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"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership

Background imageColonel Collection: Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa

Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa
3521870 Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa; (add.info.: Portrait of Antonio de Ulloa (1716-1795) a Spanish general, explorer, author, astronomer

Background imageColonel Collection: Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896

Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896. Second-in-command of the Cuban Army of
UIG5419733 Lt. General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales, 1845 - 1896. Second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, 1895-1898

Background imageColonel Collection: Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911

Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911
955268 Colonel Ahmed Orabi or Ahmed Urabi, 1841- 1911.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aka Arabi, Pasha, Orabi, Pasha and Ahmed-Pasha Orabi el-Masri. Egyptian army general and nationalist)

Background imageColonel Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas)
7337837 Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), 1855-56 (oil on canvas) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127.5x102 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: Toussaint Louverture

Toussaint Louverture
3586036 Toussaint Louverture; (add.info.: Portrait of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) leader of the Haitian Revolution. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColonel Collection: Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852
535483 Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852.; (add.info)

Background imageColonel Collection: Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)

Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas)
7337956 Captain Robert Knox (1642-1720) of the East India Company, 1711 (oil on canvas) by Trampon, P. (18th century); 126x102.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: P)

Background imageColonel Collection: Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas)

Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas)
7337866 Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), 1820 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 241.3x147.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: Alexander Sarcophagus' showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great

Alexander Sarcophagus' showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture)
532923 Alexander Sarcophagus' showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture); (add.info.: Mounted figure is the general Hephaeistion)

Background imageColonel Collection: Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas)

Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas)
7337999 Nelson in conflict with a Spanish launch, July 1797, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 86.5x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas)

John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas)
7337937 John Walter Roberts (1792-1845), 1812-25 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859) (attr.to); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792

General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright
3052876 General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H Warren; Private

Background imageColonel Collection: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)

Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)
863493 Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809); (add.info.: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809) one of Napoleon's generals. Won the battle of Montebello (1800)

Background imageColonel Collection: The 'Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani' (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese)

The 'Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani' (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese)
BEN107153 The 'Sala dei Fasti Farnesiani' (Hall of the Splendours of the Farnese) detail of the frescoed trompe l'oeil wall decoration by Francesco Salviati and Taddeo Zuccari (1529-1566)

Background imageColonel Collection: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)
536858 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

Background imageColonel Collection: French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris

French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris, 14 July 1790 : LaFayette taking oath
1760465 French Revolution : Fete de la Federation at the Champ de Mars in Paris, 14 July 1790 : LaFayette taking oath, engraving; (add.info.: French Revolution)

Background imageColonel Collection: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777

American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777
536749 American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777; (add.info.: American War of Independence. Battle of Bennington, 16 August 1777)

Background imageColonel Collection: General Tom Thumb, 1855

General Tom Thumb, 1855
1576007 General Tom Thumb, 1855; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 - July 15)

Background imageColonel Collection: Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C., c.1847 (photo)

Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C., c.1847 (photo)
7295260 Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin K.H.C., c.1847 (photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An experienced explorer)

Background imageColonel Collection: Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas)

Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas)
7337854 Admiral John Byng (1704-1757), 1749 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876

Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876
UIG5419624 Antonio de Padua Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebro, 1794 - 1876, aka Santa Anna or Lopez de Santa Anna and sometimes called "the Napoleon of the West"

Background imageColonel Collection: Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)
528158 Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the Battle of New Orleans 8 January 1815, mounted on white horse

Background imageColonel Collection: Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General

Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru
542587 Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) in January 1795. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColonel Collection: Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas)

Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas)
7295323 Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColonel Collection: The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799

The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799
3480798 The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, 1799; (add.info.: The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First)

Background imageColonel Collection: Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura
528698 Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura. Mexicans under Santa Anna in green

Background imageColonel Collection: Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Portuguese representatives at the 1919 Peace Conference in Paris, France after World War I

Background imageColonel Collection: Col Chas. R. Howland & staff, 3 Dec 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. Col Chas. R

Col Chas. R. Howland & staff, 3 Dec 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. Col Chas. R. Howland & staff, 3 Dec 1918
Col Chas. R. Howland & staff, 3 Dec 1918. Colonel Charles Roscoe Howland (1871-1946) and staff at Wallendorf, Germany, after World War I, Dec. 3, 1918.

