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Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Bannockburn

Battle of Bannockburn
The Scottish army led by Robert the Bruce defeats the invading English army of Edward II

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Sobraon 1846

Battle of Sobraon 1846
BATTLE OF SOBRAON Sir Hugh Gough defeats a much larger army of Sikhs by skilful strategy and hard fighting - the last battle of the first Sikh war

Background imageDefeats Collection: Olympics / 1932 / Fencing

Olympics / 1932 / Fencing
Fencing: Piller (Hungary) defeats Gaudini (Italy) in sabres

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Cowpens 1781Is

Battle of Cowpens 1781Is
At Cowpens, South Carolina, general Daniel Morgan defeats a British force under Colonel Tarleton

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Ayacucho 1824

Battle of Ayacucho 1824
ALABES, Fidencio (19th century). Battle of Ayacucho. Battle on the 9th December 1824. General Sucre defeats the royalist

Background imageDefeats Collection: Quatre Bras / Hamilton

Quatre Bras / Hamilton
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies

Background imageDefeats Collection: Constantine and Cross

Constantine and Cross
The emperor Constantine defeats his co-ruler Maxentius outside Rome : a cross in the sky tells him In hoc signo vinces (In this sign you will win), and he later converts

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Salamanca

Battle of Salamanca
Wellington decisively defeats the French under Marmont at Salamanca, destroying the French army at relatively little cost

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Ligny / Napoleon

Battle of Ligny / Napoleon
Gneisenau at the battle of LIGNY, where Napoleon defeats Bluchers Prussians

Background imageDefeats Collection: Russia / 968 / Bulgarians

Russia / 968 / Bulgarians
A Russian force, led by Svyatoslav, Prince of Kiev, hired at great expense by Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II Phocas, defeats the Bulgarian armies

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Marathon

Battle of Marathon
BATTLE OF MARATHON Miltiades, with 11, 000 Athenians and Plataeans, defeats the 60, 000-strong Persian army of Darius Hystaspes

Background imageDefeats Collection: Arthurian Tournament

Arthurian Tournament
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Background imageDefeats Collection: Sudan Wars: Tel-El-Kebir

Sudan Wars: Tel-El-Kebir
BATTLE OF TEL-EL-KEBIR Wolseley defeats Arabi Pashas army decisively, quashing the revolt : henceforward Egypt will be under British rule

Background imageDefeats Collection: Guiscard Defeats Arabs

Guiscard Defeats Arabs
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphally into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan to invade Ireland; eight Dutch ships are captured Date: 11 October 1797

Background imageDefeats Collection: Napoleon at Battle of Eylau

Napoleon at Battle of Eylau
Battle of Eylau - Napoleon defeats the Prussians and Russians

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Stamford Bridg

Battle of Stamford Bridg
BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE Harald Godwinson (Harold, king of England) defeats invading Norwegians under Harald Haardraade

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Bouvines

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Background imageDefeats Collection: Events / Greece

Events / Greece
At SALAMIS, the Greek fleet of 370 vessels defeats the Persian fleet of 1000+, thus forcing Xerxes to cancel his plan to invade Greece

Background imageDefeats Collection: The Knight of the Swan (Lohengrin) defeats the wicked Friedrich of Telramund in single combat

The Knight of the Swan (Lohengrin) defeats the wicked Friedrich of Telramund in single combat, therefore salvaging Elsa's reputation and winning her love Date: first performed 1850

Background imageDefeats Collection: ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet

ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1731 - 1804

Background imageDefeats Collection: Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes

Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes
Admiral Rodney defeats the French navy, Battle of the Saintes (Dominica), American War of Independence, 9-12 April 1782 Date: 1782

Background imageDefeats Collection: The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

Background imageDefeats Collection: Hydeyoshi Power Events Japan 1580s Prince Hideyoshi

Hydeyoshi Power Events Japan 1580s Prince Hideyoshi
hydeyoshi, power, events, japan, 1580s, prince, hideyoshi, acting, emperor, defeats, warlords, one, unites, country, embarks, conquest, korea, dies, before, final, success, history, historical

