Defence Collection (page 17)

China, Shaanxi, Xi an, Watch tower on Ancient City Walls

France, Languedoc, Carcassonne, girl walking on wall to Aude gate (MR)

Totnes Castle, Devon N060708
TOTNES CASTLE, Devon. Castle wall interior with English Heritage flag

Nunney Castle, Somerset K021175
NUNNEY CASTLE, Somerset. Castle and moat from the south east. 14th century. French style

Launceston Castle, Cornwall K000150
Launceston Castle, Cornwall. View from the South West

Tower of London IC102_002
Tower of London. Reconstruction drawing showing the south wall of the Tower of London, as it may have appeared after the river defences were strengthened under the reign of King Henry III in

Development of trench warfare in France by Matania
Protecting the man and armouring the trench. French soldiers wearing the new steel helmet holding an armoured trench during a violent German artillery bombardment

Britain Prepares Invasion Barbed Wire Entanglements
Britain prepares for invasion. Barbed wire entanglements placed at strategic places, 1940. From The War in Pictures, First Year

German Gunners Defending Coastal Battery Ruhr
German gunners defending a coastal battery in the Ruhr against RAF bombers, 2-6 June, 1940 during World War Two. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Bolshevik communist propaganda poster of the Russian Civil War period 1918-21
5306968 Bolshevik communist propaganda poster of the Russian Civil War period 1918-21 by Apsit, Aleksandrs (1860-1943); (add.info)

The Defence of Amiens France, 1916 (print)
3793847 The Defence of Amiens France, 1916 (print); (add.info.: The Defence of Amiens - soldiers fighting in the north of France during World War I, 1916.); Lebrecht History

Hands off!, 1931 (colour litho)
XCF347809 Hands off!, 1931 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection

World War I: Russian artillery attack
3781957 World War I: Russian artillery attack; (add.info.: World War I: Russian artillery attack on Austro- Hungarian troops)

World War I: Austro- Hungarian defence of Przemy?l
3781959 World War I: Austro- Hungarian defence of Przemy?l; (add.info.: World War I: Austro- Hungarian defence of Przemysls)

Bermuda, National Museum of Bermuda At The Royal Naval Dockyard

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480 / 1490. Creator: Christian Spor
Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480/1490

Defence of Londonderry, during the Siege of Derry, 18 April to 1 August 1689, part of the Williamite War in Ireland (1689-1691)

McDonnell Douglas F-4J UK Phantom ZE353
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom ZE353, of No.74 Squadron, at RAF Wattisham, Suffolk. (a.k.a. Phantom F.3)

Sea fight with the Mahrattas (Maratha sailors), who captured the East India Company ship Ranger on 5 (or 8) April 1783, an action which went against the Treaty of Salbai which had ended the First

A Family emerging from the Anderson Shelter. Date: circa 1941

Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem (litho)
STC358036 Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem (litho) by Verlat, Charles (1824-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parade of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Wardens in reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. Circa 1941

The rifle range of a company of Home Guard on parade in Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. 29th June 1942

The 10th Torbay Devonshire Home Guard during the Second World War. August 1941

Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for close range use, as the war planes got closer and closer to their targets. Picture taken during training

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures

Picture shows The Reading Home Guard, Berkshire, England, during world War Two. The Home Guard was a volunteer unit made up of people too old or too young to be sent to battle

A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale, West London in 1975. Piers Corbyn was a member of The Young Liberals

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England. Hellfire Corner is a series of secret tunnels in the famous White Cliffs under Dover Castle

Mersey Defence Sea Forts. A general view of the sea forts standing out in the sea area, a prototype of those which are in the Thames, they make an impressive sight from the deck of the relief vessel

FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

FA Cup fourth round match at White Hart lane. Tottenham Hotspur 4 v Oxford United 2. Paul Gascoigne on a mazy dribble. 26th January 1991

King Hassan II International Cup in Morocco, England 0 v Belgium 0 (Belgium won on penalties 4-3). Paul Gascoigne peers out as he lines up with his England teammates in a defensive wall during a

Manchester United footballer Darren Ferguson, son of manager Alex Ferguson, stands alongside Dennis Irwin in a wall during their match against Sheffield United. 26th February 1991

A female plane spotter on the look out for enemy aircraft in the City during the Second World War. 1st January 1941

Poland, Malopolska, Krakow
Poland, Krakow, Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle, The Sandomierska Tower

Ireland, County Westmeath, Castlepollard, Tullynally Castle

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Boeing 707-344C VP-WGA (msn 20110) of Air Zimbabwe. After service with Air Zimbabwe, VP-WGA was acquired by the Israeli Defence Forces Air Force and converted to a tanker. Date: circa 1981

Macrophage, SEM
Macrophage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) camouflaged in leaf litter, Guatemala

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gravensteen medieval castle and moat, Ghent, Belgium

Edinburgh Castle, As It Was Before the Siege of 1573, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh Castle, As It Was Before the Siege of 1573, 1890. During the 15th century the castle was used as an arsenal and armaments factory

Cruise ship behind Torre de Belem (Belem Tower) (Tower of St. Vincent), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .