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Wars And Warfare Collection

Wars and warfare have been a constant throughout human history, shaping nations and civilizations in profound ways

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Joseph Reither, 1936 (oil painting)

Joseph Reither, 1936 (oil painting)
8915834 Joseph Reither, 1936 (oil painting) by Hochschartner, Ernst (1877-1947); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Reither, Joseph, picture (half-length)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)

British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)
2782795 British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: The Scots Greys (chromolitho)

The Scots Greys (chromolitho)
2782680 The Scots Greys (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scots Greys. Liebig card, published in early 20th century)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho)

Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho)
2782994 Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Siege of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, 1896 (chromolitho)

Siege of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, 1896 (chromolitho)
2782553 Siege of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, 1896 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, 1896)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: French Regiment of Grenadiers of the Guard (chromolitho)

French Regiment of Grenadiers of the Guard (chromolitho)
2782678 French Regiment of Grenadiers of the Guard (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Regiment of Grenadiers of the Guard)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel

Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho)
6030542 Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho) by European School

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Prussian Gardes du Corps (chromolitho)

Prussian Gardes du Corps (chromolitho)
2782683 Prussian Gardes du Corps (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Gardes du Corps. Liebig card, published in early 20th century)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Wagonnet, 1918 (illustration)

Wagonnet, 1918 (illustration)
8713468 Wagonnet, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Sentinel, 1918 (illustration)

Sentinel, 1918 (illustration)
8713464 Sentinel, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Rata, 1918 (illustration)

Rata, 1918 (illustration)
8713463 Rata, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Nacelle, 1918 (illustration)

Nacelle, 1918 (illustration)
8713459 Nacelle, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Cannon, 1918 (illustration)

Cannon, 1918 (illustration)
8713447 Cannon, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Aviation, 1918 (illustration)

Aviation, 1918 (illustration)
8713445 Aviation, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Landscape with Fisherman and Washerwoman, 1790-1800 (oil on panel)

Landscape with Fisherman and Washerwoman, 1790-1800 (oil on panel)
5860630 Landscape with Fisherman and Washerwoman, 1790-1800 (oil on panel) by Rathbone, John (1750-1807); 30.4--40.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By John Rathbone)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration)

Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration)
8713471 Zeppelin (rigid airship), 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Union, 1918 (illustration)

Union, 1918 (illustration)
8713466 Union, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration)

Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration)
8713448 Cover of the War Alphabet for Adults and Children, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Barbeles, 1918 (illustration)

Barbeles, 1918 (illustration)
8713446 Barbeles, 1918 (illustration) by Allard L'Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); 29, 5 x 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "War Alphabet. For adults and children)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: WW1: The Hartmannswillerkopf bugle (illustration)

WW1: The Hartmannswillerkopf bugle (illustration)
8684967 WW1: The Hartmannswillerkopf bugle (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: WW1: Second Lieutenant Alain de Fayolle (illustration)

WW1: Second Lieutenant Alain de Fayolle (illustration)
8684964 WW1: Second Lieutenant Alain de Fayolle (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Portrait of the General Joffre, 1917-1918 (photo)

Portrait of the General Joffre, 1917-1918 (photo)
5944588 Portrait of the General Joffre, 1917-1918 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph Patriotic propaganda of the First World War, Towards Victory); Photo © Photo Josse

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: World War I-Western Front-1918-Soldiers of the US army (print)

World War I-Western Front-1918-Soldiers of the US army (print)
5314010 World War I-Western Front-1918-Soldiers of the US army (print); (add.info.: World War I-Western Front-1918-Soldiers of the U. S)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Sioux warriors in flight (engraving)

Sioux warriors in flight (engraving)
8631225 Sioux warriors in flight (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sioux warriors in flight during a Native American uprising)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen (b/w photo)

Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen (b/w photo)
8649412 Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I (b/w photo)

Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I (b/w photo)
8626592 Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hay box cooking to save fuel, World War I, 1914-1918)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Donington Hall Camp: The Dining Hall (b/w photo)

Donington Hall Camp: The Dining Hall (b/w photo)
8670161 Donington Hall Camp: The Dining Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dining Hall. Donington Hall Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Donington Hall Camp: A General View (b/w photo)

Donington Hall Camp: A General View (b/w photo)
8670158 Donington Hall Camp: A General View (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A General View. Donington Hall Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Donington Hall Camp: A Corner of the Officers Compound (b/w photo)

Donington Hall Camp: A Corner of the Officers Compound (b/w photo)
8670155 Donington Hall Camp: A Corner of the Officers Compound (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the Officers Compound)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Eastcote Camp: A Group of Prisoners (b/w photo)