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF TOULOUSE Carrying the action from the Peninsula into France

BATTLE OF TOULOUSE Carrying the action from the Peninsula into France, Wellington defeats Soult Date: 10 April 1814

Background imageDefeats Collection: EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon defeats the Beys at the BATTLE OF THE PYRAMIDS

EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon defeats the Beys at the BATTLE OF THE PYRAMIDS, losing only 40 dead Date: 21 July 1798

Background imageDefeats Collection: EVENTS/WAR/REVOLUTIONARY

EVENTS/WAR/REVOLUTIONARY
EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon defeats the Beys at the BATTLE OF THE PYRAMIDS, losing only 40 dead Date: 21 July 1798

Background imageDefeats Collection: Tournaments

Tournaments
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Background imageDefeats Collection: Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours

Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours. Date: 10th October 732

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Busaco - Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27 September 1810

Battle of Busaco - Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27 September 1810

Background imageDefeats Collection: St Patrick defeats druids and converts king

St Patrick defeats druids and converts king
SAINT PATRICK The Saint defeats the Druids and converts the King. 390? - 461?

Background imageDefeats Collection: America - John Paul Jones defeats The Serapis

America - John Paul Jones defeats The Serapis
John Paul Jones On USS Bonhoome Richard defeats The Serapis During The American War of Independence 1779

Background imageDefeats Collection: Robert Guiscard defeats Saracens and Greeks

Robert Guiscard defeats Saracens and Greeks
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphantly into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily. Date: 1071

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF ROCROI During the Thirty Years War, Conde defeats the Spanish with heavy

BATTLE OF ROCROI During the Thirty Years War, Conde defeats the Spanish with heavy casualties, an event which marks the decline of Spanish military power Date: 19 May 1643

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss

BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss Date: 27 February 1814

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF MONTMIRAIL One of Napoleons last victories - he defeats Blucher at

BATTLE OF MONTMIRAIL One of Napoleons last victories - he defeats Blucher at Montmirail Date: 11 February 1814

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF HOHENLINDEN A combined French and Bavarian force defeats the Austrians

BATTLE OF HOHENLINDEN A combined French and Bavarian force defeats the Austrians Date: 3 December 1800

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF CAPE ST VINCENT Admiral Jervis defeats a Spanish squadron Date

BATTLE OF CAPE ST VINCENT Admiral Jervis defeats a Spanish squadron Date: 14 February 1797

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF TORGAU Friedrich der Grosse defeats the Austrians under Daun

BATTLE OF TORGAU Friedrich der Grosse defeats the Austrians under Daun, brilliantly turning defeat into victory but at the cost of 13, 000 casualties Date: 3 November 1760

Background imageDefeats Collection: The charge of the Twelfth Hussars at the Battle of Marengo

The charge of the Twelfth Hussars at the Battle of Marengo, where Napoleon defeats the Austrians Date: 14 June 1800

Background imageDefeats Collection: Napoleon defeats the Austrians at Marengo Date: 14 June 1800

Napoleon defeats the Austrians at Marengo Date: 14 June 1800

Background imageDefeats Collection: A French & German army, led by Count Montecucculi, defeats the invading Turks at St

A French & German army, led by Count Montecucculi, defeats the invading Turks at St Gothard, on the Raab river, in Hungary Date: 1 August 1664

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date

Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27th September 1810

Background imageDefeats Collection: RUSSIA V BULGARIA 968

RUSSIA V BULGARIA 968
A Russian force, led by Svyatoslav, Prince of Kiev, hired at great expense by Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II Phocas, defeats the Bulgarian armies Date: 968

Background imageDefeats Collection: STAMFORD BRIDGE 1066

STAMFORD BRIDGE 1066
BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE Harald Godwinson (Harold, king of England) defeats invading Norwegians under Harald Haardraade Date: 25 September 1066

Background imageDefeats Collection: GREECE / CRIMISUS / 339BC

GREECE / CRIMISUS / 339BC
Timoleon defeats the Carthaginians at Crimisus, Sicily. Date: 339 BC

Background imageDefeats Collection: 100 Years War and Sir Godfrey Conquering Amiens

