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Command Collection (#6)

"Commanding History: From Battlefields to Skies, the Power of Command" Kitchener Poster C

Background imageCommand Collection: The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper)

The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper)
3822432 The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); 79.5x102.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageCommand Collection: No 4 Group Bomber Command RAF Monument Normandy

No 4 Group Bomber Command RAF Monument Normandy
In 1944 two French bomber squadrons, Groupe Guyenne and Groupe Tunisie formed part of No 4 Group RAF and were given the numbers 346 and 347

Background imageCommand Collection: General Pattons HQ with Sherman tank Nehou Normandy

General Pattons HQ with Sherman tank Nehou Normandy
Patton had his Command Post here from 6 July to 2 August 1944. The memorial area was initially set up by the State of Connecticut

Background imageCommand Collection: As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)

As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)
2814804 As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like modern wars)

Background imageCommand Collection: On the Isonzo, dragon-balloon-lifting maneuver to direct artillery shots (Colour Litho)

On the Isonzo, dragon-balloon-lifting maneuver to direct artillery shots (Colour Litho)
2777538 On the Isonzo, dragon-balloon-lifting maneuver to direct artillery shots (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Isonzo)

Background imageCommand Collection: River Explorers Raid (Colour Litho)

River Explorers Raid (Colour Litho)
2808920 River Explorers Raid (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The raid of the river explorers)

Background imageCommand Collection: Vice Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson, KCB, the Naval Officer who would, in the Event of War

Vice Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson, KCB, the Naval Officer who would, in the Event of War
1606672 Vice Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson, KCB, the Naval Officer who would, in the Event of War, play a Very Prominent Part in Our National Defence (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCommand Collection: Paraguayan War - Emperor of Brazil at Alegrete Camp

Paraguayan War - Emperor of Brazil at Alegrete Camp
During the Paraguayan War, the Emperor of Brazil assumed command of the Brazilian army and travelled to Alegrete on his way to Uruguaiana, along with his two sons-in-law

Background imageCommand Collection: The Civil War in America, Torchlight Procession of General Blenkers Brigade at Washington in

The Civil War in America, Torchlight Procession of General Blenkers Brigade at Washington in Honour of General M
1619992 The Civil War in America, Torchlight Procession of General Blenkers Brigade at Washington in Honour of General M Clellan taking Command of the Federal Army (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommand Collection: The Duke of York in Command of HMS Thrush (engraving)

The Duke of York in Command of HMS Thrush (engraving)
1627701 The Duke of York in Command of HMS Thrush (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of York in Command of HMS Thrush)

Background imageCommand Collection: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)

Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)
1599353 Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg)

Background imageCommand Collection: 'The Second in Command, 'at the Haymarket Theatre, Scene from the Last Act (b / w photo)

"The Second in Command, "at the Haymarket Theatre, Scene from the Last Act (b / w photo)
1600432 " The Second in Command, " at the Haymarket Theatre, Scene from the Last Act (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCommand Collection: The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho)

The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho)
1037539 The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth)

Background imageCommand Collection: Maps of the Discoveries made during the Arctic Expedition (engraving)

Maps of the Discoveries made during the Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1102244 Maps of the Discoveries made during the Arctic Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: Portraits of Royal Children, modelled by Command of Her Majesty, by L C Wyon, Royal Mint (engraving)

Portraits of Royal Children, modelled by Command of Her Majesty, by L C Wyon, Royal Mint (engraving)
1102450 Portraits of Royal Children, modelled by Command of Her Majesty, by L C Wyon, Royal Mint (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommand Collection: The Occupation of Cairo (litho)

The Occupation of Cairo (litho)
1063801 The Occupation of Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Cairo)

Background imageCommand Collection: The Palace of San Antonio, Malta, the Home of the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)

The Palace of San Antonio, Malta, the Home of the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1062054 The Palace of San Antonio, Malta, the Home of the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of San Antonio, Malta)

