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British Military Print, Redcoat, Green Howards Museum, Officer 1792, 18th century soldier soldiers uniform uniforms, Richmond Stock Photo

RMD2563R–British Military Print, Redcoat, Green Howards Museum, Officer 1792, 18th century soldier soldiers uniform uniforms, Richmond

Engraving depicting the English landing in Spain by boat. Dated 18th Century Stock Photo

RM2A5YXRF–Engraving depicting the English landing in Spain by boat. Dated 18th Century

RMRBAWTW–Battle of Bunker Hill.

The Concord Stage. After a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The picture shows an English soldier on horseback. Stock Photo

RM2A6T3BA–The Concord Stage. After a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The picture shows an English soldier on horseback.

Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a British Army general also known as Moore of Corunna. He is best known for his military training reforms and for his death at the Battle of Corunna, in which he repulsed a French army under Marshal Soult during the Peninsular War. Moore was buried wrapped in a military cloak in the ramparts of the town. Moore's funeral was commemorated in the poem 'The Burial of Sir John Moore after Corunna' by the Irish poet Charles Wolfe. Stock Photo

RF2BMPWXH–Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a British Army general also known as Moore of Corunna. He is best known for his military training reforms and for his death at the Battle of Corunna, in which he repulsed a French army under Marshal Soult during the Peninsular War. Moore was buried wrapped in a military cloak in the ramparts of the town. Moore's funeral was commemorated in the poem 'The Burial of Sir John Moore after Corunna' by the Irish poet Charles Wolfe.

GUNNERY from an 18th century British military manual showing different sizes of cannon and mortar Stock Photo

RMCXPN1P–GUNNERY from an 18th century British military manual showing different sizes of cannon and mortar

William Howe, English Military Officer Stock Photo

RM2BDYG4E–William Howe, English Military Officer

British infantry (Red Coats), 18th century Date: 18th century Stock Photo

RMG36KAJ–British infantry (Red Coats), 18th century Date: 18th century

18th Century military British Army uniforms worn during the reign of King George II Stock Photo

RMRDM4PN–18th Century military British Army uniforms worn during the reign of King George II

Joshua Reynolds' 'Colonel George K.H. Coussmaker' (circa 1782): Located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this portrait features Colonel Coussmaker, an officer in the Grenadier Guards. Reynolds captures him in full military regalia, emphasizing the dignity and elegance associated with his rank. The painting is noted for its detailed depiction of uniform and regal posture, offering insight into 18th-century British military attire and the social status of its officers. Stock Photo

RM2WX3FPJ–Joshua Reynolds' 'Colonel George K.H. Coussmaker' (circa 1782): Located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this portrait features Colonel Coussmaker, an officer in the Grenadier Guards. Reynolds captures him in full military regalia, emphasizing the dignity and elegance associated with his rank. The painting is noted for its detailed depiction of uniform and regal posture, offering insight into 18th-century British military attire and the social status of its officers.

18th century print showing, a view of the British military camp at cox heath, near Maidstone, in Kent. 1778 Stock Photo

RMRJH59H–18th century print showing, a view of the British military camp at cox heath, near Maidstone, in Kent. 1778

Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows, Anonymous, British, 18th century Stock Photo

RMKC9HDY–Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows, Anonymous, British, 18th century

Art inspired by A Military Review, late 18th–early 19th century, Pen and black ink, sheet: 10 5/8 x 16 1/4 in. (27 x 41.3 cm), Drawings, Attributed to Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5WXW–Art inspired by A Military Review, late 18th–early 19th century, Pen and black ink, sheet: 10 5/8 x 16 1/4 in. (27 x 41.3 cm), Drawings, Attributed to Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

British Royal Navy officers, 18th century Stock Photo

RMG15P2M–British Royal Navy officers, 18th century

A British military 'Other Rank's' leather fatigue cap of the late 18th Century Stock Photo

RM2AN92M5–A British military 'Other Rank's' leather fatigue cap of the late 18th Century

military, fortifications, Fort William Henry, New York, USA, built 1755, destroyed after siege 1757, position plan, wood engraving, 19th century, British fortress, Seven Years War, French and Indian War, North America, Great Britain, Lake George, 18th century, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMG5RKPP–military, fortifications, Fort William Henry, New York, USA, built 1755, destroyed after siege 1757, position plan, wood engraving, 19th century, British fortress, Seven Years War, French and Indian War, North America, Great Britain, Lake George, 18th century, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