100 Years War and Sir Godfrey Conquering Amiens
Sir Godfrey of Harcourt defeats the men of Amiens Date: 1356

Background imageDefeats Collection: GRENADIERS AT MAGENTA

GRENADIERS AT MAGENTA
INDEPENDENCE WAR At the battle of MAGENTA, the French army under Macmahon defeats the Austrians led by Gyulai Date: 4 June 1859

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF TALAVERA

BATTLE OF TALAVERA
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN Battle of TALAVERA Wellington decisively defeats the French, under the nominal command of king Joseph Bonaparte, seen on the left Date: 28 July 1809

Background imageDefeats Collection: BATTLE OF ITAPIRU

BATTLE OF ITAPIRU
PARAGUAY-BRAZIL WAR The Brazilian general field- marshal Osorio defeats the Paraguayans at the battle of Itapiru Date: 17 April 1866

Background imageDefeats Collection: Clovis and Syagrius

Clovis and Syagrius
Clovis I, king of the Franks, personally splits the head of the soldier who broke the vase of Soissons. 486

Background imageDefeats Collection: The Titans Defeated

The Titans Defeated
The Titans, sons of Uranus and Gaia, are a fearsome lot even by giant standards, but Zeus defeats them and consigns them to Tartarus

Background imageDefeats Collection: Quatre Bras / Dupray / 1815

Quatre Bras / Dupray / 1815
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies Date: 16 June 1815

Background imageDefeats Collection: Admiral Robert Blake defeats Dutch Fleet at Goodwin Sands

Admiral Robert Blake defeats Dutch Fleet at Goodwin Sands
Admiral Robert Blake (15981657) defeats the Dutch Fleet at The Battle of Goodwin Sand (Battle of Dover) on 19th May 1652 - the first engagement of the First Anglo-Dutch War. Date: 1652

Background imageDefeats Collection: Napoleon and Godoy complaining about their mistakes

Napoleon and Godoy complaining about their mistakes and defeats. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Garellano or Garigliano (1503). The

Battle of Garellano or Garigliano (1503). The
Battle of Garellano or Garigliano (1503)

Background imageDefeats Collection: Alexander V. Porus

Alexander V. Porus
Alexander defeats PORUS, king of the Pauravas, on the Hydaspes (now Jhelum) river in northwest India/ Pakistan. Date: 326 BC

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Austerlitz

Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon defeats a combined Russian-Austrian army at Austerlitz

Background imageDefeats Collection: Alexander in India

Alexander in India
Alexander (the Great) invades Northern India. He defeats Porus on the Hydaspes, but has to retreat the following year

Background imageDefeats Collection: German Saxons Baptised

German Saxons Baptised
Charlemagne defeats the Saxons, and forces them to be baptised as Christians Date: circa 792

Background imageDefeats Collection: LA Hogue / B West

LA Hogue / B West
BATTLE OF LA HOGUE / BARFLEUR The British/Dutch fleet under Russel and Almonde defeats the French fleet under de Tourville; Rooke destroys 15 French vessels Date: 20 May 1692

Background imageDefeats Collection: Civil War / Dona Maria

Civil War / Dona Maria
The fleet of Dona Maria aided by Sir Charles Napier under Admiral de Ponza, defeats the fleet of Don Miguel off Cape St.Vincent. Date: 1833

Background imageDefeats Collection: Jean Bart at Texel 1694

Jean Bart at Texel 1694
NAVAL BATTLE OFF TEXEL Jean Bart - depicted after boarding a Dutch warship - defeats a Dutch and English fleet, under Admiral de Frise Date: 29 June 1694

Background imageDefeats Collection: SHERIDANs ADVANCE 1864

SHERIDANs ADVANCE 1864
Philip Henry Sheridan, US General, given command of the Army of the Shenandoah, he defeats General Lee. Here he advances at a good pace on horseback with his men. Date: 1864

Background imageDefeats Collection: Little John defeats Eric of Lincoln

Little John defeats Eric of Lincoln
Robin defeats Nat of Nottingham at quarter-staff

