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British military history poster featuring members of The Royal Air Force. Stock Photo

RFRT53TC–British military history poster featuring members of The Royal Air Force.

Crimean War, British military history, Firing a cannon in the Lancaster Gun Battery before Sebastopol Stock Photo

RM2XG4KJ2–Crimean War, British military history, Firing a cannon in the Lancaster Gun Battery before Sebastopol

Soldiers relaxing to a British military band, Arras, France Stock Photo

RMJHM8BN–Soldiers relaxing to a British military band, Arras, France

British Redcoat Soldiers at Kenilworth Castle, 59th Middlesex Regiment 1880 in foreground English British military history Stock Photo

RMBHM2BB–British Redcoat Soldiers at Kenilworth Castle, 59th Middlesex Regiment 1880 in foreground English British military history

A portrait of James Thomas Byford McCudden, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM (1895-1918) was an English flying ace of the First World War and among the most highly decorated airmen in British military history credited with 57 victories. Stock Photo

RM2B9WYR9–A portrait of James Thomas Byford McCudden, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM (1895-1918) was an English flying ace of the First World War and among the most highly decorated airmen in British military history credited with 57 victories.

British troops dragging artillery into position near Alexandria during occupation of Egypt, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMDY1N1R–British troops dragging artillery into position near Alexandria during occupation of Egypt, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut

LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking up at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history. Stock Photo

RM2C85PYM–LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking up at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history.

Boer War Exhibit, St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Frank Fillis produced what was advertised as 'the greatest, most realistic military spectacle known in the history of the world'. Different portions of the concession featured a British Army encampment, several South African native villages (including Zulu, Bushmen, Swazi, and Ndebele) and a 15 acre arena in which soldiers paraded, sporting events and horse races were held and major battles from the Second Boer War were re-enacted twice a day. Battle recreations took 2-3 hours and included several Generals and 600 veteran soldiers from both sides Stock Photo

RMJR31JX–Boer War Exhibit, St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Frank Fillis produced what was advertised as 'the greatest, most realistic military spectacle known in the history of the world'. Different portions of the concession featured a British Army encampment, several South African native villages (including Zulu, Bushmen, Swazi, and Ndebele) and a 15 acre arena in which soldiers paraded, sporting events and horse races were held and major battles from the Second Boer War were re-enacted twice a day. Battle recreations took 2-3 hours and included several Generals and 600 veteran soldiers from both sides

Stained glass with images of the British military history, as seen in an old church in Nottingham, England, nowadays a bar. Stock Photo

RM2E4MW22–Stained glass with images of the British military history, as seen in an old church in Nottingham, England, nowadays a bar.

Vintage Photographic Postcard of a British Public Event Involving The Clergy, Military, Firemen, Dignitaries and Police Officers. Stock Photo

RMR0DN3C–Vintage Photographic Postcard of a British Public Event Involving The Clergy, Military, Firemen, Dignitaries and Police Officers.

Engraving of the fall of General Edward Braddock, a failed British military expedition in the Battle of the Monongahela, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the book 'A popular history of the United States of America, from the aboriginal times to the present day' by John Clark Ridpath, 1893. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMT715CJ–Engraving of the fall of General Edward Braddock, a failed British military expedition in the Battle of the Monongahela, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the book 'A popular history of the United States of America, from the aboriginal times to the present day' by John Clark Ridpath, 1893. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Gerald Graham (1831-1899). British military, recipient of the Victoria Cross. Portrait. Engraving by Rico. 'La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana', 1884. Stock Photo

RMJ7DR53–Gerald Graham (1831-1899). British military, recipient of the Victoria Cross. Portrait. Engraving by Rico. 'La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana', 1884.

Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector of the British Commonwealth. 1657 Stock Photo

RM2YRYPMC–Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector of the British Commonwealth. 1657

A wood engraving depicting the Crimean Inquiry, which investigated the British Armys performance during the Crimean War. The scene shows Lord Lucan, the Earl of Lucan, being questioned by a board of inquiry. The engraving is a detailed and insightful portrayal of this significant event in British military history. Stock Photo

RM2XDG789–A wood engraving depicting the Crimean Inquiry, which investigated the British Armys performance during the Crimean War. The scene shows Lord Lucan, the Earl of Lucan, being questioned by a board of inquiry. The engraving is a detailed and insightful portrayal of this significant event in British military history.

