Military Strategy Collection

The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving)
904679 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo, 1873 (engraving)
7418359 Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo, 1873 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Portrait of Prince Rupert, Colonel William Legge (probably) and Colonel John Russell, 1645-1646 (oil on canvas)
7394043 Portrait of Prince Rupert, Colonel William Legge (probably) and Colonel John Russell, 1645-1646 (oil on canvas) by Dobson, William (1611-46); 151.1x203.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum

CROSS EXAMINATION, Cornwallis and Bonaparte face each other, 1802 (engraving)
7262243 CROSS EXAMINATION, Cornwallis and Bonaparte face each other, 1802 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: CROSS EXAMINATION)

General Alfred-Amedee Dodds, commander of the French army during the Second Franco-Dahomean War Africa (b / w photo)
7200486 General Alfred-Amedee Dodds, commander of the French army during the Second Franco-Dahomean War Africa (b/w photo) by Brichaut

Tower project, Illustration from "De re Militari", by Italian engineer Roberto Valturio (1405-1475)
AIS5363872 Tower project, Illustration from " De re Militari", by Italian engineer Roberto Valturio (1405-1475), 1472 (illuminated manuscript) by Vendramin, Giovanni (fl)

Probable Arrangement and Form of the Tabernacle Camp, etc (engraving)
7180847 Probable Arrangement and Form of the Tabernacle Camp, etc (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probable Arrangement and Form of the Tabernacle Camp)

Picture of naval officers discussing battle strategy to be used against China, 1894
7202706 Picture of naval officers discussing battle strategy to be used against China, 1894 by Toshikata, Mizuno (1866-1908); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Obsolete methods of punishment (engraving)
7200135 Obsolete methods of punishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obsolete methods of punishment)

Plan of the Battle of Azincourt (engraving)
7192277 Plan of the Battle of Azincourt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Battle of Azincourt)

Testudo (engraving)
7193869 Testudo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testudo. Illustration for A Dictionary of Classical Antiquities from the German of Dr Oskar Seyffert)

On the way to Monte Nero: The Italians, by great daring
STC359692 On the way to Monte Nero: The Italians, by great daring, placed guns in position on the mountain, 1914-19 (litho) by Forestier

Commandant and Staff of the French Department of Aviation marking the progress of a Gotha
STC359569 Commandant and Staff of the French Department of Aviation marking the progress of a Gotha raid on Paris, 1914-19 (litho) by French School

Twelve Months of Unrestricted U Boat Warfare, 1917-19 (litho)
STC359560 Twelve Months of Unrestricted U Boat Warfare, 1917-19 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British forces crossing the Bolan Pass, illustration from Cassells
IL370533 British forces crossing the Bolan Pass, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

The Cossack and his horse during the Russo-Japanese War (litho)
IL283019 The Cossack and his horse during the Russo-Japanese War (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon Surveys the English Channel, illustration from
IL323209 Napoleon Surveys the English Channel, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Wollen

General Francis Marion in camp (litho)
PNP332806 General Francis Marion in camp (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Marion (1732-95)

Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan recapturing a trench from the Germans
STC359709 Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan recapturing a trench from the Germans, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Mat screens for exposed road: a device employed by the Italians advancing upon Gorizia
STC359752 Mat screens for exposed road: a device employed by the Italians advancing upon Gorizia, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

General view of the Battle of Szigetvar, 1566 (coloured engraving)
BMR285203 General view of the Battle of Szigetvar, 1566 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The investment of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War (litho)
IL283020 The investment of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September
RNM286310 British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September, 1755 (engraving) (see also 251585) by Boitard

Military Strategy (engraving)
1616235 Military Strategy (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Strategy)

How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemy
STC359710 How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemys position by himself, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and his Staff in the field, 1818 (colour litho)
PNP246151 General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and his Staff in the field, 1818 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siege of a Fortress. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Siege of a Fortress.n.d

The French Forces: Louis XIII and Gaston d Orleans, ca. 1630. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The French Forces: Louis XIII and Gaston d Orleans, ca. 1630

Plan of battle of Elandslaagte, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Plan of battle of Elandslaagte, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram during the night of 5-6 July 1809, (1921). Napoleon la veille de Wagram. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), silhouetted against the campfire

British officers on the Western Front, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: M Ugo
British officers on the Western Front, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Directing an Attack on the British Front: scene at a brigade head-quarters

General Nikolai Yudenich, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Nikolai Yudenich, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). The Grand Dukes Master Strategist: General Judenich, who planned the Russian campaigns in Asia Minor, Persia, and Mesopotamia

Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Battle of Messines, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Messines, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1917]

Le Cabinet de Napoleon, 19th century, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Le Cabinet de Napoleon, 19th century, (1921). Napoleons Office. The emperor Napoleon and a child look at maps and discuss military strategy

The Battle of Minden, or Thornhausen, in Westphalia... 1759, (1785). Creator: John Goldar
The Battle of Minden, or Thornhausen, in Westphalia, where the Alied [sic] Army, commanded by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttle, obtain d a Glorious Victory over the French Army

Eugen Prinz Von Savoyen, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Eugen Prinz Von Savoyen, (1933). Portrait of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736). Regarded as one of the outstanding military strategists of his time

Plan of the Siege of Sebastopol 1854-55, engraved by Robert Walker, pub. William Mackenzie, c
XCF324373 Plan of the Siege of Sebastopol 1854-55, engraved by Robert Walker, pub. William Mackenzie, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Plan of Lucknow showing Operations in 1857-58, pub. by William Mackenzie, c. 1860
XCF324372 Plan of Lucknow showing Operations in 1857-58, pub. by William Mackenzie, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub
XCF324371 Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub. by William Mackenzie, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by English School

Plan of the Battle of Kunersdorf, August 12th, 1759, 1759 (pen and ink on paper)
XPH312460 Plan of the Battle of Kunersdorf, August 12th, 1759, 1759 (pen and ink on paper) by German School, (18th century); Stadtarchiv Frankfurt, Oder

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"Military Strategy: A Tapestry of Timeless Tactics" From the battlefields of Quatre Bras in 1815 to the engraved depictions of Cornwallis and Bonaparte facing each other in 1802, it has always been a captivating art form. The Royal Scots, with their unwavering determination, stood tall at The Square during that fateful day in Quatre Bras. Their strategic maneuvers echoed through history, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. Marshal Grouchy's presence at the Battle of Waterloo in 1873 is immortalized by an engraving capturing his commanding stance amidst chaos. His decisions shaped destinies and altered outcomes, reminding us that every move counts when lives are at stake. In a portrait from centuries past, Prince Rupert alongside Colonel William Legge and Colonel John Russell exude confidence as they discuss tactics during the turbulent years of 1645-1646. Their calculated plans laid foundations for triumphs yet to come. General Alfred-Amedee Dodds' resolute leadership during the Second Franco-Dahomean War exemplifies how military strategy transcends borders. In a black-and-white photograph taken in Africa, Dodds stands as a symbol of adaptability and resourcefulness against formidable adversaries. The illuminated manuscript from Roberto Valturio's "De re Militari" transports us back to 1472 when ingenious minds contemplated new ways to conquer enemies. The Tower project depicted within reveals an era where innovation merged seamlessly with traditional methods – proof that progress can coexist with timeless wisdom. As we delve further into history's tapestry, engravings detailing obsolete methods of punishment remind us not only how far we have come but also how crucial it is to evolve our strategies continuously. Adaptation ensures survival on ever-changing battlegrounds. A glimpse into naval officers discussing battle strategies against China in 1894 showcases collaboration among brilliant minds seeking victory on the high seas.