War Minister Collection

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Artist: G Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

Gen. Von Heeringen, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Von Heeringen, between c1910 and c1915.

Gen. Villalba, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Villalba, between c1915 and c1920.

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

L'Arrivee du General Pershing; A Paris: le general Pershing et M. Painleve, ministre de la... 1917 Creator: Unknown
L'Arrivee du General Pershing; A Paris: le general Pershing et M. Painleve, ministre de la Guerre, venu le recevoir, quittent en automobile la gare du Nord, 1917

Nos Grands Chefs; Le general Lyautey, ministre de la guerre, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Nos Grands Chefs; Le general Lyautey, ministre de la guerre, 1917. First World War:.General Lyautey, minister of war. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee a New-York, le 9 mai, de M. Viviani et du marechal, dans... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee a New-York, le 9 mai, de M. Viviani et du marechal, dans la prodigieuse tempete d'acclamations de la foule, 1917

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Avant l'offensive russe de juillet 1917: des troupes defilent...1917
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Avant l'offensive russe de juillet 1917: des troupes defilent en bon ordre devant l'automobile de Kerensky

Marc Antoine René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Marc Antoine Rene de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Portrait of Count Marc Antoine Rene d'Argenson. d'Argenson was for a short time French Minister of War

Portrait of Bror Cederström in uniform. (c1850s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel
Portrait of Bror Cederstrom in uniform. (c1850s)

Petr Semenovich Vannovski, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly... between 1880 and 1886
Petr Semenovich Vannovski, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886. Written on verso: Min. of war. Photo by Vezenberg & Co. St. Petersburg

Arrival of a Minister of War in Aleksandrovsk Post in 1903, 1903. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Arrival of a Minister of War in Aleksandrovsk Post in 1903, 1903. Sakhalin Island was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners

Petr Semenovich Vannovskii, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, between 1870 and 1890. Creator: Unknown
Petr Semenovich Vannovskii, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, between 1870 and 1890

Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Creator: Bassano Ltd
Earl Kitchener, 1910, (c1920). Portrait of British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916)

The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving)
1593396 The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Office Question in the House of Lords)

Marshal Louis Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey (1854-1934) 1929 (oil on canvas)
XIR192832 Marshal Louis Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey (1854-1934) 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris, France

General Roques (chromolitho)
2789495 General Roques (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Roques. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the theme of Allied Army)

Late General Gallieni (chromolitho)
2789491 Late General Gallieni (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late General Gallieni)

General view of the Franco-Moroccan Exhibition in Casablanca
CHT198405 General view of the Franco-Moroccan Exhibition in Casablanca, from Le Monde Illustre, 22nd April 1916 (colour litho) by French School

Viscount Palmerston (litho)
1266246 Viscount Palmerston (litho) by Cruikshank, Francis (fl.1848-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920. F Cruikshank); British, out of copyright

The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho)
1063920 The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of the French Ministry)

M Camille Krantz (b / w photo)
1051816 M Camille Krantz (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Camille Krantz, the New War Minister)

Bernard Pierre Magnan, 1865-66 (litho)
2641287 Bernard Pierre Magnan, 1865-66 (litho) by Franck (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Pierre Magnan: 07.12.1791 - 29.05.1865 French general, war minister)

M Camille Krantz (litho)
1042984 M Camille Krantz (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Camille Krantz, now War Minister)

Room 204 at the War Office. It is the office of the Secretary of State for War... left vacant by the abrupt departure of Mr John Profumo

The Meeting of the British and French Ministers of War, 1915, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Meeting of the British and French Ministers of War, 1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: [British Field Marshal] Lord Kitchener leaving the French Headquarters in Paris

Watching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Watching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: Lord Kitchener on the occasion of one of his visits to the front reviewed the operations of the French Army

Lord Kitcheners visit to the front: Lord Kitcheneer, M. Millerand, and General Joffre leaving afte
Lord Kitcheners visit to the front, 1915. Lord Kitcheneer, M. Millerand, and General Joffre leaving after a review of the French troops

Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British soldier, early 20th century. Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

Field Marshal, the Earl Kitchener, early 20th century. Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman

Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

Kitchener of Khartoum in dress uniform, c 1900s. Irish-born British soldier and statesman Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916)

Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916), Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Kitchener was commander of British forces during the Boer War (1899-1902)

War Minister V. Krobatin, 1914 (b / w photo)
XOS909423 War Minister V. Krobatin, 1914 (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); 17.8x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Freiherr von Krobatin (1849-1933)

1203384; out of copyright

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"War Minister: A Glimpse into the Lives of Military Leaders and Statesmen" This captivating collection of images offers a fascinating insight into the world of war ministers, highlighting their significant roles in shaping history. Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, stands tall as a British Field Marshal, diplomat, and statesman in an exquisite portrait by G Lekegian from 1902. His commanding presence symbolizes his influential position during that era. Another striking image captures Earl Kitchener in 1910, exuding authority and determination. This photograph by Bassano Ltd showcases his unwavering commitment to serving his country with utmost dedication. The intensity surrounding the War Office Question is palpable in an engraving depicting its discussion within the House of Lords on March 4th. It serves as a reminder of the immense responsibility borne by these war ministers to make critical decisions that shape nations' destinies. Marshal Louis Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey's oil painting from 1929 portrays another distinguished figure who left an indelible mark on military history. As a French military leader and colonial administrator, Lyautey's strategic brilliance played a pivotal role in shaping France's influence across continents. Paul Painleve takes center stage through a lithograph capturing him as War Minister during World War I in 1917. This image reflects both the weight he carried on his shoulders and the resilience required to navigate such turbulent times. General Roques emerges through vibrant chromolithography showcasing his valorous spirit amidst battlefields—an embodiment of courage for generations to come. The late General Gallieni also graces this collection with resplendent chromolithography—a testament to his exceptional leadership skills that contributed significantly to France's triumphs throughout history. A general view of Franco-Moroccan Exhibition held at Casablanca provides us with glimpses into cultural exchanges between nations, reminding us that war ministers also foster diplomatic relations and cultural understanding.