Invasion Collection (page 69)

Japan - Mongols Checked
The Mongols, under Kublai Khan, seek to conquer Japan but their invasion fleet is devastated by storms, and the Japanese finish off any vessels which survive

Richborough Excavations
Excavations at Richborough, Kent, England, known to the Romans as Rutupiae. It was here that the Roman legions assembled during the Claudian Invasion of A.D. 43

Martello Tower
Spithead Fort is one of the Martello Towers built in 1804 as a defence against the anticipated French invasion of England. They are retained as coastal defences

Allies Invade France
After a series of victories, the Allies drive Napoleon from Germany and in their turn cross the Rhine to invade France in a flotilla of barges

Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804

At the Channel 1805
INVASION PLANS - Contemplating England across the Straits of Dover, he thinks that with a superior navy - or a tunnel - he could be in London in four days !

With Italian Priests
During his victorious Italian campaign, 1796-1797, he is sympathetic to Italian priests who had feared the worst from a foreign invasion

Papal Invasion Uk 1852
PAPAL INVASION OF ENGLAND - the Catholic Church is depicted letting loose a swarm of monks, whose purpose is to lure honest Englishmen into the arms of the Scarlet Woman

Norman Conquest 9 of 16
Weapons and wine are put on the ships, the soldiers embark and the invasion fleet crosses the Channel, landing at Pevensey

Norman Conquest 8 of 16
Spies tell William that Harold has been crowned : he orders an invasion fleet to be built, and the vessels are launched

Approach of Danish 877
Watching the approach of Danish raiders from the English coast

Caesar Invades England
Caesars first invasion attempt - he rows ashore with his troops ready to face British soldiers

Invasion of Jutes
The Landing of the Jutes

Parachuting to Ethiopia
Italian troops parachute into western Ethiopia during their invasion of the country

Julius Caesars first attempt to invade Britain

Albinus saving the Vestal Virgins from the Gauls
When the Gauls attack Rome, a plebeian named Albinus helps the fleeing Vestal Virgins by taking them in his cart to the city of Cumae, where they find shelter in a temple

Wolves attack a village in Romania
In Romania, hungry wolves invade a village and attack the inhabitants

Invasion of Hyksos 1650B
Invasion of the HYKSOS (Hikau-khoswet, or Desert Princes ) inaccurately known as Shepherd Kings

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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.