Officer Collection (#8)

FORT NIAGARA, 1759. The French surrender of Fort Niagara, on the eastern shore of the Niagara River, to British forces led by Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War, 26 July 1759

COUNT de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte François Joseph Paul de Grasse. French naval officer. Line engraving, English, 1785

Spanish Police arrest a smuggler. Behobia, Basque Country, Spain

Policemen on their motor cycles
A long line of Metropolitan Police officers on their motor cycles. Date: circa 1940s

Metropolitan Police officers, Wapping High Street, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers wheeling a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance along Wapping High Street, East London, much to the interest of children, as there is a man lying inside

Relief of Prague by Russians (2 / 6)
Relief of Prague by Russian forces at the end of World War Two. Russian officers march into Wenceslas Square ahead of their tanks, covered in troops and wellwishers. Date: 1945

Patriotic Postcard - Officer and Union Flag
For the Old Flag A World War One era officer, pointing his pistol toward the enemy. Standing up tall before the Union flag, for King and Country... Date: circa 1916

George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France
King George V passing between two mine craters near Mametz in The Somme, northern France, in a party guided by Mr Harding of the Royal Engineers

Lloyd George, General Wilson and General Foch
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), General Sir Henry Hughes Wilson (1864-1922) and General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), meeting around the end of the First World War

General Rawlinson and General Ironside, Archangel
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925) (left) and Field Marshal William Edmund Ironside (1880-1959) (right), British army officers, seen here with others on the quay at Archangel (Arkhangelsk)

Met Police officer giving directions
A Metropolitan Police officer in Central London, giving directions to a young woman in a Rover 90 saloon car, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

General Sir James Willcocks / Stamp
General SIR JAMES WILLCOCKS (1857 - 1926) Indian born, British Army officer

Pakistan - Town of Malir
Malir, Pakistan. Once famous for its excellent fruit and vegetables. Has now been turned over to middle class housing since there was a shortage of ground water for the crops

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

Police Officer in Radio
Police officer on walkie talkie in London. Metropolitan Police

Traffic Police Officer
Traffic police officer giving stop signal number 1 and 2. Metropolitan police

Police Officer & Big Ben
Police officer on duty outside Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London Metropolitan police

Military Education / Japan
Military education in Japanese primary schools A Naval officer presents a model of a warship to students

Lieutenant Eyre Massey Shaw
Portrait of Lt. Eyre Massey Shaw of the Middlesex Regiment. The son of Captain B. Shaw and the grandson of the late Eyre Massey Shaw, he was killed on 30 July 1916 during World War I

Mcclintock / Francis L
SIR FRANCIS LEOPOLD MCCLINTOCK British naval officer and explorer

Battenberg / Louis Alex
PRINCE LOUIS ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG: Austrian noble, naturalised British 1868, naval officer: changed name to Mountbatten 1917, 1st marquis of Milford Haven

Geo. Washington De Long
GEORGE WASHINGTON DE LONG American naval officer and Arctic explorer, his ship Jeannette crushed in ice, died with all companions while on foot towards Sibera

Nelson Blinded at Calvi
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer loses the sight of his eye at Calvi

Tom Raw : in Litter
Tom Raw, a young officer newly arrived in India, travels up-country in a litter

Tom Raw : on Elephant
Tom Raw, a young officer newly arrived in India, mounts an elephant for the first time

Tom Raw : is Painted
Tom Raw, a young officer newly arrived in India, has his portrait painted

Sir George Nares / M Smith
SIR GEORGE STRONG NARES British naval officer and explorer

Customs, 19th Century
THE CUSTOM HOUSE Searching imported goods and luggage thoroughly

Curry&rice / Officer Rides
A young officer prepares to go riding. A servant puts the final touches to his uniform while another holds his pony which is far too small for him

Military / Eastern Roman
An officer and two of his men from the Eastern Roman Empire

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Lieutenant G. L. Brown
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/446 1916-19 Photograph

