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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

Fleet of Viking raiders in the Middle Ages
Viking ships at sea with warriors on board. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Viking Warrior
Old Vic Company - the role of Ornulf the Viking played by Percy Walsh

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Danish Viking ship " Raven" at sea, showing oars and sails. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A. D
ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

Spanish pirates attacking English merchantmen
Spanish ships capturing English ships with supplies for the colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

ZEPPELIN RAIDER / 1915-16
A Zeppelin raider is caught in the searchlights over the countryside

Drekar Viking ships navigating the ocean at night

The German sea raider S.M.S, Emden, run aground after the Battle of Cocos in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century
3502720 The German sea raider S.M.S, Emden, run aground after the Battle of Cocos in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: The German sea raider S.M.S, Emden)

'Types de Maures pillards; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Types de Maures pillards; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

WW2 - Merchant Seamen
A photograph showing a crew of British WW2 merchant seamen, with smoke trails in the background, indicating an enemy raider being shot down. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - British Fighter Plane Destroys Enemy Raider
An illustration showing some British WW2 fighter planes intercepting and destroying enemy raiders attempting to cross our coast. Date: circa 1940s

Northrop YC-125A Raider N2571B (msn 2517, ex 48-633), of Frank Ambrose Aviation, in storage surrounded by snow in New Mexico.. Date: circa 1960

Claydon Easy Raider J2. 2 G-OEZI
Claydon Easy Raider J2.2 G-OEZI (msn BMAA-HB-216). Date: circa 2005

Bent Raider or Pike, 1939. Creator: Orison Daeda
Bent Raider or Pike, 1939

A Raider of the Air (litho)
701966 A Raider of the Air (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: German armoured aeroplane); Peter Newark Pictures

Rushen Raider Ridden By Martin Foster 10 November 1998 Date: 10 November 1998

The Raider (photo)
603391 The Raider (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raider, depicting searchlights)

Lt Warneford shoots down a Zeppelin raider over Belgium on 7th June 1915
700940 Lt Warneford shoots down a Zeppelin raider over Belgium on 7th June 1915 and wins the Victoria Cross (colour litho) by Crosby

John Hunt Morgans (1825-64) Raiders (litho)
PNP262547 John Hunt Morgans (1825-64) Raiders (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: daring raid through Kentucky, across the Ohio River, into Indiana and Ohio)

The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone)
1630599 The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info)

The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone)
1630596 The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info)

Hanriot HD-1 flown by Charles Nungesser
The Hanriot HD-1 flown by famed World War I French Ace Charles Nungesser in the 1925 movie The Sky Raider, with Nungessers distinctive badge on the fuselage side

WW1 - Home Front - Zeppelin Raid on Southend - bomb damage
WW1 - Home Front - Zeppelin Raid on Southend - incendiary bomb damage. Date: 1915

WW1 - Home Front - Naval Raid on Scarborough - shell damage on the lighthouse. Date: 1914

The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. The Viking invasions of Britain began with the raid on the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 793

No Man Was Safe, No Life Was Safe, 1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
No Man Was Safe, No Life Was Safe, 1908, (c1920). Madeleine de Vercheres (1678-1747) of New France (Quebec) was credited with thwarting a raid on Fort Vercheres when she was 14 years old

Saxon raiders, (1921). Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Saxon raiders, (1921). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Viking ship with dragon prow, 14th century. The ship is carrying warriors to attack a second vessel (left). Detail from a painting in a Danish church

Capture of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1012 (mid 19th century). St Alphege was an English prelate who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after the failure of the Jameson Raid, South Africa, 1896. The aim of the Jameson Raid was to initiate rebellion in Johannesburg by British settlers or

Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900. A friend of Cecil Rhodes, Jameson (1853-1917) was the leader of the Jameson Raid on 29 December 1895 to 2 January 1896

A Viking longboat sails through calm ocean waters to their destinations for trade goods

Pirates celebrating aboard ship
Drunken pirates aboard their ship celebrating a successful raid. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British naval convoy system by G. H. Davis
The method of safeguarding the freedom of the seas: the British naval convoy system at work. Making the high seas safe for Allied

Pocket battleship Deutschland by G. H. Davis
A hunted German raider believed to be active in the Atlantic: the pocket battleship Deutschland. A photograph (above), and a cross-section drawing (below). Date: 1939

A Viking longboat sails to new shores for trading and companionship

Native American raid on homesteaders cattle
Plains Indians killing white settlers cattle, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Vikings raiders ready to set sail
Danish Vikings preparing to raid the British coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Europeans hiding from the invading Huns
Christian fugitives from the Huns, time of the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Meigs Raid on the British at Sag Harbor NY, 1777
Rhode Island militia taking Sag Harbor, Long Island, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Plunger by D H Higgins
Promotional flyer for The Plunger by D. H. Higgins. First produced at the Opera House, Burnley, 5th August and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 2nd October 1893

WW1 - Zeppelin downed over Potters Bar
WW1 - An illustration depicting the four stages of a Zeppelin raider bursting into flames, and its fall through the starry night sky over Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England

Friedrichshafen FF 33E German plane on ships hoist
Friedrichshafen FF 33E German scout plane (serial no. 841), nicknamed the Wolfchen (Baby Wolf), seen here on a ships hoist on 6 March 1918

Searchlight command by G. H. Davis
Searchlight command: the men who point the way for Britains anti-aircraft guns and night fighters during the Second World War

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"Unleashing the Raider: From Viking Warriors to Modern Heroes" Embarking on a thrilling journey, the Land Rover Defender becomes the Lara Croft of vehicles, embodying adventure and exploration. Just like Tomb Raider's iconic protagonist, this rugged vehicle fearlessly conquers any terrain. Centuries ago, under Olaf I's command, Viking raiders struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. With their mighty fleet sailing through treacherous waters, they left an indelible mark on history as fierce conquerors. Imagining a time when Vikings ruled the seas brings forth images of a formidable warrior standing tall amidst his comrades. Clad in armor and wielding weapons with expertise, he embodies strength and valor. One such legendary Norse chieftain was Rollo - a name that resonates with power and conquest. Leading his fleet towards Paris in 885 A. D. , he instilled terror among its inhabitants while etching his legacy into memory. Not limited to ancient times alone, raiders have taken various forms throughout history. Spanish pirates relentlessly attacked English merchantmen during perilous sea voyages; their audacity knew no bounds as they sought riches upon foreign shores. Paris itself became a target once again in 885 AD when Viking warriors launched an audacious assault on its walls. The clash between these relentless invaders and valiant defenders created tales that still echo through time. In darkness shrouded by nightfall, Drekar Viking ships navigated vast oceans with unwavering determination. These vessels were not merely means of transportation but symbols of dominance for those who dared venture beyond familiar horizons. The Zeppelin raider emerged during World War I as an airborne menace haunting skies above battlefields. Its presence struck fear into enemy hearts as it unleashed destruction from above – leaving devastation in its wake. Even during America's Civil War era, Mosby's Rangers operated behind Union lines like stealthy shadows seeking opportunities to raid and disrupt enemy operations. Their daring exploits became the stuff of legends.