Veterans of the American Civil War
View allAll Photos Tagged MilitaryHistory
Levantado en el año 1812 en memoria del Brigadier Cosme Churruca, muerto en la batalla de Trafalgar (1805) estando al frente del navío "San Juan Nepomuceno". En la actualidad se encuentra instalado en los jardines de San Francisco, desde donde se divisan unas estupendas vistas de la Ría y de los Arsenales de la ciudad.
Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza, nacido en Motrico, Guipuzcoa (País Vasco) en 1761, ingresó en la Escuela Naval de Cádiz a los quince años de edad y fue un ejemplo de avezado marino, ilustrado científico y valiente militar en el combate.
¡Feliz Martes de Nubes!.
Obelisk to Churruca in Ferrol.
Built in 1812 in memory of Brigadier Cosme Churruca, who died in the battle of Trafalgar (1805) while in command of the ship "San Juan Nepomuceno". It is currently installed in the gardens of San Francisco, from where there are stupendous views of the estuary and the Arsenals of the city.
Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza, born in Motrico, Guipuzcoa (Basque Country) in 1761, entered the Naval School of Cádiz at the age of fifteen and was an example of a seasoned sailor, an enlightened scientist and a brave soldier in combat.
Happy Clouds Tuesday!
Ferrol (La Coruña). Galicia. España.
Obra cumbre de la Arquitectura Militar gótica-mudejar en España. Construido en el año 1473 para Alonso de Fonseca, actualmente pertenece a la Casa de Alba, que lo cedió en 1954 por cien años, al Ministerio de Agricultura para Escuela de Capacitación Forestal.
(En la foto, la fachada Sur).
Coca Castle.
Top work of Gothic-Mudejar military architecture in Spain. Built in the year 1473 for Alonso de Fonseca, it currently belongs to the House of Alba, which ceded it in 1954 for a hundred years, to the Ministry of Agriculture for the Forestry Training School.
(In the photo, the South façade).
Coca (Segovia). Castilla y León. España.
Obra cumbre de la Arquitectura Militar gótica-mudejar en España. Construido en el año 1473 para Alonso de Fonseca, actualmente pertenece a la Casa de Alba, que lo cedió en 1954 por cien años, al Ministerio de Agricultura para Escuela de Capacitación Forestal.
(En la imagen, las fachadas Oeste y Norte del Castillo).
Coca Castle.
Top work of Gothic-Mudejar military architecture in Spain. Built in the year 1473 for Alonso de Fonseca, it currently belongs to the House of Alba, which ceded it in 1954 for a hundred years, to the Ministry of Agriculture for the Forestry Training School.
(Pictured, the West and North facades of the Castle).
Coca (Segovia). Castilla y León. España.
The tabar, also known as tabarzin, derives its name from the Persian term "saddle axe" (تبر). It stands as a notable type of battle axe with origins spanning regions including the Ottoman Empire, Persia, India, and neighboring cultures. This weapon holds significant historical and cultural significance, having been utilized in warfare across various civilizations.
Characterized by its distinctive design, the tabar typically features a single-edged blade mounted on a long shaft, often adorned with ornate engravings or decorations. Its practical design made it a versatile weapon on the battlefield, capable of inflicting devastating blows with its heavy head while also serving utilitarian purposes such as chopping wood or clearing obstacles.
The term "tabar" itself has traveled through linguistic and cultural exchanges, originating from Iranian Scythian roots. Its adoption as a loanword extends beyond its region of origin, finding its way into many Slavic languages where it is commonly used to refer to axes in general.
Throughout history, the tabar has been wielded by warriors from diverse backgrounds, including cavalrymen, foot soldiers, and elite guards. Its presence in military conflicts and ceremonial contexts underscores its status as both a practical tool and a symbol of martial prowess.
Today, the legacy of the tabar endures in various forms, from historical artifacts displayed in museums to modern reproductions crafted by artisans. Its association with cultures across the Middle East and Central Asia serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of civilizations and the enduring influence of weaponry in shaping human history.
Ft. Wilkins at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula was probably a posting reserved for those in disfavor. The peninsula juts north into Lake Superior and the winters are brutal. Here is a view down the row of barracks, now preserved as a state-park, historical site.