Officers and Sir Leopald McClintock
Officers standing on the deck of the ship Discovery with Sir Leopald McClintock (top hat). Reginald Skelton (left), Captain Robert Falcon Scott (centre with sword). Ernest Shackleton behind

Brigadier Bertram Tracepurcel with privates Cox and Windrush
Richard Attenborough, Ian Carmichael and Dennis Price in a scene from John Boultings Privates Progress

Japanese artillery, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho)
2775572 Japanese artillery, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

Japanese infantry, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho)
2775571 Japanese infantry, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

Cannon with traces, 1793 (chromolitho)
2782545 Cannon with traces, 1793 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon with traces, 1793. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Austrian Hoch und Deutschmeister no 4 Regiment (chromolitho)
2782679 Austrian Hoch und Deutschmeister no 4 Regiment (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian Hoch und Deutschmeister no 4 Regiment)

Russian Preobrazhensky Regiment (chromolitho)
2782682 Russian Preobrazhensky Regiment (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Preobrazhensky Regiment)

Russian Army officers - Pawlowski Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Army officers - Pawlowski Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Shows French and German wounded soldiers in a church, Chauconin-Neufmontiers, France during World War I.

Russian officers, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian officers, between c1910 and c1915.

Lord Leconfield and Coach, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Lord Leconfield and Coach, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Charles Henry Wyndham, 3rd Baron Leconfield GCVO (1872-1952), who was a British peer, Army officer and political figure.

President Taft, Sec'y Knox at home of Ansley Wilcox, Buffalo, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
President Taft, Secretary Knox at home of Ansley Wilcox, Buffalo, 1910. Shows people including President Taft, United States Secretary of State Philander C

Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan in uniform, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan in uniform, 1910.

Lord Kitchener with others, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Lord Kitchener with others, 1910.

J.P. Mitchell [i.e., John Purroy Mitchel] & Ardolph Kline, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
J.P. Mitchell [i.e., John Purroy Mitchel] & Ardolph Kline, 1914. Mayor Ardolph Loges Kline (1858-1930), a Republican politician who became acting Mayor of New York City after the death of Mayor

Maj. Neville, Col. J.E. Mahoney, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. Neville, Col. J.E. Mahoney, 1914.

Maj. W. F. Tucker, seated, in uniform, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. W. F. Tucker, seated, in uniform, 1915.

Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, 1911.

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"From Lawrence of Arabia to Laurel and Hardy: Celebrating the Many Faces of an Officer" In the epic film Lawrence of Arabia, T. E. Lawrence emerges as a legendary officer whose strategic brilliance shaped history. Even in the comedic world, officers play a role. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's hilarious encounter with a police officer in Leave Them Laughing (1928) reminds us that humor knows no boundaries. The intensity of battle is captured in Search And Destroy, where brave officers lead their troops through treacherous terrain, exemplifying unwavering courage. Generals Lee and Jackson stand side by side before Chancellorsville during the US Civil War, showcasing the camaraderie and trust between two esteemed officers. Behind every successful military operation lies meticulous planning and coordination - thanks to The Royal Logistic Corps' dedicated officers who ensure supplies reach our forces on time. Witnessing Grenadiers Mount Guard at Buckingham Palace highlights how disciplined officers protect our cherished traditions with utmost dedication. Horatio Nelson's legacy as a British naval officer endures through his remarkable leadership skills displayed during critical battles like Trafalgar - forever etching his name into history books. Keeping London safe is no easy task, but our diligent police officers work tirelessly day and night to maintain law and order within this bustling metropolis. Lord Nelson's indomitable spirit lives on as we remember his heroic deeds that turned tides in favor of Britain during pivotal naval engagements across the globe. From Waterloo to countless conflicts thereafter, British army officers have fearlessly led their troops into battle - demonstrating resilience even amidst adversity. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards' gallant presence alongside Gulf War tanks symbolizes modern-day warfare where armored units rely on skilled officers for tactical guidance. The Light Dragoons' rich heritage spanning over two centuries showcases how dedicated officers have adapted to changing times, ensuring the cavalry's continued relevance.