Gneisenau Collection

Battle of Ligny / Napoleon
Gneisenau at the battle of LIGNY, where Napoleon defeats Bluchers Prussians

Gneisenau, German battleship
Gneisenau, German Scharnhorst-class battleship. Date: 1936

World War I 1914-1918. Battle of the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Decisive British naval victory over German Navy, 8 December 1914

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

WW2 - HMS Rawalpindi
A photograph of HMS Rawalpindi, a British armed merchant cruiser which was sunk in action fighting German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau during WW2. Date: circa 1942

German Ship Gneisenau Date: 1900

World War I- The sinking of the Gneisenau
3779027 World War I- The sinking of the Gneisenau by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); (add.info.: World War I- The sinking of the Gneisenau)

The Wreck of the German Training-Ship, "Gneisenau, "off Malaga (litho)
1593156 The Wreck of the German Training-Ship, " Gneisenau, " off Malaga (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The German Training-Ship "Gneisenau, "wrecked off Malaga on 16 December (b / w photo)
1600457 The German Training-Ship " Gneisenau, " wrecked off Malaga on 16 December (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Cruise of HMS "Nelson"in Australian and New Zealand Waters (engraving)
1055086 The Cruise of HMS " Nelson" in Australian and New Zealand Waters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

August Neidhard, Graf von Gneisenau (engraving)
5219456 August Neidhard, Graf von Gneisenau (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: August Neidhard, Graf von Gneisenau)

Map illustrating the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914, (c1920). Diagram showing movements during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, a naval engagement of the First World War

Gneisenau, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Gneisenau, (1936). Prussian field marshal August Wilhelm Antonius Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760-1831) was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military and the War of Liberation

Gneisenau and Nettelbeck on the ramparts of Kolberg, 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Gneisenau and Nettelbeck on the ramparts of Kolberg, 1807, (1936). Gneisenau Und Nettelbeck Auf Den Wallen Des Unbesiegten Kolberg, 1807

August Wilhelm Anton Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau, (1933). Creator: Unknown
August Wilhelm Anton Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau, (1933). Portrait of Prussian field marshal August Neidhart, Count of Gneisenau (1760-1831)

Gneisenau 1760-1831. - Gemalde von Camphausen, 1934
Gneisenau 1760-1831, 1934. August Wilhelm Antonius Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760-1831), Prussian field marshal. He was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military

Boats From The British Battle Cuiser Inflexible Rescuing German Survivors From The Gneisenau After The Falklands Action During World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Graf Von Gneisenau
AUGUST WILHELM ANTON NEIDHARDT, graf von GNEISENAU German military commander Date: 1760 - 1831

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Silhouette of German cruisers 1914
Silhouettes showing the appearance of some of the well-know German cruisers which were roaming the seas in search of British merchantmen. Date: 1914

GNEISENAU (1760-1831). Count August Wilhelm Anton Neithardt von Gneisenau. Prussian field marshal. Line engraving, German, 19th century

Action during Battle of the Falkland Islands, WW1
The scene of action at 4.17pm during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, First World War. From left to right: the Scharnhorst turning over and sinking, the Gneisenau still firing all her guns

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Gneisenau, a name that resonates with historical battles and naval warfare. From the Battle of Ligny where Napoleon's forces clashed, to the mighty German battleship Gneisenau that sailed the seas during World War II, this name holds significance in various contexts. In 1940, the Gneisenau created havoc during the "Gneisenau Storm" in the North Sea, showcasing its power and dominance on water. This formidable vessel was not only known for its strength but also for its involvement in pivotal moments such as the Battle of Falkland Islands during World War I. The HMS Glorious 77, an aircraft carrier associated with this name, played a crucial role in both World Wars. In WWI it participated in significant events like sinking a German training ship and witnessing The Wreck of the German Training-Ship "Gneisenau" off Malaga. However, history took its toll on these vessels as they faced their own demise. The sinking during World War I marked an end to its reign on water while HMS Glorious met a similar fate during WWII when it encountered HMS Rawalpindi. Despite their tragic ends, these ships left behind stories etched into history books and canvases. An oil painting from 2006 captures Gneisenau storming through turbulent waters while a color lithograph showcases another German training ship named after this legendary vessel sinking amidst chaos. The legacy lives on through tales of bravery and valor displayed by those who served aboard her decks. Whether battling against Napoleon or engaging in fierce naval conflicts throughout two world wars, this name will forever be synonymous with courage at sea.