Basra under British Military Rule 1916 Stock Photo

RM2M3JWEE–Basra under British Military Rule 1916

British, WW2, List of military equipment Britain has sent to help Russia, poster, 1942-1945 Stock Photo

RM2F4TRP3–British, WW2, List of military equipment Britain has sent to help Russia, poster, 1942-1945

BIOT (British Indian Ocean Territory): Diego Garcia Base. The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Oil Islands) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Africa and Indonesia. The territory comprises a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 individual islands, situated some 500 kilometres (310 mi) due south of the Maldives archipelago. The largest island is Diego Garcia (area 44 km squared), the site of a joint military facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. Stock Photo

RM2B00MW9–BIOT (British Indian Ocean Territory): Diego Garcia Base. The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Oil Islands) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Africa and Indonesia. The territory comprises a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 individual islands, situated some 500 kilometres (310 mi) due south of the Maldives archipelago. The largest island is Diego Garcia (area 44 km squared), the site of a joint military facility of the United Kingdom and the United States.

Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016 Stock Photo

RMH1BRGF–Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016

Sir Peter Lumsden General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden GCB CSI DL (1829–1918) was a British military officer who served in India. Born in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, he was the fourth son of Colonel Thomas Lumsden CB. He studied at Addiscombe Military Seminary, before officially joining military service as an ensign in the 60th Bengal Native Infantry in 1847. From 1852 to 1857 he served on the North-West Frontier, where, among other activities, he participated in the suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the capture of Tantya Tope in 1859. Stock Photo

RM2XX0KBD–Sir Peter Lumsden General Sir Peter Stark Lumsden GCB CSI DL (1829–1918) was a British military officer who served in India. Born in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, he was the fourth son of Colonel Thomas Lumsden CB. He studied at Addiscombe Military Seminary, before officially joining military service as an ensign in the 60th Bengal Native Infantry in 1847. From 1852 to 1857 he served on the North-West Frontier, where, among other activities, he participated in the suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the capture of Tantya Tope in 1859.

Portrait of General Sir Bernard Montgomery, a senior officer in the British Army. Stock Photo

RF2KCBNEM–Portrait of General Sir Bernard Montgomery, a senior officer in the British Army.

History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Wounded soldier with his horse, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2XG2AME–History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Wounded soldier with his horse, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century

Placing the Guns Egyptian campaign 1882 Stock Photo

RMF5A2CK–Placing the Guns Egyptian campaign 1882

British English Grenadier Redcoat 1751 military uniform costume army military history musket armed weapon weaponry shako Stock Photo

RMB2F5JB–British English Grenadier Redcoat 1751 military uniform costume army military history musket armed weapon weaponry shako

Rusting gate to old British army barracks now a ruin since war of Independence at Burtonport County Donegal Ulster Ireland Stock Photo

RMDG1E3B–Rusting gate to old British army barracks now a ruin since war of Independence at Burtonport County Donegal Ulster Ireland

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

LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking down at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history. Stock Photo

RM2C85R03–LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking down at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history.

British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their Stock Photo

RMJR31KB–British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their

BRITISH INDIA. shows 'Proposed Railways'. Military bases.TALLIS/RAPKIN 1851 map Stock Photo

RF2P8GDN0–BRITISH INDIA. shows 'Proposed Railways'. Military bases.TALLIS/RAPKIN 1851 map

Vintage Photographic Postcard of WWI British Soldiers Wearing Kharki Uniform Stock Photo

RMR0DMYY–Vintage Photographic Postcard of WWI British Soldiers Wearing Kharki Uniform

A person with a sign protesting 'British History Matters' alongside the statue of Robert Baden-Powell on Poole Quay in Dorset. The statue is due to be removed and placed in 'safe storage' following concerns about his actions while in the military and 'Nazi sympathies'. The action follows a raft of Black Lives Matter protests across the UK, sparked by the death of George Floyd, who was killed on May 25 while in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis. Stock Photo

RM2C03910–A person with a sign protesting 'British History Matters' alongside the statue of Robert Baden-Powell on Poole Quay in Dorset. The statue is due to be removed and placed in 'safe storage' following concerns about his actions while in the military and 'Nazi sympathies'. The action follows a raft of Black Lives Matter protests across the UK, sparked by the death of George Floyd, who was killed on May 25 while in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis.

