Defending Collection (page 4)

A Bard singing to Ancient Britons
A Bard singing his poetry for the Britons around the campfire. These soldiers would be fighting their rivals in battle the next day... Date: circa 43 AD

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

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

Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Battle of Hastings, 1066 fought between a Norman-French army of William Duke of Normandy, and an English army under Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

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

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

Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand

Saint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. Artist: Hans Baldung
Saint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 28APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28th April 2024

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 28APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28th April 2024

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 28APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28th April 2024

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 28APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28th April 2024

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 28APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28th April 2024

Burnley v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 13APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton and Hove Albion at Turf Moor during the 2023/24 season, on 13th April 2024

Burnley v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 13APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton and Hove Albion at Turf Moor during the 2023/24 season, on 13th April 2024

Brighton and Hove Albion v Arsenal Premier League 06APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 6th April 2024

Brighton and Hove Albion v Arsenal Premier League 06APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 6th April 2024

Brighton and Hove Albion v Arsenal Premier League 06APR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 6th April 2024

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 31MAR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield during the 2023/24 season, on 31st March 2024

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 31MAR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield during the 2023/24 season, on 31st March 2024

Brighton and Hove Albion v AS Roma Europa League - Round of 16, leg 2 of 2 14MAR24
Match action during the Europa League match between Match action between Brighton and Hove Albion and AS Roma in the Round of 16 second leg, Europa League match, during the 2023/24 season

Fulham v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 02MAR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion at Craven Cottage during the 2023/24 season, on 2nd March 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion FA Cup 28FEB24
Match action during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton and Hove Albion at Molineux Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 28FEB24

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 10FEB24
Match action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 10th February 2024

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 10FEB24
Match action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 10th February 2024

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League 10FEB24
Match action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the 2023/24 season, on 10th February 2024

Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) flashing false eye spots in defensive posture, Rio Momon, Peru

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AiToR Badiola

The British Marines Nordenfelt in action defending the legation from balcony of the British Ministers house, which overlooked the imperial canal during the Siege of Peeking

Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797 - This was a service hand-to-hand with swords, in which my Coxswain John Sykes twice saved my life. Date: 1797

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

Auxiliary Territorial Service using search lights at night to spot on coming aircraft. Date: 1943

Bumeliana Well Walls Defending Defenders Oasis
bumeliana, well, walls, defending, defenders, oasis, defence, heroism, heroic, italo, turkish, war, dead, arab, soldier, italian, italy, turkey, gaining, libya, north, africa, ottoman, empire, 1911

BATTLE OF SAINT-CLOUD (outskirts of Paris) - the French forces defending Paris, hoping in vain for Napoleon to arrive, fight desperately to keep the Allies out of Paris Date: March 1814

DOLLARD FIGHTS IROQUOIS
Dollard dies near Montreal while defending his stockade against the Iroquois ; every one of the French force dies fighting Date: May 1660

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Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543046 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info.: Artillery officer of the Garde Nationale defending Paris)

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) mobbing Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) Wrangel Island, Far East Russia, June

Moses defending the daughters of Jethro, 1523 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146778 Moses defending the daughters of Jethro, 1523 circa, (oil on canvas) by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); 160x117 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
1700589 Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c.1940 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)
ARM123907 The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 152.4x127 cm; Army and Navy Club, London, UK; (add.info.: by Robert Alexander Hillingford)

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"Defending: A Tale of Courage, Strategy, and Resilience" In the heart of the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, brave soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their position with unwavering determination. Just like the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. - that drives away cats and dogs, these defenders showcased their fierce spirit in protecting what they hold dear. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" captures the essence of a mother's instinct to defend her children at all costs – a timeless symbol of love and protection. With sword held high in Kendo martial arts, fighters embody discipline and skill as they defend themselves from any attack that may come their way. Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the strength found within unity when communities rally together to defend their shared values and beliefs. Davy Crockett, an American folk hero known for his bravery during battles, exemplifies the indomitable spirit required to defend one's principles even in times of great peril. Like chess pieces on a board, strategic moves are made by those who understand that defense is just as important as offense when it comes to achieving victory in life's challenges. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly on England's coast – a testament to centuries-long efforts to protect its inhabitants from external threats; reminding us that sometimes defending means fortifying our foundations against potential harm. Witnessing murmuration of common starlings with Peregrine falcon soaring above showcases nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey – where each species must fiercely defend its own survival instincts while respecting others' roles in this intricate dance called life. A female Common Eider duck fearlessly defends her nest from an Arctic fox; showcasing maternal instinct combined with unwavering courage against formidable odds – proving once again that mothers will go to extraordinary lengths for the safety of their young.