Forces Collection (#51)

Don John or Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Spanish soldier. Illegitimate son of Emperor Charles V, half-brother of Philip II of Spain

Louis Botha (1862-1919) South African soldier and statesman. Commander-in-chief of Boer forces from 1900 during 2nd Boer War (1899-1902). Botha with his decorated Mauser rifle

British forces taking the 4. 7 naval gun across the Tugela River. 18 January 1900
British forces taking the 4.7 naval gun across the Tugela River. 18 January 1900. 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Douglas Haig (1861-1928) Scottish-born British soldier. Commander-in-Chief British forces in France from 1915. Haig in 1916

Winfield Scott (1786-1866) American soldier. Chief of command of American forces 1841-61. Illustration published London, March 1861. Wood engraving

Russian Revolution, 1917: Defence of St Petersburg by all the forces. Poster by Alexander Apsit (1880-1919)

Forces under Alaric I (c370-410) king of the Visigoths from 395, sacking Rome 410. From Alaric ou Rome Vaincue, 1654. Poem dedicated to Christina of Sweden. Engraving

Forces under Alaric I (c370-410) king of the Visigoths from 395, in battle. From Alaric ou Rome Vaincue, 1654. Poem dedicated to Christina of Sweden. Engraving

American Civil War 1861-1865: George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) American army officer in 1861 when Commander-in-Chief of Unionist (Northern) forces, a position he held for five months

Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885) American soldier: 18th president of USA, in Civil War commander of Unionist (northern) forces from 1864. American Civil War 1861-1865. Signature. Engraving

Heidelberg Castle and town viewed across the Necker river. After 1620 woodcut. Home of Frederick V Elector Palatine and King of Bohemia (1619-20) and Elizabeth

Frederick V (1596-1632) Elector Palatine 1610-1623, King of Bohemia 1619-1620 known as The Winter King. Married Elizabeth, daughter of James I of Great Britain and VI of Scotland

Feldgraue Druckkunst. Sondershau der Zeitung der 10. Armee. Poster by Fred Hendriok, 1917 for an exhibition of armed forces prints. German soldier holding two Army standards

Battle of Vienna 1683. A coalition of forces halted the advance of the Ottoman Turks who had besieged Vienna for two months

Defense of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra against Polish forces by Vasily Petrovich Vereshchagin

Allegory predicting triumph of the Union over dark forces of Confederacy and King Cotton 1861

World War II 1939-1945: Russian cartoon showing a Soviet army tank overwhelming German army forces, c1942

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Pittsburgh Landing (Battle of Shiloh), Tennessee, 7 April 1862. General Ulysses Grant leading Union (Northern) forces against the Confederates Southern

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862. Land and naval battle. Union (Northern) victory over the Confederates (Southern) forces

Second Boer War 1899-1902: Lord Roberts (left), Commander of British forces in South Africa, and Lord Kitchener (white horse) who succeeded him in November 1900, reviewing troops entering Kroonstadt

American World War I poster, 1917: Pershings Crusaders. General John Pershing, mounted on black horse, leading US forces into the war in Europe, 1917

Tecumsehs War 1811-1813: Battle of Tippecanoe, 7 November 1811, fought on Indian Territory between US forces under Governor William Harrison and American Indian Confederation led by Tecumseh

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Chapultepec 12-13 September 1847. American forces overwhelming Mexicans at Chapultepec Castle which guarded Mexico City from the west

American Civil War 1861-1865: Sheridans Ride. Battle of Opequon also called Third Battle of Winchester, 19 September 1864. Union forces under Sheridan defeated Confederates under Early. Print c1886

Bayeux Tapestry 1667: William the Conquerors Norman cavalry setting out to meet Harold IIs English forces, Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Textile Linen

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 11-15 December 1862. Confederate General Robert E Lee with his staff officers viewing progress of the battle

American Civil War 1861-1865: Sheridans Final Charge at Winchester. Battle of Opequon also called Third Battle of Winchester, 19 September 1864

American Civil War 1861-1865. Chattanooga Campaign: Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863. Union forces under Grant defeated Confederate army under Bragg

Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: Capture from the Spanish of El Caney, El Paso and fortifications of Santiago de Cuba by US forces, 1 July 1898

Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (1890-1969) American soldier and 34th President of the United States 1953-1961. In Second World War served as Supreme Command of Allied forces in Europe

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812): General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) at the Battle of New Orleans 8 January 1815, mounted on white horse, leading the American forces to victory in this

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American fleet saluting the raising of Stars and Stripes on Castle of San Juan d Ulloa

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Chapultepec 12-13 September 1847. US forces under Winfield Scott defeated Mexicans under Nicolas Bravo. Hand-coloured engraving

Major-General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) American soldier. During the Mexican-American War 1846-1848 Scott commanded the southern of Americas two armies

Capture of Monterey hand-coloured lithograph after Carl Nebel. Mexican-American War 1846-1848, Battle of Monterrey 21-24 September 1846

Battle of San Jacinto, 21 April 1836: Texas War of Independence (from Mexico) also called the Texas Revolution. Mexicans led by Santa Anna defeated in 12 minutes by Texian (US)

Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days and suffered disease

Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878: Turkihs forces under the command of Sulieman Pasha bivouacking in the Shipka Pass, August 1877, during the abortive Tgurish attempt to capture the pass from the Russians

Two Forces: Irish Land League outlawed. Britannia protects Hibernia (Ireland) with the Force of Law against the Force of Anarchy. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 29 October 1881

The house at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, in which Admiral Benbow was born. John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander, Vice-Admiral 1701

John Graham of Claverhouse, first Viscount Dundee (c1649-1689) Scottish soldier. Killed at the battle of Killikrankie while leading supporters of the Stuart cause against the forces of William III

Colin Campbell, Baron Clyde (1792-1863) Scottish soldier: commanded the Highland Brigade in Crimean War: commanded British forces during Indian Mutiny 1857-1858: created field-marshal 1862

General Louis Felix Marie Francois Fouchet d Esperey (1856-1942) French army officer. In the First World War he commanded French forces on both the Western and Balkan fronts

Brigadier General Henri Gouraud (1867-1946) French Army infantry officer. Graduated from St-Cyr military academy in 1888. In the First World War in 1915 he commanded the French forces in

General Maurice Sarrail (1856-1929) French Army officer. In October 1915 he took command of the French forces in Salonika and in January 1916 took command of all the Allied forces in the region

Lieutenant General Sir Arthur W Currie (1875-1933). From 1917 Currie was commander of the Canadian forces in Europe during the First World War

Turkish forces, left, attacking a fortress. Groups of pikemen are standing in readiness waiting for the artillery to damage the fortifications

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Battle of Hericourt near Belfort, 16, 17 and 18 January 1871. The French under General Charles Denis Bourbaki (1816-1897) were soundly defeated by the Prussian forces

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Forces, both historical and present, have shaped the world we know today. From the valiant British Military medals proudly displayed on a poster to the strategic map of the British Army during World War II, these symbols remind us of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery stands tall as an iconic figure in British military history, his leadership inspiring countless troops. The Defenders of the Empire - comprising the British Army, Navy, and Airforce - have safeguarded our nation's interests throughout history. Just like Hannibal crossing the treacherous Alps or Paolo Uccello's vivid depiction of The Battle of San Romano in 1456, their determination knows no bounds. The Battle of Abu Klea on January 17th, 1885 exemplifies courage against all odds. It serves as a testament to those who fought for what they believed in and defended their comrades with unwavering loyalty. In World War II, Bismarck emerged as a formidable German battleship that tested Allied forces' resolve. However, under Frederick Roberts' leadership – also known as 1st Earl Roberts – Britain stood strong against any threat. Even seemingly small contributions played vital roles during wartime; knitting for RAF personnel was not just about comfort but also symbolized unity and support from homefront civilians. Beyond physical conflicts lie unseen forces such as magnetic repulsion—a reminder that even nature itself can exert immense power over our lives. Lastly, WW2 posters depicting The British Commonwealth of Nations Together highlight how diverse nations united under one cause—strength through collaboration—to overcome adversity collectively. These glimpses into various forces serve as reminders that strength comes in many forms: bravery on battlefields or homefronts alike; unity among nations; resilience against overwhelming odds; and even invisible yet powerful natural phenomena. Forces shape our past while guiding our future—an eternal reminder that together we are stronger than any challenge we may face.