'The Action off Lagos, 18th August, 1759', 1781. A battle during the Seven Years War. After Francis Swaine (1725-1782). The naval Battle of Lagos between Britain and France took place over the 18th and 19th August 1759, during the Seven Years' War. The battle took place off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, and is named after Lagos, Portugal. For the British, it was part of the Annus Mirabilis of 1759. A coloured engraving published by Macgowan & Davis. Stock Photo

RMT1HPDF–'The Action off Lagos, 18th August, 1759', 1781. A battle during the Seven Years War. After Francis Swaine (1725-1782). The naval Battle of Lagos between Britain and France took place over the 18th and 19th August 1759, during the Seven Years' War. The battle took place off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, and is named after Lagos, Portugal. For the British, it was part of the Annus Mirabilis of 1759. A coloured engraving published by Macgowan & Davis.

Vintage illustration Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough an English nobleman and military leader 17th Century Stock Photo

RM2R47207–Vintage illustration Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough an English nobleman and military leader 17th Century

Men of War in Harbour, (18th Century warship) painting in oil on canvas by Charles Brooking, 1745-1755 Stock Photo

RM2X7NJDH–Men of War in Harbour, (18th Century warship) painting in oil on canvas by Charles Brooking, 1745-1755

British Grenadier, soldier, Redcoat ,1751, painting, 18th century, military print Stock Photo

RM2RX8RX9–British Grenadier, soldier, Redcoat ,1751, painting, 18th century, military print

A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III Engraving. Stock Photo

RMTXGW32–A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III Engraving.

American Revolutionary War. Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776). Departure of the British fleet. On March 17, 1776, British forces were forced to evacuate the city of Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and artillery on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks Boston fom the south. Engraving by Petit. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850. Stock Photo

RM2D7WDM9–American Revolutionary War. Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776). Departure of the British fleet. On March 17, 1776, British forces were forced to evacuate the city of Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and artillery on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks Boston fom the south. Engraving by Petit. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850.

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet, 1757 -1829. British general. Stock Photo

RMA43NTH–Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet, 1757 -1829. British general.

Isaac Barre, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMBDR8GE–Isaac Barre, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Artist: Unknown

BRITISH FOOT GUARD GRENADIERS of the 1st, Coldstream and 3rd Regiments in 1751 painted by Anglo-Swiss artist David Morier who specialised in military subjects. One of a series known as the Grenadier Paintings. Stock Photo

RMPE58FX–BRITISH FOOT GUARD GRENADIERS of the 1st, Coldstream and 3rd Regiments in 1751 painted by Anglo-Swiss artist David Morier who specialised in military subjects. One of a series known as the Grenadier Paintings.

RM2BDYG4C–William Howe, English Military Officer

The Silver Jubilee Aldershot Military Tattoo. An annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. At one time the performances attracted crowds of up to 500,000 people. The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. By the end of the 1930s the event was raising around £40,000 annually. 18th century Grenadiers advancing. Stock Photo

RM2RG9CA2–The Silver Jubilee Aldershot Military Tattoo. An annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. At one time the performances attracted crowds of up to 500,000 people. The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. By the end of the 1930s the event was raising around £40,000 annually. 18th century Grenadiers advancing.

Major-General Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, (1725 – 1774), also known as Clive of India, Commander-in-Chief of British India, was a British officer and soldier of fortune who established the military and political supremacy of the East India Company in Bengal. Stock Photo

RMGCCJFD–Major-General Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, (1725 – 1774), also known as Clive of India, Commander-in-Chief of British India, was a British officer and soldier of fortune who established the military and political supremacy of the East India Company in Bengal.

