Colonel Collection (page 8)

George Washington, 1789
1577196 George Washington, 1789; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) first President of the United States (1789-1797).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530479 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. General Robert Sale united with his wife and daughter

General Monkey and General Wolfe', 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying '...you are all hat
528649 General Monkey and General Wolfe', 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying '...you are all hat a Breeches'

Theodore Roosevelt (later US President) as Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry
528563 Theodore Roosevelt (later US President) as Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three volunteer regiments raised to fight in the Spanish-American War, 1898

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: General Alexei Nicholaevitch Kouropatkin, commander of Russian forces in Manchuria
530181 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: General Alexei Nicholaevitch Kouropatkin, commander of Russian forces in Manchuria, directing the campaign from his car

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

War of the Spanish Succession: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)
531428 War of the Spanish Succession: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), mounted and holding fieled marshal's baton, at the Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt), 13 August 1704

General view of kitchen at Richie & McCall's Cannery, Houndsditch, London. Wood engraving, 1852
531850 General view of kitchen at Richie & McCall's Cannery, Houndsditch, London. Wood engraving, 1852; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80,000 in Switzerland
538297 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80,000 in Switzerland, February 1871. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov
672652 Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov; (add.info.: Grand Duke Nicholas - Tinted lithograph Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (6 November 1856 - 5 January 1929)

Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war
1756014 Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war; (add.info.: Tonkinese warrant officer (Indochina) during 1st world war); Photo: Tallandier.

Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France, engraving
1745418 Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France, engraving; (add.info.: Various military uniforms in 1794 at the time of French Revolution France)

General pit head scene showing engine house for steam engine, head gear etc., and cross sections of a coal mine
538566 General pit head scene showing engine house for steam engine, head gear etc., and cross sections of a coal mine. Engraving 1860; (add.info)

General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running
527257 General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running during the strike

Grigoriy Efimovich Rasputin (?1871-1916) centre. Russian mystic and 'holy man' who exercised influence over
536256 Grigoriy Efimovich Rasputin (?1871-1916) centre. Russian mystic and 'holy man' who exercised influence over Nicholas II and the Tsarina

Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830
3083250 Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezuelan military and political leader. Hand writing sample.).

Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland
2603486 Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally to the English in 1664

USA History: General Miles and his escort
5313595 USA History: General Miles and his escort.; SeM Studio/UIG.

USA History: General view of Salt Lake City
5313538 USA History: General view of Salt Lake City.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba (engraving)
6266327 Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba (engraving); (add.info.: Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, 1507 to 1582)

Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724-1816), 1784 (oil on canvas)
7337936 Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724-1816), 1784 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1781 (oil on canvas)
7337996 Captain Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1781 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 125x150 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337990 The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822); 195.6x261.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), late 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337985 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), late 18th century (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803) (after); 203x124.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Vice-Admiral George Darby (circa 1720-1790), 1783-86 (oil on canvas)
7337877 Vice-Admiral George Darby (circa 1720-1790), 1783-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 243.8x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 19th century (oil painting)
7337975 Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 19th century (oil painting) by Joy, Thomas Musgrave (1812-66); 243.8x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Admiral Sir John Lawson (d.1665), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337959 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Admiral Sir John Lawson (d.1665), 17th century (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 123x101 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Richards Lapenotiere (1770-1834), c.1805 (oil on canvas)
7337958 Captain John Richards Lapenotiere (1770-1834), c.1805 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Commodore The Honourable Augustus Keppel (1725-1786), 1749 (oil on canvas)
7337953 Commodore The Honourable Augustus Keppel (1725-1786), 1749 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Jennings (1664-1743), 1708-09 (oil on canvas)
7337949 Admiral Sir John Jennings (1664-1743), 1708-09 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 126.5x122 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas)
7337840 Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Chamberlin, Mason (1727-87); 197x242.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Hughes (circa 1720-1794), 1786-87 (oil on canvas)
7337940 Admiral Sir Edward Hughes (circa 1720-1794), 1786-87 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 239x148.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel (1725-1786), early to mid 19th century (watercolour, bodycolour, ivory, wood, gilt)
7340100 Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel (1725-1786), early to mid 19th century (watercolour, bodycolour, ivory, wood, gilt) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 6x4.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Lieutenant James Wilcox (d. 1811), c.1806-09 (watercolour, ivory, glass, gilt, human hair)
7340101 Lieutenant James Wilcox (d. 1811), c.1806-09 (watercolour, ivory, glass, gilt, human hair) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 6.5x5.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), c.1765 (oil on canvas)
7338050 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), c.1765 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), c.1782-87 (oil on canvas)
7338047 Captain Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), c.1782-87 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 52x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Gordon Rutherford (1764-1818), 1919 (oil painting)
7338042 Captain William Gordon Rutherford (1764-1818), 1919 (oil painting) by Hay, Peter Alexander (1866-1952); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Hay)

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting)
7338039 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 240x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley (1734-1790), 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
7338038 Vice-Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley (1734-1790), 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir George Rooke (1650-1709), c.1705 (oil on canvas)
7338032 Admiral Sir George Rooke (1650-1709), c.1705 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 124.5x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Eliab Harvey (1758-1830), late 18th to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337927 Rear-Admiral Sir Eliab Harvey (1758-1830), late 18th to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 127x101 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas)
7338007 Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas) by Arnulphy, Claude (1697-1786); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Ferguson (1723-1793), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337897 Captain James Ferguson (1723-1793), 19th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1823 (oil on canvas)
7337993 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1823 (oil on canvas) by Shepperson, Matthew (1785-1874) (attr.to); 238.8x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Edward Berry (1768-1831), 19th century (oil painting)
7337883 Captain Edward Berry (1768-1831), 19th century (oil painting) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (attr.to); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337984 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1798 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Commander John Crispo (1773-1841), 18th century (oil painting)
7337875 Commander John Crispo (1773-1841), 18th century (oil painting) by British School, (18th Century); 69.8x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337868 Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (1770-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by Clarke, George Frederick (1823-1906); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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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.