Forces Collection (page 3)

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

6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in Egypt
6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in the Egyptian desert near Cairo from their base at Abbassia. This photograph shows light tanks in action over some rough ground. Date: 1936

Belgian Air Force 2
Willy Coppens de Houthuist (born 1892) fights in World War One, specialising in shooting down German observation balloons, of which he destroys 35 ! Date: 1916+

Proteus and Aristaeus
Proteus changes his shape to avoid using his oracular powers, but Aristaeus catches him unawares, binds him, and forces him to make revelations

Scots against Edward I
The English forces of King Edward I battle against the Scots under William Wallace

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

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Relief of Prague by Russians (1 / 6)
Prague, Czech Republic - relief of the city at the end of World War Two by Russian forces. Here a young Russian female soldier rides into the city. Date: 1945

Relief of Prague by Russians (2 / 6)
Relief of Prague by Russian forces at the end of World War Two. Russian officers march into Wenceslas Square ahead of their tanks, covered in troops and wellwishers. Date: 1945

Peshawar - Proclamation Parade
March past at the Proclamation Parade, Peshawar (then Northern India, now in Pakistan) Date: 1933

Particle accelerator equipment. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate atomic nuclei and heavy ions to near the speed of light

Brest-Litovsk buildings burn
Buildings on fire in the city of Brest-Litovsk. The city was captured by German forces in December 1915, and in March 1918 was the scene of the signing of a treaty which ended the war between Russia

Illustration of FW190 Fighter; Second World War, 1942
Illustration showing a German Focke-Wulf 190 fighter airplane, with cutaways of the engine and machine-guns, August 1942. This image showed some of the features of the latest FW190 captured by

Rebellion in Crete
The Cretans have another go at getting rid of their Turkish rulers : Turkish forces advance against the insurgents at Fort Paleocastro : this attempt fails like the others

Communards in Flight
In the final stages of the civil war, Communards abandon their barricade in the rue de Rennes as the government forces advance into the heart of Paris

Pollilur / Mercenaries
Attack by the forces of Hyder Ali and son Tipu Sultan at Pollilur on Bailles under- strength British army. The Indian army included French mercenaries (pictured top)

Indian Cavalry Assault
The Indian cavalry charge against the weakened force of the East India Company at the Battle of Pollilur. British forces without reinforcements were surrounded and defeated

Battle of Castelfidardo
The Piedmontese rout the papal forces under La Moriciere, leaving him with only a few hundred men

Piedmontese at Bologna
The Piedmontese forces march into Bologna

British Tanks / Koln / 1921
British tanks at Koln maintaining order in the Rhineland

General Benjamin Foulois, chief of air service for the American Expeditionary Forces

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

French illustration symbolising Europe separating the aggressive forces of Russia
5617167 French illustration symbolising Europe separating the aggressive forces of Russia and Japan prior to the Russo-Japanese war 1904; (add.info.: 02/02/1904); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Siege of Paris
3078958 The Siege of Paris; (add.info.: Scene from the Siege of Paris, consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces, led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War)

Jeanne Laisne (born 1456) French heroine called Jeann Hachette. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph)
543273 Jeanne Laisne (born 1456) French heroine called Jeann Hachette. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info)

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862
528708 American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862. Land and naval battle. Union (Northern) victory over the Confederates (Southern) forces

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German forces - an Uhlan at the Arc de Triomphe
530574 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German forces - an Uhlan at the Arc de Triomphe. Wood engraving, 11 March 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of the Thames, 1833
1576321 Battle of the Thames, 1833; (add.info.: American forces fighting Tecumseh's Indian confederation. In the center Col. R. M. Johnson shoots Tecumseh who has raised his tomahawk)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: General Alexei Nicholaevitch Kouropatkin, commander of Russian forces in Manchuria
530181 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: General Alexei Nicholaevitch Kouropatkin, commander of Russian forces in Manchuria, directing the campaign from his car

