Defender Collection (#8)

(1882-1950). American civil rights lawyer. Photograph, c1913
DUDLEY FIELD MALONE (1882-1950). American civil rights lawyer. Photograph, c1913

WOLVES ATTACKING. Wolves attacking the family of a Back-settler in Illinois: wood engraving, 19th century

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1848. Defenders of the barricade. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

His most excellent majesty George the third, by the grace of god, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, king, defender of the faith &c, &c, &c

French General Ballieni
Portrait of the French General Ballieni, the energetic defender of Paris during the First World War. (First Battle of Marne)

Flying defender. Date c1895 Oct. 14

Alsatian dog on guard in a carriage
Wonderful photographic postcard of an Alsatian dog on guard in an open carriage Date: 1932

General Liman von Sanders
General Otto Liman von Sanders, a German officer and defender of the Dardanelles during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

America Cup Yacht Race 1901
The Americas Cup race of 1901 saw Scottish businessman Sir Thomas Lipton as the Challenger with his yacht, Shamrock II of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club (designed by George Lennox Watson)

Ice hockey. Two ice hockey players competing for control of the puck during a world championship game between Russia and the Czech Republic

Bias of Priene, Greek philosopher
Bias (fl. 6th century BCE), Greek philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Bias lived in the Greek city state of Priene

BATTLESCENE, 975. Defending a castle. Manuscript illumination, 975, for Beatus of Liebanas Commentary on the Apocalyse

Anatole de la Forge / Gill
Anatole de la Forge (1821-1892) French politician, Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies. Most noted for his action during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 from whence came the nickname defender

The Zulu war. Portraits of officers
Portrait of Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department, defender of Rorkes Drift. 137 British soldiers held the fort at Rorkes Drift against a force of over 3, 000 Zulus

Boy Dressed as Soldier
A young Russian boy is dressed as a defender of Petrograd, in a uniform with a rifle

Cunibertas Defender
When Cuniberta, queen of the Lombards, is accused of misbehaviour, her champion challenges her accuser and defeats him in single combat

Waterfield / Burnley F bl
Gs Waterfield, Defender for Burnley

George White / Col Lith
SIR GEORGE STUART WHITE British soldier, defender of Ladysmith (1899-1900)

Charles I White
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND Defender of the Faith 1 of 2

Charles I Marshall
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND Defender of the Faith in England and Scotland

French Public Defender
A French public defender

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"Defender: A Symbol of Strength and Protection" The 1995 Land Rover Defender, a rugged off-road vehicle that has become an icon in the automotive world. With its robust design and unparalleled durability, it embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. One notable event where the Defender showcased its capabilities was during the Camel Trophy, a grueling off-road competition that pushed both man and machine to their limits. The unknown creators of this legendary vehicle surely had no idea how it would come to be revered by enthusiasts worldwide. Another famous association with the Defender is Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. Known for her fearless nature and determination, she relied on her trusty Land Rover Defender TD5 to navigate treacherous terrains in search of ancient artifacts. But they are not limited to machines alone; history tells tales of brave individuals who stood up against adversity. Laodicea Dicey Langston, hailing from South Carolina during the American Revolution, protected her elderly father from Loyalist troops due to his support for the revolutionary cause. Her heroic act immortalized through a mezzotint painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson. Art also captures defenders in various forms - Leon-Maxime Faivre's "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" depicts two mothers shielding their children from harm, showcasing maternal instinct as another form of protection. Sports too have their own defenders - Kevin Keegan battling against an Argentine defender during a soccer match in Buenos Aires or Bart Starr attempting to run past opponents on his way to victory in a football game at County Stadium. Even historical events like America's Cup or Ulster 1914 show instances where defenders play crucial roles - whether it be ships saluting each other or patriotic postcards symbolizing unity and strength within communities. Throughout time, one thing remains constant - our need for protectors.