Commander In Chief Collection

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706 (oil on canvas)
5860855 The Continence of Scipio, c.1706 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 140--182 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier, 19th century. In the course of his distinguished military career, Lord Raglan served on Wellingtons staff from 1808-1812

Vercingetorix before Julius Caesar after his surrender at the Siege of Alesia, 52 BC (engraving)
7185199 Vercingetorix before Julius Caesar after his surrender at the Siege of Alesia, 52 BC (engraving) by Royer, Lionel Noel (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo)
6015170 American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, 31 August 1918, (1926)
Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, France, 31 August 1918. Two days later the Canadians attacked and broke through the German defences of the Drocourt-Queant Line

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THE ACCIDENT NEAR NAGPUR ON THE GREAT INDIAN PENINSULA RAILWAY: The wreck of the leading engine is shown lying upon its side

Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
864520 Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852); (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Britannia, holding her trident, introduces Lord Kitchener to a modestly veiled India
528695 Britannia, holding her trident, introduces Lord Kitchener to a modestly veiled India. Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) served as Commander-in-Chief, India 1902-1909

George Washington, 1794
1580698 George Washington, 1794; (add.info.: George Washington. Print showing George Washington, standing in front of a chair with right arm extended toward a table on the left)

Lieutenant General John Cutts, 1st Baron Cutts
6266296 Lieutenant General John Cutts, 1st Baron Cutts; (add.info.: John Cutts, 1st Baron Cutts, 1661-1707. Lieutenant-General in the British Army)

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse
2604065 Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925). Russian soldier, Commander - in - Chief in Manchuria in Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905)

General Kuroki on battlefield
2604142 General Kuroki on battlefield; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: General Kuroki, Commander - in - Chief of the Japanese First Army, 1904)

Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502811 Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres)

Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov
672652 Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov; (add.info.: Grand Duke Nicholas - Tinted lithograph Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (6 November 1856 - 5 January 1929)

Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, aka The Viscount French (colour litho)
3252861 Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, aka The Viscount French (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French)

Portrait of the first Japan commander in chief Yoritomo
2912194 Portrait of the first Japan commander in chief Yoritomo; (add.info.: Portrait of Yoritomo by Takanobu. Yoritomo was the first commander-in-chief of Japan (1192-98)

Portrait of G.W.F. Charles
864220 Portrait of G.W.F. Charles; (add.info.: George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904); English soldier; cousin of Queen Victoria; field-marshal; commander-in-chief of

American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence) 1775-1783: Washington appointed commander-in-chief by
528123 American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence) 1775-1783: Washington appointed commander-in-chief by the Continental Congress

Burial of General Edward Braddock in 1755 near Great Meadows Pennsylvania USA. General Edward Braddock 1695-1755
3052881 Burial of General Edward Braddock in 1755 near Great Meadows Pennsylvania USA. General Edward Braddock 1695-1755. British soldier

Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916)
2604067 Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916); (add.info.: Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916) Japanese soldier. Commander - in - Chief of Japanese forces during Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905)

Portrait of Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin
2604064 Portrait of Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925) in his library

Saint Juan de Ribera, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473296 Saint Juan de Ribera, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Saint Juan de Ribera, 1532 - 1611)

An officer's widow in mourning dress presents her son to the Commander in Chief for admission to a military school
FLO4669258 An officer's widow in mourning dress presents her son to the Commander in Chief for admission to a military school at Horse Guards. Steel engraving by T

Frederick Augustus Thesiger (1827-1905)
864438 Frederick Augustus Thesiger (1827-1905); (add.info.: Frederick Augustus Thesiger, (1827-1905), 2nd Baron Chelmsford from 1878. English soldier who joined the army in 1844

Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov
672653 Portrait of Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov; (add.info.: Grand Duke Nicholas - Tinted lithograph Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (November 6 1856 - January 5 1929)

Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805)
864497 Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805); (add.info.: Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805) first Marquis and second Earl Cornwallis. English soldier

Portrait of G.W.F. Charles
864168 Portrait of G.W.F. Charles; (add.info.: George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904); English soldier; cousin of Queen Victoria; field-marshal; commander-in-chief of

George Washington taking the oath as the first President of the United States, 1789
1576367 George Washington taking the oath as the first President of the United States, 1789; (add.info.: George Washington, taking the oath as the first president of the United States of America)

Portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts
672578 Portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts; (add.info.: Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (30 September 1832 - 14 November 1914)

Thomas, Haig, Joffre, Lloyd George, 12 Sept 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Thomas, Haig, Joffre, Lloyd George, 12 Sept 1916. Lloyd George, British Minister of Munitions; Gen. Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army; Gen