Prologue: Post-Ice Age Origins
When the ice withdrew, the shoreline emerged — gravel flats shaped by tide and time, a place where dawn has always broken across the bay. Long before commerce, before war, the beach bore witness only to cycles of replenishment and retreat.
---
Chapter I: Wartime Waystation
In the 1940s, the area behind the quiet shoreline became Crystal II, a temporary U.S. Army Air Force base on the Northern Flyway. Freighters anchored offshore, lighters stacked with cargo, beached at low tide, and loaders carried cargo across the drained flats to resupply the base during the short summer period. This facilitated warplanes and aircrews, to be ferried eastward, in growing numbers to the European Theatre of Operation. The beach took centre stage in a logistical ballet, its sands pressed into service by global conflict.
---
Chapter II: Municipal Sealift
After the war, Iqaluit grew from waystation to settlement, and the annual sealift continued. The imperative shifted from military to municipal: trucks and loaders stockpiled the supplies needed to build the needed infrastructure, above the high-water line, sustaining a community that was becoming a city. The beach remained the artery of survival, commerce, and continuity.
---
Chapter III: The Port Era
Eventually, the scale of cargo demanded more. A modern port was commissioned, where self-unloading ships could dock and clear their holds with efficiency. The annual ritual of beach landings now fades into memory. Replenishment Beach no longer bears witness to sealift operations, yet it endures — a shoreline of resilience, transition, and remembrance, greeting each daybreak as it always has.
Hawker Hurricane Mk. 1, V7497 at Duxford aerodrome. Key protagonist in the Battle of Britain September 1940.
I captured this photograph on a visit to the sound mirrors at Dungeness, Kent, UK. I like how the structure has been slowly enveloped by the wild grass and surrounding bushes over the decades. The mirror is both a relic of historical engineering and a silent monument to an era before radar transformed the skies.
The Dungeness sound mirrors, remnants of an early acoustic defence system designed to alert against enemy aircraft, now stand as silent testaments to pre-WWII ingenuity. More details available on the official RSPB website at www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/dungeness.
A side view of The Canadian War Museum containing our military history & which also serves as a place of remembrance!
Prologue: Post-Ice Age Origins
When the ice withdrew, the shoreline emerged — gravel flats shaped by tide and time, a place where dawn has always broken across the bay. Long before commerce, before war, the beach bore witness only to cycles of replenishment and retreat.
---
Chapter I: Wartime Waystation
In the 1940s, the area behind the quiet shoreline became Crystal II, a temporary U.S. Army Air Force base on the Northern Flyway. Freighters anchored offshore, lighters stacked with cargo, beached at low tide, and loaders carried cargo across the drained flats to resupply the base during the short summer period. This facilitated warplanes and aircrews, to be ferried eastward, in growing numbers to the European Theatre of Operation. The beach took centre stage in a logistical ballet, its sands pressed into service by global conflict.
---
Chapter II: Municipal Sealift
After the war, Iqaluit grew from waystation to settlement, and the annual sealift continued. The imperative shifted from military to municipal: trucks and loaders stockpiled the supplies needed to build the needed infrastructure, above the high-water line, sustaining a community that was becoming a city. The beach remained the artery of survival, commerce, and continuity.
---
Chapter III: The Port Era
Eventually, the scale of cargo demanded more. A modern port was commissioned, where self-unloading ships could dock and clear their holds with efficiency. The annual ritual of beach landings now fades into memory. Replenishment Beach no longer bears witness to sealift operations, yet it endures — a shoreline of resilience, transition, and remembrance, greeting each daybreak as it always has.
Meet the photographer: youtu.be/-iMIpSY85K4?si=eisPMgUNl9z3OGeV
The north front of the Invalides with Hardouin-Mansart's Dome above Bruant's pedimented central block
fjord on the Lofoten islands where there was a British Naval Base during WWII, remains of which are still to be seen nowadays.
The iconic Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vc ‘DV-V’ (EE602) gently touches down on a grassy runway at Duxford, its front wheels meeting the ground. Built in 1942 by Westland at Yeovil, this aircraft served with the RAF during the Second World War, including with No. 66 and No. 129 (Mysore) Squadrons. Funded by British expatriates in Uruguay, it carries the message of a proud wartime heritage. Today, restored to airworthy condition and operated by Anglia Aircraft Restorations, it continues to demonstrate the elegance and performance of one of Britain’s most famous fighter planes.
