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British forces during the First Battle of Ypres. Stock Photo
RMDYF35G–British forces during the First Battle of Ypres.
WW1 Home Front - British Red Cross Hospital at Netley - Group photograph of the patients, officers and nursing team outside their 'hut' erected by W. E. Whineray Esq. of Neston, Cheshire. William Whineray who had made a fortune from cotton, was a hearty philanthropist throughout the war years - he lived at Leighton Court in Neston and fitted up a workshop in his garden to manufacture munitions, probably shells cases or bullets. Stock Photo
RM2ARBF92–WW1 Home Front - British Red Cross Hospital at Netley - Group photograph of the patients, officers and nursing team outside their 'hut' erected by W. E. Whineray Esq. of Neston, Cheshire. William Whineray who had made a fortune from cotton, was a hearty philanthropist throughout the war years - he lived at Leighton Court in Neston and fitted up a workshop in his garden to manufacture munitions, probably shells cases or bullets.
A late 19th Century illustration of a bombardment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–55) carried out by the British, French, Piedmontese, and Turkish troops during the Crimean War, which lasted for 11 months. Despite its efforts, the Russian army had to leave its stronghold and evacuate over a pontoon bridge to the north shore of the inlet. Sevastopol, is the largest city in Crimea and due to its strategic location and the navigability of the city's harbors, an important port and naval base throughout its history. Stock Photo
RM2HA78XG–A late 19th Century illustration of a bombardment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–55) carried out by the British, French, Piedmontese, and Turkish troops during the Crimean War, which lasted for 11 months. Despite its efforts, the Russian army had to leave its stronghold and evacuate over a pontoon bridge to the north shore of the inlet. Sevastopol, is the largest city in Crimea and due to its strategic location and the navigability of the city's harbors, an important port and naval base throughout its history.
Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB (16 October 1797 – 28 March 1868), styled as Lord Cardigan, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Throughout his life in politics and his long military career he characterised the arrogant and extravagant aristocrat of the period. His progression through the Army was marked by many episodes of extraordinary incompetence, but also by generosity to the men under his command and genuine bravery. As a member of Stock Photo
RF2HEBPJG–Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB (16 October 1797 – 28 March 1868), styled as Lord Cardigan, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Throughout his life in politics and his long military career he characterised the arrogant and extravagant aristocrat of the period. His progression through the Army was marked by many episodes of extraordinary incompetence, but also by generosity to the men under his command and genuine bravery. As a member of
Messenger dog, Nell. This dog worked with the British Army throughout the war, delivering messages between trenches and headquarters and moving swiftly across swathes of land often under heavy shell fire and saved scores of lives in the process. Date: 1914-18 Stock Photo
RMKRD3PX–Messenger dog, Nell. This dog worked with the British Army throughout the war, delivering messages between trenches and headquarters and moving swiftly across swathes of land often under heavy shell fire and saved scores of lives in the process. Date: 1914-18
'Britain's Day' throughout the United States was marked by demonstrations in New York and Washington. Both cities were smothered in flags, while fetes, dinners, and outdoor concerts were held, as in many cities. Contingents of Canadian soldiers were invit Stock Photo
RMG16C05–'Britain's Day' throughout the United States was marked by demonstrations in New York and Washington. Both cities were smothered in flags, while fetes, dinners, and outdoor concerts were held, as in many cities. Contingents of Canadian soldiers were invit
2 Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Hindu festival Dashain Nepalese soldiers from 'B' Company, 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British army, sprinkle holy water before sacrificing a goat during the festival of Dashain in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 24. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese Hindu national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother goddess. Stock Photo
RMP7BWMF–2 Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Hindu festival Dashain Nepalese soldiers from 'B' Company, 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British army, sprinkle holy water before sacrificing a goat during the festival of Dashain in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 24. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese Hindu national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother goddess.
'Queen Alexandra as a Christmas Fairy', First World War, 1915, (c1920). 'Her Majesty serving soldiers at a free buffet in London...The free buffets at the great railway stations, for soldiers home on leave from the front, proved a boon throughout the war. Queen Alexandra, who was keenly interested in them, paid a surprise visit to Lady Limerick's buffet at London Bridge during the Christmas holidays of 1915, and took her turn among the voluntary workers for an hour and a half'. Drawn by W. Hatherell R.I. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Stock Photo
RM2A8E7HY–'Queen Alexandra as a Christmas Fairy', First World War, 1915, (c1920). 'Her Majesty serving soldiers at a free buffet in London...The free buffets at the great railway stations, for soldiers home on leave from the front, proved a boon throughout the war. Queen Alexandra, who was keenly interested in them, paid a surprise visit to Lady Limerick's buffet at London Bridge during the Christmas holidays of 1915, and took her turn among the voluntary workers for an hour and a half'. Drawn by W. Hatherell R.I. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The
2 Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Hindu festival Dashain. A photo story of Nepalese soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army, Brigade of Gurkhas preparing a traditional meal for Dashain, at Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 23. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are the only Gurkha unit in the British army. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother Stock Photo
RMP7BWNR–2 Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Hindu festival Dashain. A photo story of Nepalese soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army, Brigade of Gurkhas preparing a traditional meal for Dashain, at Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 23. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are the only Gurkha unit in the British army. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother
A 19th century illustration showing the change in design of British halberds over time. Otherwise known as a halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge, it consists of an axe blade with a spike mounted on top of a shaft, often with a hook for dragging the enemy from their horses. Stock Photo
RM2XMFY10–A 19th century illustration showing the change in design of British halberds over time. Otherwise known as a halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge, it consists of an axe blade with a spike mounted on top of a shaft, often with a hook for dragging the enemy from their horses.
The image shows the interior of the church in Wez Marquart, Belgium, which has been severely damaged by shell fire during World War I. The destruction caused by the conflict is evident, with debris and rubble scattered throughout the church. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, as part of documenting American military activities during the war. Stock Photo
RM2RCN848–The image shows the interior of the church in Wez Marquart, Belgium, which has been severely damaged by shell fire during World War I. The destruction caused by the conflict is evident, with debris and rubble scattered throughout the church. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, as part of documenting American military activities during the war.
James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan by Sir Francis Grant. Oil on Canvas Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB (16 October 1797 – 28 March 1868), styled as Lord Cardigan, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Throughout his life in politics and his long military career he characterised the arrogant and extravagant aristocrat of the period. His progression through the Army was marked by many episodes of extraordinary incompetence, but als Stock Photo
RF2HEBNAM–James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan by Sir Francis Grant. Oil on Canvas Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB (16 October 1797 – 28 March 1868), styled as Lord Cardigan, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Throughout his life in politics and his long military career he characterised the arrogant and extravagant aristocrat of the period. His progression through the Army was marked by many episodes of extraordinary incompetence, but als
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