Defence Collection (page 18)

RAF Spitfire on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944)
RAF Spitfire fighter on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). The Spitfires Come. From " The Air Battle of Malta"

Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Each to his Station. - While the pilot waits, soldiers and airmen refuel and reammunition his Spitfire in its pen

European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) circling baitball of Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) Formigas Islets, Azores

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

After the battle. Scene from the Crimean war, 1862. Found in the Collection of Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Raising the Drawbridge of the Castle, c1934. Illustration showing the drawbridge worked by means of a pivoted beam with a counterweight

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation. Los Roques, Venezuela. Caribbean

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Silk moth (Automeris zugana) sequence 2 of 2, with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, photographed on a white background in mobile field studio

Balcony, Castle of Kolossi, near Limassol, Cyprus, 2001. Kolossi Castle was built by the Knights of the Order of St John in 1454. It stands on the site of an earlier (13th century) fortress

Valery Chkalov meets with Joseph Stalin. Artist: Anonymous
Valery Chkalov meets with Joseph Stalin. Private Collection

Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad. Private Collection

The Interrogation, 1855. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
The Interrogation, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Battle at Yegorlykskaya, 1928-1929. Artist: Grekov, Mitrofan Borisovich (1882-1934)
The Battle at Yegorlykskaya, 1928-1929. Found in the collection of the State Central Military Museum, Moscow

French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). Artist: P Jazet
French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

The blessing of the Spanish troops, (1890s), 1920s
The blessing of the Spanish troops. The troops were blessed before going into war. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Scarborough Castle J000084
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, Cutaway reconstruction drawing of the keep in the 14th century by Ivan Lapper

Fortress of Gwalior, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fortress of Gwalior, [India], 1857. The fort of Gwalior, the capital of Scindia's possessions, stands on a rock of sandstone

Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the... 1854 Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the Forts, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the besieged Black Sea port of Sebastopol

Hever Castle, 13th century double moated castle, and the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Kent, England

Deal Castle, an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII between 1539 and 1540, Deal, Kent, England

Brougham Castle DP290602
Brougham Castle, Moor Lane, Penrith, Cumbria. Exterior, drone image of Brougham Castle and moated area, view from south east

Brougham Castle DP290601
Brougham Castle, Moor Lane, Penrith, Cumbria. Exterior, drone image of Brougham Castle and moated area, view from south east

Sea defences at Reculver P_A02576_007
Reculver, Herne Bay, Canterbury, Kent. General view during construction of the new concrete block defences adjoining the north east corner of the site from the east with St Mary's Church

"Poltava", Russian 54-gun battleship, next to the Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Wartime communications centre HAY03_01_035
Royal Naval Cordite Factory, Wareham Road, Holton Heath, Wareham St. Martin, Dorset. A photograph taken during the Second World War showing the interior of the control trench

Gunboat Traverser system 33942_035
Gunboat Traverser system at Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

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Gunboat Traverser system at Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, 2020

Disused missile base 33983_014
Former Thor Missile site at the now disused RAF North Luffenham Airfield, Edith Weston, Rutland, 2020. Thor were ballistic nuclear missiles deployed in Britain between 1959 and 1963

Hadrians Wall Sycamore Gap 28981_018
Milecastle 39 and Sycamore Gap Tree on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

Vindolanda 28982_034
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman fort in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

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Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman fort in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

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Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman fort in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

Housesteads 28982_016
Housesteads or Vircovicium Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

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Housesteads or Vircovicium Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

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Housesteads or Vircovicium Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

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Housesteads or Vircovicium Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

Milecastle 39 28981_020
Milecastle 39 on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

Hadrians Wall Sycamore Gap 28981_019
Sycamore Gap Tree on Hadrians Wall in the snow, Northumberland, 2018

Micklegate Bar BB057006
MICKLEGATE BAR, YORK. Micklegate Bar, seen from the south-west. Photographed in the early 20th century by Edwin Dockree

Coastal erosion Kilnsea DP169731
Easington Road, Easington, Kilnsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire. First World War Gun Emplacement on beach due to coastal erosion. Photographed in 2016

Coastal erosion Kilnsea DP169734
Easington Road, Easington, Kilnsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire. First World War Gun Emplacement on beach due to coastal erosion. Photographed in 2016

Blyth Links 28908_052
Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links, Northumberland, 2016. NZ3279

Blyth Links 28908_051
Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links, Northumberland, 2016. NZ3279

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Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links, Northumberland, 2016. NZ3279

Stokes Bay Battery 33562_003
Stokes Bay No. 2 Battery, Hampshire, 2018. A former gun battery of c1860 built as part of the Stokes Bay defences. SZ5898

Fort Gilkicker 33561_012
Fort Gilkicker, Hampshire, 2018. A semi-circular casemated coastal battery. SZ6097

Browndown Battery 33560_013
Browndown Battery, Gosport, Hampshire, 2018. SZ5898

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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 .