Battleground Collection (page 3)

A CH-46 E Sea Knight helicopter drops off Marines
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, February 28, 2006 - A CH-46 E Sea Knight helicopter lands on the W-147 live-fire range on Kumejima to drop off Marines for a forward air-control

Airman sets up a perimeter defense at the Stanford Training Area, England
February 6, 2014 - Airman sets up a perimeter defense at the Stanford Training Area, England

U. S. Marines board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Afghanistan
May 9, 2011 - U.S. Marines board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Both the Helicopter Squadron

Paratroopers prepare to hook up an M119A2 howitzer to a UH-60M Black Hawk
February 2, 2011 - Paratroopers prepare to hook up an M119A2 105mm howitzer to a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during a field training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Night vision view of a special operations forces soldier firing his weapon during combat

An AW101 Merlin helicopter of the Royal Air Force lands in a field
An AW101 Merlin helicopter of the Royal Air Force landing in the field during an exercise in the United Kingdom

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii
July 10, 2014 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area in Oahu, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014

Giant robots demolishing old neglected buildings, now nothing more than ruins

U. S. Army paratroopers prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook
June 20, 2014 - U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for an airborne operation with Slovenian service members at the Juliet drop zone in Pordenone, Italy

A controlled detonation
March 20, 2007 - A controlled detonation is conducted by Airmen of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Balad Air Base, Iraq

Men and equipment being parachuted over Korea
Men and equipment being parachuted to earth in an operation conducted by United Nations airborne units. Ca. 1951

Belgian Paratroopers (red berets) after an intervention

Security force team members wait for a UH-60 Blackhawk medevac helicopter
January 9, 2013 - Security force team members for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah wait for a UH-60 Blackhawk medevac helicopter to land before moving a simulated casualty during medical

Mines and grenades were among the hundreds of weapons unearthed by Marines. Recon Marines spent several days in Mushin, Iraq, during Operation Rubicon

Civil War print of Union cavalry soldiers charging a Confederate firing line
Digitally restored vintage Civil War print of Union cavalry soldiers charging towards a Confederate firing line

Warrior tracked infantry fighting vehicles of the British Armed Forces during Exercise Black Eagle in Poland

Soldiers recover the victim of a simulated roadside bomb
May 26, 2010 - Soldiers recover the victim of a simulated roadside bomb and render Self-Aid and Buddy Care while actively engaged by a hostile force during a Combat Airman Skills Training evaluation

An Israel Defense Force Artillery Corps M109 Doher battery ready to fire

A soldier fires a MK19 40mm heavy machine gun
Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2006 - A motor transportation operator fires a MK19 40mm heavy machine gun as a motor transportation operator assists him at the Su Song Ri range here during Exercise

A U. S. Marine watches for simulated insurgents in a military operation on urban terrain
June 23, 2010 - A U.S. Marine watches for simulated insurgents in a military operation on urban terrain at a training site in Hawthorne, Nevada during Javelin Thrust 2010

U. S. Soldier patrols a village in Afghanistan
March 11, 2013 - Members of the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1 patrol villages near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

Ten half-pound blocks of TNT simultaneously detonate
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 16, 2007 - Ten half-pound blocks of TNT simultaneously detonate at Camp Schwabs Demo Range Three

Soldier fires his rifle at a target
March 3, 2013 - Soldier fires his rifle at a target during the live fire event at the U.S. Army Armor Schools Inaugural Gainey Cup Scout Competition, Fort Benning, Georgia

The Sea King helicopter of the Belgian Army on ground

A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2006 - A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at the Su Song Ri Range during Exercise Foal Eagle 2006

Green Berets move a simulated casualty to a UH-60 helicopter for transport
March 22, 2012 - 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets move a simulated casualty to a UH-60 helicopter for transport in Dixonville, Pennsylvania

Soldiers run to a HH-53C helicopter during an asualt on Koh Tang Island
May 15, 1975 - A Marine and Air Force pararescueman run for an Air Force HH-53C helicopter during an asualt on Koh Tang Island to rescue the U.S. Merchant ship Mayaguez and its crew

