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History of the Seven Years War by
David Rowlands in historical military art prints of the Seven Years War,
Battle of Emsdorf, Battle of Louisburg, Battle of Minden and the Battle of
Quebec. Battles of the Seven Years War.
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The Charge of the 15th Light Dragoons at Emsdorf by David Rowlands.
Soon after it was raised, the regiment achieved fame by charging and destroying five German Battalions of the French Army, capturing their colours and artillery.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
ITEM CODE DHM0334
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The Battle of Minden, 1st August 1759 by David Rowlands.
. Captain F Macbeans Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery in action on the right of the British line, firing its 12 pounder guns against French Cavalry and Infantry. By permission of David Rowlands. Battle of Minden 1st August 1759. Major battle of the Seven years war. After the French victory in April at Bergen, The French Army 60,000 strong under the command of Duc Louis de Contades marched northwards towards Hanover. To block this French Advance the Prussian Army under Field Marshall The Duke of Brunswick decided to hold the line at Minden. The Duke of Brunswick could only raise a force of 45,000 men including a British Contingent under Lord George Sackville of 6 regiments, a detachment of cavalry and some artillery. The French opened the battle attacking, the British Infantry regiments probably due to a misunderstanding, advanced and they were followed by the Hanoverian Infantry. They attacked the French cavalry. The Infantry advanced only stopping to let off a volleys of fire. This unconventional use of Infantry against cavalry, the French force confused and suffering losses broke. The victory was in Ferdinands grasp, he ordered his cavalry forward but the British general Sackville refused to send his cavalry after the French. For this action he was later court-martialled by King George II and cashiered from the army. The French were able to withdraw in order, but their losses had been 7,000 men and 43 artillery guns. The British and Hanoverian losses were less than 3,000 with 1500 of these casualties inflicted on the British Infantry. This battle ended all French hopes of capturing Hanover. British Regiments at Minden. 12th of Foot. (Suffolk Regiment) 20th Foot. (Lancashire Fusiliers ) 23rd of Foot. (Welch Fusiliers), 25th of Foot, (Kings own Scottish Borderers), 37th of Foot. (Royal Hampshire Regiment), 51st Foot (Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Signed special edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £58.00
Signed open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £28.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE DHM0353
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The Battle of Quebec, 13th September 1759 by David Rowlands.
Captain W Macleods Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery. Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 was Wolfs final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs from Wolfes cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfes on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout They run - see how they run. Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and his last words being Now God be praised. I will die in peace.
Signed special edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £50.00
Signed open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £28.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE DHM0354
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Siege of Louisburg, Canada, July 1745 by David Rowlands.
Battle of Louisburg during the French and Indian Wars, A British Force set out to capture the French Fortress of Louisburg at Cape Breton island. A Army of New Englanders under the command of Col. William Pepperell supported by an English Fleet under Commander Peter Warren. Attacked the Fortress of Louisburg on April 30th 1745 and finally captured the fortress on June 17th. A great British Victory which endangered the French position in North America. The fortifications were handed back to France in 1748 in the treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Signed edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £28.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE VAR0357
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| The Charge of the 15th Light Dragoons at Emsdorf by David Rowlands
Soon after it was raised, the regiment achieved fame by charging and
destroying five German Battalions of the French Army, capturing their
colour's and artillery.
The Battle of Minden, 1st August 1759 by David
Rowlands. Captain F Macbean's Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery in action on
the right of the British line, firing its 12 pounder guns against French
Cavalry and Infantry. By permission of David Rowlands.Battle of Minden 1st August
1759. Major battle of the Seven years war. After the French
victory in April at Bergen. The French Army 60,000 strong under the
command of Duc Louis de Contades marched northwards towards Hanover.
To Block this French Advance the Prussian Army under Field Marshall, The
Duke of Brunswick decided to Hold the line at Minden. The Duke of
Brunswick could only raise a force of 45,000 men including a British
Contingent under Lord George Sackville of 6 Regiments and a detachment of
cavalry. and some artillery. the French opened the battle
attacking, The British Infantry regiments probably due to a misunderstanding,
advanced they were followed by the Hanoverian Infantry. They
attacked the French cavalry. The Infantry advanced only stopping to
let off a volleys of fire. This unconventional use of Infantry
against cavalry, The French force confused and suffering losses
broke. The victory was in Ferdinand grasp, he ordered his cavalry
forward but the British general Sackville refused to send his cavalry
after the French. Fir this action he was later court-martialed by King George II and from cashiered from the army. The
French were able to withdrawal
in order, but their losses had been 7,000 men and 43 artillery
guns. The British and Hanoverian losses were less than 3,000
with 1500 of these casualties inflicted on the British Infantry.
This battle ended all French hopes of capturing Hanover
British Regiments at Minden.
12th of Foot. (Suffolk Regiment)
20th Foot. (Lancashire Fusiliers ) 23rd of Foot. (Welch Fusiliers),
25th of Foot, (King's own Scottish Borderers), 37th of Foot.
(Royal Hampshire
Regiment),
51st Foot (King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry)
The Battle of Quebec, 13th September 1759 by David
Rowlands Captain W Macleod's Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery.
Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759
was Wolfe's final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs
from Wolfe's cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfe's
on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit
twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through
his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout "They run - see how
they run" Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and
his last words being "Now God be praised. I will die in peace"
Siege of Louisburg, Canada, July 1758 by David Rowlands
Battle of Louisburg during the French
and Indian Wars, A British Force set out to capture the French
Fortress of Louisburg at Cape Breton island. A Army of New Englanders
under the command of Col. William Pepperell supported by an English Fleet under
Commander Peter Warren. Attacked the Fortress of Louisburg on April 30th 1745 and finally captured the fortress on June 17th. A
great British Victory which endangered the French position in North
America. The fortifications were handed back to France in 1748
in the treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle.
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