Besiege Collection

Siege of Constantinople
SIEGE OF CONSTANTINOPLE The Turks under Sultan Mehmed II besiege the Byzantine capital; both sides use Greek Fire against the other

Siege of Gibraltar - 1
The Spanish and French besiege Gibraltar 1779 to 1783 : the biggest attack involves 48 vessels and 100, 000 men, but is repulsed by the garrison under general Eliott. Date: 13 September 1782

Siege of Groll
Dutch forces, assisted by the English, under prince Frederik Henrik, besiege Groll : after a month-long siege the Spanish are compelled to evacuate the town. Date: 19 July - 19 August 1627

Various ways to scale the wall of a besieged fortress
5307226 Various ways to scale the wall of a besieged fortress.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various ways to scale the wall of a besieged fortress)

Ms.Sup.Pers.1113.f.180v-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming and capturing Baghdad in 1258
XTD69960 Ms.Sup.Pers.1113.f.180v-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming and capturing Baghdad in 1258, from a book by Rashid al-Din (1247-1318) (vellum) by Persian School

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Ambiorix, leader of the Eburons tribe, joins the Hainaut and Namur tribes, attacks the camp of Quintus Tullius Cicero and sets fire to it. Engraving

Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good
Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman el Bueno (Guzman the Good) (1256-1309). Leonese military and nobleman, founder of the house of Medina Sidonia. First lord of Sanlucar de Barrameda

Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683
Holy Roman Empire. Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683. It took place at Kahlenberg Mountain, near Vienna, ather the city had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire during two months

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Malta. Siege of the Turks in July 1565
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco that the decorates the walls of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio

Take of the Fort of Saint Elmo (June 23, 1565)
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Great Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio (1547-1628)

Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Ballista or bolt thrower, ancient missile weapon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Second Punic War. The Battle of Zama (202 B. C. ). Colored eng
Second Punic War. The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.). A Roman army led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeated a Carthaginian force led by Hannibal. Colored engraving. 19th century

At the siege of Plewna, Bulgaria, historical wood engraving, ca. 1880, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th
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Akbars forces besieging Rai Surjan Hadas fort of Ranthambhor in Rajasthan
BAL6801 Akbars forces besieging Rai Surjan Hadas fort of Ranthambhor in Rajasthan, in 1569, from the Akbarnama, Mughal, c.1590-95 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School

1848 Revolution, France
6317640 1848 Revolution, France by David, Jules (1808-92) (after); (add.info.: The 1848 Revolution, or February Revolution, France)

The Normans, led by Rollo, besieged Paris in 885, illustration from
XEE740692 The Normans, led by Rollo, besieged Paris in 885, illustration from France and the French through the Century, 1884 (colour litho) by French School

Austrians besiege Venice, 1849
Austrian troops besiege Venice during the Risorgimento Date: July 1849

ROMANS BESIEGE JERUSALEM
The Romans besiege Jerusalem Date: 70

Byzantine besieging Messina, miniature in Scylitzes Matritensis, (facsimile edition of the original manuscript of the 11th century)

History of Crusades. Seventh Crusade. Siege of Damietta (June 7, 1249) by Louis IX of France (1226-1270). The city was taken with little resistance from the Egyptians. Miniature.15th century

Crimean War (1853-1856). Siege of Sevastopol, 1854-1855, by Franz Alekseyevich Roubaud (1856-1928). The city, on the Black Sea, was besieged for 11 months. Detail

Third Crusade - Richard I at the Siege of Acre
The Siege of Acre was one of the first confrontations of the Third Crusade, lasting from August 28th, 1189 until July 12th, 1191

Army of the Roman Empire. Officers in the review of the formed legions. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

The 1848 Revolution, or February Revolution, France. Revolutionaries besiege the Chateau d eau in the Place du Palais-Royal. After a contemporary print by Jules David

The Fortress Of The Faith Besieged By The Impious And The Heretics, Is Defended By The Pope, The Bishops, The Monks And Doctors Of The Church, Who Are The Chevaliers Of The Faith

