Advancing Collection (page 5)

The Battle of Inkerman, 1854, (c1850s). A battle of the Crimean War that resulted in a British and French, victory against the Russian army

The Battle of the Alma, 1854, (c1850s). The first battle of the Crimean War that took place in the vicinity of the River Alma

The South Lancashires Storming the Boer Trenches at Pieters Hill, Natal, 1900 (1903). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The South Lancashires Storming the Boer Trenches at Pieters Hill, Natal, 1900 (1903). A scene from the Boer War (1899-1902)

Russian troops liberating a village near Ordhonikidze, Caucasus, 1942. The German offensive to secure the oilfields of Azerbaijan was halted by the Red Army in the Caucasus in the autumn of 1942

Russian troops on the counter-attack, Mozdok region, northern Caucasus, September 1942. The German campaign to capture of the Azerbaijani oilfields was halted by the Red Army in the Caucasus in

Soviet tanks and aircraft launching an attack, Russia, 1943

Assault on a Hova Fort, Madagascar, 1883-1896. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)

An Engagement against the Hovas of Madagascar, 1883-1896
An Engagement against the Hovas of Madagascar. 1883-1896. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)

Front cover of Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915. Vercingatorix, the legendary Gallic warrior, leading modern French soldiers

Tirailleur Voltigeur, (Rifleman), 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Tirailleur Voltigeur, (Rifleman), 1859. A depiction of French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

World War 2: Liberation of France, 1944. Triumphal poster showing General De Gaulle watching the liberation of a war-damaged France

Government soldiers advancing into Paris to suppress the Commune, 24th May 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Garde Mobile - Officier, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Print from a series titled Souvenirs du Siege de Paris. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Islamic illustration of the Archangel Gabriel helping the armies of Muhammed. Gabriels appearance makes the enemy hide their faces and flee

Russian infantry charging during Brusilovs offensive against Austria-Hungary, World War I, 1916. Russian general Alexei Brusilov (1856-1926)

The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900). Pilgrim Fathers advancing into the American interior after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Defending British troops making a night sortie. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Battle of Alma, Crimean War, 20 September 1854 (c1860). French commanders with advancing infantry. 26, 000 British troops commanded by Lord Raglan and 24

Battle of Loos, France, World War I, 1915. Scottish regiments charging and overwhelming German trenches. The Battle of Loos was a major British offensive on the Western Front

Prussian infantry at the charge, Franco-Prussian War, 1870. From The Graphic. (London, 3 September 1870)

British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. The British army of 20, 000 under General Sir Redvers Buller was defeated by 8000 Boers under General Louis Botha

The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900. British forces hauling a 4.7 inch naval gun across the Tugela (Thukela) River 20 miles from Ladysmith

Charge of the 5th Lancers at Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Charge of the 5th Lancers at Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. British cavalry pursuing the retreating Boers. The British forces were under the command of Major-General John French

Battle of Modder River, 2nd Boer War, 28 November 1899. Men of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, equipped with the Lee Metford 10-round magazine rifle

Relief of Ladysmith - the last rush at Hlangwane Hill, 19 February 1900. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902) the British in Ladysmith were besieged by the Boers from 1 November 1899 to 28 February

The Gauls and the Franks from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

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