The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John TrumbullThe Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: SosiasA Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum
Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo MonacoThe Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul RubensLe Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair
Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: DelitzRide of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson IIBattle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills SheldonLord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. CreatorThe Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel PhilippoteauxCharge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney
The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. A barefoot Scottish woman with child in arms brings the official document releasing her wounded husband from prison after the failure of the Second Jacobite
General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General
Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier, 19th century. In the course of his distinguished military career, Lord Raglan served on Wellingtons staff from 1808-1812
The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas ColeThe Return, 1837
The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood
The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra
Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte LecomteBattle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Private John Parkhurst, Company E, Second New York Heavy Artillery, 1865
Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Creator: UnknownTsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Imperial Nurses with the Russian Red Cross: the Tsarina (seated on the right)
The Death of Nelson, 1859-64, (1938). Artist: Daniel MacliseThe Death of Nelson, 1859-64. The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1804) at the Battle of Trafalgar. From the collection of the National Museums, Liverpool
Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Artist: Jean BasinBattle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Fought on 30 April 1863, the Battle of Camaron established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin FrippIncident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours
Their Ordeal of Fire: The Grenadier Guards at the Battle of Biddulphs Berg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
All That Was Left of Them. The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900" All That Was Left of Them." The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age
Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. Creator: UnknownBattle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. The Battle of Hastings in which invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo Saxons under King Harold II
He bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, c1830s. Creator: GH AdcockHe bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, c1830s. Biblical scene, from Luke 10: 34: And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast
King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Wounded Heroes from the Front: Their Majesties visiting one of the Indian Hospital Camps
The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon HighlandersThe Indian Frontier War, 1897: The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, October 20, (1901). Fighting between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier
Signature of Anne Boleyn during her imprisonment in the Tower of London and anotherThe signature of Anne Boleyn with the Tudor Rose during her imprisonment in the Tower of London and another prisoners carving of a cross, 1815 (engraving)
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & CoThe 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
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J RogersThe death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory
The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, (c1850s). Scene on HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, where the British navy decisively defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet
They have done for me at last, Hardy, said Nelson, 1805, (1905). Artist: As ForrestThey have done for me at last, Hardy, said Nelson, 1805, (1905). Nelson dies at the Battle of Trafalgar. Illustration from Our Island Story by H E Marshall, published by T C & E C Jack Ltd
Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. Artist: DorianNapoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. The Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) with Marshal Lannes (1769-1809) after the latter suffered a mortal wound at the Battle of Aspern-Essling in
Battle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Artist: Francois GeorginBattle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Trudging towards Cairo, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and 25, 000 men faced two forces of Mamelukes under Murad
Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia
Detail from the Francois Vase, Peleus and Atalanta with Calydonian Boar Hunt, c6th century BC Artists: ErgotimosDetail from the Francois Vase, Peleus and Atalanta with Calydonian Boar Hunt, c6th century BC. Etruscan Tomb finding. Greek Vase signed by Clitias (painter) and Ergotimos (potter) c560 BC
Greek Soldiers and Chariot in Battle, vase painting, c6th century BC. At British Museum
With the Knights of Malta - the Luxury of a Smoke, Serbo-Bulgarian War, 1885 (1886) Creator: UnknownWith the Knights of Malta - the Luxury of a Smoke, Serbo-Bulgarian War, 1885 (1886). From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weelky Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886
Aiding the wounded after a battle, 1635-60. Creator: Jacques CourtoisAiding the wounded after a battle, 1635-60
Plate 6: the combat, 1635-60. Creator: Jacques CourtoisPlate 6: the combat, 1635-60
Plate 4: the rescuing of dead and wounded soldiers, 1635-60. Creator: Jacques CourtoisPlate 4: the rescuing of dead and wounded soldiers, 1635-60
Plate 5: the wounded chief commander lies on the ground, while the battle goes on at ri... 1635-60Plate 5: the wounded chief commander lies on the ground, while the battle goes on at right, 1635-60
Plate 36: Saint Roch: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942. Creator: UnknownPlate 36: Saint Roch: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942