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was a British military commander who served during the early 18th century. He is known for his victories in several major battles, including the Battle of Blenheim, the Battle of Ramillies, and the Battle of Oudenarde. Marlborough was also a skilled diplomat and played a key role in the War of the Spanish Succession, helping to secure the English and Dutch thrones for the House of Hanover. Despite his military successes, Marlborough was also a controversial figure, and he faced political opposition and personal scandals throughout his career Stock Photo

RM2RBF17F–John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was a British military commander who served during the early 18th century. He is known for his victories in several major battles, including the Battle of Blenheim, the Battle of Ramillies, and the Battle of Oudenarde. Marlborough was also a skilled diplomat and played a key role in the War of the Spanish Succession, helping to secure the English and Dutch thrones for the House of Hanover. Despite his military successes, Marlborough was also a controversial figure, and he faced political opposition and personal scandals throughout his career

Illustration showing a Press Gang at work circa - 18th century. Impressment, colloquially the press or the press gang, is the taking of men into a military or naval force by compulsion, with or without notice. Navies of several nations used forced recruitment by various means. The large size of the British Royal Navy in the Age of Sail meant impressment was most commonly associated with Britain. It was used by the Royal Navy in wartime, beginning in 1664 and during the 18th and early 19th centuries Stock Photo

RMRJN2KW–Illustration showing a Press Gang at work circa - 18th century. Impressment, colloquially the press or the press gang, is the taking of men into a military or naval force by compulsion, with or without notice. Navies of several nations used forced recruitment by various means. The large size of the British Royal Navy in the Age of Sail meant impressment was most commonly associated with Britain. It was used by the Royal Navy in wartime, beginning in 1664 and during the 18th and early 19th centuries

Gilded british naval dirk gagger of the 18th century. Stock Photo

RFT5FC2K–Gilded british naval dirk gagger of the 18th century.

Art inspired by Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows, 18th century, Pen and ink, gray wash, sheet: 18 x 9 1/8 in. (45.7 x 23.2 cm), Anonymous, British, 18th century, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5TY4–Art inspired by Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows, 18th century, Pen and ink, gray wash, sheet: 18 x 9 1/8 in. (45.7 x 23.2 cm), Anonymous, British, 18th century, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RMG15P2H–British Royal Navy officers, 18th century

James Edward Oglethorpe (1698-1785), founder of Georgia, was a military man and social reformer who settled British debtors in Stock Photo

RMCWBT67–James Edward Oglethorpe (1698-1785), founder of Georgia, was a military man and social reformer who settled British debtors in

events, War of the Spanish Succession 1701 - 1714, Plan of the Battle of Oudenaerd, July 11th 1708, victory of the allied British, Prussian and Dutch troops under the command of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Prince Eugene of Savoy against the French, map printed in London in 1818, maps, military, plans, 18th century, Belgium, Allies, Oudenarde, historic, historical, Oudenaarde, Scheldt, Stock Photo

RMBK0G8B–events, War of the Spanish Succession 1701 - 1714, Plan of the Battle of Oudenaerd, July 11th 1708, victory of the allied British, Prussian and Dutch troops under the command of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Prince Eugene of Savoy against the French, map printed in London in 1818, maps, military, plans, 18th century, Belgium, Allies, Oudenarde, historic, historical, Oudenaarde, Scheldt,

Vintage 1910 Edwardian Photographic Postcard Showing H.M.18th Hussars Band at The White City, Manchester. Stock Photo

RMRRJACJ–Vintage 1910 Edwardian Photographic Postcard Showing H.M.18th Hussars Band at The White City, Manchester.

British Royal Navy warship HMS Powerful (1783), in battle firing Broadside to Broadside, 18th Century Naval Warfare Stock Photo

RM2XG4M05–British Royal Navy warship HMS Powerful (1783), in battle firing Broadside to Broadside, 18th Century Naval Warfare

An early view of the town of Boston, USA showing British warships unloading their troops in 1768. Stock Photo

RM2HP4XT9–An early view of the town of Boston, USA showing British warships unloading their troops in 1768.

British Military Print, Redcoat, Green Howards Museum, Private 1742, 18th century soldier soldiers uniform uniforms, Richmond Stock Photo

RMD26PG0–British Military Print, Redcoat, Green Howards Museum, Private 1742, 18th century soldier soldiers uniform uniforms, Richmond

RMRBAWTH–Washington in New York.

RM2DCBXDF–American Revolutionary War. Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776). Departure of the British fleet. On March 17, 1776, British forces were forced to evacuate the city of Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and artillery on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks Boston fom the south. Engraving by Petit. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850. Later colouration.

