Battalion Collection (page 5)

American 82nd Airborne Division Neuville au Plein
The Memorial Plaque tells of fighting here by Company D, 2nd Battalion, 505 Parachute Regiment and was put up in 2005 by the Quincy Brigade of the C47 Club. It thanks the civilians for their help

The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho)
2798197 The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

French elevate their position on the Devils Backbone
The 51st line and a company of the 7th battalion of chasseurs on foot advancing on the Devils Backbone. Date: 1865

The climb of Rio-Frio barricaded by the Mexicans
A battalion of soldiers march up the Rio-Frio pass, with two officers on horseback watching as groups of soldiers ahead try to drag fallen trees and logs from the path. Date: 1863

French at the Battle of Atlixco
The French armys battle formations at the Battle of Atlixco. Regiments of soldiers and cavalrymen line up ad march forward as they prepare to fight. They were defeated. Date: 1863

Kitcheners Army, 8th Battalion Leicester Regiment, WW1
Kitcheners Army - 8th Battalion Leicester Regiment removing bivouacs at Wokingham, during the First World War. 1914-1918

Officers of the 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers, of which Battalion Five Officers and 366 Men were captured at Stormberg
1593003 Officers of the 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers, of which Battalion Five Officers and 366 Men were captured at Stormberg, 9 December (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Queen at Cimiez, a Pleasant Instance of French Courtesy, Her Majesty saluted by a Battalion of French Infantry
1598645 The Queen at Cimiez, a Pleasant Instance of French Courtesy, Her Majesty saluted by a Battalion of French Infantry, encountered by chance on the St Andre Road (litho) by Forestier

The Field Survey Battallion, by Ellis Martin
The Field Survey Battallion, design for a stained glass memorial window by Ellis Martin. Depicting three Royal Engineers at work in a trench. 1921

Telephone duty at White Horse Hotel, WW1
Through the long night watches, telephone duty at White Horse Hotel, First World War. Watercolour by P J Hill of the 20th City of London Battalion. 1916

Sketch of the Positions of the Forces engaged at Isandula, 22 January (engraving)
1106557 Sketch of the Positions of the Forces engaged at Isandula, 22 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter from Albert Auerbach from Rouen, France, WW1
First page of a letter dated 30 April 1916 from Albert Auerbach of the Royal Fusiliers to his sister Lucy from No.1 Territorial Base Depot, Rouen, Northern France

The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho)
1063692 The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

Prince George Of Greece Passes In Chania The Infantry Battalion Returned Tests In Italy (Colour Litho)
2798191 Prince George Of Greece Passes In Chania The Infantry Battalion Returned Tests In Italy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

American 306 Field Signal Battalion leaves Lexington, South Carolina for Europe
702024 American 306 Field Signal Battalion leaves Lexington, South Carolina for Europe, May 1918 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Battle of Talavera, 28th July 1809, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain
NAM261134 Battle of Talavera, 28th July 1809, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815, engraved by T. Sutherland, published by J

The First Squadron of France, Saint-Cyr school manoeuvres
PHG346204 The First Squadron of France, Saint-Cyr school manoeuvres, illustration from the cover of Soleil du Dimanche 25th Agust 1901 (colour litho) by Lalauze

The Revolution in Roumelia, a Battalion of the Turkish Nizam on the March (engraving)
1614313 The Revolution in Roumelia, a Battalion of the Turkish Nizam on the March (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Maneuvers in Piedmont, the Movement of Artillery During the Definitive Action (colour litho)
2798214 The Great Maneuvers in Piedmont, the Movement of Artillery During the Definitive Action (colour litho) by Beltrame

Battle Order of the British Army at Ferozeshah, 3. 30 PM, 21st December 1845
STC394718 Battle Order of the British Army at Ferozeshah, 3.30 PM, 21st December 1845, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045667 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Presentation of Colours to the 3rd Battalion of Royal Scots Regiment by the Marchioness of Lothian (engraving)
1107112 Presentation of Colours to the 3rd Battalion of Royal Scots Regiment by the Marchioness of Lothian (engraving) by English School

"Ninety-Three", Small Armies and Great Battles (engraving)
1058588 " Ninety-Three", Small Armies and Great Battles (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three")

The Adventures of a Volunteer Subaltern on the Easter March (engraving)
1061980 The Adventures of a Volunteer Subaltern on the Easter March (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b / w photo)
1592619 The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1599684 The War in South Africa (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1900)

The Royal Review of Volunteers in Windsor Park, Incidental Sketches (engraving)
1590893 The Royal Review of Volunteers in Windsor Park, Incidental Sketches (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of the Lost Colours (engraving)
1059021 The Return of the Lost Colours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Lost Colours)

The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho)
1056888 The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Regimental Goat)

The War, a Battalion of Francs-Tireurs passing through Tours (engraving)
1104672 The War, a Battalion of Francs-Tireurs passing through Tours (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The Disturbances in West Africa, the English Hausa Force at Accra (engraving)
1047722 The Disturbances in West Africa, the English Hausa Force at Accra (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disturbances in West Africa)

Soldiers of the Volinsky unit with non-commissioned officer T. L
833391 Soldiers of the Volinsky unit with non-commissioned officer T. L. Kirpichnikov and representatives of workers associations of England, St Petersburg

Waterloo 1815, Half battalion at left, Fire! (colour litho)
2797927 Waterloo 1815, Half battalion at left, Fire! (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterloo 1815, Half battalion at left, Fire)

The 38th Dogras posed on one of the pyramids, Egypt, 1918 (b / w photo)
NAM244215 The 38th Dogras posed on one of the pyramids, Egypt, 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Farewell of the First Battalion of Scots Fusilier Guards at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1618826 Farewell of the First Battalion of Scots Fusilier Guards at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Departure of the Prince of Wales from the Camp of Curragh (engraving)
1619803 Departure of the Prince of Wales from the Camp of Curragh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Advance towards Dongola, Attack on the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May (litho)
1605527 The Advance towards Dongola, Attack on the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Napoleon, on his return from Elba, being momentarily blocked on the road at Grenoble (colour litho)
3094102 Napoleon, on his return from Elba, being momentarily blocked on the road at Grenoble (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The King of Spains Boy Volunteers, a Review in the Bull Ring at San Sebastian of the Newly Formed Battalion (litho)
1048063 The King of Spains Boy Volunteers, a Review in the Bull Ring at San Sebastian of the Newly Formed Battalion (litho) by Barnes

After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho)
1063861 After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Omdurman)

The Emperor of Abysinnia, Haile Selassie, inspects a battalion before they depart. 8th February 1941

Our military correspondent with the commanding officer during a recent visit to a battalion of the Welch Regiment. 5th January 1942

The Queen visits Manchester. Princess Elzabeth conducts an inspection of the guard in Albert Square Manchester, led by Col R.D Martin Bird. In the background in the Duke of Edinburgh. 30th March 1949

Teddy enjoying a draught of ginger-beer, the 2nd Battalion Kings Rifles pet, arrived in Shorncliffe from India. Given a new home at an expense of seventeen pounds

Portrait of James Guidney, known as, Jimmy the Rockman, (1782-1866), [undated, early 19th Century]. AKA Jemmy the Rock Man

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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.