Ultimate
Napoleonic art prints. Historical art prints of the
Napoleonic wars by historical artist Chris Collingwood. Military prints of
the Peninsula War and the Battle of Waterloo from the historical art print
company, Cranston Fine Arts.
The Worst Scrape - Retreat from Burgos October/November 1812 by Chris Collingwood.
After a major victory at Salamanca (22 July 1812) Wellington occupied Madrid and then advanced to capture Burgos - unfortunately with insufficient siege equipment he was compelled to retire and forced to experience a harrowing retreat, it was, he said The worst scrape. However, when the campaigning season ended, Spain, south of the Tagus, was free of the French.
Item Code : DHM1099
The Worst Scrape - Retreat from Burgos October/November 1812 by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Officer and men of the 52nd Oxfordshire Light Infantry, flanked by the 95th Rifle Regiment at the turning point of the Battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815.
Item Code : DHM0669
Battle of Waterloo by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
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Ride Like the Devil - the Charge of the 13th Light Dragoons at the Battle of Vittoria by Chris Collingwood.
Battle of Vittoria, June 21st 1813. Duke of Wellingtons victory over the French with an army of 79,000 British, Portuguese and rebel Spanish troops. The battle of Vittoria ended Napoleons domination of Spain.
Item Code : DHM1601
Ride Like the Devil - the Charge of the 13th Light Dragoons at the Battle of Vittoria by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
In August 1808 the 2nd battalion of the 95th Rifles were part of the expedition commanded by Sir Arthur Wellesley to Portugal and covered the landings at Mondego Bay. On 15th August during a skirmish at Obidos, they had the distinction of firing the first shots of the Peninsular War against the French. The Rifles were trained to think quickly and by themselves in dangerous situations, they were also taught to work and fight together in pairs while firing harassing and well aimed shots at the enemy. The Baker rifle which the 95th used was an accurate weapon for its day, with reported kills being taken up to 270 metres away. During the Peninsular War, Rifleman Thomas Plunkett of the 1st Battalion, 95th Rifles, shot the French General Auguste-Marie-Francois Colbert at a range that may have been even greater. Rifleman Thomas Plunkett then shot a second French officer who rode to the general's aid.
Item Code : DHM1498
Tribute to the 95th Rifles by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Counter Charge of the 12th and 13th Light Dragoons by Chris Collingwood.
Lord Uxbridge commits the Light Dragoons against the French Cuirassiers and Chasseurs, who are driven over the ridge and down the slope. This action happened many times during the battle.
Item Code : DHM0899
Counter Charge of the 12th and 13th Light Dragoons by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Struggle for Hougoumont - The French Assault by Chris Collingwood.
The attack of the French Grenadier Company belonging to the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Line Regiment from Prince Jeromes Divisions at the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. On the 18th June 1815, at approximately 11.30am, Prince Jeromes 6,500 strong division of French infantry was ordered to attack the chateau of Hougoumont as a prelude to Napoleons main assault, which was targeted at Wellingtons centre. These buildings anchored the right wing of Wellingtons army at Waterloo. The loss of this strategic position would have rendered Wellingtons defensive line untenable. Wellington understood this and, later in the battle, ordered it to be defended to the last man. As the French initial assault drove back the German defenders through The Great Wood, they emerged to face not only the buildings, but the 300 yard long 7 foot high wall of the chateau gardens, defended by detachments from Cookes British Guards division. Charge after charge failed to dislodge the Guardsmen as they poured .........
The 95th Rifle Brigade at the Battle of Fuentes De Onoro, 5th May 1811 by Chris Collingwood.
The Duke of Wellington was blockading the fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo with 32,000 troops. The French sent a force of 45,000 troops under Marshal Andre Massena to relieve the fortress. Wellington took up a strong position at Fuentos DOnoro and the French attacked on May 5th with superior numbers. The British army held their ground with the cost of 1,500 casualties, the French suffered higher losses of 2,200 troops and finally withdrew. The Duke of Wellington quickly seized Almeida.