18'th century British soldier reenactor demonstrating the loading and firing steps for a musket at Fort Niagara State Park in New York Stock Photo

RMRB7XEM–18'th century British soldier reenactor demonstrating the loading and firing steps for a musket at Fort Niagara State Park in New York

Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880.Artist: Whymper Stock Photo

RMBDR8GB–Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880.Artist: Whymper

Castle howard 18th century palace coneysthorpe north yorkshire uk Stock Photo

RFE6DHE9–Castle howard 18th century palace coneysthorpe north yorkshire uk

British Ships of War, Landing Troops, 1768 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFR8–British Ships of War, Landing Troops, 1768

English squadron arriving at Dunkirk. Caption reads: 'English Squadron Carrying Troops to Take Possession of Dunkirk'. Dunkirk, 'commune' in the Nord department of France. From 'History of Queen Anne', 1740. Stock Photo

RMKF2R2W–English squadron arriving at Dunkirk. Caption reads: 'English Squadron Carrying Troops to Take Possession of Dunkirk'. Dunkirk, 'commune' in the Nord department of France. From 'History of Queen Anne', 1740.

A late 19th Century illustration of the Battle of Lexington, that with Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. They marked the outbreak of armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in America. Stock Photo

RM2HC5FFF–A late 19th Century illustration of the Battle of Lexington, that with Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. They marked the outbreak of armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in America.

British cavalry charge of the 10th and 18th Hussars, Battle of Benavente, 29 December 1808 Stock Photo

RMM38E3P–British cavalry charge of the 10th and 18th Hussars, Battle of Benavente, 29 December 1808

Military uniforms of armies in the American Revolution: Hessian, American rifleman, French, and British (clockwise from top left. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMDB60PP–Military uniforms of armies in the American Revolution: Hessian, American rifleman, French, and British (clockwise from top left. Color lithograph

18th century Old Spey Bridge over the River Spey at Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, Highland, Scotland, UK Stock Photo

RMP7E8AX–18th century Old Spey Bridge over the River Spey at Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, Highland, Scotland, UK

Cannon defences. Naval base, Mahon Harbour, Menorca, Spain. Founded in the 18th century by the British. Stock Photo

RFC5KHH6–Cannon defences. Naval base, Mahon Harbour, Menorca, Spain. Founded in the 18th century by the British.

RMG15P1W–British Royal Navy officers, 18th century

Cartoon depicting Napoleon's Egyptian expedition sailing into the mouth of John Bull. In the Battle of the Nile the British Stock Photo

RMCWC73D–Cartoon depicting Napoleon's Egyptian expedition sailing into the mouth of John Bull. In the Battle of the Nile the British

Nelson, Horatio, 29.9.1758 - 21.10.1805, British admiral, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century, , Stock Photo

RMBKARN3–Nelson, Horatio, 29.9.1758 - 21.10.1805, British admiral, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century, ,

engraving from the 18th Century, 1775, The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, death of General Wolfe, Benjamin West, Major General Stock Photo

RFCP8HHJ–engraving from the 18th Century, 1775, The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, death of General Wolfe, Benjamin West, Major General

Page from the Newgate calendar, Captain Innis killed in a duel by Captain Clarke, 18th Century pistol duelling, History of Crime, Vintage illustration Stock Photo

RM2R31XDF–Page from the Newgate calendar, Captain Innis killed in a duel by Captain Clarke, 18th Century pistol duelling, History of Crime, Vintage illustration

A small British political propaganda cartoon of 1779 entitled 'The American Generals Doing Nothing, or More than Nothing' at Saratoga Camp. It illustrated the British view of the American Revolutionary War 1775–1783 between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies that gained independence and became the United States of America. Battles of Saratoga proved a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War Stock Photo

RM2HPT8DH–A small British political propaganda cartoon of 1779 entitled 'The American Generals Doing Nothing, or More than Nothing' at Saratoga Camp. It illustrated the British view of the American Revolutionary War 1775–1783 between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies that gained independence and became the United States of America. Battles of Saratoga proved a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War

The Duchess of Marlborough, Sarah Churchill, was the wife of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and a prominent figure in British society during the early 18th century. She was known for her close friendship with Queen Anne, who appointed her as the Keeper of the Privy Purse and the Groom of the Stole. Sarah was also a shrewd political operator and played a key role in her husband's career, helping him to secure military commissions and political appointments. Despite her many accomplishments, Sarah was a controversial figure, and she faced criticism from political opponents and personal Stock Photo

RM2RBF17N–The Duchess of Marlborough, Sarah Churchill, was the wife of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and a prominent figure in British society during the early 18th century. She was known for her close friendship with Queen Anne, who appointed her as the Keeper of the Privy Purse and the Groom of the Stole. Sarah was also a shrewd political operator and played a key role in her husband's career, helping him to secure military commissions and political appointments. Despite her many accomplishments, Sarah was a controversial figure, and she faced criticism from political opponents and personal

Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga NY, Oct. 17th 1777. Stock Photo

RMRBAWTJ–Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga NY, Oct. 17th 1777.

