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Background imageWar Hero Collection: Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott

Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Probably the most famous portrait of Nelson, painted after his victory at the Battle of the Nile, from an earlier sketch

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone

Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Portrait of Nelson after his victory at the Battle of the Nile. One of Britains greatest military figures

Background imageWar Hero Collection: British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917

British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s)

Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea

Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, Creator: Smyth
Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, 1856....left an orphan before he was eight years of age

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover - the Reading of the Corporation

Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover - the Reading of the Corporation Ad Creator: Unknown
Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover - the Reading of the Corporation Address, 1856. The hero of Kars is welcomed at the Ship Hotel by the Mayor...in the most enthusiastic

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield, 1856. The sword is described in the Macclesfield Courier as "a splendid specimen of the cutler's art." The blade is richly

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, [Paris], 1856. A very gratifying reward of the bravery of heroes from the Crimea...took place in the Bois de

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre

Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre... 1916 (1924 Creator: Unknown)
'Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre et le general Roques, ministre de la Guerre

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016

Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016. Creator: Unknown
'Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Croix de la Legion D'Honneur, 1016. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur qui fut epinglee sur sa vareuse par le President de la Republique, le caporal-grenadier Claude Goutaudier est photographie entre son pere et sa mere

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Les heros de la Somme; le sergent Emile Varin, du 1e zouaves, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les heros de la Somme; le sergent Emile Varin, du 1e zouaves, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les heros de la Somme; le sergent Emile Varin, du 1e zouaves, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Les heros de la Somme; un 'heros du fortin de Beausejour' Mathieu Jouy, 1916 Creator: Unknown

Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" Mathieu Jouy, 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" et de l'attaque du 1er juillet, Mathieu Jouy, photographie entre le generalissime et le ministre de la Guerre

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers; decore de la croix de chevalier de la Legion d'honneur par la Republique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Mort heroique d'un Aviateur; l'aviateur Macquart de Terline, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Interment of Marshal St. Arnaud in the Vault of the Marshals of France, beneath the Church

Interment of Marshal St. Arnaud in the Vault of the Marshals of France, beneath the Church... 1854. Creator: Smyth
Interment of Marshal St. Arnaud in the Vault of the Marshals of France, beneath the Church of the Invalides, at Paris, 1854. Burial of French general who died in the Crimean War

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The uniform Admiral Lord Nelson wore when he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805

The uniform Admiral Lord Nelson wore when he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson was shot and fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter during the battle

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co

The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Scen during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship. The British defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The Reward for Bravery--How Surgeon John Crimmin won the Victoria Cross at the Battle... 1890

The Reward for Bravery--How Surgeon John Crimmin won the Victoria Cross at the Battle... 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Reward for Bravery--How Surgeon John Crimmin won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of the Nga Kyaing, Burmah, 1890

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Surgeon John Crimmin, V. C. Bombay Medical Service, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Surgeon John Crimmin, V. C. Bombay Medical Service, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Surgeon John Crimmin, V.C. Bombay Medical Service, 1890

Background imageWar Hero Collection: General Seelys Warrior, Isle of Wight, April 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

General Seelys Warrior, Isle of Wight, April 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
General Seelys Warrior, April 1922. Foaled in 1908 on the Isle of Wight, Warrior went to war on the Western Front with General Jack Seely, in 1914

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Portrait bust of Viscount Horatio Nelson, British naval commander, 1797

Portrait bust of Viscount Horatio Nelson, British naval commander, 1797

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844

The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Lord Nelson lying in state in the painted chamber at Greenwich Hospital, London, 1806

Lord Nelson lying in state in the painted chamber at Greenwich Hospital, London, 1806

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Funeral procession of Lord Nelson outside St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1806

Funeral procession of Lord Nelson outside St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1806

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 18 November, 1852

Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 18 November, 1852. Wellingtons funeral car arriving at the cathedral

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Design for a monument to Admiral Lord Nelson in the form of a column, 1806. Artist

Design for a monument to Admiral Lord Nelson in the form of a column, 1806. Artist
Design for a monument to Admiral Lord Nelson in the form of a column, 1806. With an allegorical scene below showing a winged figurel crowning Nelson with a laurel wreath and ships at sea

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. Artist

Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. Artist
Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878

Background imageWar Hero Collection: The ceremony of Lord Nelsons burial at St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1806

The ceremony of Lord Nelsons burial at St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1806

Background imageWar Hero Collection: King George V awarding the Victoria Cross to Private Wilfred Edwards, 1917. Artist

King George V awarding the Victoria Cross to Private Wilfred Edwards, 1917. Artist
King George V awarding the Victoria Cross to Private Wilfred Edwards, 1917. George V (1865-1936) presenting Edwards with his medal at an open-air investiture at Buckingham Palace

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Marshal Foch, French general, saluting the British Unknown Soldier, c1918c1920(?)

Marshal Foch, French general, saluting the British Unknown Soldier, c1918c1920(?). Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies on 26 March, 1918

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Death of Sir John Moore, La Coruna, Spain, 17th January 1809 (1815)

Death of Sir John Moore, La Coruna, Spain, 17th January 1809 (1815). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna) during the Peninsular War

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army, c1857

Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army, c1857. The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 for all ranks of the British army and navy

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Highland troops at the Battle of Vimeiro, Peninsular War, 1808 (1816)

Highland troops at the Battle of Vimeiro, Peninsular War, 1808 (1816). Anecdote of the Bravery of the Scotch Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment at the Battle of Vimeiro

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Theodore Roosevelt, American soldier and politician, c1898

Theodore Roosevelt, American soldier and politician, c1898. Roosevelt (1858-1919) in what is supposedly the uniform of Roosevelts Roughriders

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Albert Ball, British First World War pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, c1917 (c1937)

Albert Ball, British First World War pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, c1917 (c1937). Albert Ball (1896-1917) learned to fly at Hendon Airfield shortly after the outbreak of the First World

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Major James H Doolittle, American aviator, c1936 (c1937)

Major James H Doolittle, American aviator, c1936 (c1937). James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993) was one of the most famous pilots of the interwar period, achieving numerous pioneering aviation feats

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co

Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson (1758-1805) on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Victory, after being fatally wounded by a shot from a French sharpshooter

Background imageWar Hero Collection: James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. Artist: Newton & Co

James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. Artist: Newton & Co
James Wolfe, 18th century British soldier. General James Wolfe (1729-1759) died during the successful battle to take Quebec from the French in 1759 during the Seven Years War. Lantern slide

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, British soldier, late 19th or early 20th century

Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, British soldier, late 19th or early 20th century. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Background imageWar Hero Collection: General Leman, the gallant Belgian commander and defender of Liege, c1914-c1918

General Leman, the gallant Belgian commander and defender of Liege, c1914-c1918. Artist: Topical Press Agency
General Leman, the gallant Belgian commander and defender of Liege, c1914-c1918. After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Admiral Lord Nelson, (c1890-c1893)

Admiral Lord Nelson, (c1890-c1893). One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Mausoleum of Marshal de Saxe, Church of St Thomas, Strasbourg, France, 1882-1884

Mausoleum of Marshal de Saxe, Church of St Thomas, Strasbourg, France, 1882-1884. The mausleum was sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. Maurice de Saxe (1696-1750) was a French general

Background imageWar Hero Collection: Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s

Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. Artist: Spencer Arnold
Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. The column was designed by William Railton to commemorate Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar



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