Truce Collection (page 3)

Lord Kitchener And General Cronjes Messenger, Paardeberg, Orange Free State, South Africa, February 19th, 1900 During The Second Boer War

The Meeting Of The Earl Of Essex And The Earl Of Tyrone In County Louth, Ireland In 1599. Robert Devereux, 2Nd Earl Of Essex, 1565 To 1601. English Nobleman. Aodh M

WW1 - German and Russian troops meet over the barbed wire - July 1917 Date: 1917

Christmas Truce by Bruce Bairnsfather
A memory of Christmas, 1914: " Look at this blokes buttons, arry. I should reckon e as a maid to dress im." A picture by the famous wartime Bystander cartoonist and creator of Old Bill

SYMBOL: SURRENDER. White flag, a symbol for surrender or truce. Woodcut

A Thanksgiving truce. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, wearing his rough rider uniform, sharing a feast with many wild animals sitting around a large banquet table in the wilderness

President Buchanan concluding a truce between Pawnees and Poncas
President James Buchanan persuading warring Pawnees and Poncas to shake hands, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mohawks and New Netherland colonists agree to a truce
Dutch treaty with the Mohawks at Fort Amsterdam, 1640s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Capitulation document from Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown, 1781. Woodcut reproduction of the original manuscript with a watercolor wash

Christmas truce 1914
British and German soldiers fraternising on Christmas Day, 1914 during the famous Christmas truce

Florence Upton playing cards - Flag of Truce. circa 1900s

Crimean War, Russian soldiers at Hango
Crimean War -- Russian soldiers at Hango, firing on the crew members of an English boat, despite the fact that they are holding up a flag of truce. 1855

Libro Verde of Barcelona. Peace and Truce Assembly, held in
Libro Verde of Barcelona. Codex containing the privileges of the city of Barcelona (14th century). Peace and Truce Assembly

Britannia & Erin 1812
A rather optimistic allegory of Erin (Ireland) making friends and shaking hands with Britannia (Britain). Date: 1812

International Law - The Better Way by Thomas Nast in Harpers Weekly, 14th November 1874. A boat called The Arbitrator carrying the flag of truce lands in Geneva

Germans demand surrender of Reims, 1914
How the surrender of Reims was demanded. Immediately before the bombardment of Reims, German parlementaires came into the town under a flag of truce to demand its immediate surrender

WW1 - Eastern Front - Russian and German soldiers fraternise - Christmas 1917 Date: 1917

The Truce Collapses
Satire on the collapse of the never-very-solid truce with Spain. Date: 1665

Ending the Truce
When the 12-year truce ends, the Dutch lion is aoproached by Petrus Peccius, chancellor of Brabant, offering olive branch or sword, watched by pope and king of Spain. Date: 1621

12-YEAR TRUCE - 2
Outside the Stathuys (town hall) The populace of Antwerp celebrate the signing of the truce between Austria and the Netherlands with burning barrels of pitch. Date: 9 April 1609

12-YEAR TRUCE - 1
Despite the reluctance of Felipe III of Spain, a 12-year truce is agreed at Den Haag between Austria and the Netherlands. Date: 9 April 1609

Truce Negotiations
Truce negotiations between Spain and the Netherlands are conducted by Jan Neyen, Franciscan confessor of arch- duke Albrecht, Oldenbarneveldt and Mauritz van Nassau. Date: 13 March 1607

The American Civil War: Arrival Of A Federal Steamer With Flag Of Truce At Madisonville, Lake Portchartrain, 11 April, 1863

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Russian Steamboat, with a Flag of Truce Bringing Despatches for Admiral Dundas

1. Entering the Enemys Country. -2. Consultation. -3. Instruction. -4. Taking Cover
1. Entering the Enemys Country.-2. Consultation.-3. Instruction.-4. Taking Cover.-5. A Flag of Truce. OUR VOLUNTEERSa'A DAY WITH THE ARTISTS CORPS

