
3031415 British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button.Fought at New York 1776)

British Soldier's "GR" Cartridge box Badge
3031608 British Soldier's "GR" Cartridge box Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Soldier's Brass "GR" Cartridge box Badge excavated from a)

British 1762 dated Sea Service pistol
3031368 British 1762 dated Sea Service pistol ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Loyalist Cavalry Officer's Silver Hilted Saber
3031235 Loyalist Cavalry Officer's Silver Hilted Saber; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Loyalist Cavalry (or light dragoon)

Mezzotint of General George Washington
3031341 Mezzotint of General George Washington; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Mezzotint of General George Washington); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Order of Cincinnati belonging to Major General Anthony Wayne
3031321 Order of Cincinnati belonging to Major General Anthony Wayne.; US Army Center of Military History, Virginia, USA; (add.info.: American Revolution)

American Revolution, Gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot
3031303 American Revolution, Gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: British silver officer's gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot (Royal American Regiment)

Details of the mechanism of a Ferguson breech loading rifle
3031296 Details of the mechanism of a Ferguson breech loading rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of the mechanism of an officer's quality English Ferguson breech loading rifle)

American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment
3031537 American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment of Foot)

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The War of Independence for America was a pivotal moment in history, as the thirteen colonies fought against British rule to secure their freedom and establish a new nation. The conflict lasted for eight years, from 1775 to 1783, and saw countless acts of bravery and sacrifice on both sides. American patriots like George Washington led the charge against the powerful British army, inspiring others to join the fight for liberty. The Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4th, 1776, declared that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights - a revolutionary concept at the time. The war tested the resolve of the colonists but ultimately resulted in victory for America, paving the way for a democratic society built on principles of freedom and equality. Today, we honor those who fought in the War of Independence and remember their courage in securing our independence as a nation.