Background imageCommand Collection: King Cnut commands the tide to retreat (unsuccessfully)

King Cnut commands the tide to retreat (unsuccessfully)
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

Background imageCommand Collection: The Russian officer whose army captured the Turkish fortifications of Erzerum, in Armenia

The Russian officer whose army captured the Turkish fortifications of Erzerum, in Armenia. Illustration taken from a photograph of General Doubaskys collection. Date: 1916

Background imageCommand Collection: The Relief of Irish Distress, Visiting Tour of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)

The Relief of Irish Distress, Visiting Tour of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1045363 The Relief of Irish Distress, Visiting Tour of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving)

The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving)
1059638 The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army)

Background imageCommand Collection: General Sir Redvers Henry Buller, VC, GCB, who will Command our Army in South Africa in case of

General Sir Redvers Henry Buller, VC, GCB, who will Command our Army in South Africa in case of War (b / w photo)
1043143 General Sir Redvers Henry Buller, VC, GCB, who will Command our Army in South Africa in case of War (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageCommand Collection: Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045666 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: The Exploration of South Western Australia (engraving)

The Exploration of South Western Australia (engraving)
1053344 The Exploration of South Western Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exploration of South Western Australia)

Background imageCommand Collection: The Glorious First of June (1st June 1794), pub. 2nd June 1894 (litho)

The Glorious First of June (1st June 1794), pub. 2nd June 1894 (litho)
1604918 The Glorious First of June (1st June 1794), pub. 2nd June 1894 (litho) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Glorious First of June)

Background imageCommand Collection: Views of Kensington Palace, the State Rooms of which are, by the Queens Command

Views of Kensington Palace, the State Rooms of which are, by the Queens Command
1615134 Views of Kensington Palace, the State Rooms of which are, by the Queens Command, to be restored and thrown open to the Public (engraving) by Holland Tringham

Background imageCommand Collection: Omer Pacha receiving the Sultans Firman appointing him to the Command of the Army of Roumelia

Omer Pacha receiving the Sultans Firman appointing him to the Command of the Army of Roumelia (engraving)
2773418 Omer Pacha receiving the Sultans Firman appointing him to the Command of the Army of Roumelia (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b)

Background imageCommand Collection: Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana (colour litho)

Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana (colour litho)
2778483 Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque scenes in the fertile land of the Borana)

Background imageCommand Collection: George Washington taking command of the army (colour litho)

George Washington taking command of the army (colour litho)
2800713 George Washington taking command of the army (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington taking command of the army)

Background imageCommand Collection: The great naval maneuvers of the entire Mediterranean team, Admiral Bettolo attends a

The great naval maneuvers of the entire Mediterranean team, Admiral Bettolo attends a... (colour litho)
2815365 The great naval maneuvers of the entire Mediterranean team, Admiral Bettolo attends a... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommand Collection: General Joubert (sepia photo)

General Joubert (sepia photo)
STC363409 General Joubert (sepia photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrus Jacobus Joubert (1834-1900)

Background imageCommand Collection: Programme of Cinematograph Entertainment in the presence of the King and Queen (engraving)

Programme of Cinematograph Entertainment in the presence of the King and Queen (engraving)
607774 Programme of Cinematograph Entertainment in the presence of the King and Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: Questions and Commands, or The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: a Sunday Evenings Amusement

Questions and Commands, or The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: a Sunday Evenings Amusement
NCO193425 Questions and Commands, or The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: a Sunday Evenings Amusement, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Background imageCommand Collection: The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin

The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin
CHT176302 The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin, February 1909 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageCommand Collection: The French on the other side of the Rhine (colour litho)

The French on the other side of the Rhine (colour litho)
2808887 The French on the other side of the Rhine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French on the other side of the Rhine)

Background imageCommand Collection: The historic Versailles session for the handing over of the peace treaty to the vanquished