Item Code : DHM1160
The 95th Rifle Brigade at the Battle of Fuentes De Onoro, 5th May 1811 by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Arthur Wellesley is shown in his uniform of Lt. General (with the most honourable Order of the Bath) at the time of the Battle of Vimiero 21st August 1808.
Item Code : DHM0663
Portrait of Wellington by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
The Storming of the night of April 6th 1812 of Badajoz Castle proved to be Wellingtons bloodiest siege. Depicted here are soldiers of the 88th Connaught Rangers (famously the Devils Own) and part of Pictons 3rd Division, successfully escalading the high walls of the Castle.
Item Code : DHM1340
Storming of Badajoz by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
The Charge of the Red Lancers on Mercers Troop of Royal Horse Artillery by Chris Collingwood.
Waterloo - 18th June 1815. The Red Lancers made five separate attempts on the allied squares and batteries suffering heavy casualties but failing to break either. Mercers artillery troop would not retire and served their guns continuously regardless of repeated attack.
Item Code : DHM1857
The Charge of the Red Lancers on Mercers Troop of Royal Horse Artillery by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
The Defence of La Haye-Sainte, 18th June 1815 by Chris Collingwood.
The garrison under the command of Major G Baring consisted of the 2nd Light Battalion of the 2nd Brigade Kings German Legion and reinforced by two Nassau companies. Here Major Baring is seen leading his Legion against Quiots Brigade (54th and 55th of the line)
Item Code : DHM1253
The Defence of La Haye-Sainte, 18th June 1815 by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
The 95th Rifle Brigade at the Battle
of Fuentes De Onoro, 5th May 1811 by Chris Collingwood Men of the 95th (Rifle Regiment of
Foot) provide covering fire for the Royal Horse Artillery.
Advance on Vittoria by Chris Collingwood The 13th Light Dragoons cross a small river as part
of Wellingtons armies advance on Vittoria in June 1813 during the
Peninsula Campaign.
Battle of Vittoria,
June 21st 1813. Duke of Wellington's victory over the French with an army
of 79,000 British, Portuguese and rebel Spanish troops. The battle of
Vittoria ended Napoleon's domination of Spain.
Storming
of Badajoz by Chris Collingwood The Storming of the night of April 6th
1812 of Badajoz Castle proved to be Wellingtons bloodiest siege.
depicted here are soldiers of the 88th Connaught Rangers (famously the
"Devils Own") and part of Pictons 3rd Division ,
successfully escalading the high walls of the Castle
"The Worst Scrape" Retreat from Burgos
October/November 1812 by Chris Collingwood After a major victory at Salamanca (22 July 1812) Wellington occupied
Madrid and then advanced to capture Burgos - unfortunately with
insufficient siege equipment he was compelled to retire and forced to
experience a harrowing retreat, it was, he said "The worst
scrape". However, when the campaigning season ended, Spain, south of
the Tagus, was free of the French.
Battle of Waterloo by Chris Collingwood Officer and men of the 52nd Oxfordshire Light Infantry,
flanked by the 95th Rifle Regiment at the turning point of the Battle
of Waterloo 18th June 1815.
The Vedette of the 13th Light Dragoons by Chris
Collingwood. Scouts of the 13th Light Dragoons keep watch on the advancing
French Army.
Counter Charge of the 12th and 13th Light Dragoons
by Chris Collingwood Lord Uxbridge commits the Light Dragoons against the French
Cuirassiers and Chasseurs, who are driven over the ridge and down the
slope. This action happened many times during the battle.
Portrait of Wellington by Chris Collingwood
Arthur Wellesley is shown in his uniform of Lt. General
(with the most honourable Order of the Bath) at the time of the Battle
of Vimiero 21st August 1808.
Lt General Lord Wellington at Salamanca,
22nd July 1812 by Chris Collingwood Background battle detail shows 15th Hussars in summer campaign dress.
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