The British Military operations in Somaliland . Aerial view of the Eil Dur Elan camp . 7 April 1920 Stock Photo

RM2BWB76G–The British Military operations in Somaliland . Aerial view of the Eil Dur Elan camp . 7 April 1920

RM2YRYNB0–Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector of the British Commonwealth. 1657

Feb. 29, 2012 - Demonstration of British Military vehicles; Many hundreds of visitors from this country and overseas, attended a special and unique demonstration of British military vehicles at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (FVRDE) at Charhey., Surrey, today. Stagan primarily to promote sales in the special channel of our export trade, the display included little hurt of 100 different vehicles giving an immense compass of usage Stock Photo

RME13CJG–Feb. 29, 2012 - Demonstration of British Military vehicles; Many hundreds of visitors from this country and overseas, attended a special and unique demonstration of British military vehicles at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (FVRDE) at Charhey., Surrey, today. Stagan primarily to promote sales in the special channel of our export trade, the display included little hurt of 100 different vehicles giving an immense compass of usage

British Military Battlefield Training 1917 Stock Photo

RM2M3P7PK–British Military Battlefield Training 1917

British, WW2, Britain: Spearhead of Attack, Poster Map showing how wartime manufacture helped military action liberate occupied Europe, 1942-1945 Stock Photo

RM2F4TRTF–British, WW2, Britain: Spearhead of Attack, Poster Map showing how wartime manufacture helped military action liberate occupied Europe, 1942-1945

The Prison of Hadjee Khan Kakus in Kabul. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install a puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians. Stock Photo

RM2S29D3X–The Prison of Hadjee Khan Kakus in Kabul. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install a puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians.

RMH1BRK2–Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016

1914 18 British history 1914 18 World War I Indian cavalry on a reconnaissance mission on the Western Front Photo Stock Photo

RMB5MRXW–1914 18 British history 1914 18 World War I Indian cavalry on a reconnaissance mission on the Western Front Photo

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

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

History, Victorian British army military, Wounded Horse on the battlefield, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2XG2ANC–History, Victorian British army military, Wounded Horse on the battlefield, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century

Armoured train & War Balloon Boer War Stock Photo

RMF3A8F2–Armoured train & War Balloon Boer War

British military airship rounding St Paul's Cathedral, London, October 1907. Stock Photo

RMERGDXB–British military airship rounding St Paul's Cathedral, London, October 1907.

World War I. War decorations. British Empire. From Left to right: Order of St Michael and St George; distinguished service cross; military cross; Order of the Bath; (in the middle): victoria cross; disinguished service order; (bottom): military medal; distinguished conduct in the field medal; meritorious service medal; conspicuous galantry medal Stock Photo

RM2PXBM40–World War I. War decorations. British Empire. From Left to right: Order of St Michael and St George; distinguished service cross; military cross; Order of the Bath; (in the middle): victoria cross; disinguished service order; (bottom): military medal; distinguished conduct in the field medal; meritorious service medal; conspicuous galantry medal

Goorkahs serving in the British military during Sepoy Mutiny, India, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMBM2AM0–Goorkahs serving in the British military during Sepoy Mutiny, India, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut

RM2C85PYD–LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking down at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history.

RMJR31KD–British women dispatch riders. South African girls who went to England to join the 'First Aid and Nursing Yeomanry' learn stunt riding to give them balance and confidence in handling their machines. A dispatch is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is the most common term used for a motorcycle courier. Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. In WWII, Royal Corps of Signals soldiers carried out the role and the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team was formed from their

BRITISH INDIA showing military bases & proposed railways. RAPKIN/TALLIS 1851 map Stock Photo

RF2PNK179–BRITISH INDIA showing military bases & proposed railways. RAPKIN/TALLIS 1851 map

An old illustration showing the uniform of a British infantry soldier 1874 standing at ease Stock Photo

RM2F1BTPB–An old illustration showing the uniform of a British infantry soldier 1874 standing at ease

Frontispiece with Royal Navy captain and midshipman before Britannia and a British lion. Britannia with plumed helmet, lance with flags, Union Jack shield. Bow, figurehead, mast and rigging of a man-of-war. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford. Stock Photo

RM2KG1208–Frontispiece with Royal Navy captain and midshipman before Britannia and a British lion. Britannia with plumed helmet, lance with flags, Union Jack shield. Bow, figurehead, mast and rigging of a man-of-war. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford.

