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Accra and its coastline in 1873Accra sketched in 1873, the year, when after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana
Panoramic view of Cape Coast Castle, 1874Panoramic view of Cape Coast Castle, headquarters and garrison of the British on the Gold Coast, West Africa. It has been sketched from the bridge of the steam ship Volta ans shows the coastline
The Ashanti War (1873-74) The battlefield of AbrakrampaThe battlefield of Abrakrampa during the 2nd Ashanti War where trees have been chopped down. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
A village on the river Prah during the 2nd Ashanti WarOn their march towards the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, British soldiers watch the peaceful scene of women catching fish and tritons in the river Prah
Sentries of the different lines of troops in Camp at PrahsuSentries of the different lines of troops in camp at Prah-su during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
The town of Accroful, 1874Accroful was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
The Ashanti War (1873-74) The camp at Prah-su, 1874Native artillery crossing the river at the camp at Prah-su, on the river Prah. Native bearers or carriers bring artillery over the bridge
The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, 1874Dunquah was one of the towns where the British set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
Town of Barracoe, Gold Coast, 1874Barracoe was one of the towns which the British took on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The arrival of storesThe arrival of stores carried by native bearers to a British garrison during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
The King of Ashantis bed, 1874A British soldier looks into the bedchamber of the King of Ashanti which has a raised four poster bed with a canopy. In 1873
Ashanti war drums, 1874Ashanti war drums by a wall. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana
Selling Indian corn on the streets of Cape Coast Castle, 187Natives selling Indian corn in the streets of Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British on the Gold Coast. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashantee War (1873-74)
The town of Yancomassie-Assin, 1874Yancommassie-Assin was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
Water supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874The water supply to Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British in the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana
Market place at Kumasi, 1873The market place at Kumasi before the arrival of the British forces during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
Shipping bullocks to Cape Coast Castle, 1874Shipping bullocks from Sierra Leone for Cape Coast Castle during the British expedition to crush the King of the Ashantis in the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native carriers crossing mangrovThis shows the difficulties of the native bearers as they tried to cross the mangroves on the river banks of the river Prah
The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874A British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti which has a bed on the floor and is nowhere near as grand an affair as the Kings bedchamber
The Ashanti War (1873-74) The return from Kumasi, 1874The return of the British and native troops from their expedition to Kumasi. They are seen here crossing a river. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
Inner courtyard of King of Ashantis palace, 1874The inner courtyard of the King of Ashantis palace captured by the British during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
The Mohne Dam; Second World War, c. 1940Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) before the Dambusters raid of May 1943. This photograph was probably taken before the Second World War as there are no obvious signs of
London during the Blitz; Second World War, 1940Illustration showing the skyline of London at night as the German Luftwaffe attacked the East of the city in September 1940. The glare of the fires in the East End of London is clearly evident
The Westphalia Region of Germany; Second World War, 1943Contour Map of the Westphalia Region of Germany, with the positions of the Sorpe, Mohne and Eder Dams marked, 1943. These were the dams attacked by RAF Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron during
RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World WarIllustration showing Royal Air Force Typhoons, fighter-bombers equipped with rockets, attacking a column of German armour, near Mortain, 1944
Chateau AttackedInsurgents attack the chateau of Ojcow
Russians AttackedA Russian convoy is attacked by Polish patriots near Zyzin
Antwerp AttackedThe Spanish storm Antwerp
Blown-up bridge in WarsawA bridge over the Vistula at Warsaw, blown up by the Russians in their retreat through Poland. In May 1915, the combined forces of Austria-Hungary
The Tsar saluting troopsPhotograph showing Tsar Nicholas II saluting troops during army manouevres. Russia was traditionally seen as the protector of the Slavs and after Austria attacked Hungary in 1914 mobilised troops
Moose / Elk & Wolves 1555A herd of Scandinavian elks is attacked by wolves
Whales Attack WhaleLarge whales attacked by small, fierce ones
Milan Riots / 1898 / Petit JCuban rebels against Spanish colonial rule, welcoming American intervention
The Federal Position at Chatanooga; American Civil War, 1863Panorama of the Federal Army lines and Tennessee River at Chatanooga, viewed from the lower ridge of Lookout Mountain, 1863
The Zulu war. The defence of Rorkes Drift, January 22nd 187The scene of the action, where 3, 000 zulus attacked the tiny fort and hospital at Rorkes Drift. 140 British soldiers kept the Zulus at bay
The Vultures & PigeonsTHE VULTURES AND THE PIGEONS The vultures fight each other and tear with beak and talon; the pigeons attempt to be peacemakers and succeed, but then are themselves attacked
Ras Al Khyma AttackedBritish attack on the pirate town of Ras-al-Khyma, on the Straits of Hormuz. (It will be attacked again in 1812 and subsequently.)
Ras Al Khyma AttackBritish forces prepare to attack the pirate town of Ras- al-Khyma, on the Straits of Hormuz. (It will be attacked again in 1812 and subsequently.)
Duc D aumale AttackedLe duc d Aumale, perceived as a representative of the royalist faction, is attacked in the streets of Paris by a Republican mob. Monarchy is distinctly out of fashion !
Papal Palace AttackedThe Papal Palace at Rome is attacked by Republicans
Non-Smokers AttackedWhen Austria imposes a tax on tobacco at Milano, Italy, many residents give up smoking in protest : the Austrians then attack those who refuse to smoke !
Charles, Robert, BalloonUnmanned balloon, filled with inflammable Air drawn from Iron by means of a Vitriolic Acid travels from the Champ de Mars to Gonzesse where it is attacked by peasants
Revolt at CilentoPatriots of Cilento in south Italy rebel against the rule of Francesco II. Officials are attacked, but the revolt is suppressed by marchese Delarrello and order restored
Capt. Ledoux MurderedIn southwest France there is considerable resistance to the Bourbon Restauration : many soldiers are attacked - in the streets of Lyon, capitaine Ledoux is murdered
Alexis Nord AttackedAttacked by an angry mobd, unpopular president Alexis Nord is saved by the French minister
Camp at JalesThe counter-revolutionary movement in south France is also opposed to protestantism - the camp at Jales, organised by Saillans, is its focus, but is attacked and destroyed
Haynau AssaultedAustrian marshall Haynau, who had brutally suppressed the revolutionary movement in Austria and Italy, is attacked during his visit to Barclay Perkins brewery, London
Cartagena AttackedCartagena, which has declared itself independent, is besieged by government forces