Background imageDefeats Collection: Cromwell / Charlesii / 1651

Cromwell / Charlesii / 1651
Cromwell defeats Charles II at Worcester Date: 3 September 1651

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of the Saintes, 1782

Battle of the Saintes, 1782
Battle of the Saintes (Battle of Dominica) in 1782 in which a British fleet under Admiral Rodney defeated the French forces during the American Revolutionary War. Date: C.1800

Background imageDefeats Collection: WW1 - Hindenburg checkmates the Russians

WW1 - Hindenburg checkmates the Russians
WW1 - A German illustration showing Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) and the Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (1856 1929), ending a game of chess

Background imageDefeats Collection: The Battlefield of Gettysburg

The Battlefield of Gettysburg. Photograph from Huidekopers relief map of the battlefield. As it was in 1863. Date: 1901

Background imageDefeats Collection: Siege of Chⴥau-Gaillard in 1204, where Philip

Siege of Chⴥau-Gaillard in 1204, where Philip
" Siege of Chⴥ au-Gaillard in 1204, where Philip II Augustus of France defeats John I of England. Illustration from " Grandes Chroniques de France", 14th century. Gothic art

Background imageDefeats Collection: Seven Years War (1756-1763). Battle of Menorca

Seven Years War (1756-1763). Battle of Menorca, May 20th 1756

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Aboukir (25th July 1799). Napoleon

Battle of Aboukir (25th July 1799). Napoleon defeats the Turks. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Biblioth豵 e des Arts D飯 ratifs (Decorative Arts Library)

Background imageDefeats Collection: Charlemagne & Saxons

Charlemagne & Saxons
In a five-year campaign, the Emperor Charlemagne defeats, subjugates the Saxons and converts them to Christianity Date: 777

Background imageDefeats Collection: Julian Defeats Alamanni

Julian Defeats Alamanni
The Roman emperor JULIAN defeats the Alamanni near Strasbourg Date: 357

Background imageDefeats Collection: Arminius Defeats Romans

Arminius Defeats Romans
ARMIN, chief of the Cherusci tribe, celebrates his annihilation of three Roman legions, led by Varus, at the TEUTOBURGER WALD Date: 9

Background imageDefeats Collection: Napoleon at Battle of Friedland

Napoleon at Battle of Friedland
Battle of Friedland - Napoleon defeats the Russians. Date: 14 June 1807

Background imageDefeats Collection: A Russian woman is having a nightmare showing disasterous de

A Russian woman is having a nightmare showing disasterous defeats of the Russian army and navy on all fronts in the war against Japan; she is being attended to by a doctor who is taking her pulse

Background imageDefeats Collection: Edward the Elder defeats Danes at Watchet

Edward the Elder defeats Danes at Watchet
Edward the Elder, eldest son of Alfred the Great and king since 899, fights off an attack by the Danes at Watchet, in Somerset. Date: 921

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Dresden

Battle of Dresden
BATTLE OF DRESDEN Napoleon defeats a combined Russian, Prussian and Austrian army more than double the size of his : picture shows charge of the French Cuirassiers Date: 26-7 August 1813

Background imageDefeats Collection: Battle of Dresden 1813

Battle of Dresden 1813
BATTLE OF DRESDEN Napoleon defeats a combined Russian, Austrian and Prussian army, despite the presence of the Russian and Austrian Emperors and the Prussian king Date: 26-27 August 1813

Background imageDefeats Collection: Myth / England / Arthurian

Myth / England / Arthurian
Gareth, also known as Beaumains defeats the Red Knight

Background imageDefeats Collection: Joan of Arc at Patay

Joan of Arc at Patay
JOAN OF ARC defeats the English at Patay Date: 1429

Background imageDefeats Collection: Clovis at Soissons 486Ad

Clovis at Soissons 486Ad
Clovis defeats the Gallo- Romans at Soissons. Date: 486

Background imageDefeats Collection: Events / Britain 1510

Events / Britain 1510
Scottish hero Sir Andrew Wood defeats English insurgents in his ships " The Yellow Carvel" and " The Flower". The English vessels were in the Firth of Forth to raid the area



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