King Charles Vii, Upon Quitting Rouen, Sets Out To Besiege The Town Of Harfleur. After A Miniature From The 15Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De Monstrelet

The Portuguese succession crisis of 1580. The fall of Lisbon. Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1507-1582), 3rd Duke of Alba and supreme commander in Portugal in 1580

Eighty Years War (1568-1648). Sack of Antwerp (4 November 1576) by Spanish tercios during the reign of Philip II of Spain. Facsimile of a copper engraving of F. Hogenberg. Colored

Italian War of 1542-1546. Siege of Boulogne (19 july-18 september, 1544) during king Henry VIII of Englands third invasion of France. Engraving

Spain. Peninsular War. Siege of Girona (1809). Defence of Torre Gironella. Painting by G. Montserrat. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum

Attack of the 47 Ronin and Ryogoku Bridge, Tokyo, Japan
Beautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan

The First Civil War (1642-6) - Raising the Royal Standard at Nottingham (22 August 1642) - King Charles I raised his royal standard at Nottingham, officially initiating the English Civil War

Cannon used to defend the city during the siege of Sevastopol (1854-1856), episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). Sevastopol. Ukraine

Relief depicting a siege of a city. Nimrud
Relief depicting a siege of a city. 728 BC. Central Palace. Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Siege of Gibraltar. Archers. 1350. Colored engraving, 1852

History of Gaul. Caesar and his troops besiege a Breton city. Illuminated manuscript of the 16th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Siege of Oudenarde
SIEGE OF OUDENARDE The French besiege and take the Dutch town of Oudenarde which 41 years later will be the scene of a major battle Date: 30 July 1667

Provision of a battery to besiege (first half of the 18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Hundred Years War. Siege of Rouen by the English army of Henry V, from July 1418 to January 1419. Engraving

Imperial Rome. 1st c. Legions assaulting a city. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Crimean War (1853-1856). Battle of Malakoff (1855)

Crimean War, 1853-1856. Siege of Sevastopol (1854-55). Litography

Crimean War ( 1853-1856). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854). Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Siege of Bergen Op Zoom
The Spanish under the duke of Parma besiege Bergen op Zoom, making three surprise attacks, but Maurits van Nassau relieves the siege and forces the Spanish to retire. Date: 23 Sept to 13 Nov 1588

Siege of Weismar
The Danes besiege Weismar, held by the Swedes. Date: 1716

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"Besiege: A Historical Chronicle of Epic Battles and Defenses" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of sieges throughout history. From the legendary Siege of Constantinople to the valiant defense at Gibraltar, these monumental events shaped nations and tested the limits of human resilience. Intrigue surrounds each chapter, starting with the gripping Siege of Groll, where walls crumbled under relentless assaults. Witness the bravery displayed during multiple attempts on Constantinople's impenetrable fortress, as empires clashed for supremacy. Travel further back to Gallic Wars, where Ambiorix led his people against Roman forces in a desperate struggle for freedom. The tale continues with Alonso Perez de Guzman, known as Guzman the Good, whose unwavering loyalty defied all odds. Immerse yourself in strategic warfare with detailed plans from the Battle of Vienna; a turning point that thwarted an Ottoman invasion and saved Europe from domination. Marvel at medieval ingenuity through wood mantlets on wheels - formidable shields protecting soldiers amidst chaos. Experience Malta's heroic resistance against Turkish invaders in July 1565; witness their triumph at taking Fort Saint Elmo despite overwhelming odds. Enter modern times with awe-inspiring imperial artillery showcased during Bologna Procession – a testament to mankind's technological advancements. Finally, explore ancient weaponry like ballistas through intricate engravings preserved at Museo Militar since 1883 – vivid reminders of our ancestors' ingenious designs. Join us on this riveting journey through time as we unravel tales of courage and determination amidst harrowing sieges that defined eras past. Let "Besiege" transport you to battlefields where legends were forged and destinies decided.