George Keppel, Earl of Albemarle (1724-1772). British military. Stock Photo

RMBXR919–George Keppel, Earl of Albemarle (1724-1772). British military.

RMRB7XEC–18'th century British soldier reenactor demonstrating the loading and firing steps for a musket at Fort Niagara State Park in New York

English squadron carrying troops to take possession of Dunkirk. From the 'History of Queen Anne', 1740. Stock Photo

RMW60AYH–English squadron carrying troops to take possession of Dunkirk. From the 'History of Queen Anne', 1740.

John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) English soldier. In supreme command of British and Dutch forces during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Stock Photo

RMR23HDC–John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) English soldier. In supreme command of British and Dutch forces during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).

Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797 Stock Photo

RF2DCDC1D–Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797

Cuba: 'The Bombardment of El-Morro Castle, 1 July 1762'. Oil on canvas painting by Richard Patton (1717-1791), mid-18th century. The Battle of Havana (1762) was a military action from March to August 1762, as part of the Seven Years' War. British forces besieged and captured the city of Havana, which at the time was an important Spanish naval base in the Caribbean, and dealt a serious blow to the Spanish navy. Havana was subsequently returned to Spain under the 1763 Treaty of Paris that formally ended the war. Stock Photo

RM2B00W4H–Cuba: 'The Bombardment of El-Morro Castle, 1 July 1762'. Oil on canvas painting by Richard Patton (1717-1791), mid-18th century. The Battle of Havana (1762) was a military action from March to August 1762, as part of the Seven Years' War. British forces besieged and captured the city of Havana, which at the time was an important Spanish naval base in the Caribbean, and dealt a serious blow to the Spanish navy. Havana was subsequently returned to Spain under the 1763 Treaty of Paris that formally ended the war.

A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Major-General James Wolfe (1727-1759), a British Army officer remembered chiefly for his victory in 1759 over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec. Wolfe led 4,400 men in an amphibious landing at the base of the cliffs west of Quebec along the St. Lawrence River. His army scaled the 200-metre cliff from the river and surprised the French under the command of the Marquis de Montcalm, who thought the cliff would be unclimbable and were defeated after fifteen minutes of battle, during which Wolfe was shot and died. Stock Photo

RM2HC5FCD–A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Major-General James Wolfe (1727-1759), a British Army officer remembered chiefly for his victory in 1759 over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec. Wolfe led 4,400 men in an amphibious landing at the base of the cliffs west of Quebec along the St. Lawrence River. His army scaled the 200-metre cliff from the river and surprised the French under the command of the Marquis de Montcalm, who thought the cliff would be unclimbable and were defeated after fifteen minutes of battle, during which Wolfe was shot and died.

An old engraving of a ‘press gang’ in Britain in the 1770s. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Impressment (‘the press’ or the ‘press gang’) was the forced conscription of men into the military, especially the navy, via intimidation and physical coercion, conducted by organised groups. European navies of several nations used impressment by various means. The large size of the British Royal Navy meant impressment was most commonly associated with Great Britain. The Royal Navy impressed many merchant sailors, as well as some sailors from other, mostly European, nations. Stock Photo

RM2XXE19G–An old engraving of a ‘press gang’ in Britain in the 1770s. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Impressment (‘the press’ or the ‘press gang’) was the forced conscription of men into the military, especially the navy, via intimidation and physical coercion, conducted by organised groups. European navies of several nations used impressment by various means. The large size of the British Royal Navy meant impressment was most commonly associated with Great Britain. The Royal Navy impressed many merchant sailors, as well as some sailors from other, mostly European, nations.

RFE6DHEB–Castle howard 18th century palace coneysthorpe north yorkshire uk

RMP7E8B5–18th century Old Spey Bridge over the River Spey at Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, Highland, Scotland, UK

RFC5KHHK–Cannon defences. Naval base, Mahon Harbour, Menorca, Spain. Founded in the 18th century by the British.