The abandoned WWII Barracks built to serve the nearby RAF SCARLETT chain home radar station at Scarlett Point, Castletown, Isle of Man. Photographed February 18, 2013.
For more photographs of the Isle of Man please click here: www.jhluxton.com/Isle-of-Man
Veure aquest vell aparell soviètic a l'aeroport de Sabadell (al hangar museu de la FPAC) és entranyable. Gairebé, gairebé, és com si els antics Xatos fabricats en part a Sabadell durant la guerra civil, tornessin a on els pertoca. I dic gairebé perquè no es tracta estrictament d'un Xato, és a dir un Polikarpov I-15, sinó del seu "fill", el Polikarpov I-153. Les principals diferències són que aquest té un motor molt més potent i el tren d'aterratge retractil; i no va participar a la guerra civil (sí a la SGM).
Aquí en teniu més detalls del I-15:
ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-15
Informació sobre el paper sabadellenc en la fabricació dels I-15:
www.sbhac.net/Republica/Fuerzas/FARE/Materiales/Fabricado...
======================================================================
A Soviet Polikarpov I-153 fighter in the FPAC Museum, in Sabadell.
It's quite interesting to have this plane here in Sabadell because the I-153 is the evolution of the Polikarpov I-15, which was one of the most important fighters in the spanish civil war. And during the war, the I-15's, called locally Xato ("blunt nose"), were built here in Sabadell.
The main diference between the I-153 and its "father" the I-15 Xato ("Chato" in spanish, meaning snub nose) is that it had a more powerful motor and a retractable landing gear.
The I-15:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-15
The I-153:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-153
A page in spanish about the I-15 and I-16's built in Spain during the Civil War:
www.sbhac.net/Republica/Fuerzas/FARE/Materiales/Fabricado...
Situado en el extremo Noroeste del Parque de St. Stephen Green, fue levantado en el año 1907 en honor de los Fusileros Reales de Dublín, cuerpo que participó heroicamente en la guerra de Sudáfrica a principios del Siglo XX, principalmente en la batalla de la Colina Talana, encuadrado en el Ejército Británico.
Fusiliers Arch, in Dublin.
Located at the northwest end of St. Stephen Green Park, it was erected in 1907 in honor of the Royal Rifles of Dublin, a military corps that participated heroically in the South African War in the early 20th century, mainly in the Battle of Talana Hill, part of the British Army.
Dublín. Irlanda.
The Fairey Swordfish, affectionately nicknamed the “Stringbag,” was a versatile biplane torpedo bomber used by the Royal Navy during World War II. Famous for its role in daring attacks such as the sinking of the Bismarck and raids on Italian battleships at Taranto, the Swordfish combined reliability, simplicity, and remarkable handling. Its open cockpit, distinctive biplane design, and iconic silhouette make it a standout in aviation history.
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it". Henry Ford
P-47 history militaryhistory.about.com/od/worldwariiaircraft/p/p47.htm
F-16 Viper en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon
Dartmouth Castle viewed from PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE.
Click here for more photographs of Dartmouth and surrounding area. www.jhluxton.com/England/Devonshire/Dartmouth-and-Kingswear/
Dartmouth Castle is one of a pair of forts, the other being Kingswear Castle, that guard the mouth of the Dart Estuary in Devon, England.
The present Guntower building is the earliest surviving English coastal fortress specifically built to carry guns.
It was built by the corporation of Dartmouth between 1481 and 1495 and additions, including open-air gun platforms, were made during the 16th century by Henry VIII and again in the 17th century in order to accommodate new military technology.
The castle was in military use through to the end of the Second World War.
It is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public.
Okehampton Military Range "OP 22" - Military Observation Post 22 near East Okement Farm. The range is open to the public on non firing days and can be reached by car from Okehampton.
More photographs can be found here: www.jhluxton.com/England/Devonshire/Dartmoor/Okehampton-a...
The Curtiss P-40F Warhawk, “Lee’s Hope” is towed by a tractor at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. This aircraft, operated by The Fighter Collection, is one of only two airworthy P-40F models globally. Painted in the distinctive scheme of the 85th Fighter Squadron, 79th Fighter Group, it honors the legacy of Lieutenant Robert J. Duffield, who flew this aircraft during early 1944 in southern Italy. The P-40F is powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 500 engine and was originally built in 1941.
