Retreated Collection

Monitor / Merrimac / Card
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Republican Troops attacking the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civ
Photograph showing a unit of Republican troops attacking the Alcazar at Toledo during the Spanish Civil War, 1936. At the beginning of the Spanish Civil War

The Barrack Stores of the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing the ruined barrack stores of the Alcazar at Toledo after the 70 day siege during the Spanish Civil War, 1936

War-torn Irun; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing the burnt-out city of Irun in northern Spain, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Irun was captured by Nationalist forces on 5th September that year

Illustration for A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne (colour litho)
3633654 Illustration for A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne (colour litho) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

U. S. Troops depart for Mexico 1914
A line of US soldiers in uniform and full kit march onto a ship, surrounded by wooden boxes full of supplies and weapons, en route to Mexico

The German advance in Russia (colour litho)
2778579 The German advance in Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German advance in Russia)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1590364 The Transvaal War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Scene as the Last of Our Men retreated from Majuba Hill, 27 February)

Destruction in the Rue Royale; Paris Commune 1871
Burning of the Rue Royale during the fighting that accompanied the end of the Paris Commune, 1871. As the Communards retreated they set fire to many parts of Paris to keep the Versailles Army at bay

Singapore besieged by Japan, by G. H. Davis
Singapore island besieged by Japan during the Second World War: a relief map from Johore to the beleaguered fortress in the Far East where the defending British forces retreated on 31 January 1942

Slavers Raiding a Village on the Aruwimi River, Central Afri
Engraving showing Arab slavers raiding a village beside the Aruwimi River, as seen from the Yambuya Camp occupied by Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1888

Tippoo Tibs Grand Canoes on the Congo River, 1888
Engraving showing Tippoo Tibs grand canoes travelling down the Congo River during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1888

The Battle of Malvern Hill
Engraving depicts the USS Monitor and its escourts, including the USS Galena, as it provids coverage for General George McClellan (1826 - 1885)

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THE WAR IN EGYPT: THE POSITION OF SIR GARNET WOLSELEY AND STAFF DURING THE ENGAGEMENT AT MAHUTA, AUGUST 25: 1. Plain with Little Vegetation; 2. Sand Hills about 40 ft. High; 3. Dam of Sand; 4

Arctic ice minimum extent, 2012
Arctic ice minimum extent. Satellite image showing the Arctic polar ice cap at its annual minimum extent on 16th September 2012

Arctic ice minimum extent, 2013 C017 / 3623
Arctic ice minimum extent. Satellite image showing the Arctic polar ice cap at its annual minimum extent on 12th September 2013

Arctic ice minimum extent, 2012 C014 / 2330
Arctic ice minimum extent. Diagram showing the Arctic polar ice cap at its annual minimum extent on 16th September 2012. The Arctic sea ice (white) reaches a minimum in September

View of saltmarsh habitat developing as shingle ridge has been breached, managed retreat from rising sea levels, Porlock Bay, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

View of shingle bank spreading inland as sea levels rise, with saltmarsh habitat developing behind it, managed retreat from rising sea levels, Porlock Bay, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Alfred Divides his Loaf
Following the Danish invasion of Wessex, King Alfred and his followers retreated to the island of Athelney, Somerset, where they were obliged to seek refuge and sustenance from local peasants

Monitor / Merrimac / Beilch
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship. Date: 8-9 March 1862

Monitor & Merrimac
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship. Date: 8-9 March 1862

H. M. Stanley and his officers leaving Mombasa aboard the ste
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, raising cap) and his officers returning from the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition aboard the steam-ship Katoria, 1889

Travelling by hammock; H. M. Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expe
Photograph showing one of the members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition being carried by hammock, Central Africa, 1888

Map of Central Africa showing the likely routes of the Emin
Engraved map showing Central Africa and the predicted routes of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1887. Emin Pasha (1840-1892), the German doctor, explorer

Polish refugees
An exodus of Polish peasants from the Warsaw area of Poland. Around 10 million refugees accompanied the Russian army as it retreated through Galicia

Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli
Emin Pasha (1840-1892) and Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) at Kavalli, Central Africa, April 1888. Emin Pasha, the German doctor, explorer

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

Monitor Merrimac Parsons
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Monitor & Merrimac / Elson
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

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"Retreated: A Journey through History's Battlefields" The Monitor and Merrimac engage in a legendary naval battle, forever changing the course of warfare. Republican troops launch a daring attack on the Alcazar in Toledo during the Spanish Civil War, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Amidst the chaos, war-torn Irun bears witness to the brutalities of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Explore Jules Verne's captivating world as his iconic novel "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" comes alive with vivid illustrations. Witness the French occupation of Tunis through an engraving that captures both power and tension. U. S. Troops depart for Mexico in 1914, embarking on a mission that would shape their nation's history forever. Experience the relentless German advance into Russia through a striking color lithograph that depicts both strength and devastation. Relive one of South Africa's most significant conflicts as you delve into scenes from The Transvaal War captured in engravings. Step back into time and witness Paris Commune's destructive aftermath through haunting images depicting destruction in Rue Royale, 1871. Discover G. H Davis' poignant artwork showcasing Singapore besieged by Japan during World War II - an unforgettable chapter etched onto history's canvas. Embark on this visual journey where each image tells its own story - tales of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience amidst tumultuous times throughout history.