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"Armed with Determination: The Legacy of Michael Collins" Michael Collins, a prominent figure in Irish history

Background imageArmed Collection: Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey

Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1901

Background imageArmed Collection: View of a fully armed train, Iraq

View of a fully armed train, Iraq
View of a fully armed train with the number 29 painted on its side, on a railway track somewhere in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Background imageArmed Collection: Ships of the P&O, Cunard, Orient, Union and Guion Lines, 188

Ships of the P&O, Cunard, Orient, Union and Guion Lines, 188
Engravings of the steamships Lusitania, Khiva, Mexican, Australia, Arizona, Zambesi, Poonah, Nepaul, Ganges, Geelong, Rosetta, Umbria and Etruria (left to right, top to bottom)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageArmed Collection: Neil Franklin, Stoke City football player, circa 1947

Neil Franklin, Stoke City football player, circa 1947

Background imageArmed Collection: Royal Air Force Percival P. 56 Provost T. 1 XF912

Royal Air Force Percival P. 56 Provost T. 1 XF912
Royal Air Force Percival P.56 Provost T.1 XF912 (msn PAC/56/421), delivered on the 27 March 1956 and scrapped during 1962 at No.71 MU RAF Bicester. Date: circa 1959

Background imageArmed Collection: EDWARD OF WOODSTOCK The Black Prince (1330-1376)

EDWARD OF WOODSTOCK The Black Prince (1330-1376). Prince of Wales, first-born son of Edward III of England. The Black Prince is received in Bordeaux in 1355 during his campaign against John II of

Background imageArmed Collection: HMS Frobisher, British heavy (armed) cruiser

HMS Frobisher, British heavy (armed) cruiser, Hawkins class. Date: circa 1930

Background imageArmed Collection: Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland

Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916) in World War I. Jutland was an indecisive naval battle between heavily armed dreadnoughts

Background imageArmed Collection: New type of light tank demonstrated at Aldershot

New type of light tank demonstrated at Aldershot
A group of small machines with a pill-box turret, working over rough ground at Aldershot

Background imageArmed Collection: Medieval Travellers

Medieval Travellers
A toll is exacted from a group of medieval travellers by armed guards to allow them to be taken by boat across the river to the city

Background imageArmed Collection: Canadair CF-104G Starfighter 104823

Canadair CF-104G Starfighter 104823
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CF-104G Starfighter 104823, of 1 FW at RAF Leuchars on 19 September 1969. Date: 1969

Background imageArmed Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC-5A Buffalo 9454

de Havilland Canada DHC-5A Buffalo 9454
Canadian Armed Forces - de Havilland Canada DHC-5A Buffalo 9454, of 439 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on 19 September 1969. Date: 1969

Background imageArmed Collection: McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188760

McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188760
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188760 (msn 0409/A341), of 421 Squadron, seen at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 23 May 1987. Date: 1987

Background imageArmed Collection: McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188748

McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188748
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188748 (msn 344/A287), of 1 CAG (410 Squadron), seen at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 23 May 1987. Date: 1987

Background imageArmed Collection: McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet 188922

McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet 188922
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet 188922 (msn 344/A287), of 1 CAG (410 Squadron), seen at RAF Wattisham on 24 June 1989. Date: 1987

Background imageArmed Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter 9405

de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter 9405
Canadian Armed Forces - de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter 9405 (msn 17). Date: circa 1975

Background imageArmed Collection: Grumman RV-1D Mohawk 64-14252

Grumman RV-1D Mohawk 64-14252 (msm 80B), of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, at Camp Shelby. Date: circa 2000

Background imageArmed Collection: Canadair CT-133AN Silver Star 3 133102

Canadair CT-133AN Silver Star 3 133102
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CT-133AN Silver Star 3 133102 (msn T33-102) Date: circa 1990

Background imageArmed Collection: Infantry, Portugal, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Infantry, Portugal, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Infantry, Portugal, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageArmed Collection: Sailor's shore drill, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Sailor's shore drill, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sailor's shore drill, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageArmed Collection: Secy Stimson & Gen. Grant at lawn party, Gov's Island. 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Secy Stimson & Gen. Grant at lawn party, Gov's Island. 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Secy Stimson & Gen. Grant at lawn party, Gov's Island. 1911. Shows General Frederick Dent Grant, commanding officer on Governors Island, with Secretary of War Henry I

Background imageArmed Collection: Landscape with Armed Men, unknown date. Creator: Hercules Seghers

Landscape with Armed Men, unknown date. Creator: Hercules Seghers
Landscape with Armed Men, unknown date

Background imageArmed Collection: 47th Rgt. Brooklyn - going to war games, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

47th Rgt. Brooklyn - going to war games, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
47th Rgt. Brooklyn - going to war games, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageArmed Collection: Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912