The British Military operations in Somaliland . Interesting new photographs . The camp and hospital at Eil Dur Elan . 7 April 1920 Stock Photo

RM2BWB74K–The British Military operations in Somaliland . Interesting new photographs . The camp and hospital at Eil Dur Elan . 7 April 1920

First World War poster. Designed by Arthur Wardle, the poster urges men from countries of the British Empire to enlist in the British army. 1915 Stock Photo

RM2YRYMF5–First World War poster. Designed by Arthur Wardle, the poster urges men from countries of the British Empire to enlist in the British army. 1915

Sep. 30, 1954 - Demonstration Of British Military Vehicles. First Gas Turbine Powered Track Vehicle On Show: A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicles was held at the Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (F.V.R.D.E.), at Chertsey, Surrey today. Staged of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an inmense range of usage Stock Photo

RME0MCJ3–Sep. 30, 1954 - Demonstration Of British Military Vehicles. First Gas Turbine Powered Track Vehicle On Show: A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicles was held at the Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (F.V.R.D.E.), at Chertsey, Surrey today. Staged of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an inmense range of usage

British Military Uniform - Royal English Fusiliers. Stock Photo

RM2M99B92–British Military Uniform - Royal English Fusiliers.

1943 Syria - British military office treats Kurdish people along the Syria Turkey border - many suffering from Trachoma Stock Photo

RMM8EAF1–1943 Syria - British military office treats Kurdish people along the Syria Turkey border - many suffering from Trachoma

'Mosque and Tomb of the Emperor Sooltaun Mahmood, of Ghuznee', 1839 The British invasion of Aghanistan to install Shujah as puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians. Stock Photo

RM2S1G027–'Mosque and Tomb of the Emperor Sooltaun Mahmood, of Ghuznee', 1839 The British invasion of Aghanistan to install Shujah as puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians.

RMH1BR96–Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016

British soldiers in trench WWI 1915 History World War I Western Front Trench warfare British soldiers in a trench Photo c 1915 Stock Photo

RMB5MAAG–British soldiers in trench WWI 1915 History World War I Western Front Trench warfare British soldiers in a trench Photo c 1915

Charles George Gordon (1833-1885). British Army officer and administrator. Portrait. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. 'La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana', 1884. Stock Photo

RMJ7DR54–Charles George Gordon (1833-1885). British Army officer and administrator. Portrait. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. 'La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana', 1884.

History, Victorian British army military, Horse running riderless on the battlefield, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2XG2AN1–History, Victorian British army military, Horse running riderless on the battlefield, Second Boer War, 1890s 19th Century

British troops storming Fort Louis, Taking of Fort Louis, Capture of Fort Louis, Invasion of Guadeloupe, 1759 Stock Photo

RMKF0J4E–British troops storming Fort Louis, Taking of Fort Louis, Capture of Fort Louis, Invasion of Guadeloupe, 1759

British military telephonist with gas mask during transmission to HQ. (Source: Cigarette cards published in Germany c.1934 Stock Photo

RMERGP5R–British military telephonist with gas mask during transmission to HQ. (Source: Cigarette cards published in Germany c.1934

'Major-General John Frederick Maurice (1841-1912) c1890. English soldier who saw service in Ashanti, South Africa, Egypt and Sudan. Professor of military art and history,at the military Staff College 1885-1892.' Stock Photo

RM2K2K0AC–'Major-General John Frederick Maurice (1841-1912) c1890. English soldier who saw service in Ashanti, South Africa, Egypt and Sudan. Professor of military art and history,at the military Staff College 1885-1892.'

Anglo-Saxon warriors of the 10th century in the British Isles. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA4KK8N–Anglo-Saxon warriors of the 10th century in the British Isles. Hand-colored woodcut

RM2C85R0K–LONDON, United Kingdom — A dramatic view looking up at military aircraft suspended in the central atrium of the Imperial War Museum London. The museum's newly redesigned space showcases iconic aircraft from various conflicts, including a Spitfire fighter and a Harrier jump jet, creating a striking visual display that introduces visitors to Britain's military aviation history.

