Obstacles Collection

11th Armoured Division Memorial, Stiphout, Holland
The Market Garden Operation involved an armoured attack by British and American forces along a narrow Corridor from Belgium and then through Holland

MUSSOLINI IN THE SADDLE
BENITO MUSSOLINI firmly in the saddle, surmounting all obstacles while riding at the Villa Borghese, Rome Date: 1883 - 1945

German trench defences, WW1 1915
Example of a German trench defences employed in World War One: caltrops, chevaux des frise, shields, barbed wire and deep dug outs(some as much as 25 to 30 feet below the surface). Date: 1915

Evolution of Suffragette Sally
Cartoon showing the evolution of Suffragette Sally and the obstacles she has faced since birth! Date: July 31st 1914

Naval support for armies in Normandy by G. H. Davis
The big guns of the Royal Navy supporting the Allied armies in Normandy during the Second World War. How warships, guided by air and ground spotters

NFS firewomen in dispatch rider training, WW2
London Region NFS firewomen undergoing dispatch rider training. Taught to do everything with a motorbike that could be done, these women would undertake all-terrain training

Cadre Noir - Saumur, France - Leaping a large obstacle
Acrobatic leap by a horse and rider at the French National Horse-Riding School (Cadre Noir), Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Cactus hedges near Deir el Balah, Palestine, WW1
Cactus hedges near Deir el Balah (Dayr al Balah) in Palestine during the First World War. There were many of these, presenting difficult obstacles to attacking troops. Date: circa 1917-1918

Road sense / W H Robinson
A motorist needs to keep his eyes open for obstacles that may be in his way. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Learning to avoid obstacles / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

The new wheel lift for avoiding obstacles
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Motorcyclist of the British First Airborne; Second World War
Photograph showing a soldier, of the Motorcycle Section of the British First Airborne Division, heading off on his motorcycle, 1944

Italian Bridge-layer on Army Manoevres, 1936
Photograph showing an Italian Army tank, which carried and laid a metal bridge, taking part in manoevres near Naples, 1936

OBSTACLES PARTY GAME
A blindfolded man has to negotiate obstacles with the promise of a kiss from the prettiest girl if he succeeds. But the obstacles are removed and tricked, he kisses a man!

French Cavalry Advance
French cavalry advance against the enemy, preceded by the avant-garde of eclaireurs, and flanc-gardes looking out for obstacles and signs of the enemy

French Avant-Garde
When a French regiment is on the march, the avant-garde precede the main body, and are themselves preceded by eclaireurs who look out for obstacles and signs of the foe

Natural Obstacles
Eritreans fighting alongside Italians have to contend with natural obstacles as well as the enemy

Flying Low for Fun
For the sporting aviator, nothing beats flying low over city streets - the many obstacles are an exciting challenge and great fun may be had by one and all

Running at Woolwich
Men from the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, Kent, compete in a running race which takes them over obstacles such as this pool into which some are diving

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