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Commander In Chief Collection (#7)

"Commander in Chief: Leading the Charge Through History" From ancient times to modern warfare

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The great fake battle organized in Tripoli, attack and defense of a fort, the cornerstone of a

The great fake battle organized in Tripoli, attack and defense of a fort, the cornerstone of a... (colour litho)
2808803 The great fake battle organized in Tripoli, attack and defense of a fort, the cornerstone of a... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: After the capture of Zuara, a messenger who comes to the trenches in the name of the leaders to

After the capture of Zuara, a messenger who comes to the trenches in the name of the leaders to ask... (colour litho)
2808508 After the capture of Zuara, a messenger who comes to the trenches in the name of the leaders to ask... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms

The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho)
2808491 The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: In the Pacified Empire (Colour Litho)

In the Pacified Empire (Colour Litho)
2783661 In the Pacified Empire (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Peaceful Empire)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: General Henry H Arnold, Commander in Chief of US Army Air Forces, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo)

General Henry H Arnold, Commander in Chief of US Army Air Forces, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo)
6015179 General Henry H Arnold, Commander in Chief of US Army Air Forces, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Washington Crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776 (detail), 1851 (oil on canvas)

Washington Crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776 (detail), 1851 (oil on canvas)
5863983 Washington Crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776 (detail), 1851 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington, c. 1790s (oil on canvas)

George Washington, c. 1790s (oil on canvas)
5673783 George Washington, c.1790s (oil on canvas) by American School, (18th century); 52.7 x 43.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington at Princeton, 1779 (oil on canvas)

George Washington at Princeton, 1779 (oil on canvas)
870070 George Washington at Princeton, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 243.8x156.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Washington Taking Command of the American Army, At Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3rd

Washington Taking Command of the American Army, At Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3rd
3526845 Washington Taking Command of the American Army, At Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3rd, 1775, pub.1876 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington before the Battle of Trenton, c. 1792-94 (oil on canvas)

George Washington before the Battle of Trenton, c. 1792-94 (oil on canvas)
3493211 George Washington before the Battle of Trenton, c.1792-94 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 67.3x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington, 1796 (pastel on grey paper)

George Washington, 1796 (pastel on grey paper)
2829289 George Washington, 1796 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho)

Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho)
2817137 Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theuderic IV, King of the Franks)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Arrival of the team in Tripoli under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi

Arrival of the team in Tripoli under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi, the Arab leaders receive... (colour litho)
2815605 Arrival of the team in Tripoli under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi, the Arab leaders receive... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire

The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho)
2815343 The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The Italian Marathon run in Milan on 27 September, the arrival of the winner at the finish line

The Italian Marathon run in Milan on 27 September, the arrival of the winner at the finish line established in
2815156 The Italian Marathon run in Milan on 27 September, the arrival of the winner at the finish line established in the Arena (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho)

The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho)
2815137 The 1908 Olympics, front cover of Couriers Sunday 1908 (Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief 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)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: A Picturesque Strike (Colour Litho)

A Picturesque Strike (Colour Litho)
2808838 A Picturesque Strike (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque strike)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Germany has lost an ally (colour litho)

Germany has lost an ally (colour litho)
2808733 Germany has lost an ally (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany has lost an ally)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Italy in Albania (colour litho)

Italy in Albania (colour litho)
2808597 Italy in Albania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy in Albania. In front of the Italian military leaders the new Albanian militias parade)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: General Lequios entry to Zavia triumphantly welcomed by the natives (colour litho)

General Lequios entry to Zavia triumphantly welcomed by the natives (colour litho)
2808539 General Lequios entry to Zavia triumphantly welcomed by the natives (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The Spirit of the Union, pub. 1860 (colour litho)

The Spirit of the Union, pub. 1860 (colour litho)
2962080 The Spirit of the Union, pub. 1860 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Portrait of General Louis Lazare Hoche (engraving)