Joffre, Sharp, Pershing, Paris, July 4, 1917, 4 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Joffre, Sharp, Pershing, Paris, July 4, 1917, 4 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). French general Joseph Jacques Ce´saire Joffre (1852-1931), U.S

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: General de Meza, Commander-In-Chief of the Danish Army... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: General de Meza, Commander-In-Chief of the Danish Army at the Dannewerk Position, 1864

Gen. Joffre, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Joffre, between c1914 and c1915. French general Joseph Jacques Ce´saire Joffre (1852-1931) who served during World War I

Gen. Sir J. French in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Sir J. French in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. British officer John Denton Pinkstone French (1852-1925), who served as the first Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force during

Gen. Sir John French in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Sir John French in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. British officer John Denton Pinkstone French, (1852-1925), who served as the the first Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force

Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, [London], 1860. The pontoon to be tested consists of an oblong framework of wood and iron

The Dark Hours of Italy; General Diaz appointed November 8 as Commander in Chief... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; General Diaz appointed November 8 as Commander in Chief replacing General Cadorna, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

At Grand Quartier General; Daily briefing in the office of the General Commander-in-Chief.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
At Grand Quartier General; Daily briefing in the office of the General Commander-in-Chief, at G.Q.G. in Compiegne, during the summer of 1917, 1917

Our Romanian Allies; The Arges 4th infantry regiment, who infiltrated German lines.. Creator: Unknown
Our Romanian Allies; The Arges 4th infantry regiment, who infiltrated German lines at Marasti and whose flag was decorated, parade before General Averescu, commander-in-chief of the Romanian army

Les Premiers Contingents Americains en France; Le general Pershing et le vice-amiral... 1917. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
Les Premiers Contingents Americains en France; Le general Pershing et le vice-amiral americain Gleaves, a bord d'un des navires de guerre convoyeurs, 1917

Les Ovations de Paris; Au sortir de l'hotel Crillon, ou il a accompagné le general Pershing...1917
Les Ovations de Paris; Au sortir de l'hotel Crillon, ou il a accompagne le general Pershing, le marechal Joffre remonte en automobile, au milieu des vivats de la foule, 1917

Les Ovations de Paris; Au balcon de l'hotel Crillon, place de la Concorde, le general... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Ovations de Paris; Au balcon de l'hotel Crillon, place de la Concorde, le general Pershing remercie d'un sourire la population parisienne qui l'acclame; aupres de lui

La Visite de Pershing a La Fayette; Le general, devant la tombe de La Fayette: a sa droite... 1917 Creator: Unknown
La Visite de Pershing a La Fayette; Le general, devant la tombe de La Fayette: a sa droite, en vetements civils, le marquis de Chambrun, depute de la Lozere, descendant de La Fayette

Le General Pershing, 1918. Creator: Leon Hornecker
Le General Pershing, 1918. General John J. Pershing was commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during World War I

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

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"Commander in Chief: Leading the Charge Through History" From ancient times to modern warfare, the role of a commander in chief has been pivotal in shaping the course of battles and nations. The painting "The Continence of Scipio" captures the essence of leadership as Scipio Africanus, a Roman general, displays his magnanimity towards a captive princess. This portrayal symbolizes the balance between power and compassion that defines an effective leader. Fast forward to 1902, Field Marshal Lord Roberts assumes command as Commander in Chief of forces in South Africa during a tumultuous period. Lafayette's portrait immortalizes his resolute determination etched on his face - a testament to his unwavering commitment to duty. Intriguingly, even footwear can become synonymous with leadership. The Wellington Boot, dubbed "the Head of the Armye, " represents how military leaders like Fitzroy HJ Somerset embodied authority from head to toe. History is replete with instances where commanders faced surrender or victory. Vercingetorix's submission before Julius Caesar at Alesia showcases both bravery and strategic acumen amidst defeat – qualities that define great leaders who learn from setbacks. During World War II, American Admiral Chester W Nimitz assumed the role for the US Pacific Fleet. His photo exudes confidence and resolve as he steered America through treacherous waters towards ultimate triumph against Japan. Field Marshal Douglas Haig's review of Canadian troops at Drocourt-Queant exemplifies how commanders inspire their soldiers on battlefields. Their presence instills courage while ensuring meticulous planning for success against all odds. Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser's leadership within the British Pacific Fleet during WWII highlights unity among allies under one commanding voice – essential for victory against formidable foes across vast oceans. Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse epitomized aerial supremacy as he commanded air forces during critical moments when skies became battlegrounds. His strategic brilliance and tactical expertise ensured dominance in the skies.