An illumination, 1802 (etching)
XJF3058181 An illumination, 1802 (etching) by Pugin, Augustus Charles (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House in Portman Square of His Excellency L. G)

Franco-Prussian War: Thor of Sedan, on which the captain Lauriston placed the truce as a sign of surrender of the place, France

The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration
XJF347933 The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration from The Queen, July 2nd 1921 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Evacuation of the French Territory by the Prussians, 16th September 1873 (coloured
XIR174303 Evacuation of the French Territory by the Prussians, 16th September 1873 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Pierre Jeannin, William Isaacsz. of Swanenburg, 1610

Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Discovering the St
XIR159121 Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Discovering the St. Lawrence River in 1535, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80); ChAteau de Versailles

Portrait of Pierre Jeannin, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Robert de Baudous, 1610

Custer receiving Flag of Truce, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Flag of Truce, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Custer receiving the flag of truce, appomatox 1865, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

The rebel dodge to cover the retreat into Virginia. Flag of truce to look after the wounded, 1862 ca. September, drawing on tan paper pencil and Chinese white, 15.9 x 25.1 cm

TURKEY: ARMISTICE CARTOON. A pill in time! An 1876 cartoon by John Tenniel on the demand by the Great Powers that Turkey agree to an armistice with Serbia

Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of Jerusalem (1229) ending 6th Crusade and 10 years truce. 18th century engraving

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Our Volunteers-a Day With The Artists Corps
1. Entering The Enemys Country.-2. Consultation.-3. Instruction.-4. Taking Cover.-5. A Flag Of Truce. Our Volunteers-a Day With The Artists Corps

Franco-Prussian War: Thor of Sedan, on which the captain Lauriston placed the truce as a sign of surrender of the place, France

General Cornwallis note to George Washington proposing a truce
SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN. General Cornwallis note to George Washington proposing a truce

A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil
ELECTION CARTOON, 1877. A Truce - not a Compromise, but a Chance for High-Toned Gentlemen to Retire Gracefully from their very Civil Declarations of War. Cartoon, February 1877, on the Rutherford B

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR, 1870. French General Lauriston waves the flag of truce from the gate of the fortified town of Sedan, 1 September 1870

Friendly alien, artwork
Friendly alien extending his hand in a gesture of peace, computer artwork

REVOLUTION OF 1917. Russian and German soldiers fraternizing after the armistice, 5 December 1917, between Russia and the Central Powers

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British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Christmas Truce 1914: A Moment of Peace Amidst the Chaos of WWI" In the midst of the brutal and devastating conflict that was World War I, a remarkable event took place on Christmas Day in 1914. Known as the Christmas Truce, this temporary ceasefire brought together soldiers from opposing sides to celebrate a moment of peace. Captured in an iconic photograph, this extraordinary truce showcased humanity's ability to find common ground even amidst unimaginable circumstances. Soldiers from both trenches laid down their weapons and ventured into No Man's Land, where they exchanged greetings and shared stories. The spirit of Christmas prevailed as makeshift football matches were played, carols were sung, and gifts were exchanged. The Graphic newspaper captured the essence of this historic event in its issue dated January 23rd, 1915. The image depicted soldiers huddled together under a makeshift tree adorned with candles and messages of goodwill. It served as a poignant reminder that even during times of war, compassion can transcend boundaries. This act of camaraderie was not limited to WWI alone; history has witnessed similar instances throughout different conflicts. One such example is the Russo-Japanese treaty signed at Portsmouth NH in 1905—a testament to diplomacy prevailing over hostility. The significance of the Christmas Truce lies not only in its demonstration of unity but also in its reflection upon our shared humanity. It reminds us that despite our differences or conflicting ideologies, we are all capable of empathy and compassion towards one another. As we commemorate this extraordinary event each year on December 25th—Christmas Day—we remember those brave soldiers who momentarily set aside their differences for a brief respite from war. Their actions serve as an enduring symbol that peace is possible if we choose understanding over hostility. Let us never forget these moments when enemies became friends for just one day—a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is always room for hope and reconciliation.