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The Night Watch by Ivan Berryman. No text for this item |
The Death of Nelson by William Brassey Hole. Admiral Nelson was fatally wounded during The Battle of Trafalgar by a French sniper's bullet while on the deck of his flagship. HMS Victory. Despite his severe injuries, Nelson continued to command his forces and celebrate the victory until be succumbed to his wounds later that day. His body was returned to Britain and he lay in state for three days which drew large crowds of mourners. His tomb is located in St Pauls Cathedral in London. |
Battle of Marathon by Brian Palmer. The Battle of Marathon 490 BC during the Persian Greek Wars. King Darious I of Persia sent his son in law Mardonius to invade Greece in 492 BC. The Persian Forces conquered Thrace and Macedonia before their fleet was devastated by a storm. Mardonia was forced to return to Asia. A second Persian invasion force crossed the Aegean sea. After conquering Eretria, the Persian Army under Datis (15,000 strong) landed near Marathon. (Marathon is 24 miles northeast of Athens.) General Miltiades, general in the Greek army gathered a force of 10,000 Athenians and 1,000 Plataean citizen Soldiers. |
Vercingetorix Surrendering to Caesar by Henri-Paul Motte. After the fall of the stronghold of Alesia in 52BC, Vercingetorix was the last Gallic Chieftain to submit to Caesar. Vercingetorix is shown arrivng on horseback at the gate of the Roamn fort, with Caesar shown a distance away in the fort. Henri Motte studied under Jean-Leon Gerome, and most of his works were shown at the Salon des Artistes Francais in Paris. His major works were of historical pieces such as this one and Hannibal Crossing the Rhone, both of these receiving a bronze medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris. He was awarded Chevalier de la Legion dHonneur in 1892. |
Defeat of Porus by Alexander the Great 326BC by Francois Louis Joseph Watteau. Battle of Hydaspes. Porus had a very large army which included 200 war elephants. The battle saw a charge by the elephants, against the Macedonian forces, which began to look successful. Seeing this, Porus Cavalry charged, against Alexanders cavalry (in this period it was very unusual to have cavalry contact) The elephant charge began to falter and the battle edged towards victory for Alexander. Due to his admiration of Porus as a leader, Alexander granted him honourable terms and built an alliance with him. His army was not so fortunate, with 3,000 cavalry lost and 20,000 infantry killed. |
Nordic Military Men Negotiating with Romans Over Gold, Silver Bowls and Coins by Anton Hoffman Romans engaged in trade with Nordic soldiers primarily during the Roman Empire's expansion into northern Europe. They established trading posts and maintained trade routes across the Roman frontier which facilitated the exchange of goods such as Roman luxury items and metalwork, along with wine for Nordic resources like furs, amber, and precious metals. |
The Last Great Battle by Tom Lovell. Alexanders infantry and cavalry overwhelm the Indian army of King Porus at the Jhelum River. Maddened by the disaster the kings elephants kept colliding with friends and foes alike, according to Arrian. Soon after the victory, Alexanders men, weary and homesick, demanded that he turn back. |
The Death of Cleopatra by Jean Andre Rixens. No text for this item |
Centurian by Chris Collingwood. No text for this item |
The Wrath by Ivan Berryman. Spartan warriors were known for their long hair and red cloaks. Their constant military drilling and discipline honed their skills in the ancient Greek style of combat, particularly in the phalanx formation. |
Battle of Zama by Brian Palmer. Hannibal had invaded Italy by taking his army including war elephants across the mountains and into northern Italy. He defeated the Romans in three major battles including Cannae, but he did not take Rome when he had the chance. Once Rome had strengthened its forces, the Romans invaded Carthage. The second Punic War between Rome and Carthage was brought to a conclusion on the plains of Zama (modern Tunisia) with the Romans inflicting a crushing defeat on the army of Hannibal. |
So It Begins by Ivan Berryman. In 483/2 BC the Athenian statesman Themistocles used his political skills and influence to persuade the Athenian assembly to start the construction of 200 triremes. Athens was at that time embroiled in a conflict with the neighbouring island of Aegina, who possessed a formidable navy. |
Julius Caesar by Ivan Berryman. Julius Caesar was a Roman general renowned for his military prowess. He achieved notable victories in the Gallic Wars (58-50 BC), expanding Roman territory to include present-day France and Belgium. Caesars conquest of Gaul culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia. His subsequent Civil War against Pompey (49-45 BC) saw him triumph in battles like Pharsalus and Munda, ultimately leading to his dictatorship over Rome. His military successes laid the groundwork for the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. |
Primus Pilus by Chris Collingwood. In his 50s with 30 years experience, who has now attained High Centurian rank and commands the entire 1st Cohort. |
Julius Caesar Crossing the Thames, Summer 54BC by David Pentland. After an unsuccessful attempt to invade Britain the previous year, Caesar returned in force. Included among his large ranks was one Indian elephant, a beast unknown to his enemy, and as it transpired a dramatic psychological weapon which succeeded in breaching the Britons defensive position on the River Thames. |
Balearic Slinger by Chris Collingwood. Roman army auxiliary. It is said that a good slinger could propel his missile up to 400 metres, this being greater than the bow and arrow. |
The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer by Jean Leon Jerome Christian men and women await their violent end to the teeth of wild beasts, much to the enjoyment of the crowded amphitheatre. |
Ave Caesar! Morituri Te Salutant by Jean Leon Jerome Hail Caesar! We Who Are about to Die Salute You. |
The Roman War Machine by Chris Collingwood. A Centurion orders the formation of a shield wall. |
Spartacus. The Slaves Revolt - 71 BC by Brian Palmer. For two years Spartacus and his army of escaped slaves and Gladiators defeated every Roman Legion sent against him. Eventually in 71BC, they were trapped and destroyed by six Legions led by Crassus. |
Ambush of the IX Legion by Brian Palmer. Driven by revenge for the brutal treatment she had suffered at the hands of the Romans, Queen Boadicea led the Iceni and her allies the Trinovantas in open revolt. The IX Legion Hispania was despatched to suppress the insurrection but were ambushed en route. Only the commander Petilius Cerealis, and a handful of cavalry escaped. |
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