Background imageColonel Collection: Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917

Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917 (date created or published later)

Background imageColonel Collection: Maj. Chester P. Barnett, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Maj. Chester P. Barnett, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. Chester P. Barnett, 1917 or 1918. Chester Piersol Barnett (b. 1887) who served as an officer in the U.S. Army during World War I. Barnett is probably in his office at the U.S

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. W.A. Simpson, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. W.A. Simpson, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. W.A. Simpson, 1917 or 1918. Adjutant General William A. Simpson of the U.S. Army in his office during World War I at the U.S

Background imageColonel Collection: Colonel Guthrie on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Colonel Guthrie on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel Guthrie on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie (1884-1948), leader of the 236th Canadian Infantry (the Maclean Highlanders), speaking on the U.S.S

Background imageColonel Collection: Colonel J.R. Howlett, Major G.G. Hollander, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Colonel J.R. Howlett, Major G.G. Hollander, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel J.R. Howlett, Major G.G. Hollander, 1917. Colonel James Redmond Howlett, who in 1917 was the new commander of the 14th Infantry, U.S. National Guard and Major Gabriel G

Background imageColonel Collection: Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917

Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917. Officers of Canadian Highlander regiments standing outside the 71st Regiment Armory

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie (1884-1948) on the steps of the 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue (between East 33rd and East 34th streets), New York City

Background imageColonel Collection: Colonel J.H. Wells swearing in woman motorist, 29 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Colonel J.H. Wells swearing in woman motorist, 29 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel J.H. Wells swearing in woman motorist, 29 May 1917. Women in the motor corps of the National League of Women's Service taking the oath of allegiance at the 71st Regiment Armory

Background imageColonel Collection: King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. King George V decorating the colonel in charge at the French Mission at Blendecques Chateau, July 7, 1917 during World War I

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. F.G. Mauldin, Maj. A.T. Ovenshine, Capt. H.R. Smalley, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. F.G. Mauldin, Maj. A.T. Ovenshine, Capt. H.R. Smalley, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel F.G. Mauldin, Major. A.T. Ovenshine, Captain H.R. Smalley, 1917 or 1918. Military officers including Frank G. Mauldin (center)

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. J.S. Boyer, 30 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. J.S. Boyer, 30 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. J.S. Boyer, 30 Aug 1917. Colonel James S. Boyer, Commander of the First Infantry during a parade of the 27th Division (National Guard of New York) on August 30, 1917 in New York City

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. John J. Byrne, 31 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. John J. Byrne, 31 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. John J. Byrne, 31 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Colonel John J. Byrne, the Commander of the Ninth Coast Defense (Coast Artillery Corps)

Background imageColonel Collection: Kaiser and his Generals, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Kaiser and his Generals, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser and his Generals, between c1910 and c1915. German Kaiser Wilhelm II with his generals during World War I: standing left to right: von Bulow, von Mackensen, von Molike

Background imageColonel Collection: The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: General de Meza, Commander-In-Chief of the Danish Army

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: General de Meza, Commander-In-Chief of the Danish Army..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: General de Meza, Commander-In-Chief of the Danish Army at the Dannewerk Position, 1864

Background imageColonel Collection: Col. Williams, Commanding Valcartier Camp, Canada, between c1914 and c1915

Col. Williams, Commanding Valcartier Camp, Canada, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Williams, Commanding Valcartier Camp, Canada, between c1914 and c1915. Colonel Victor Williams with Canadian soldiers in automobile at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier

Background imageColonel Collection: Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed

Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Portrait of Colonel von Darcheus, 1834

Background imageColonel Collection: Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schützer), 1750. Creator: Johan Henrik Scheffel

Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schützer), 1750. Creator: Johan Henrik Scheffel
Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schutzer), 1750

Background imageColonel Collection: The Artist's Father Col. Count Eugène von Rosen at the Age of 71, 1868. Creator: Georg von Rosen

The Artist's Father Col. Count Eugène von Rosen at the Age of 71, 1868. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Artist's Father Col. Count Eugene von Rosen at the Age of 71, 1868

Background imageColonel Collection: Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858....the Royal London Militia (the whole of the regiment having attended Divine service at St)

Background imageColonel Collection: Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Colonel Alexander Smith served in the Morgan Volunteers, a Baltimore-based company of the organized militia of the state of Maryland during



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"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Adventure" From the Last Absolution of the Munsters by Matania to Colonel David Stirling leading a patrol in the unforgiving desert, history is adorned with remarkable individuals who have held the esteemed rank of colonel. Whether it was Colonel Norton defying gravity at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 or T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) traversing vast landscapes alongside his loyal camels, these men epitomized bravery. In Bruce Bairnsfather's "Things That Matter, " we discover that a true colonel understands that honor and integrity are paramount. This sentiment resonates through time as exemplified by Stauffenberg's unwavering determination during critical moments. The roar of engines fills the air as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber takes off from Hornet during World War II - an emblematic image capturing the audacity and strategic brilliance often associated with colonels. Even amidst treacherous mountain peaks like Everest in 1924, where lives hang precariously in balance within an intrepid group led by Colonel Crockett; or during historic battles such as Rorke's Drift in the Zulu War or Cowpens in 1781 - British Military hero Frederick Roberts embodied resilience and tactical prowess befitting a true colonel. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every great military achievement lies a leader who inspires others to rise above adversity. Colonels throughout time have left indelible marks on our collective memory - their stories etched forever into the annals of valor and sacrifice.