Half-Salvo by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SPC53 Also shown is a paddle

Also shown is a paddle steamer with very shallow draft taking on troops close to the beach and in the distance HMS Grafton can be seen taking troops from the mole

The carbine came in at around 10 inches shorter than the standard infantryman's musket and thus allowed for better manoeuvrability while mounted

The last significant use of war elephants by the Romans was at the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC

On the night of 13th August 1943

Half-Salvo by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SPC53 Also shown is a paddleB0422AP. Half Salvo by Ivan Berryman. A Bristol Beaufighter of No. 248 Sqn, Banff Strike Wing, fires off a half salvo of four rockets. Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 21cm)