#Military art

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The Flag Battle of Albuera, 1811, by William Barnes Wollen (1912). National Army Museum.

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The Canadian Army

Remembrance Day in Canada, observed on November 11, honors the men and women who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, particularly those who sacrificed their lives in war, conflict, and peacekeeping missions. This solemn day marks the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918, and has grown to commemorate veterans of all wars, including World War II, the Korean War, and peacekeeping missions around the world.

At 11:00 a.m., Canadians observe a moment of silence to remember and reflect on the courage and sacrifices of military personnel. In many communities, ceremonies are held at cenotaphs and war memorials, where people lay wreaths and recite the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and poet. The red poppy, inspired by this poem, is a symbol of remembrance in Canada, worn by many people leading up to November 11.

The Royal Canadian Legion, a national organization of veterans, plays a significant role in organizing Remembrance Day events and the annual poppy campaign, with funds going to support veterans and their families.

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Horrors of War bubble gum trading cards - Gum Inc. (1938)

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Buggy from Caliber (Game)

Kazakhstan Special Forces "Arystan" (NSC Special Forces)

SORRY FOR THE TYPO!

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Edgar Bundy, Death as general rides a horse on a battlefield, 1911, Welcome Collection.

(Picture source for Death as general rides a horse on a battlefield, second image is a cropped version of the same image)

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UH-1B Huey in Vietnam circa 1968 by Ron Cole

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König 👑

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sunshine

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«He's charismatic. Should I let him in the house?...»

A quick sketch before I laying out a large-scale work, for you.♡

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For a friend

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We're on our way

part 1

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“Poor Blucher went mad for some time. He had shown off before some of our ladies, and got a fall from his horse and a blow on his head. This gave him all sorts of strange fancies. When I went to take leave of him, he positively told me he was pregnant! And what do you think he said he was pregnant of? – An elephant! And who do you think he said had produced it? – A French soldier!…��

- Recounted by Wellington to Stanhope, unknowingly exemplifying the dangers of directly translating your language to English without any context.

There’s a bit of a comedic story involving a Prussian diplomat during the War of the Third Coalition, Prussia being one of the main boss enemies during the early revolution was dragging its feet to declare war this time. Finally about to do it, the diplomat arrives just in time to hear the result of the battle of Austerlitz, and instead congratulates the French.

Queen Louise being one of Napoleon’s biggest haters on the continent is another funny little quirk about the Prussians.

As for their uniforms? The reference book really only covered the later army, but you can get a feel of the military practicality present. Overcoats, blankets, blues and grays, the Russo-German legion was dripped out a bit. The cavalry wasn’t too bad either.

From Blucher’s Army, 1813-15.

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Death as a General Rides a Horse on a Battlefield by Edgar Bundy, 1911.

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for @/wicked_actual on twitter

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