Battalion Collection (page 2)

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Chasseur de Vincennes
3782924 Chasseur de Vincennes; (add.info.: Chasseur de Vincennes: a member of one of the ten additional battalions created by Napoleon III in 1853. From series Paris au XIX)

Spahis
3782927 Spahis; (add.info.: Spahis: member of light cavalry regiments of the 19th century French army recruited primarily from the indigenous populations of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco)

Chasseur d'Afrique
3782923 Chasseur d'Afrique; (add.info.: Chasseur d'Afrique: member of the Army of Africa (Armee d'Afrique), referring to those portions of the French Army recruited from or normally

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Dawn with the Mormon Battalion Monument constructed in 1927 from the grounds of state capitol

Unveiling the Christmas Truce Memorial, Frelinghien
The most fully documented Christmas Truce story of 1914 took place between the 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Saxon 133rd Infantry Regiment plus the Prussian 6th Jager Battalion at Frelinghien

2nd Battalion, the Cheshire Regiment, British army
Vintage 19th century photograph: band of the 2nd Battalion, the Cheshire Regiment, British army

The 31st Regiment, Sir Harry Smiths Division advancing to the charge at the Battle
NAM261132 The 31st Regiment, Sir Harry Smiths Division advancing to the charge at the Battle of Moodkee 18th December 1845, published by Rudolph Ackermann

8th Ardwick Battalion, Territorial Army, Manchester
Group photo, 8th Ardwick Battalion, Territorial Army Regiment, Manchester

2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles Memorial, Cambes-en-Plaine
The Battalion captured Cambes on 9 June 1944 in concert with the East Riding Yeomanry. The village was one of the strongest German positions on this part of the front

Outbreak of WWII men of Royal Artillery eating 1939
Men of a battalion of the Royal Artillery have a meal beside of the guns, during training. Date: 1939

Memorial 147 US Engineer Combat Battalion
This is in the grounds of the Chateau d Englesqueville on the D514 behind Omaha Beach. In 1944 the grounds were filled with tents

4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle, WW1
Original oil sketch of the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle - part of Jullundur Brigade, Lahore Division, Indian Corps, attacking the Bois de Biez, 12th March 1915

GWRs Home Guard battalions on parade at Castle Bar Park in London, c. 1940
The Home Guard was originally known as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV). The LDV was formed in May 1940, but in August 1940 the LDV changed its name to the Home Guard

Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, China
Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, Northern China - 13th May 1911. Western nations were permitted to garrison the area to ensure open access to Beijing

Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand

Queen Elizabeth II visits Colwyn Bay, North Wales. The Queen meets the regimental mascot of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers aptly named " Billy". Picture taken 16th March 1984

Female Israeli soldiers from the Haraam artillery battalion stand in their living quarters at a military base in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights March 1, 2017. Picture taken March 1, 2017

Harrogate - Volunteers Battalion Camp - Lieutenant Harries-Jones - Victorian period

Harrogate - Volunteers Battalion Camp - Victorian period

Battle of Canal du Nord, Tanks of A Company 7th Battalion parked after capturing Bourlon Village, 27th September

Canadian battalion leaving a trench going over the top, September 1916

Canadian battalion preparing to leave a trench, going over the top, September 1916

10th Sudanese Battalion, Egyptian Army at Karnak, Egypt, Victorian period

The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright
Sir William Vivian Makins (1903-1969) on Longdown Fort (Hill) - The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright, Surrey (now Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright) - September, 1932. Date: 1932

Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC. 1 ZA672
Royal Air Force - Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.1 ZA672 (msn M/A003), during the Squadron exchange to BHELTRA-V of FAMET (Transport Helicopter Battalion 5 of Spanish Army aviation) Date: 1983

Peninsular War, six French drums, spoils of war
Peninsular War, six French drums and a silver-mounted drum major's staff, spoils of war taken by the 2nd Battalion of the 34th Regiment (Border Regiment)

Colours of old 86th Regiment, now 2nd Battalion Irish Rifles
Colours of the old 86th Regiment, now the 2nd Battalion of the Irish Rifles Date: 1915

