General Staff Collection

Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho)
1268536 Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

General Oscar Schreiber
3585702 General Oscar Schreiber; (add.info.: General Oscar Schreiber (1829-1905). Schreibers life and work are to be embedded in the long development of the national survey in Prussia

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507640 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507628 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507639 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507631 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507626 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507637 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507636 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507635 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507633 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507630 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507629 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507612 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507638 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507632 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507627 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Military uniforms of the French Army and Navy (coloured engraving)
5998791 Military uniforms of the French Army and Navy (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military uniforms of the French Army and Navy)

General Dimitrieff (chromolitho)
2780076 General Dimitrieff (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Dimitrieff)

Lieutenant-General Sir J Wolfe Murray (chromolitho)
2780054 Lieutenant-General Sir J Wolfe Murray (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Sir J Wolfe Murray)

Waterloo: The Line Will Advance!, c. 1910 (litho)
1268539 Waterloo: The Line Will Advance!, c.1910 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Sir Thomas Picton, engraved by Samuel Mitan, 1815 (engraving)
1268527 Sir Thomas Picton, engraved by Samuel Mitan, 1815 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869) (after); National Army Museum

Members of the General Staff of the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998789 Members of the General Staff of the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School

Uniforms of the French military (coloured engraving)
5998802 Uniforms of the French military (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniforms of the French military)

Senior army officers (coloured engraving)
5998784 Senior army officers (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Senior army officers)

Lieutenant-General Sir A J Murray (chromolitho)
2780053 Lieutenant-General Sir A J Murray (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Sir A J Murray)

The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo, General Hill calling on upon the Enemy
1268537 The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo, General Hill calling on upon the Enemy to Surrender, 18 June 1815, 1896 (colour litho) by Hillingford

Baron Major-General Kodama, Vice-Chief of the General Staff of the Army (b / w photo)
962737 Baron Major-General Kodama, Vice-Chief of the General Staff of the Army (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Major-General Kodama)

Some of the Emperors Chief Advisers (engraving)
1046508 Some of the Emperors Chief Advisers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Emperors Chief Advisers)

General le Mouton de Boisdeffre (colour litho)
2818436 General le Mouton de Boisdeffre (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raoul Le Mouton de Boisdeffre, Chief of the French General Staff)

The King of Italy and his general staff (colour litho)
2795767 The King of Italy and his general staff (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and his general staff)

Wellington (colour litho)
1268528 Wellington (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852)

Officers of the French General Staff (coloured engraving)
5998797 Officers of the French General Staff (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers of the French General Staff)

Uniforms of the French military (coloured engraving)
5998790 Uniforms of the French military (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniforms of the French military)

The Emperor of Germany at St Petersburg, Military Concert by Electric Light before the Winter Palace (engraving)
1052862 The Emperor of Germany at St Petersburg, Military Concert by Electric Light before the Winter Palace (engraving) by English School

Napoleon and his General Staff (oil on panel)
CH402324 Napoleon and his General Staff (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 58.4x88.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

General Staff of the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998804 General Staff of the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Staff of the French Army)

The Late Count von Moltke Lying in State in the Palace of the General Staff, Berlin (engraving)
1062470 The Late Count von Moltke Lying in State in the Palace of the General Staff, Berlin (engraving) by English School

Parade of the Life-Guards Horse Regiment at the Palace Square. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

The Russian General Staff, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
The Russian General Staff, 1867. From a private collection

The Triumphal Arch of the General Staff Building in Saint Petersburg, 1819-1829. Artist: Rossi, Carlo (1775-1849)
The Triumphal Arch of the General Staff Building in Saint Petersburg, 1819-1829

Caucasian Army General Staff, left to right, - Prince Dmitry Ivanovich Svyatopolk-Mirsky 1825-1899. Imperial Russian Army general, politician and member of the princely Svyatopolk-Mirsky family

Emperor general staff front imperial pavilion
The Emperor and his general staff in front of the imperial pavilion; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Chalons, France; 1857; Albumen silver print

Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) German soldier and statesman. Recalled at the outbreak of the First World War, he first came to prominence at the age of sixty - six as the victor at Tannenberg in

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"Unveiling the Masters of Strategy: The General Staff in Military History" Step into the realm of military brilliance as we explore the captivating world of the general staff. From iconic battles to distinguished officers, this collection of historical images offers a glimpse into their influential role. Transport yourself back to Wellington's triumph at Waterloo with a vividly colored lithograph capturing his strategic command. Witness the grandeur and precision displayed by French Army and Navy personnel through an enchanting colored engraving showcasing their impeccable uniforms. Marvel at General Dimitrieff's commanding presence, brought to life through a striking chromolithograph. Lieutenant-General Sir J Wolfe Murray stands tall in another chromolitho, exuding authority and experience that shaped countless military campaigns. Immerse yourself in history with "Waterloo: The Line Will Advance. " - a lithograph from 1910 that encapsulates the bravery and determination exhibited on that fateful day. Samuel Mitan's engraved portrait of Sir Thomas Picton transports us back to 1815, reminding us of his unwavering commitment on the battlefield. Experience Franco-Prussian War-era France through a vibrant colored engraving depicting members of the General Staff. Admire their resolute demeanor as they navigate one of Europe's most significant conflicts. Delve further into French military heritage with an exquisite colored engraving showcasing various uniforms worn throughout history. Gaze upon senior army officers depicted in yet another mesmerizing colored engraving, embodying wisdom and leadership etched onto every line on their faces. Lieutenant-General Sir A J Murray commands attention once again through a captivating chromolitho, leaving no doubt about his expertise in warfare strategy. Witness history unfold before your eyes with "The Last Stand of Imperial Guards at Waterloo, " where General Hill summons courage amidst chaos and calls upon his troops for one final push against formidable enemies.