Commandeered Collection

Douglas DC-3S N1R (msn 4129) of the BROOKLYN DODGERS (Brooklyn National League Baseball Club), marked with Dodgers World Champions just behind the entry door

The War in Schleswig: chapel at Gravenstein used as a Prussian barrack..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: chapel at Gravenstein [in Denmark] used as a Prussian barrack - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

Corfou et l'Achilleion; les jardins de l'Achilleion vus de la villa. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; les jardins de l'Achilleion vus de la villa, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; allee en... c1916
L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; allee en gradins descendant d'un petit temple jusqu'a la mer'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Une base Allemande en Adriatique; A'Achilleion ; nos cuistots preparent... 1916. Creator: Robert Vaucher
Une base Allemande en Adriatique; A'Achilleion ; nos cuistots preparent, dans les casseroles imperiales, les repas des malades, des hommes de garde et du personnel sanitaire, 1916

Une base Allemande en Adriatique; dans les jardins de l'Achilleion. 1916. Creator: Robert Vaucher
Une base Allemande en Adriatique; dans les jardins de l'Achilleion, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Corfou et l'Achilleion; Une baie de l'ile de Corfou. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; Une baie de l'ile de Corfou, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins... 1916. Creator: Robert Vaucher
L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; Alpins du poste charge de la garde de la villa

Corfou et l'Achilleion; La villa Achilleion et la statue d'Achille mourant. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; La villa Achilleion et la statue d'Achille mourant, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'occupation de l'Achilleion; A Achilleion, les automobiles imperiales encore dans... 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'occupation de l'Achilleion; A Achilleion, les automobiles imperiales encore dans leurs caisses. Elles ont ete requisitionnees pour le servicede l'ambulance franco-serb

Le drapeau francais flottant sur l'Achilleion, que garde un petit poste de chasseurs alpins.'
Le drapeau francais flottant sur l'Achilleion, que garde un petit poste de chasseurs alpins'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Corfou et l'Achilleion; les terrasses. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; les terrasses, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; le geant... c1916
L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; le geant teuton eleve par Guillaume II a la memoire d'Achille'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous... 1916
L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous-Marins; factionnaires a la grille ou est reste accroche l'ecriteau defendant d'entrer en trois

L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous... 1916
L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous-Marins; Les scelles sur la porte des appartements prives du beau-frere du roi Grece

"The Europa" Steam-Ship leaving Kingstown with the 90th Regiment on board, for the Seat of War, 1854. The large ocean paddle-wheel steamer Europa

Eupatoria - (Custom-House) Quarters of Captain Payne's Detachment of Marines, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Eupatoria - (Custom-House) Quarters of Captain Payne's Detachment of Marines, 1854. Yevpatoria is a city in Western Crimea on the Black Sea

Eupatoria - Residence of Captain Brock, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Eupatoria - Residence of Captain Brock, 1854. Yevpatoria is a city in Western Crimea on the Black Sea. It was the first port landed at by the allies during the Crimean War

The Delight of Campaigning in South Africa, the Tale of a Piece of Soap (litho)
1037220 The Delight of Campaigning in South Africa, the Tale of a Piece of Soap (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

London buses taking Scottish troops to the front, First World War, 1914, (1935). Creator: Unknown
London buses taking Scottish troops to the front, First World War, 1914, (1935). Every possible form of transport was utilised...buses filled with troops became a common sight on French country

Royal Field Artillery with commandeered horses during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Royal Field Artillery with commandeered horse during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Commandeered by Lawson Wood, WW1 cartoon
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing two British soldiers taking away a little boys toy horse, much to his distress. The cartoon is a humorous comment on the number of horses commandeered by the Army in

Tyneham House
The deserted Tyneham House, in the village of Tyneham, on the Dorset coast. The village and surrounding area was commandeered by the War Office in late 1943, to be used as firing ranges

Junkers Ju 86G -although relegated to training, some were commandeered for bombing on the Eastern Front

De Havilland DH 86 Dragon Express -typifying the numerous civilian airliners commandeered for wartime service is this Royal Australian Air Force air ambulance

WW1 - Private and Commercial Vehicles Commandeered - Hyde Park, London. Date: 1914

WW1 British Navy - Bluejackets - Wagon Procession
World War 1 British Navy - Bluejackets - Wagon Procession, England. Captioned Commandeered Waggons Drawn by Bluejackets Date: 1910s

Commandeered - Goodbye Old Friend by Dudley Tennant
A woman says goodbye to her horse which has been commandeered for Army purposes shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

WW1 - buying horses for the Suffolk Territorial R. F. A
Soldiers from the Suffolk Territorial Royal Field Artillery buying horses for Army purposes at a Norfolk farm shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Commandeering meat for the army during World War I
Cargoes of frozen meat were commandeered by the Government on arrival in the UK. On the eve of the war the prices of provisions shot up suddenly but the Government stepped in

Horses commandeered 1914
Commandeered horses being marched to their Depots. During the first week of mobilisation, hundreds of horses were commandeered and passed through streets

River Steamer - Mesopotamia - WWI
River Steamer commandeered by the IWT (Inland Water Tranport) - providing transport to British forces fighting in Mesopotamia during WWI. Shatt al-Arab waterway, Basra, Iraq Date: circa 1917

Cars for the Bosses
Cars are commandeered for the use of revolutionary leaders

Red Guard and Truck
Red Guard pose with a commandeered truck, looking as though they don t know what to do with their revolution now they ve got it

Tsars Car for Kerensky
The Tsars car, fitted with skis for driving in snow, is commandeered by Kerensky

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"Commandeered: Tales of Seized Resources in Times of War" The Douglas DC-3S N1R, commandeered by Lawson Wood during World War I, served as a vital transport aircraft for troops and supplies. Tyneham House, once a grand estate, was commandeered during the war to house military personnel and coordinate operations. The Royal Field Artillery relied on commandeered horses to pull their heavy artillery pieces across treacherous battlefields during World War I. In an iconic WWI cartoon titled "The Delight of Campaigning in South Africa, " a piece of soap humorously depicts the resourcefulness of soldiers who commandeered everyday items for their needs. London buses played a crucial role in transporting Scottish troops to the front lines during World War I, showcasing how civilian vehicles were commandeered for wartime purposes. Despite being relegated to training duties, some Junkers Ju 86G aircraft were still commandeered for essential tasks during times of need. The De Havilland DH 86 Dragon Express became synonymous with being commandeered due to its versatility and ability to adapt to various wartime roles. Private and commercial vehicles were frequently seized or requisitioned by authorities during World War I as part of efforts to mobilize resources efficiently. A captivating lithograph titled "WWI British Navy - Bluejackets - Wagon Procession" illustrates how even wagons were not spared from being commandeered by naval forces for logistical support. Dudley Tennant's poignant artwork "Commandeered - Goodbye Old Friend" pays tribute to the countless objects that were taken over or repurposed throughout history's conflicts.