WWI, German U-Boat Attacking English Merchant Ship, 1916 Stock Photo

RF2DCDAFY–WWI, German U-Boat Attacking English Merchant Ship, 1916

France, Somme area, Ovillers-la-Boisselle village, Ovillers British Military Cemetery, soldiers' graves Stock Photo

RMPFR3HY–France, Somme area, Ovillers-la-Boisselle village, Ovillers British Military Cemetery, soldiers' graves

Arthur Whitten Brown, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, (1886 – 1948) British military officer and aviator Stock Photo

RM2YF6KGJ–Arthur Whitten Brown, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, (1886 – 1948) British military officer and aviator

A 1930 press photo of despatch riders performing motorcycle tricks at a British military tattoo. Stock Photo

RM2KEWK17–A 1930 press photo of despatch riders performing motorcycle tricks at a British military tattoo.

The British Military operations in Somaliland . Interesting new photographs . Camp and hospital at Eil Dur Elan . 7 April 1920 Stock Photo

RM2BWB74F–The British Military operations in Somaliland . Interesting new photographs . Camp and hospital at Eil Dur Elan . 7 April 1920

RM2YRYHMG–First World War poster. Designed by Arthur Wardle, the poster urges men from countries of the British Empire to enlist in the British army. 1915.

Sep. 09, 1954 - Demonstration of British military vehicles. first gas turbine powered track vehicle on show. A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicle was held at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (F.V.R.D.E), at chertsey, surrey today. staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an immense range of usage Stock Photo

RME0MDHD–Sep. 09, 1954 - Demonstration of British military vehicles. first gas turbine powered track vehicle on show. A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicle was held at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (F.V.R.D.E), at chertsey, surrey today. staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an immense range of usage

British roads damaged by military traffic, WW1 Stock Photo

RM2M3P7CJ–British roads damaged by military traffic, WW1

RMM8EAFH–1943 Syria - British military office treats Kurdish people along the Syria Turkey border - many suffering from Trachoma

A view of Kandahar as painted by a soldier of the invading British Army. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install a puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians. Stock Photo

RM2S1G039–A view of Kandahar as painted by a soldier of the invading British Army. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install a puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians.

RMH1BRW9–Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016

August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe, Stock Photo

RMRE84GX–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

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.

History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Soldier, Imperial Light Horse, Second Boer War, 1900 Stock Photo

RM2XG2ACM–History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Soldier, Imperial Light Horse, Second Boer War, 1900

Major General Sir Henry Havelock. British general, particularly associated with India, recaptured Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 Stock Photo

RMPY64JP–Major General Sir Henry Havelock. British general, particularly associated with India, recaptured Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

An English naval officer surprised by two women in his cabin. Admiral Bowsprit shocked to see his Castilian fiance and English odalisk Ellen together. The cabin is decorated with carpet, curtains, and cannon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford. Stock Photo

RM2KG125C–An English naval officer surprised by two women in his cabin. Admiral Bowsprit shocked to see his Castilian fiance and English odalisk Ellen together. The cabin is decorated with carpet, curtains, and cannon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford.

Native round-up by the British government in South Africa, 1930. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAW9D–Native round-up by the British government in South Africa, 1930. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Sudanese cavalry charging British lines, Battle of Omdurman, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration Stock Photo

RMDB61H0–Sudanese cavalry charging British lines, Battle of Omdurman, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

LONDON, United Kingdom — A Harrier jump jet hangs suspended above the main hall of the Imperial War Museum in London. The iconic British-made aircraft, known for its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, serves as a centerpiece exhibit in the museum's extensive collection of military artifacts and displays focusing on modern warfare and its impact on society. Stock Photo

RM2C85R6M–LONDON, United Kingdom — A Harrier jump jet hangs suspended above the main hall of the Imperial War Museum in London. The iconic British-made aircraft, known for its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, serves as a centerpiece exhibit in the museum's extensive collection of military artifacts and displays focusing on modern warfare and its impact on society.