An M109 self-propelled howitzer of the Israel Defense Forces

Royal Thai Marines rush forward to secure the site during an amphibious raid exercise
Hatyao Beach, Thailand, May 11, 2007 - Royal Thai Marines rush forward to secure the site during an amphibious raid exercise

A pathfinder of the Belgian Army on guard in the feilds
A pathfinder of the Belgian Army on guard in the fields

Artists concept of futuristic weapons technology

U. S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

Vintage American Civil War print of The Battle of Lookout Mountain. The battle was fought November 24, 1863, as part of the Chattanooga Campaign

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter comes in for a dust landing
February 29, 2012 - A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter comes in for a dust landing during an air assault training mission led by the Kandahar Air Wing and Afghan National Army in Kandahar province

Automatic rifleman fixes a weapons jam during the fire and movement range

A M113 armored personnel carrier of the Israel Defense Forces

A platoon of Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV main battle tanks during an exercise in the Negev desert. Attached to the middle tank is a mine clearing device

U. S. soldiers don chemical warfare gear
Fort Benning, Georgia, March 3, 2013 - U.S. soldiers don chemical warfare gear and take cover while establishing a helicopter landing point on the recon lane during day three Gainey Cup competition

U. S. Marines and the Royal Malaysian Army conduct an amphibious raid exercise
Batu Beach, Malaysia, June 20, 2013 - U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct an amphibious raid exercise with the Royal Malaysian Army during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013

Belgian Paratroopers descending on the ground

Death, ruins and decay following the aftermath of a futuristic war
No matter what era war is fought in, death, ruin and decay always follow no matter how advance the technology might be

Philippine Marines assault a beach
October 29, 2005 - Philippine Marines assault a beach at Marine Base Ternate during a simulated amphibious assault

A Georgian soldier provides security in Hohenfels, Germany
February 2, 2013 - A Georgian soldier provides security during a mission rehearsal exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany

An officer receives a report on a field radio in the battlefield
January 1944 - A commanding officer of a Marine battalion on Cape Gloucester, sitting on his helmet, receives a report from one of his company commanders on a field radio

A German CH-53G helicopter unloads a Wiesel armored vehicle
A German CH-53G helicopter unloads a Wiesel vehicle while a Bo-105 Scout helicopter watches from above, Buckeburg Airfield, Germany

Patriotic and symbolic painting after the attack on Fort Sumter during the American Civil War. The original was painted by Frederic Edwin Church, 1861

Airman makes a tactical move during a coordinated security training exercise
August 22, 2006 - Airman makes a tactical move during a coordinated security training exercise

Two U. S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
February 15, 2012 - Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters land at Command Outpost Nerkh, Wardak province, Afghanistan

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"Battleground: A Tapestry of History and Valor" Step into the past and witness the echoes of battles fought on various battlegrounds that have shaped our world. From the American Civil War to conflicts in South Africa, these captivating images and landmarks tell tales of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience. In an iconic American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge, we are transported to a pivotal moment where soldiers clashed amidst smoke-filled skies. The intensity is palpable as both sides fight for control over this hallowed ground. Moving across continents, we find ourselves on The Western Front battleground in August 1914. This map reveals the intricate web of trenches and strategic positions that defined World War I's early days. It serves as a stark reminder of the immense scale and complexity of this global conflict. Venturing further south to Thukela, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, we encounter two contrasting scenes. At Rorkes Drift Church stands a testament to courage as British soldiers defended against overwhelming odds during the Anglo-Zulu War. Nearby lie white stone cairns honoring fallen British soldiers at Isandlwana – a haunting reminder of their ultimate sacrifice. Amidst this historical backdrop lies Rorkes Drift Lodge - a tranquil retreat nestled within this once tumultuous battlefield. Here one can reflect upon history while surrounded by serene landscapes that have witnessed so much turmoil. Delving deeper into history's annals, we come across portraits depicting influential figures such as King William III from 1677 or Allan Pinkerton alongside President Lincoln – reminding us how leaders played crucial roles in shaping events on these battlegrounds. But not all stories are confined to human actors alone; legends like St James make their presence known too. The apparition at Clavijo tells tales of divine intervention during battle – adding an ethereal dimension to these earthly struggles. Artistic renderings also capture moments frozen in time.