Eastcote Camp: A Group of Prisoners (b/w photo)
8670255 Eastcote Camp: A Group of Prisoners (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Prisoners. Eastcote Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Handforth Camp: The Sailors Afternoon Nap (b/w photo)

Handforth Camp: The Sailors Afternoon Nap (b/w photo)
8670213 Handforth Camp: The Sailors Afternoon Nap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Afternoon Nap. Handforth Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Dorchester Camp: Some of the Prisoners Pets (b/w photo)

Dorchester Camp: Some of the Prisoners Pets (b/w photo)
8670197 Dorchester Camp: Some of the Prisoners Pets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Prisoners Pets. Dorchester Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: The Sleeping Hall (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: The Sleeping Hall (b/w photo)
8670179 Alexandra Palace Camp: The Sleeping Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Hall. Alexandra Palace Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: The Mid-day Meal, The Meat Ration (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: The Mid-day Meal, The Meat Ration (b/w photo)
8670176 Alexandra Palace Camp: The Mid-day Meal, The Meat Ration (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mid-day Meal, The Meat Ration)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: The Kitchens, Carving the Rations (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: The Kitchens, Carving the Rations (b/w photo)
8670173 Alexandra Palace Camp: The Kitchens, Carving the Rations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchens, Carving the Rations)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Handforth Camp: General View of the Barracks (b/w photo)

Handforth Camp: General View of the Barracks (b/w photo)
8671138 Handforth Camp: General View of the Barracks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the Barracks. Handforth Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Eastcote Camp: A Model Water-Mill (b/w photo)

Eastcote Camp: A Model Water-Mill (b/w photo)
8670245 Eastcote Camp: A Model Water-Mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Model Water-Mill. Eastcote Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Lofthouse Park Camp: The Chalet in the Gardens (b/w photo)

Lofthouse Park Camp: The Chalet in the Gardens (b/w photo)
8670234 Lofthouse Park Camp: The Chalet in the Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chalet in the Gardens. Lofthouse Park Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Handforth Camp: Behind the Scenes, Preparing for Amateur Theatricals (b/w photo)

Handforth Camp: Behind the Scenes, Preparing for Amateur Theatricals (b/w photo)
8670226 Handforth Camp: Behind the Scenes, Preparing for Amateur Theatricals (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Scenes)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Dorchester Camp: The Canteen (b/w photo)

Dorchester Camp: The Canteen (b/w photo)
8670194 Dorchester Camp: The Canteen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canteen. Dorchester Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Dorchester Camp: The Prisoners Gardens (b/w photo)

Dorchester Camp: The Prisoners Gardens (b/w photo)
8670191 Dorchester Camp: The Prisoners Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prisoners Gardens. Dorchester Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: Sleeping Accommodation, The Small Hall (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: Sleeping Accommodation, The Small Hall (b/w photo)
8670181 Alexandra Palace Camp: Sleeping Accommodation, The Small Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Accommodation, The Small Hall)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: The Poultry Farm (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: The Poultry Farm (b/w photo)
8670177 Alexandra Palace Camp: The Poultry Farm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry Farm. Alexandra Palace Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Ironclad ships, the British HMS Warrior and the French, La Gloire (engraving)

Ironclad ships, the British HMS Warrior and the French, La Gloire (engraving)
8677119 Ironclad ships, the British HMS Warrior and the French, La Gloire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ironclad ships)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)

Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)
8672650 Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy off the British coast, World War II)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Lofthouse Park Camp: The Kitchens (b/w photo)

Lofthouse Park Camp: The Kitchens (b/w photo)
8671159 Lofthouse Park Camp: The Kitchens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchens. Lofthouse Park Camp)

Background imageWars And Warfare Collection: Dorchester Camp: Another Group of Prisoners, some of whom have come from the Somme (b/w photo)

Dorchester Camp: Another Group of Prisoners, some of whom have come from the Somme (b/w photo)
8671111 Dorchester Camp: Another Group of Prisoners, some of whom have come from the Somme (b/w photo) by English Photographer




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Wars and warfare have been a constant throughout human history, shaping nations and civilizations in profound ways. From ancient battles fought with swords and shields to modern conflicts waged with advanced technology, the nature of war has evolved but its impact remains devastating. The toll of wars is measured not only in lives lost on the battlefield, but also in the destruction of communities, economies, and cultures. Despite efforts to prevent conflict through diplomacy and peacekeeping initiatives, wars continue to erupt around the world for various reasons such as power struggles, territorial disputes, or ideological differences. As we reflect on the horrors of war, let us strive for peaceful resolutions and work towards a future where armed conflict is no longer a reality.