James Miranda Steuart Barry (1790s - July 25, 1865) was an Irish military surgeon in the British Army. Barry obtained a medical degree from the University of Edinburgh Medical School, then served first in Cape Town, South Africa and subsequently in many parts of the British Empire. Before retirement, Barry had risen to the rank of Inspector General in charge of military hospitals, the second highest medical office in the British Army. Stock Photo

RMT965PY–James Miranda Steuart Barry (1790s - July 25, 1865) was an Irish military surgeon in the British Army. Barry obtained a medical degree from the University of Edinburgh Medical School, then served first in Cape Town, South Africa and subsequently in many parts of the British Empire. Before retirement, Barry had risen to the rank of Inspector General in charge of military hospitals, the second highest medical office in the British Army.

The Charge of the Light Brigade, a British cavalry charge during the Battle of Balaklava. Due to a misunderstanding, they were sent up a valley held on three sides by the Russians. Some 250 men were killed or wounded effectively reducing the size of the mounted brigade by two thirds and destroying some of the finest light cavalry in the world to no military purpose. Stock Photo

RMGR7C28–The Charge of the Light Brigade, a British cavalry charge during the Battle of Balaklava. Due to a misunderstanding, they were sent up a valley held on three sides by the Russians. Some 250 men were killed or wounded effectively reducing the size of the mounted brigade by two thirds and destroying some of the finest light cavalry in the world to no military purpose.

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.

BRITISH INDIA. shows 'Proposed Railways'. Military bases.TALLIS/RAPKIN, 1849 map Stock Photo

RFFY51RA–BRITISH INDIA. shows 'Proposed Railways'. Military bases.TALLIS/RAPKIN, 1849 map

The British Military operations in Somaliland . Mats and windscreens for aeroplane . 7 April 1920 Stock Photo

RM2BWB76A–The British Military operations in Somaliland . Mats and windscreens for aeroplane . 7 April 1920

Oliver Cromwell (1599 -1658), English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death, acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republic. Stock Photo

RM2YRYKW6–Oliver Cromwell (1599 -1658), English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death, acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republic.

RME0MDHF–Sep. 09, 1954 - Demonstration of British military vehicles. first gas turbine powered track vehicle on show. A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicle was held at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (F.V.R.D.E), at chertsey, surrey today. staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an immense range of usage

The Military of Queen Victoria's British Empire - India, England, Australia and Canada Stock Photo

RM2RGAB60–The Military of Queen Victoria's British Empire - India, England, Australia and Canada

RMM8EAFA–1943 Syria - British military office treats Kurdish people along the Syria Turkey border - many suffering from Trachoma

The Citadel and Fortress of Ghuznee with the Minarets. Ghuzni was attacked and taken by the British on their way to Kabul. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install Shujah as puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians. Stock Photo

RM2S1G02B–The Citadel and Fortress of Ghuznee with the Minarets. Ghuzni was attacked and taken by the British on their way to Kabul. The British invasion of Aghanistan to install Shujah as puppet leader was one of the worst military disasters in history. After Shah Shujah was installed in Kabul, the Army retreated back to India. The 20,000 strong column was wiped out with the exception of one Britsh soldier and 5-6 Indians.

RMH1BT08–Walter Reid, the author of military and political history, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh, Scotland. 17th August 2016

August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, red car, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe, Stock Photo

RMRE84B3–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, red car, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

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.

History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Royal Guard, 1890s 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2XG2APW–History, Victorian British army military uniforms, Royal Guard, 1890s 19th Century

Abyssinian punishment of native hostages, April 1868, Siege of Magdala, British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1867-1868 Stock Photo

RMKG53DJ–Abyssinian punishment of native hostages, April 1868, Siege of Magdala, British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1867-1868

An English naval officer greets an old man in an inn. Admiral Bowsprit re-united with his father. In a rear room, rescued odalisk Ellen talks to her father Old Primrose. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford. Stock Photo

RM2KG125T–An English naval officer greets an old man in an inn. Admiral Bowsprit re-united with his father. In a rear room, rescued odalisk Ellen talks to her father Old Primrose. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Charles Williams from The Post Captain, or Adventures of a True British Tar by a Naval Officer, J. Johnston, London, 1817. Attributed to Alfred Thornton or John Mitford.

General Edmund Allenby leaving Jerusalem after reading the proclamation of martial law following the British capture of Stock Photo

RMDD731R–General Edmund Allenby leaving Jerusalem after reading the proclamation of martial law following the British capture of

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