Minister Of War Collection (#3)

General Niel, 1902. Adolphe Niel (1802-1869), French general and Minister of War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

The Russian Minister of War inspecting a Red Cross train leaving for the front, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Hussein Abni Pasha, c1906, (1907). Hussein Abni Pasha (1819-1876), influential military leader, holding positions; General governor of Smyrna in 1872

Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916), French First World War general, 1917. Gallieni (1849-1916) was recalled from retirement to assist with the defence of Paris as the city was threatened by the German

Carlos Roloff, (1842-1907), 1920s
General Carlos Roloff, born in East Prussia in 1842 was bookkeeper in the Caibarien in 1869. Revolted in the Villas in 1869

Marshal Lyautey, French soldier, 1930. Lyautey (1854-1934) commanded French troops in the invasion and conquest of Madagascar in 1896-1898

Nicolas Joseph Maison (1770-1840), Marshal of France and Minister of War, 1839. Artist: Leclerc
Nicolas Joseph Maison (1770-1840), Marshal of France and Minister of War, 1839

Hubert Lyautey, French First World War general and Minister of War, (1926). Lyautey (1854-1934) commanded French troops in the invasion and conquest of Madagascar in 1896-1898

The French Minister for War giving a military decoration, 1894. Artist: Jose Belon
The French Minister for War giving a military decoration, 1894. General Auguste Mercier pinning a medal on a wounded soldier swathed in bandages in a hospital bed

Paul Painleve reviewing French Foreign Legion troops, Morocco, c1926. Painleve was French Minister for War at the time. French postcard

Alexander Feodorovich Kerensky, Russian revolutionary politician, 1917
Alexander Feodorovich Kerensky, Russian revolutionary politician, as Minister for War, reviewing the troops, 1917. Kerensky (1881-1970)

Marshal O donnell, the Spanish Minister of War, 1854

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Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War

Portrait of Marie-Louis-Adolphe Guillaumat (b / w photo)
XIR887979 Portrait of Marie-Louis-Adolphe Guillaumat (b/w photo) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Archives Larousse, Paris

The Minister of War, the Right Hon. Lord Panmure
THE MINISTER OF WAR, THE RIGHT HON. LORD PANMURE. Fox Maule-Ramsay, 11th Earl of Dalhousie KT, GCB, PC (22 April 1801 6 July 1874), known as Fox Maule before 1852

Portrait presumed to be Lazare Carnot (1753-1823) 1872 (oil on canvas)
XIR200080 Portrait presumed to be Lazare Carnot (1753-1823) 1872 (oil on canvas) by Armand-Dumaresq, Charles Edouard (1826-95); 135x115 cm; Musee d Histoire et des Guerres de Vendee Cholet

Adolphe Niel (1802-69) 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR192144 Adolphe Niel (1802-69) 1860 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 220x144 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Lazare Carnot (1753-1823) (oil on canvas)
XIR171513 Portrait of Lazare Carnot (1753-1823) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 92x72 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Equestrian Portrait of General George Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) (oil on canvas)
XIR170266 Equestrian Portrait of General George Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Daniel Alexander (1822-1903); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Suicide of General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) in the Cemetery at Ixelles
XIR212800 The Suicide of General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) in the Cemetery at Ixelles, from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1891 (coloured engraving) by Meyer

THE MINISTER OF WAR, THE RIGHT HON. LORD PANMURE. Fox Maule-Ramsay, 11th Earl of Dalhousie KT, GCB, PC (22 April 1801 6 July 1874), known as Fox Maule before 1852

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"The Minister of War: Battling Enemies on and off the Battlefield" In the midst of World War I, Joseph Gallieni stepped into his role as the new French Minister of War, ready to face a formidable foe. Little did he know that beyond the trenches and battlefields, another enemy awaited him: paperwork. As he sat at his desk, surrounded by stacks of documents and reports, Gallieni understood that victory depended not only on military strategy but also on efficient administration. Meanwhile, in Russia, General Viktor Sakharov met a tragic fate as he became a victim of revolution. The assassination sent shockwaves through the nation's war efforts, leaving behind uncertainty and chaos. The loss of such an influential figure highlighted the immense responsibility carried by those entrusted with leading their countries' armed forces. Godefroy Cavaignac was another notable French Minister of War who faced numerous challenges during his tenure. His litho portrait captured both determination and weariness etched onto his face - reminders of sleepless nights spent strategizing for victory while ensuring the safety and well-being of countless soldiers under his command. Amidst these tumultuous times, life continued elsewhere in distant lands like Dans L Archipel Bissagos. This engraving depicted an idyllic scene far removed from the horrors of war - a reminder that even amidst chaos there were still pockets untouched by conflict. Aleksey Kuropatkin served as Russian Minister of War during this period too; however, it seemed that humor found its way into depicting him in Le Rire's colorful lithograph illustration. Perhaps it was an attempt to lighten spirits amid dark times or simply a reflection on how leaders were perceived by their people. Georges Clemenceau and General Georges Picquart embarked on an extraordinary adventure together aboard the military airship Patrie. As they soared above land ravaged by war below them, they symbolized resilience and innovation in the face of adversity.