A shot of the Château de Chillon and Lake Geneva taken with a 10-stop ND filter.
The Château de Chillon is one of Switzerland’s most popular attractions and, even from a brief visit, it is easy to see why.
Reached along a lakeside promenade from Montreux, the château soon comes into view, jutting out from the shore on strong rock foundations above the water.
The subject of numerous poems and works of art, the romantic castle stands on the eastern shores of Lake Geneva, with its lakeside façade depicting a gentler image than the landside, where the fortifications reflect its original military purpose.
The present building dates to the 13th century and was constructed for the Dukes of Savoy to protect the trade route across the Alps into Italy and as a show of power over their territories.
The castle was used as a prison at various points in its history – with the cold damp underground chambers carved into the rock, with the waters of the lake lapping against them. One of the most famous prisoners was François de Bonivard, who spent six years in captivity and who was immortalised by Lord Byron in the Prisoner of Chillon.
It was captured by the Bernese in 1536 and they controlled it until 1798 and is now visited by thousands of people every year, many of them enjoying its cool interior even when outside it is sunny and sweltering – a benefit of the tick stone walls not necessarily appreciated in winter!
Many of the rooms inside the château have been restored to resemble how they looked at various points in history, creating a unique wander through the various levels and buildings within the walls.
At checkpoint 4-26 in southern Lebanon, during UNIFIL Contingent 29 in 1992, a rare moment unfolds: a civilian taxi approaches from outside the Blue Line, seeking passage into the UN-controlled zone. The scene captures the delicate balance between routine and unpredictability in peacekeeping operations. The dusty road, the checkpoint infrastructure, and the presence of Norwegian UN soldiers reflect the complexity of maintaining stability in a region marked by tension and hope.
Fun Fact:
The Blue Line was established by the United Nations in 2000 to confirm Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. However, in 1992, during this photo, the line was more of a practical demarcation used by UNIFIL to monitor movement and maintain peace between conflicting sides.
A fully restored 1942 Willys MB Jeep painted in SAS desert colours. This classic WWII vehicle combines rugged functionality with historical authenticity, reflecting the bravery and ingenuity of the Special Air Service during desert operations. A true piece of military heritage brought back to life.
This is the actual Oscar award presented to the US Army in 1946 for best documentary for "Seeds of Destiny."
In the background looking on, is Battle of the Bulge veteran Charles Nelson, 87th Infantry Division, US Army.
65th Commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge, Brookdale college, Lincroft, NJ.
The abandoned WWII Barracks built to serve the nearby RAF SCARLETT chain home radar station at Scarlett Point, Castletown, Isle of Man. Photographed February 18, 2013.
For more photographs of the Isle of Man please click here: www.jhluxton.com/Isle-of-Man
O interior do Forte da Graça, em Elvas, revela a sua arquitetura militar imponente, com corredores abobadados decorados em tons ocres e geométricos. Esta fortaleza do século XVIII, parte do sistema defensivo da cidade, combina funcionalidade e estética, criando espaços que refletem a grandiosidade da engenharia militar portuguesa.
Vintage black-and-white photo taken in the 1950s in Piazza del Cannone, Milan, Italy, featuring children playing on a Škoda Mörser artillery piece, with the historic Sforza Castle visible in the background.
The Watch Office (Control Tower) RAF Davidstow Moor with Brown Willy (Bronn Wennili) the highest point on Bodmin Moor and Cornwall.
RAF Davidstow Moor is a former WWII Coastal Command Royal Air Force station located 2.9 miles north east of Camelford, Cornwall and 11.5 miles west of Launceston, Cornwall, UK. The station was operational from 1942 through to December 1945.
In the early 1950s the site was used as a motor racing circuit - Davidstow Circuit.
Motor racing ended in the wake of the 1955 Le Mans Disaster.
For more 35mm Archive Images of Military Aviation please click here: www.jhluxton.com/The-35mm-Film-Archive/Military-Aviation/
Gun turret on Grumman TBF Avenger
Minolta X-700 Vivitar 70-210 Series 1
Ektachrome 100
Fayetteville AR., 1987