Leading By Example Collection

St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk

French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000332 French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915)

Lieutenant-Colonel Emile Driant commanding French chasseurs in the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun
6000407 Lieutenant-Colonel Emile Driant commanding French chasseurs in the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Archduke Charles of Austria at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 1809 (engraving)
3103676 Archduke Charles of Austria at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon loading a cannon like a common soldier at the Siege of Toulon, 1793 (colour litho)
3100862 Napoleon loading a cannon like a common soldier at the Siege of Toulon, 1793 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The King of the Belgians and his staff working in the trenches (colour litho)
2785921 The King of the Belgians and his staff working in the trenches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Louis XII of France at the Battle of Agnadello, Italy, 1509 (colour litho)
5216834 King Louis XII of France at the Battle of Agnadello, Italy, 1509 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Artist: Arthur C Michael
Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Through their ranks rode Wallenstein, drawn sword in hand. The Battle of Lutzen was an engagement in the Thirty Years War fought between

Games master taking a gym class, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

General Joubert at the Battle of Rivoli, 14th January 1797 (1882-1884). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

The Charge of Pulaski, c1880. Kazimierz Pulaski (1746-1779) was a Polish soldier who served in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War

Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). John Picairn was a British Marine officer

Death of Isaac Davis, 1775 (c1880). Davis (1745-1775) was an American militia officer who led the first attack on the British regular army at Concord, Massachusetts

Major Theodore Winthrop at Big Bethel, Virginia, 1861 (c1880). Winthrop (1828-1861) was killed at Great Bethel on 10th June 1861

Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812

Captain Northrop leading the attack at Knoxville, Tennessee, American Civil War, 1863 (c1880). The Knoxville Campaign was fought in the autumn of 1863

The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: R Golding
The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically

Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: JJ Crew
Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically superior Spanish

Garde Mobile - Officier, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Print from a series titled Souvenirs du Siege de Paris. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Artist: Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (1843-1882) was a Russian soldier who distinguished himself in the conquest of Central Asia

Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole, 1796. Artist: Antoine-Jean Gros
Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole, 1796. The French defeated the Austrians on 17 November 1796 after a three day battle at Arcole, Northern Italy

Mao Zedong and Lin Biao, China, c1966. Mao (Mao Tse-Tung) (1893-1976), Chinese Communist leader, followed by Lin Biao (1908-1971), Chinese military and political leader

Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, c1796-c1797. Artist: Antoine-Jean Gros
Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, c1796-c1797. Detail. The French defeated the Austrians on 17 November 1796 after a three day battle at Arcole, Northern Italy

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"Leading by Example: Inspiring Acts of Courage and Sacrifice" In the realm of leadership, actions speak louder than words. Throughout history, individuals have emerged as beacons of inspiration through their unwavering commitment to leading by example. From St. Francis of Assisi's humble teachings to the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour in 1936, these figures have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Even amidst the horrors of war, leaders have risen above the chaos to guide their troops with valor and determination. The lithographic depiction of French infantry launching an attack during World War I in 1915 showcases their unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. Similarly, Lieutenant-Colonel Emile Driant commanding French chasseurs at the Battle of Verdun in 1916 exemplifies true leadership under fire. Throughout history, even royalty has stepped onto the battlefield alongside their soldiers. Archduke Charles of Austria's presence at the Battle of Aspern-Essling in 1809 demonstrates his willingness to lead from within rather than merely giving orders from afar. Napoleon himself loading a cannon like a common soldier during the Siege of Toulon in 1793 serves as a powerful reminder that great leaders are not afraid to get their hands dirty for a cause they believe in. Leadership is not limited to military contexts alone; it can also be found within unexpected settings such as trenches or classrooms. The image depicting King Louis XII leading his troops at the Battle of Agnadello in Italy highlights how leaders transcend societal roles when duty calls upon them. Sometimes, leading by example requires immense personal sacrifice and courage beyond measure. The Abbess self-mutilating herself to avoid rape by Viking invaders at Coldingham Monastery shows us that leadership demands extraordinary acts even under dire circumstances.