Battle Collection (#99)

The ruins of Revigny, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

The ruins of Sermaize-Les-Bains, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

Ruined church, Huiron, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

Austrian soldiers, Austro-Italian war, Battle of the Isonzo, World War I, 1915. After declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire on 23 May 1915

Austrian soldiers on the way to hospital, Battle of the Isonzo, World War I, 1915. After declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire on 23 May 1915

A German company of machine-guns during the battle of Darkehmen, Russia, World War I, 1915. Now known as Ozersk and in Russia, Darkehmen used to be in East Prussia

German field telephonist, Somme, France, World War I, 1916. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Battle of Cocherel, 1364, (15th century). The battle was fought between the French, led by Bertrand du Guesclin, and the forces of Charles II of Navarre under Jean de Grailly

The return of Charles VI of France after the Battle of Rosbecque, 1382, (14th-15th century). From the Bibliotheque Municipale, Besancon

The Nightmare, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
The Nightmare, c1850-1890. Stansislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition, held in 1874, although he is generally not considered an Impressionist. Private Collection

Popular image of the Napoleonic wars, 19th century

Lord, this Shroud is Worth the Cross!, 19th century. Napoleon comes across an injured soldier in the field of battle

Dragon de L Imperatice, (Light Dragoons), 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Dragon de L Imperatice, (Light Dragoons), 1859. A depiction of French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

Fusilier Grenadier and Fusilier Chasseurs, 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Fusilier Grenadier and Fusilier Chasseurs, 1859. Depiction of French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

Riflemen, 19th century

Tirailleur Voltigeur, (Rifleman), 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Tirailleur Voltigeur, (Rifleman), 1859. A depiction of French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

Battle of Hohenlinden, 3 December, 1800
Battle of Hohenlinden, 3rd December, 1800. As Frances General Jean Moreau was advancing towards Munich with 100, 000 troops, Archduke John of Austria was hoping to use his 130

Defense of Huningue, 1815, (19th century). At the beginning of 1815 Napoleon escaped from Elba to reclaim his Imperial throne and relaunch attacks. In June the Battle of Waterloo ended his rule

Battle of Marengo, 14 June, 1800. The supremely talented General Louis Desaix had heard the cannons firing and had turned around his divisions and marched to the sound of the guns

Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June, 1815, (19th century). Invited to surrender the French commander of the Guard, General Count Etienne Cambronne shouted The Guard dies

Battle of Zurich, 25 September, 1799, (c1800-c1842). Artist: Francois Bouchot
Battle of Zurich, 25 September, 1799, (c1800-c1842). Three months after the first battle of Zurich, a reinforced Marshal Massena (1758-1817)

Battle of Wagram, 1809, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of Wagram, 1809, (c1835). On the 5-6 July, reinforcements under Marshal Massena and artillery fire support from the grand batteries on Lobau stemmed the Austrian advance

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May, 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

Napoleon and General Kleber on the expedition to Egypt, 1798, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Napoleon and General Kleber on the expedition to Egypt, 1798, (c1835). The French attempted to invade and expel the ruling Mamelukes in the Battle of the Pyramids

Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris
Prise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion

Greek Hoplite in battle against the Amazons (30BC-200AD?). Hoplites were heavily armed Greek foot soldiers who fought in close formation

Battle of Borodino, Russia, 7 September 1812, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of Borodino, Russia, 7 September 1812, (c1835). With 44, 000 Russian casualties and 30, 000 French losses, the battle was indecisive

Crossing of Arcola Bridge, 15 November 1796, (19th century). Popular image of the three-day battle against the Austrians, which took place at Arcole, (or Arcola) in northern Italy

Battle of Heliopolis, Egypt, 20 March 1800. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) launched an invasion on Egypt to attack British interests in India

Battle of Vigo Bay, Spain, 12 October 1702. Dutch plan of the engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

Battle of Borodino, 7 September, 1812. The emperors plan was to smash the Russians in one great battle and so he threw his men at them with little tactical thought

Battle of Rivoli, 14 January, 1797, (19th century). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Dutch-Belgian troops at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (late 19th century). The Dutch-Belgians under Bylandt were ordered to withdraw during the Battle which led to Napoleons (1769-1821) defeat

Battle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). Artist: Horace Vernet
Battle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). The battle was a victory for the French King Philip Augustus against the allied troops of England, Flanders and the Holy Roman Empire

Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Also known as Custers last stand. The Plains Indians defeated the US 7th Cavalry under General Custer

Napoleon at the Battle of Rivoli, 14 January, 1797. The battle of Rivoli occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy (1735-1810) made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig in Germany, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) decided to intercept the enemy

The Adoration of the Kings, c1480. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Adoration of the Kings, c1480. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Also known as King John at the Battle of Poitiers. Engagement during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England and France

Death of Marshall Turenne, 1675, (19th century). Henri de La Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), one of Frances greatest military leaders, was killed at the Battle of Sasbach in Germany

The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (19th century). Depiction of the famous battle between the invading Normans under William the Conqueror, and the Saxon army of King Harold in Sussex

The death of Admiral Casabianca and his son at the Battle of the Nile, 1798, (19th century)
The death of Admiral Casabianca and his son at the Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1798, (19th century). Admiral Louis de Casabianca (c1755-1798) commanded the Orient, flagship of Napoleons fleet

Philipe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines, 1214, (19th century). King Philip II of France (1165-1223), known as Philip Augustus

Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century

Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). Artist: Charles Philippe Auguste Lariviere
Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). A battle in the Hundred Years War in which the French and Breton army defeated the English under John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

Battle of Sahagun, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Battle for a city, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Charlemagne battles the Saracens, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

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