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Chesapeake and Shannon, 1812 (c1850s). Engagement between the English frigate Shannon and the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812

Death of Sir John Moore, 1809, (c1850s). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

Capture of Seringapatam, 1799 (c1850s). Srirangapatna (Seringapatam), the chief city of Mysore, India, was captured by the British army commanded by the Duke of Wellington in 1799

Lord Howes Victory, 1794 (c1850s). Earl Howe (1726-1799) commanded the English fleet that decisively defeated the French in the Battle of Ushant (the Glorious First of June) in 1794

Coronation of George III, 1761, (c1850s). George III (1738-1820) ruled from 1760 until his death in 1820. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History, George Routledge And Sons

Clives Victories In India, c1850s. Robert Clive became a Lord for his services in establishing Britains presence in India

Burke, the Great Orator, 18th century (c1850s). Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was one of the greatest Parliamentary speakers during the reign of George III

Death of General Wolfe, 1759 (c1850s). James Wolfe died during the battle to take Quebec from the French in 1759. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History

The Battle of Culloden, 1746, (c1850s). The last military clash ever to be fought on mainland Britain, between the English under the Duke of Cumberland

The Battle of The Boyne, 1690, (c1850s). The Battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones. The forces of William III defeated those of the deposed James II

The Duke of Marlborough, early 18th century (c1850s). Marlborough (1650-1722) is often considered the greatest military genius that Britain has produced because of his victories in the War of

Captive German prisoners removing debris from the streets of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1914

German troops sitting on the steps of the Vareddes Town Hall, France, 1914. German soldiers taking a rest during the First Battle of the Marne

French soldiers watching artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. The French halted the German advance at the Marne, saving Paris in the process

The Battle of Sommesous, 1914, (1926). Artist: Sidney Adamson
The Battle of Sommesous, 1914, (1926). The village of Sommesous changed hands four times between the Germans and French during the Battle of the Marne in September 1914

Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926). Castelnau (1851-1944) was a leading exponent of the offensive spirit which dominated Frances strategy

The bridge at Trilport, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. Bridge over the River Marne blown up by the retreating Allies

German soldiers killed by artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. The Battle of the Marne saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

French and Germans battle under the walls of Chateau de Mondement, France, 1914. Artist: MHW Koekkok
French and Germans battle under the walls of Chateau de Mondement, France, 1914. The Chateau de Mondement saw some of the fiercest fighting of the First Battle of the Marne

And now... Advance !, 1914, (1926).Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
And now... Advance !, 1914, (1926)

Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926)

Joseph Gallieni, French First World War general, 2 September 1914. Gallieni (1849-1916) was recalled from retirement to assist with the defence of Paris as the city was threatened by the German

Wounded French soldiers on the way to hospital by train France, 1914

General Paul Pau, French First World War general, (1926). At the outbreak of the war, Pau (1848-1932) was recalled from retirement

French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914. In the face of machine guns, modern artillery and barbed wire

British cavalry lancers, France, 1914. Dismounted cavalrymen of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) walking alongside their horses and carrying their lances, watched by French civilians

Under Fire, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
Under Fire, 1914, (1926). French horse-drawn artillery at the gallop

Interrogation of German prisoners, France, August 1914

Captured German prisoners, France, August 1914. A local woman provides the captives with food and drink while French soldiers look on

British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)
British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914. Enthusiastic crowds greeting the arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

British troops on the way to the front, France, 1914. The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) began arriving in France on 7 August 1914

British horse-drawn artillery in a Belgian village, August 1914. After arriving in France on 7 August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

British and French troops fraternising, France, August 1914

British troops disembarking in France, 7 August 1914. Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. The first elements of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Field Marshal John French, 1st Earl of Ypres, British Field Marshal, (1926). French (1852-1925) was the first Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in World War I

Turkish riflemen en route to the front by train, 1914. A woman on the platform provides refreshments. Turkey entered the First World War on the side of the Germans and Austrians on 29 October 1914

Belgian bicycle troops using Hotchkiss machine guns in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: Montigny
Belgian bicycle troops using Hotchkiss machine guns in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Haelen saw the first cavalry engagement of the First World War

Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: Montigny
Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914

Douglas Haig, British First World War general, 1914. Haig (1861-1928) was commander of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the outbreak of the war

British soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace, London, August 1914. Crowds watch troops of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) mobilising in the early days of World War I

Gerard Leman, Belgian general and defender of Liege, 5-16 August 1914 (1926). Artist: Hennebert
Gerard Leman, Belgian general and defender of Liege, 5-16 August 1914 (1926). After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914

Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Artist: J Simont
Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Although German by birth, Elisabeth, Queen of the Belgians (1876-1965)

King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). Artist: J Simont
King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). After the Germans invaded his country on 4 August 1914

Joseph Joffre, French First World War general (1926). Joffre (1852-1931) was declared the saviour of France when the German advance was halted at the Battle of the Marne in September 1914

Mobilized French troops marching in Paris, France, August 1914

Troops and flag of the French 102nd infantry, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

A colonel checking his soldiers boots, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

Horse-drawn artillery passing the Palace of Versailles, France, August 1914

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