RMG15P2W–British Royal Navy officers, 18th century

Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: sheet: 18 x 9 1/8 in. (45.7 x 23.2 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPB57BN–Wall Decorated with Musical and Military Trophies and Three Windows. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: sheet: 18 x 9 1/8 in. (45.7 x 23.2 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Burgoyne, John, 24.2.1722 - 4.8.1792, British general, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century, Stock Photo

RMCR7M2T–Burgoyne, John, 24.2.1722 - 4.8.1792, British general, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century,

John Andre, British soldier, late 18th century. Artist: Cook Stock Photo

RMAJ7GT8–John Andre, British soldier, late 18th century. Artist: Cook

Vintage engraving of Horatio Gates a retired British soldier who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War. Stock Photo

RMW4F2C6–Vintage engraving of Horatio Gates a retired British soldier who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War.

A coloured early 19th century copper engraving of a group dancing a quadrille. .The term quadrille originated in 17th-century military parades where four mounted horsemen formed square formations. As a dance it became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries both in Europe and the European colonies. It became a craze in Britain after Lady Jersey (Sarah Sophia Child Villiers, Countess of Jersey 1785 – 1867) introduced the dance to high society gatherings.(She was born Lady Sarah Fane) Stock Photo

RM2JRKP62–A coloured early 19th century copper engraving of a group dancing a quadrille. .The term quadrille originated in 17th-century military parades where four mounted horsemen formed square formations. As a dance it became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries both in Europe and the European colonies. It became a craze in Britain after Lady Jersey (Sarah Sophia Child Villiers, Countess of Jersey 1785 – 1867) introduced the dance to high society gatherings.(She was born Lady Sarah Fane)

Portrait of William Pitt the Elder prominent British statesman and politician during the 18th century. He was born on November 15, 1708, and served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768. Pitt was known for his exceptional oratory skills, powerful leadership, and strong advocacy for British imperial expansion. He played a crucial role in shaping British foreign policy, particularly during the Seven Years' War, where he supported the British military efforts against France. Pitt is also remembered for his domestic policies, such as promoting trade, reducing corruption, and advocat Stock Photo

RM2RCD38M–Portrait of William Pitt the Elder prominent British statesman and politician during the 18th century. He was born on November 15, 1708, and served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768. Pitt was known for his exceptional oratory skills, powerful leadership, and strong advocacy for British imperial expansion. He played a crucial role in shaping British foreign policy, particularly during the Seven Years' War, where he supported the British military efforts against France. Pitt is also remembered for his domestic policies, such as promoting trade, reducing corruption, and advocat

ActiveMuseum 0003753.jpg / John Burgoyne - oil on canvas 22/01/2014 - / 18th century Collection / Active Museum Stock Photo

RMEH049Y–ActiveMuseum 0003753.jpg / John Burgoyne - oil on canvas 22/01/2014 - / 18th century Collection / Active Museum

Henry Clinton (1730-1795). British military and politician. Engraving in American Revolution. Stock Photo

RMD5YG97–Henry Clinton (1730-1795). British military and politician. Engraving in American Revolution.

RMRB7XE7–18'th century British soldier reenactor demonstrating the loading and firing steps for a musket at Fort Niagara State Park in New York

Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. From 'History of Queen Anne', 1740. The Battle of Malplaquet, was fought near the border of France on 11th September 1709 between the forces of Louis XIV of France, commanded by Marshal Villars, and the Dutch-British army, led by the Duke of Marlborough. Stock Photo

RMW60B0J–Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. From 'History of Queen Anne', 1740. The Battle of Malplaquet, was fought near the border of France on 11th September 1709 between the forces of Louis XIV of France, commanded by Marshal Villars, and the Dutch-British army, led by the Duke of Marlborough.

RMR23HDD–John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) English soldier. In supreme command of British and Dutch forces during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).

Glorious First of June, 1794 Stock Photo

RF2DCDC1M–Glorious First of June, 1794

BRITISH ARTILLERY moving up to battle in the early 1700s Stock Photo

RMBBKW5P–BRITISH ARTILLERY moving up to battle in the early 1700s

Major General James Wolfe (1727 – 1759) was a British Army officer, known for his army training reforms, but remembered chiefly for his victory over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Canada in 1759. Stock Photo

RMGA3NRB–Major General James Wolfe (1727 – 1759) was a British Army officer, known for his army training reforms, but remembered chiefly for his victory over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Canada in 1759.

