Defence Collection (page 9)

WW1 poster, Pour la Liberte du Monde (For the Freedom of the World), subscribe to the national war loan. Date: circa 1916

The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966814 The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The defence of Arcot, c. 1950 (litho)
1122731 The defence of Arcot, c.1950 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnes Pictorial Knowledge published by George Newnes Limited c.1950); English

European Cup Perliminary Round First Leg match at Goodison Park. Everton 0 v Inter Milan 0 (Inter won 1-0 on aggregate). September 1963

Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Ferniehirst Castle was originally built by the Ker family in around 1470

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

Soviet MiG-19 jet fighter C015 / 6180
MiG-19. View of a Soviet MiG-19 jet fighter. Powered by two engines, the MiG-19 (NATO reporting name Farmer ) was the first operational fighter capable of supersonic speeds in level flight

Barbed wire, computer image. Close-up of barbs on a section of barbed wire

Kenilworth Castle J850011
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. General view

Hadrians Wall J910098
HADRIANs WALL, Northumberland. The view from Cuddys Crag looking east. hadrian

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Picture No. 10853359
Sun Bittern - Nest defence display (Eurypgya helias) Date:

Turquoise Mediterranean Sea and Ortigia Castle (Castello Maniace) (Castle Maniace), Syracuse (Siracusa), Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Water Gardens at Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), Sigiriya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Fire Bellied Toad - showing red underside 15326
BB-2738 Fire Bellied Toad - showing red underside Bombina orientalis Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Kilkenny castle, County Kilkenny, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Geotextile tubes (geotubes) used as coastal cliff erosion defence on shingle beach, Dunwich, Suffolk, England, july

Excavator building sea defences, Dunoon, Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, august

Macrophage engulfing bead
Illustration based on a scanning electron micrograph of a human macrophage phagocytosing (engulfing) a latex bead. Macrophages are monocytes from circulating blood that have migrated to tissues

Red blood cells, computer artwork
Red blood cells. Computer artwork of human red blood cells (erythrocytes) in a blood vessel. Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange, and highly elastic

Stahleck Castle, Bacharach, Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

The River Vltava, Lesser Town and Prague Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

United Arts Volunteer Rifles, 1916
United Arts Volunteer Rifles constructing defences at Woldingham during World War I in 1916

Local Defence Volunteer Force
The uniform of the Local Defence Volunteer Force, established to defend Britain against the anticipated invasion by German parachutists

Western Blue Tongue / Shingleback - opening mouth and exposing blue tongue in threat display
ASW-4828 Western Blue Tongue / Shingleback - opening mouth and exposing blue tongue in threat display Bell's Rapids, Perth, Western Australia. Western Australia Tiliqua sp. Alan J. S

Wood ant defence posture Bedfordshire UK 005174
BB-1422 Wood ant defence posture Bedfordshire UK Formica rufa Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scorpion. South Europe
PPG-1551 Scorpion South Europe Buthus occitanus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Queen Hornet - defensive stance Norfolk UK
FEU-183 Queen Hornet - defensive stance Norfolk, UK Vespa crabro Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. It may reach 500mm in length
VT-8367 Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Sepia latimanus It may reach 500mm in length

Cracassonne old city, & vineyards, Aude, France

Great Wall, restored section with watchtowers, Mutianyu, near Beijing, China

Maginot Line
On ne passe pas ! (They shall not pass !) This magazine cover expresses the touching faith of the French in their western defence, the MAGINOT LINE Date: 1940

Freiheit Trial / 1881
The Freiheit prosecution - trial of Herr Johann Most at the Cebtral Criminal Court (Old Bailey). Mr A M Sullivan (Counsel for the Defence) is speaking

A gun owner displays a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto next to a Glock 19, 9 mm Para pistol in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Dartmouth Castle gun tower IC123 / 001
DARTMOUTH CASTLE, Devon. Cutaway reconstruction drawing of Dartmouth Castle gun tower c.1500 with the chain spliced to a howser for hauling. Artist Peter Urmston (2016)

LFB-AFS parade for an exercise
Part of the Civil Defence Corps, until it was disbanded in the late 1960s, the Auxiliary Fire Service consisted of volunteer firefighters who would attend a fire station for drill and training

Accumulation of land snails (Euryptyxis labiosa), escaping the desert heat by resting on a shrubs bark, Ayn Sahnawt, Sultanate of Oman, February

Excavator and truck on beach, repairing sea defences with boulders, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, august

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Horseshoe shape arch framing the tree at the entrance gate of Castillo de Trujillo (Trujillo Castle), Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Old bell on top of the stone wall in Castillo de Trujillo (Trujillo Castle), Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Stone walls of Castillo de Trujillo (Trujillo Castle), with views towards Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor (church of Santa Maria la Mayor) on the left, Trujillo Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Castillo de Trujillo (Trujillo Castle), built in the 13th century on the site of an old Arab fortress dating from the 9th or 10th centuries, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

People walking along the winding causeway at low tide from the quay side to Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands

Elizabeth Castle, St Aubin Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

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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 .