Cavalry Collection (page 22)

Mounted English Cavalry soldier in Cairo
Mounted English Cavalry soldier in front of the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo

Horseguards Cavalry Barracks, Knightsbridge, 1880
Engraving showing the exterior of the Horseguards Cavalry Barracks at Knightsbridge, which had just been completed and occupied by the Royal Horse Guards (Blue), 1880

The Officers Quarters, Knightsbridge Barracks, 1880
Engraving showing the exterior of the then newly built Officers Quarters, for the Household Cavalry, in Knightsbridge, London, 1880

Cavalry chargers as extra ammunition carriers: The horses bandolier (fifty rounds) used by the Welsh horse

A fight between an armoured car and a German cavalry patrol

Sir Robert Baden-Powell leading a cavalry charge, 1899
Illustration showing Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, leading a cavalry charge in South Africa, 1899. He is shown in the uniform of the Special Corps

Algerian light cavalry escorting captured Germans
WWI, 1st World War, World War One, World War 1, The Great War

Russian Cavalry Entering Balaklava, end of the Crimean War
Engraving showing Russian cavalry re-entering Balaklava, as British troops pulled out, at the end of the Crimean War, 1856. The fort can be seen in the background

The British Cavalry Camp at Balaklava, Crimean War, 1854
Photograph of the British army camp at Balaklava, under command of the Earl of Lucan, during the Crimean War, 1854

Indian cavalry preparing to charge
A line of Indian cavalrymen, armed with bamboo lances, are pictured preparing to charge German positions in the French woods of Foureaux

Red Army Cavalry
The legendary horsemanship of the Cossacks ensures that the Red Army cavalry is uniquely effective : this detachment pose for their photograph in a Ukrainian village

Fighting at Rachow
Cossack cavalry attack the insurgents who have invested the town of Rachow : they will be beaten back by a rebel counter-attack with many casualties

Battle of Guinegatte - 1
The French cavalry are put to flight by a combined Imperial and English force : they retreat so precipatedly that the engagement is known as the battle of the spurs

Battle of Guinegatte - 2
The French cavalry are put to flight by a combined Imperial and English force : they retreat so precipatedly that the engagement is known as the battle of the spurs

War with Russia - 1
When Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize Poland, the Poles fight for their independence with patriotic fervour : Polish cavalry in the streets of Warsaw

Franco-Prussian War. Bavarian Light dragoons Passing the Hea
German cavalry on hoseback, flourishing their swords and celebrating Prussian success aginst the French

US Cavalry Pack Mules; Arizona, 1887
US cavalrymen with their pack mules carrying supplies for the war against the American Indians. This war, which took place in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Old Mexico

Military Multi-Cycle On trial at Aldershot, 1887
Illustration showing the British Army trials of a Multi-cycle, a pedal machine for twelve soldiers and their equipment, at Aldershot, 1887

The Cyclist Company of the 1st Oxford University Volunteers
Photograph of the Cyclist Company of the 1st Oxford University Volunteers, practising their drill for resisting an attack by cavalry, 1889

Cavalry at Bulganak
Cavalry engagement at Bulganak

May Demo Broken Up / 1906
May 1st demonstration is broken up by the Paris authorities

Military / Weapons / Bowmen
At CRECY, 9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI - a triumph of the English strategy of bowmen against cavalry

A Squadron of Cavalry from General Chanzys Army; Franco-Pru
Illustration showing a squadron of General Chanzys cavalry during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. At the end of January 1871 General Chanzy was utterly defeated by the Prussians at Le Mans

Lancers returning from burning kraals, Zulu War, 1879
Engraving showing British cavalry returning from burning Zulu homes, 1879. This arson was designed to prevent the Zulu from hiding their leaders, who were fugitive from the British

Political Rioting
Cavalry are called in when anti-government rioting in Paris leads to an attack on the palais Bourbon

A motor ambulance supplied by Carters, New Cavendish Street
A motor ambulance presented for service with the Russian cavalry, a Carters type 20 H.P. The ambulance could carry four stretchers and had accommodation for a nurse attendant

Insurrection in Palermo
During the insurrection at Palermo, Sicily, against the Bourbon rule, the royal cavalry are routed

Village Cavalry practising in a farm yard

French at Venice
The French under Louis XII defeat the Venetians at Agnadella (Rivolta). The guns stand idle as the foot- soldiers and cavalry separately collide

Cavalry Horses Drinking
Three cavalrymen stop to water their horses at a drinking trough on the outskirts of a village, during manoeuvres

Fording a River
Bavarian Light Cavalry fording a river

Cavalry in Snow
A troop of Prussian Uhlans inquire directions of a local countryman

Cavalry Patrol Fired On
Three Hessian cavalrymen on patrol are disconcerted when they come under fire

Russia / 1919 Review
Stalin reviews the First Cavalry army of the Republic

Cavalry Versus Tanks
Poland : German tanks invading Poland are confronted by gloriously heroic but sadly ineffectual cavalry

Victoria & Albert / Coach
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their way to the Opera in the State Coach

Military Blacksmith
If horses are essential to yesterdays armies, the blacksmith is essential to keep them well shod : this marechal ferrant is at work in a French cavalry camp

Russian Cavalry Troops
A parade of Russian cavalry many of whom carry flags or lances

Mounted Troops in Iraq
British cavalry and their allies in action in the deserts of Iraq. Mounted troops are best suited to cope with the difficult desert terrain and Iraqi climate

Franco-Pruss / Vionville
The Prussian cavalry charge at Vionville-Mars-La-Tour during the Franco-Prussian War

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

Soldiers in Retreat
A king and his army in retreat; cavalry and foot- soldiers alike look back over their shoulders and one lone bowman fights a rearguard action

Fighting on Ice
Scandinavian cavalry charge across the ice, trumpet blowing, after the artillery bombardment has weakened the opposition from the town

Siege (Olaus Magnus)
A well-protected town, skirted with multiple rows of chain-linked defences and spikes to prevent a frontal attack by cavalry

Blucher Unhorsed
On the field of battle, the Prussian commander Prinz Blucher is unhorsed, his horse lying over him while the French cavalry hurry past unaware of him

Lovenstein Attacked
During the fighting between the occupying Spanish and the Dutch patriots, the castle of Lovenstein is attacked with artillery, cavalry and infantry

Pagets Horse in Action
The Imperial Yeomanry in action: Pagets Horse Company chasing Boers outside Lichtenberg

Dairos of French Africa
Dairos (native cavalry of the French Armee d Afrique) carry out police duties in Algeria

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