'The Soldier's Return', c18th century (1909). Artist: Graham. Stock Photo

RMHT16E5–'The Soldier's Return', c18th century (1909). Artist: Graham.

Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant was a Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York, who was closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. In 1775, after the battles at Lexington and Concord, the Six Nations met to discuss their role in the burgeoning War for independence. While many advocated for neutrality, almost prophetically, Brant predicted that independence for the colonists meant that the natives across the North American continent would lose their land. Brant’s argument, along with Sir William Johnson’s influence, succeeded in conv Stock Photo

RF2HBB5FM–Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant was a Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York, who was closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. In 1775, after the battles at Lexington and Concord, the Six Nations met to discuss their role in the burgeoning War for independence. While many advocated for neutrality, almost prophetically, Brant predicted that independence for the colonists meant that the natives across the North American continent would lose their land. Brant’s argument, along with Sir William Johnson’s influence, succeeded in conv

RMKFDH4F–Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797

The Centre of the British Army in action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815, aquatint print engraving by Thomas Sutherland after William Heath, 1815 Stock Photo

RM2YE2NT0–The Centre of the British Army in action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815, aquatint print engraving by Thomas Sutherland after William Heath, 1815

British military uniforms, 1762 Stock Photo

RM2E37T3E–British military uniforms, 1762

Archirondel tower, an 18th century Martello Tower on a rocky outcrop in St Catherine's Bay. Stock Photo

RMCF4K4N–Archirondel tower, an 18th century Martello Tower on a rocky outcrop in St Catherine's Bay.

RMBKAGA5–Nelson, Horatio, 29.9.1758 - 21.10.1805, British admiral, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century, ,

Sir John Moore - portrait. British lieutenant-general in the British Army, noted for his reforms to military training and for Stock Photo

RMERGCFM–Sir John Moore - portrait. British lieutenant-general in the British Army, noted for his reforms to military training and for

Vintage engraving of John Andre (2 May 1750 – 2 October 1780) was a British Army officer hanged as a spy by the Continental Army during the American R Stock Photo

RMW4F2AE–Vintage engraving of John Andre (2 May 1750 – 2 October 1780) was a British Army officer hanged as a spy by the Continental Army during the American R

The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18 June 1815. French Cuirassiers charging a British square. After the painting by Jazet. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900 Stock Photo

RMG45BR6–The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18 June 1815. French Cuirassiers charging a British square. After the painting by Jazet. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900

New York City fire of September 21-22, 1776, consumed 25% of the city's structures, was probably set by patriots after Stock Photo

RMCWBP2F–New York City fire of September 21-22, 1776, consumed 25% of the city's structures, was probably set by patriots after

The Closet. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/16 x 14 11/16 in. (23 x 37.3 cm). Publisher: John Williams (active London, 1762-79). Date: January 28, 1778. Six scenes that comment on the American Revolution appear here in different compartments. The imagery suggestes that tyranny, military failures and atrocities have resulted from the influence of John Stuart, the Earl of Bute, Lord Mansfield and Lord Germain on George III. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPANK34–The Closet. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/16 x 14 11/16 in. (23 x 37.3 cm). Publisher: John Williams (active London, 1762-79). Date: January 28, 1778. Six scenes that comment on the American Revolution appear here in different compartments. The imagery suggestes that tyranny, military failures and atrocities have resulted from the influence of John Stuart, the Earl of Bute, Lord Mansfield and Lord Germain on George III. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Henry Clinton (1730-1795). British military and politician. Engraving in American Revolution. Colored. Stock Photo

RMD709T3–Henry Clinton (1730-1795). British military and politician. Engraving in American Revolution. Colored.

RMRB7XEG–18'th century British soldier reenactor demonstrating the loading and firing steps for a musket at Fort Niagara State Park in New York

Tattered British flag waving above cannons at the reconstructed 18th century Fort King George on the Altamaha River in Darien, Georgia. (USA) Stock Photo

RM2RWBTPH–Tattered British flag waving above cannons at the reconstructed 18th century Fort King George on the Altamaha River in Darien, Georgia. (USA)

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