The historic Versailles session for the handing over of the peace treaty to the vanquished (colour litho)
2808795 The historic Versailles session for the handing over of the peace treaty to the vanquished (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommand Collection: Capi Conference (colour litho)

Capi Conference (colour litho)
2808600 Capi Conference (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiefs Conference)

Background imageCommand Collection: The Duke of York in Command of Torpedo-Boat No 79 (litho)

The Duke of York in Command of Torpedo-Boat No 79 (litho)
1627702 The Duke of York in Command of Torpedo-Boat No 79 (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of York in Command of Torpedo-Boat No 79)

Background imageCommand Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir George White, VC, to command the British Forces in Natal (engraving)

Lieutenant-General Sir George White, VC, to command the British Forces in Natal (engraving)
1592632 Lieutenant-General Sir George White, VC, to command the British Forces in Natal (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: Hush! (w / c on paper)

Hush! (w / c on paper)
WGH90802 Hush! (w/c on paper) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; eWalker Galleries, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCommand Collection: Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)

Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommand Collection: St. Paul Commanding St. Luke (oil on canvas)

St. Paul Commanding St. Luke (oil on canvas)
BWM153210 St. Paul Commanding St. Luke (oil on canvas) by Fosse, Charles de la (1636-1716); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Background imageCommand Collection: Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Vice Admiral, 1640-53 (oil on canvas)

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Vice Admiral, 1640-53 (oil on canvas)
5916320 Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Vice Admiral, 1640-53 (oil on canvas) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 132.3x101.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCommand Collection: Nabonidus king of Babylonia, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915

Nabonidus king of Babylonia, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614188 Nabonidus king of Babylonia, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Nabonidus king of Babylonia)

Background imageCommand Collection: The King of Italy visits Italian Gorizia (colour litho)

The King of Italy visits Italian Gorizia (colour litho)
2777577 The King of Italy visits Italian Gorizia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Italy visits Italian Gorizia)

Background imageCommand Collection: The excesses of too much love, parish priest kidnapped by the faithful who escort him to prevent

The excesses of too much love, parish priest kidnapped by the faithful who escort him to prevent him... (colour litho)
2815543 The excesses of too much love, parish priest kidnapped by the faithful who escort him to prevent him... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommand Collection: During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho)

During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho)
2809252 During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Hamburg riot)

Background imageCommand Collection: The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)

The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)
2809012 The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Commanding History: From Battlefields to Skies, the Power of Command" Kitchener Poster C. 1915: A powerful call to action, urging men to join the ranks and serve under command for their country's cause. Vickers 417 Wellington III - Employed by Bomber Command: This iconic aircraft played a crucial role in carrying out strategic bombing missions during World War II under the command of Bomber Command. The Interport Field Gun Competition - Royal Navy: Witness the sheer strength and precision as teams compete in this intense event, showcasing the Royal Navy's exceptional command over heavy artillery. British Aircraft Camouflage, 1941: Ingenious camouflage techniques employed by skilled pilots showcased their ability to blend into the skies while under enemy command during wartime operations. B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet; Second World War: With engines roaring and wings soaring high, this bomber takes flight under expert command, ready to strike at enemy targets with precision and determination. RAF Poster, Back Them Up. WW2: Rallying support for those who served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, emphasizing unity and unwavering commitment to following commands that would lead them towards victory. Siege of Vienna by Turks (1683). Battle of Kahlenberg: In a historic battle fought against overwhelming odds, brave soldiers stood united under commanding leaders defending Vienna against Turkish forces – a testament to their resilience and obedience. RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - RAF Finningley: An impressive display of aerial prowess as this mighty aircraft showcases its capabilities while being skillfully commanded through maneuvers at RAF Finningley airbase. Bristol 156 Beaufighter - Flown by Coastal Command with authority and expertise; these formidable planes patrolled coastal waters protecting vital shipping lanes from enemy threats throughout WWII 10 English Bulldog on a down and stay command, hopeful for a treat.