American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865
528735 American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865. Capture of Fort Fisher by Union (Northern) forces

The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese
3083260 The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumph' by Morris H Traubel
3519593 Triumph' by Morris H Traubel; (add.info.: Triumph by Morris H Traubel (1820-1897). Print on wove paper : lithograph printed in pale green, buff and black

Scene from the Siege of Paris
3077759 Scene from the Siege of Paris; (add.info.: Scene from the Siege of Paris, consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces, led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War)

Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V
2915340 Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph)
542497 Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph); (add.info.: Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but)

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

American Civil War 1861-1865: 'Sheridan's Final Charge at Winchester'
528429 American Civil War 1861-1865: 'Sheridan's Final Charge at Winchester'. Battle of Opequon also called Third Battle of Winchester, 19 September 1864

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 11-15 December 1862
528435 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 11-15 December 1862. Confederate General Robert E Lee with his staff officers viewing progress of the battle

Allegory predicting triumph of the Union over dark forces of Confederacy and King Cotton 1861
529085 Allegory predicting triumph of the Union over dark forces of Confederacy and King Cotton 1861; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Allied soldiers of France, Britain and Belgium join hands (litho)
3252856 Allied soldiers of France, Britain and Belgium join hands (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allied soldiers of France, Britain and Belgium join hands)

English Civil Wars: Battle of Naseby 14 June 1645. Charles I trying to rally his troops for a final charge against
531436 English Civil Wars: Battle of Naseby 14 June 1645. Charles I trying to rally his troops for a final charge against Cromwell's forces

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

American Civil War 1861-1865. Chattanooga Campaign: Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863
528412 American Civil War 1861-1865. Chattanooga Campaign: Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863. Union forces under Grant defeated Confederate army under Bragg

Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under
528601 Tecumseh's War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under Governor William Harrison

Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days
527979 Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days and suffered disease

American Civil War 1861-1865: 'Sheridan's Ride'. Battle of Opequon also called Third Battle of Winchester
528510 American Civil War 1861-1865: 'Sheridan's Ride'. Battle of Opequon also called Third Battle of Winchester, 19 September 1864

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)
528158 Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the Battle of New Orleans 8 January 1815, mounted on white horse

Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): George Washington riding in triumph through streets of
528079 Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (American War of Independence): George Washington riding in triumph through streets of Boston after 11-month siege ended with the withdrawal (evacuation)

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Forces, both historical and present, have shaped the world we know today. From the valiant British Military medals proudly displayed on a poster to the strategic map of the British Army during World War II, these symbols remind us of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery stands tall as an iconic figure in British military history, his leadership inspiring countless troops. The Defenders of the Empire - comprising the British Army, Navy, and Airforce - have safeguarded our nation's interests throughout history. Just like Hannibal crossing the treacherous Alps or Paolo Uccello's vivid depiction of The Battle of San Romano in 1456, their determination knows no bounds. The Battle of Abu Klea on January 17th, 1885 exemplifies courage against all odds. It serves as a testament to those who fought for what they believed in and defended their comrades with unwavering loyalty. In World War II, Bismarck emerged as a formidable German battleship that tested Allied forces' resolve. However, under Frederick Roberts' leadership – also known as 1st Earl Roberts – Britain stood strong against any threat. Even seemingly small contributions played vital roles during wartime; knitting for RAF personnel was not just about comfort but also symbolized unity and support from homefront civilians. Beyond physical conflicts lie unseen forces such as magnetic repulsion—a reminder that even nature itself can exert immense power over our lives. Lastly, WW2 posters depicting The British Commonwealth of Nations Together highlight how diverse nations united under one cause—strength through collaboration—to overcome adversity collectively. These glimpses into various forces serve as reminders that strength comes in many forms: bravery on battlefields or homefronts alike; unity among nations; resilience against overwhelming odds; and even invisible yet powerful natural phenomena. Forces shape our past while guiding our future—an eternal reminder that together we are stronger than any challenge we may face.