Portrait of General Louis Lazare Hoche (engraving)
REV382382 Portrait of General Louis Lazare Hoche (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoche (1768-97); commander in chief of the Army of the Moselle

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Charles Martel (chromolitho)

Charles Martel (chromolitho)
975761 Charles Martel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho)

Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho)
1093822 Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chilperic II)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Admiral Of The White, and Commander In Chief (engraving)

Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Admiral Of The White, and Commander In Chief (engraving)
3099482 Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Admiral Of The White, and Commander In Chief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Admiral Of The White)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Tomb of Charles Martel (engraving)

Tomb of Charles Martel (engraving)
665655 Tomb of Charles Martel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Charles Martel. Illustration from La France by Mme de Witt (Hachette, 1895)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: General Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) on Horseback, sketch for

General Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) on Horseback, sketch for
MNK129627 General Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) on Horseback, sketch for The Panorama of Raclawice, 1893 (oil on canvas) (see 127666) by Kossak, Wojciech (1857-1942) and Stylka

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II attending German army manoeuvres, late 19th or early 20th Century (b / w photo)

Kaiser Wilhelm II attending German army manoeuvres, late 19th or early 20th Century (b / w photo)
5231359 Kaiser Wilhelm II attending German army manoeuvres, late 19th or early 20th Century (b/w photo) by German Photographer

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)

George Washington, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
5244093 George Washington, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States (1789-97)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, British soldier (b / w photo)

Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, British soldier (b / w photo)
6030599 Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, British soldier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Napier)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Washingtons inauguration at Philadelphia, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)

Washingtons inauguration at Philadelphia, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)
5854069 Washingtons inauguration at Philadelphia, c.1930 (photomechanical print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, 1781 (oil on canvas)

George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, 1781 (oil on canvas)
3956026 George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, 1781 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 241.3 x 154.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercrombie, pub by Richard Evans, engraved by Romney

Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercrombie, pub by Richard Evans, engraved by Romney
780245 Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercrombie, pub by Richard Evans, engraved by Romney, illustration from An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo by William Mudford

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, 732 (engraving)

Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, 732 (engraving)
969129 Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, 732 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, 732)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Charles Martel at the Battle of Poitiers, 732 (engraving)

Charles Martel at the Battle of Poitiers, 732 (engraving)
3647190 Charles Martel at the Battle of Poitiers, 732 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel at the Battle of Poitiers, 732)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Washington Taking Leave of the Officers of His Army, at Franciss Tavern

Washington Taking Leave of the Officers of His Army, at Franciss Tavern
3526849 Washington Taking Leave of the Officers of His Army, at Franciss Tavern, Broad Street, New York, December 4th, 1783, pub.1876 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: General William H. Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1840 (colour litho)

General William H. Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1840 (colour litho)
2962095 General William H. Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1840 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: Geroge Washington, pub. 1850 (engraving)

Geroge Washington, pub. 1850 (engraving)
2962081 Geroge Washington, pub. 1850 (engraving) by Peale, James (1749-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (1732 - 1799); First President of the United States;

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: One of the most picturesque races at the Paris Olympics (colour litho)

One of the most picturesque races at the Paris Olympics (colour litho)
2809313 One of the most picturesque races at the Paris Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The Head of the Italian General Staff in London (colour litho)

The Head of the Italian General Staff in London (colour litho)
2808844 The Head of the Italian General Staff in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Head of the Italian General Staff in London)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: In Rijeka (colour litho)

In Rijeka (colour litho)
2808834 In Rijeka (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rijeka. A demonstration of citizens and volunteers before the Command)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: The United States flag has been donated to all Indian tribes (colour litho)

The United States flag has been donated to all Indian tribes (colour litho)
2808825 The United States flag has been donated to all Indian tribes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommander In Chief Collection: At the Peace Conference (Colour Litho)

At the Peace Conference (Colour Litho)
2808775 At the Peace Conference (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Peace Conference)




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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.