Scenes from The Doomed Battalion directed by Cyril Gardner. The film dramatised alpine fighting between Austrian and Italian forces during World War I. Date: 1932

War Memorial, Newcastle and Gateshead Chamber of Commerce Date: 1923

8th Ardwick Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, Territorial Army

Hughes OH-6A O-17792
United States Army - Hughes OH-6A O-17792 (msn 0343, 66-17792), of the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Rhode island National Guard. Date: circa 1990

Drum Major, Argyll and Sutherland 91st Highlanders
Drum Major, 1st Battalion Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland 91st Highlanders, by Arthur Jule Goodman Date: 1895

Farewell mass for Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Crowds of people at the farewell mass at Kazan Cathedral in Petrograd (St Petersburg), for the Women's Battalion of Death, the day before they left for the front to fight in the First World War

Woman enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Woman on her way to enlist in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Maria Bochkareva and Florence Harper, Russia, WW1
Maria Bochkareva (right, 1889-1920), female Russian soldier who formed the Women's Battalion of Death and fought in the First World War

Maria Bochkareva with Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Maria Bochkareva (far left, 1889-1920), female Russian soldier who formed the Women's Battalion of Death and fought in the First World War

Peasant man, Russia, WW1
A peasant man who brought his three daughters to enlist in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Mrs Pankhurst and Maria Bochkareva, Russia, WW1
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), English founder and leader of the Women's Social and Political Union, and Maria Bochkareva (1889-1920)

Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, WW1
Women who have enlisted in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Women enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Women enlisting in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

WW1 Oath of Allegiance - Women's Battalion of Death, Russia
Oath of Allegiance taken in Moscow by members of the famous Battalion of Death, composed entirely of Russian women and led by Madame Botchkareva - June 1917

WW1 - Russian Women's Battalion of Death
A tea break on the front taken by members of the famous Battalion of Death, composed entirely of Russian women and led by Madame Botchkareva

Memorial Scroll and letter - 2nd Lt Edward James Knight
Memorial Scroll and letter commemorating the death of 2nd Lieutenant Edward James Knight, 7th Battalion, attached 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, died 12th May 1917

Russia Russian Women Female Soldiers Army Girls
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Spanish Civil War. Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens
Spanish Civil War.Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens reservat un lloc als seus batallons de voluntaris del Bruc (You love Catalonia.So there is a place for you in Catalan volunteer's battalion of Bruc)

Maria Leontievna Bochkareva (nee Frolkova), who fought in World War I and formed the First Russian Women's Battalion of Death in 1917

Soldiers of the International Brigade; Spanish Civil War, 19
Photograph showing two soldiers of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion firing at Nationalist positions on the Morata Front, during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

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"Battalion: A Legacy of Courage, Valor, and Unity" In the realm of military history, the term "battalion" resonates with tales of bravery and unwavering dedication. From Matania's poignant depiction of the Last Absolution of the Munsters to the indomitable spirit embodied by the United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees, battalions have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The 1st Battalion Scots Guards in 1958 stood as a testament to their regiment's rich heritage, while Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse's VC exemplified extraordinary heroism amidst adversity. The survivors of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade carried forward their fallen comrades' legacy with unyielding determination. Across continents and conflicts, battalions etched their names into history. The 9th Hampshire Regiment found themselves in Vladivostok during tumultuous times, just as the brave soldiers from the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers defended Basingstoke during World War I. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Siberia, it was the gallant men from the 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment who faced unimaginable challenges head-on. Within each battalion beats a heart that symbolizes unity and tradition. The rhythmic cadence emanating from a regimental drum echoes through time alongside memories forged by those like St Michaels Mount's Grenadier Guards. In positions along Western Front trenches during WWI, members of Rifle Brigade displayed unwavering resolve against all odds. Beyond battlefields lie stories intertwined with camaraderie and resilience. St Michaels Mount stands not only as an island but also as a village and harbor where bonds were forged among warriors who called themselves brothers-in-arms. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, battalions have proven that strength lies not only in numbers but also in shared purpose.