Background imageArmed Collection: Villa & staff, Mexico, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Villa & staff, Mexico, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Villa & staff, Mexico, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Francisco "Pancho" Villa (at the "X"), Calixto Contreras (4th from left) and Fidel Avila (3rd from right)

Background imageArmed Collection: Streltsy guardsmen

Streltsy guardsmen
5304982 Streltsy guardsmen.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Streltsy Russian guardsmen who were collectively known as Marksman Troops. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArmed Collection: Engraving depicting an armed Polish Nobleman

Engraving depicting an armed Polish Nobleman
3520832 Engraving depicting an armed Polish Nobleman; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an armed Polish Nobleman. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArmed Collection: A Gurkha, Indian allies during World War One, creeps up on an unsuspecting German sentry (litho)

A Gurkha, Indian allies during World War One, creeps up on an unsuspecting German sentry (litho)
3252866 A Gurkha, Indian allies during World War One, creeps up on an unsuspecting German sentry (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gurkha, Indian allies during World War One)

Background imageArmed Collection: Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after

Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion
3252920 Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion of 1916 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArmed Collection: Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC)

Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria
532918 Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during 160 BC campaign crushing Jewish rebellion

Background imageArmed Collection: A policeman and a burglar

A policeman and a burglar
5616122 A policeman and a burglar; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a policeman intercepting an armed burglar. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArmed Collection: Officers and men of The Royal Irish Constabulary in the 19th century

Officers and men of The Royal Irish Constabulary in the 19th century, the armed police force of the United Kingdom in
3062120 Officers and men of The Royal Irish Constabulary in the 19th century, the armed police force of the United Kingdom in Ireland until 1922.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArmed Collection: Revolutionary guards in Petrograd, Russia

Revolutionary guards in Petrograd, Russia
2912555 Revolutionary guards in Petrograd, Russia; (add.info.: Armed revolutionary guards in a vehicle in Petrograd, Russia during the Russian Revolution. 1917); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArmed Collection: A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo)

A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo)
5315092 A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900. India)

Background imageArmed Collection: A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Background imageArmed Collection: Armed anti-communist, attack in the rue Danremont, 1925

Armed anti-communist, attack in the rue Danremont, 1925
3481051 Armed anti-communist, attack in the rue Danremont, 1925; (add.info.: Armed anti-communist, attack in the rue Danremont, Paris, where a communist meeting was taking place)

Background imageArmed Collection: Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527661 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates was one of the first victims

Background imageArmed Collection: Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850

Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850
3331148 Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope)

Background imageArmed Collection: Vintage IAF VIII

Vintage IAF VIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageArmed Collection: Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing

Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing three armed men
527962 Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing three armed men keeping lookout while others group round the fire

Background imageArmed Collection: Red Cop

Red Cop
Leonardo Flores

Background imageArmed Collection: Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters

Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614310 Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

Background imageArmed Collection: American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters

American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
5614308 American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc; (add.info.: American domestic grooms, armed and in livery)

Background imageArmed Collection: An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield

An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield
5307984 An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield and clothed in chainmail)

Background imageArmed Collection: A Norman warrior

A Norman warrior
5307969 A Norman warrior.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a Norman warrior armed with a battle axe. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageArmed Collection: Ms 149 t.1 fol.45 An army on campaign, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut

Ms 149 t.1 fol.45 An army on campaign, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum)
XIR240917 Ms 149 t.1 fol.45 An army on campaign, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale



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"Armed with Determination: The Legacy of Michael Collins" Michael Collins, a prominent figure in Irish history, was an ardent Irish Nationalist and the founder and director of Sinn Fein. Born in 1890, he dedicated his life to fighting for Ireland's independence from British rule. With unwavering determination, he led the charge towards freedom. In another part of Europe, during the Napoleonic Wars, French Cuirassiers showcased their might as heavy cavalry in the French Army. Armed with swords and wearing protective armor called cuirasses, they struck fear into their enemies' hearts. On a different continent altogether lies India - home to rich cultural heritage. A picture of Hindu goddess Durga captures her armed form symbolizing strength and protection. She is revered by millions across Asia for her power to overcome evil forces. The Second World War brought about many battles at sea. One such encounter was between HMS Jervis Bay and Admiral Scheer. Armed with courage against overwhelming odds, HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacked its adversary to protect allied ships. Traveling back in time to ancient Rome reveals warriors dressed in elaborate costumes ready for battle. These armed soldiers were prepared to defend their empire against any threat that came their way. Fast forward to modern times; an Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb showcases technological advancements during the Cold War era. This powerful weapon served as a deterrent against potential aggressors. During World War II, unity was crucial among nations fighting together against tyranny. A poster depicting "The British Commonwealth of Nations Together" highlights how countries joined forces while being armed not just physically but also ideologically - united by a common cause. Amidst all these historical events stands RMS Orvieto - an Orient Line Steamer that sailed through treacherous waters carrying passengers safely across vast oceans while being equipped with necessary safety measures onboard.