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American Indians. Pawnees looking out for the enemy. From aPawnee Indian standing on his horse, looking out for the enemy; either the Blackfoot or Comanches
Underground warfareMen working a mine-drill in a gallery, making a bore-hole for a camoflaut or secondary chamber, intended to cause the enemy work to fall in
Listening for sounds of counter-miningBritish soldier using a microphone to listen for evidence of enemy counter-mining underground. Underground mines became a major feature of warfare on the Western Front during World War I with miners
The Fantassins of FranceA French fusilier and trench-clearer standing together. The fusilier carries a Lebel rifle while the grenadier, or trench-clearer is equipped with a Browning pistol
Locating sappers by earIllustration showing British soldiers crawling close to the ground at night in No-Mans Land, in a bid to locate enemy sappers by ear
A Poste D ecouteA French listening-post for early detection of enemy aircraft
British First Airborne troops using a 75mm gun, Arnhem; SecoPhotograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing a 75mm gun at an enemy position near Arnhem, September 1944
Military Multi-Cycle On trial at Aldershot, 1887Illustration showing the British Army trials of a Multi-cycle, a pedal machine for twelve soldiers and their equipment, at Aldershot, 1887
Aviators chasing the enemyA French parasol monoplane flying at nearly 10, 000 feet, photographed by another French machine. The photograph was taken during an engagement with German aircraft near Nancy
Enemy guns at the Lord Mayors ShowEnemy guns captured at Loos paraded through the streets of London at the Lord Mayors Show in 1915
Herakles & PericlymeneTo outwit his enemy Herakles, Periclymene keeps changing shape, but when he turns himself into an eagle, Herakles is able to shoot him down
German soldiers relaxing in Orleans; Franco-Prussian War, 18Illustration showing an atmospheric candlelit scene of German soldiers relaxing with enemy french women and children, during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1
Saying what they think of treason at homeIrish soldiers are depicted fighting on the Western front during the First World War, leaving their trenches and charging the enemy
The Evacuation of Children from LondonThe evacuation of Britains cities at the start of World War Two was the biggest and most concentrated mass movement of people in Britains history
A Look Out Up the MastEngraving showing a Royal Navy seaman up the mast of a Cruiser, keeping a lookout for the enemy with a telescope, 1890. In the background some signals have been run up another mast
Thiers home SackedThe home of Thiers, a bitter enemy of the Commune, in the place Saint-Georges, is sacked by the Communards
SEA BATTLE 1550 - 3Fire-ships are despatched against the enemy vessels - but first the attacker must get to windward of his victim
Televising a unit of Londons Land Defence Force against eneIn December 1936 the B.B.C carried out its first transmission from outside at night. A mock air-raid was staged so that Londoners could see how the Territorial Army had prepared itself for the onset
Lost Seamen LetterA letter from the Ministry of War Transport to a mother whose son has been lost at sea following the sinking of his ship by the enemy
Seamen Missing at SeaA letter informing a mother that there is still no news about her son, since his ship Inverness was sunk one month ago by the enemy. He is presumed drowned
Missing Seamen 1941Letter to a mother whose son was drowned when his ship was sunk by the enemy. It gives information about his pension arrangements
Death Certificate 1941Death certificate issued when Alan Sandersons ship Inverness is sunk by the enemy in the North Atlantic in World War Two. He is missing, supposed drowned
Battle of Wartenburg - Blucher, with a greatly superior force, defeats the French under Bertrand : here, the Leibregiment is at close quarters with the enemy
Scylla into LarkScylla, daughter of Nisus but in love with his enemy Minos, betrays him, but Minos is appalled at her behaviour and rejects her, whereupon she is transformed into a lark
Battle Villa ViciosaBATTLE OF VILLA VICIOSA During the battle, Felipe V, king of Spain, feels a need to sleep : the duc de Vendome offers him a bed made of flags captured from the enemy
Arnold WinkelriedARNOLD WINKELRIED Swiss hero who, at the battle of Sempach, drew the enemy weaponry to himself, thus sparing his companions
British / Indian Army Ww1" India will help" -- A British and an Indian officer join forces to fight the enemy
Defending a FortAs the enemy approaches, the defenders prepare to repel them with guns and bows : by pulling on ropes, half-cut trees can be felled to fall on the attackers
1878 / AFGHAN WARThe 8th Kings Regiment make their way up the Peiwar Kotul, attacking enemy positions
Wwi / Germans under FireGerman artillery struggle through the mud, while under enemy fire
Robin Hood Keeping WatchRobin Hood keeping a lookout for his enemy, Guy of Gisbourne, from a safe distance
French Defensive MinesEngineers of the French army laying defensive mines to hamper an enemy attack
French Cavalry AdvanceFrench cavalry advance against the enemy, preceded by the avant-garde of eclaireurs, and flanc-gardes looking out for obstacles and signs of the enemy
L ATTAQUELed by their commander, wielding his sabre, French infantry move forward to attack the enemy, with bayonets fixed to their guns
Battle Line AdvancesA French ligne de combat (battle line) advances on the enemy, using whatever cover is available
French Ligne De CombatWhen French infantry engage the enemy, they take up a ligne de combat (battle line)
Awaiting AttackFrench infantry take up positions on the edge of a wood to await an enemy attack
Defensive PositionFrench infantry take up a defensive position behind earthworks, where they await the enemy attack with fortitude and resolution
Soldiers BoxingThe exercise de la boxe is not only good for French soldiers health but encourages them not to fear the enemy. Date: circa 1900
French Cavalry in WoodFrench cavalry make use of cover as they advance on the enemy. Trees may hamper progress but they provide protection and conceal movement
French Laying MinesFrench sappers laying mines, tunneling towards the enemy lines where they will plant mines which when detonated should destroy the enemys defences
Allies Resolve to FightThe Allies kneel together to face the enemy as one
WW1 / 1915 / EAST AFRICAIn East Africa, the British learn that the Germans are tougher enemy than they expected
French Artillery - 10While enemy cavalry attack, a gunner of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale uses his ramrod to ensure the charge is home in the barrel of his muzzle-loading gun
Wwi / Pte Boyd / 1914 / DeedsPrivate J.Boyd of the Irish Guards single-handedly captures an enemy machine-gun. He is subsequently awarded the D.C.M
Soviet Radio OperatorSoviet shortwave radio operator communicating with forces behind the enemy lines
Haman HumiliatedWhen Hamans plan to have the Jews massacred is revealed by Esther, he is forced to honour his enemy Mordecai (a Jew) by leading him, on a horse, round the city
German Look out PostA German look-out post, up a tree, spotting enemy artillery