Balkan War Collection (page 2)

Radomir Putnik (1847-1917), Serbian Field Marshal, 1917
Radomir Putnik (1847-1917), Serbian Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian army in the Balkan Wars and in the First World War, 1917

Ismail Enver Pasha (Enver Pasha) (1881-1922), Ottoman military officer, c1914. Ismail Enver Pasha (1881-1922), commonly known as Enver Pasha

The Action of Nikolai Skrydlov on the Danube, 1881. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

The battle near Provadia on May 1829, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The battle near Provadia on May 1829, 1829. From a private collection

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. From a private collection

Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. Artist: Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930)
Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. From a private collection

SECOND BALKAN WAR, 1913. King Carol I of Romania inspecting his troops before their departure for the Bulgarian front in 1913

WAR IN THE BALKANS, 1918. Greek refugees returning to their homes, photographed by Lewis W. Hine

BALKAN WAR, 1912. Bulgarian artillery about to leave for the front during the First Balkan War, 1912: photograph from a contemporary English newspaper

BULGARIA: BALKAN WAR, 1912. Bulgarian artillery about to leave for the front in the war against Turkey, 1912

FIRST BALKAN WAR, 1912. A Turkish soldier helping a wounded comrade after their armys loss at the battle of Luleburgaz, Turkey, October 28-30, 1912

BALKAN WAR, 1912. Turkish infantrymen marching through Constantinople, October 1912

FIRST BALKAN WAR, 1912. King George I of Greece arriving at the then-Turkish city of Salonika with his officers in November 1912

BALKAN WAR: ARTILLERY. French and German made artillery used by the waring factions in the First Balkan War, 1912: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

FIRST BALKAN WAR, 1912. Montenegrin infantrymen photographed in October 1912, during the First Balkan War

Balkan War: Peter I (1844 - 1921)
Balkan Wars: Peter I (1844 - 1921) King of Serbia performing the traditional ceremony of breaking the bread offered to him by the Mayor of a town captured by Serbian troops

Balkan War: Nicholas I of Montenegro (1841 - 1921)
Balkan Wars: Nicholas I of Montenegro (1841 - 1921), reigned 1910 - 1918. Nicholas in accord with national tradition, giving a paternal kiss to the dead and wounded

Balkan War: Flight of Turkish peasants
Balkan Wars: Flight of Turkish peasants towards Constantinople. From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 24 November 1912

Balkan Wars: Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, according to the custom of his country, walking on the weapons and flags of enemies conquered by his army, in this case the Turks

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The Balkan War, a tumultuous period in history, is vividly captured through various artistic expressions. In the Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877, created by an anonymous artist in 1876-1877, Europe is depicted as a battleground with a touch of satire. Fred W. Rose's Angling in Troubled Waters presents a serio-comic map of Europe during this time, showcasing the delicate balance between conflict and diplomacy. The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877 further explores the complexities of this war through an anonymous creator's perspective. This piece delves into the political tensions surrounding the Bosnian Crisis in 1908 as portrayed on Le Petit Journal's cover. Punch Magazine's The Boiling Point by Leonard Raven-Hill illustrates the escalating tensions leading up to the war in October 1912. It captures both humor and concern amidst mounting conflicts within Europe. Gottfried Willewalde's artwork titled Taking of the Shumen Fortress depicts one significant event during this period when Bulgarian soldiers triumphantly capture their target. Meanwhile, another lithograph portrays Bulgarian soldiers setting fire to buildings during battle—an image that reflects both heroism and destruction. The Russians crossing the Danube at Svishtov in June 1877 showcases a pivotal moment where Russian forces advanced into enemy territory. Similarly, another lithograph highlights Adrianople being bombed—a stark reminder of how warfare ravages even impoverished areas. In contrast to these scenes of conflict and destruction, there are also depictions that evoke empathy and sorrow. A color lithograph shows Montenegro rulers among grieving widows—symbolizing loss and sacrifice endured by all sides involved. Bulgarians besieging Adrianople in 1913 reveals yet another facet of this war—the relentless pursuit for territorial gains amidst intense fighting. Lastly, Turkish troops sent for reinforcement on Gallipoli Peninsula are showcased through vibrant colors, emphasizing the scale and impact of this conflict.