Invasion Collection

Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
Athenians repel Persian invaders at the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest
Norman invasion of England in 1066 A.D. Color lithograph reproduction of part of the Bayeux tapestry

The filming of Dr Who - Daleks characters across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 1964

Viking longship carrying warriors

D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach
British and Canadian 3rd Division troops land at Juno Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
American assault troops prepare to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke visible in the background attests to the massive naval artillery assault

Viking raid under Olaf I
Viking raid along the English Channel led by Olaf Tryggvason, 900s AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

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British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island

Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day

Roosevelt and the Rough Riders on San Juan Hill, 1898
Colonel Roosevelt and Rough Riders where they charged over San Juan Hill, Spanish-American War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

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Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Britains frogmen divers by G. H. Davis
Introducing Britains frog-men: diving wreckers who blasted open a path to the Normandy beaches. These underwater commandos worked off the D-Day beaches

UFOs over statues
UFOs over Easter Island statues. Computer artwork of spacecraft (unidentified flying objects, UFOs) hovering over moai statues

Mongol soldiers demonstrating their horsemanship
Mongol warriors showing their horsemanship to the Chinese forces of Hung-Wu. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
A team of paratroopers amuse themselves whilst awaiting the call to take flight in their glider to back up the initial assault phase on the Normandy coast

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Remember Belgium Poster
A WWI recruitment poster stirring memories of the horrors of the German invasion of Belgium to encourage young men to enlist in the armed forces

TV Programmes Doctor Who Daleks sighted on Westminster Bridge. 1993

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

Sheffield Invasion Committee: Sheffield must be ready... in case of invasion - Don t Panic
Original at Local Studies MP 1720 L

MEXICO: INDIANS, c1500. P urhepecha (Tarascan) Indians of Michoacan Province, Mexico, flee their village shortly before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors

Japanese taking Port Arthur, 1894
Japanese warships taking Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

D-Day - Bomber giving air support to infantry invasion
A B-26 Martin Marauder of the 9th Airforce over the Normandy coast, giving air support to the landing craft on the beaches below

Major-General R. E. Urquhart in Arnhem; Second World War, 194
Photograph showing Major-General R.E. Urquhart, Commander of the British First Airborne Division, standing outside his headquarters near Arnhem, the Hartenstein Hotel, September 1944

Great Grey Owl - Standing 27 in tall with a wingspan of 52 inches this is our longest owl
JZ-1882 Great Grey Owl - flight Northern Minnesota during one of the largest invasions on record in the winter of 2004/2005

Allied D-Day Commanders
The Allied general staff for the invasion - Air Marshal Tedder, gen. Bradley, Eisenhower, Admiral Ramsay, Leigh-Mallory, Montgomery, lt.gen. Biddle Smith

U. S. Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts flying over Omaha beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: NORMANDY. U.S. Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts flying over Omaha beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944. Watercolor by Ogden Pleissner

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

Bayeux Tapestry Scene - William the Conqueror addresses his troops before leading them into battle
A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman Invasion of 1066. William the Conqueror (c.1027 - 1087) addresses his troops before leading them into battle

Germany and Russia discuss the division of Poland, 1939
Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

Great Gray Owl in flight - Standing 27 in tall with a wingspan of 52 inches this is our longest owl
JZ-1876 Great Grey OWL - in flight Minnesota, USA Strix Nebulosa Standing 27 in tall with a wingspan of 52 inches this is our longest owl

Cartoon Re Finland War
Finland defends itself valiantly against the Soviet invasion

D-Day - Assault of American troops
US Assault troops wading ashore. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by

The siege of Paris in 845 by the Vikings with Ragnar Lodbrok at their head
JLJ4641709 The siege of Paris in 845 by the Vikings with Ragnar Lodbrok at their head, Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

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Napoleon and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant
Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Manila Bay, 1898
Admiral George Dewey commanding US fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay, Spanish-American War, 1898. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alien holding Earth, illustration
Alien holding Earth, computer illustration

USA S160 2-8-0 locomotive No. 1606 coupled to an ambulance train, 1942
Once the USA joined the war following the bombing of Pearl Harbour in December 1941 the GWR became involved in the provision of rolling stock for use by the American Army

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

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"Invasion: A Tapestry of Triumph and Tragedy" From the intricate stitches of the Bayeux Tapestry, a vivid tale unfolds - the Norman Conquest, an audacious invasion that forever altered history. Deception became their weapon as they cunningly deceived the invader about the state of the tide, leading to a decisive victory. Centuries later, on Juno Beach during D-Day, British and Canadian troops landed with unwavering determination. The sands trembled beneath their boots as they embarked on a perilous mission to liberate France. Omaha Beach witnessed another chapter in this epic struggle; soldiers braved relentless gunfire while landing ashore, fighting for every inch gained. Amidst chaos and uncertainty, supplies poured onto foreign shores during D-Day's onslaught. These vital lifelines sustained courageous soldiers who fought valiantly against all odds. Gliders stood ready for Operation Market Garden in World War II - silent sentinels poised to deliver hope amidst enemy lines. In 1898, Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charged up San Juan Hill with indomitable spirit. Their fearless assault marked an iconic moment in American military history - an invasion fueled by patriotism and bravery. Across continents and time periods alike, warriors have etched tales of valor into our collective memory. In Arnhem's fierce battlegrounds during World War II, British First Airborne soldiers engaged in intense combat without falter or retreat. The Normandy Landings stand tall among these legendary invasions; on June 6th, 1944, waves upon waves of Allied forces stormed enemy-held beaches with unyielding resolve. This pivotal event turned the tide of war towards liberation and freedom. Yet even further back in time echoes another story: Viking longships carrying fearsome warriors across treacherous seas to conquer new lands - invaders leaving an indelible mark on history's tapestry.