Partisan Collection

Nestor Makhno
Anarchist leader who organised partisan groups to form the Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine which opposed both Bolsheviks and Whites : he will die in exile in Paris. Date: 1919

Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two
Soviet propaganda poster, TASS Window no. 469. An heroic young female partisan resists the invading Germans. A patriotic poem by Vasyl Lebedev-Kumach appears below the image

Lyudmila pavlichenko, famous 26 year old russian guerrilla sniper who has killed 309 germans, for which she was made a senior lieutenant and given the order of lenin, a former historian

Stanislau Urbans partisan hat. Latvia
Latvian national partisans. Stanislau Urbans partisan hat. Occupation Museum of Latvia. Riga

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Faction of supporters of Joseph Brooks (1821-1877) leaving the State House of Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1874
NWI4959452 Faction of supporters of Joseph Brooks (1821-1877) leaving the State House of Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1874. Episode of the War Brooks Baxter (Elisha Baxter, 1827-1899)

The crowd applauding the speaker at the Republican Convention that designated Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
NWI4958209 The crowd applauding the speaker at the Republican Convention that designated Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) as a party candidate for the presidential campaign, Chicago, 1900

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305
FLO4702909 Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885
1576743 Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885; (add.info.: Two political paths' Evarts, Reid, Robeson, Logan, Blaine and William W)

Partisan (colour litho)
6029486 Partisan (colour litho) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection.

Members of the partisan detachment P.K. Lubkova, 1920s. Creator: Unknown
Members of the partisan detachment P.K. Lubkova, 1920s. From a collection which contains unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian Civil War in Siberia

A group of Siberian partisans, 1929. Creator: A A Khaimovich
A group of Siberian partisans, 1929. From a collection which contains documents and photographs from more than thirty participants of the Russian Civil War in the Kuzbass

Yugoslav partisans of Marshal Titos Yugoslav National Liberation Army are making good use of their stay in Malta to learn the use of both Allied and enemy small arms

Partisan A. G. Lunev, 1929. Artist: Nikolai Strunnikov
Partisan A. G. Lunev, 1929. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Liberation of Belgrade, October 1944. Jubilant Russian troops and Yugoslav partisans mingle on the streets

Petr Shchetinkin monument, 1951, Minusinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

Albania, Tirana, Unknown Partisan statue

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James Henry Lane, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lane, Hon. James, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, lawyer, partisan militia leader and soldier: general in the Union Army; committed suicide]

Expulsion of the Huguenots of Toulouse after the Capture of the Town by the Prince of Condes Supporters in 1562
XIR157016 Expulsion of the Huguenots of Toulouse after the Capture of the Town by the Prince of Condes Supporters in 1562, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Rivalz

The Red Partisans of Dagestsan, 1929-31 (tempera on canvas)
BAL368890 The Red Partisans of Dagestsan, 1929-31 (tempera on canvas) by Lanceray, Evgeni Evgenievitch (1875-1946); State Art Museum of the Dagestan Republic, Makhatchkala; Russian, out of copyright

Members of the Government of National Defence imprisoned by the Paris Communards, 31st October 1870 (engraving)
1720480 Members of the Government of National Defence imprisoned by the Paris Communards, 31st October 1870 (engraving) by French School

Partisan, foaled 1811 (b / w photo)
7163420 Partisan, foaled 1811 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan, foaled 1811)

Partridges Amongst Stubble, 1900 (w / c)
6448736 Partridges Amongst Stubble, 1900 (w/c) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935))

Partisan, Northern Italy, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Partisan, Northern Italy, late 16th century

Partisan, France, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Partisan, France, early 17th century

Partisan, c. 1650 (steel & wood)
490932 Partisan, c.1650 (steel & wood) by French School, (17th century); 100.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Partisan (litho)
964703 Partisan (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan, pole weapon used in Europe in the Middle Ages)

The Minute Men, (oil on canvas)
650361 The Minute Men, (oil on canvas) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); 65.5x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minute Men. Edwin Howland Blashfield (1848-1936). Oil on canvas

Partisan, c. 1550-1600 (steel & wood)
490899 Partisan, c.1550-1600 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); 236.2x17.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

The Death of Winkelreid (engraving)
6021214 The Death of Winkelreid (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Winkelreid)

Habit of an Oliverian and English Partisan in 1650 (engraving)
3640611 Habit of an Oliverian and English Partisan in 1650 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of an Oliverian and English Partisan in 1650)

Partisan (steel)
490933 Partisan (steel) by French School, (17th century); 209.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Partisan, c. 1600-50 (steel, wood & leather)
490886 Partisan, c.1600-50 (steel, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 217.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Meeting of the first partisans resisting the occupiers, birth of the Carbonari
REV287609 Meeting of the first partisans resisting the occupiers, birth of the Carbonari, illustration from an album on the history of Risorgimento made for the chocolate Talmone

One of the clandestine newspaper "Defense de France"of 15 / 01 / 1944
LSE4101131 One of the clandestine newspaper " Defense de France" of 15/01/1944 by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

The first supply of British medical supplies for the civilian population of Belgrade, Yugoslavia arrived on 19th March 1945. The consignment consisted of drugs and dressings. Captain H

The 28th November is Independence Day in Albania. On this day 32 years ago, the Albanian people were freed from Turkish rule On this occasion

Inter-Allied air cooperation is particularly marked in Corsica where units of the French Air Force are flying Spitfires of the most forward of the Allied squadrons operating against German occupied

Abyssinian patriot soldiers fighting against the Axis occupation forces of the German and Italian armies in Abyssinia, East Africa during the Second World War. 27th January 1941

RAF evacuate wounded partisans from Yugoslavia during the Second World War. As well as dropping supplies on a large scale to Marshal Titos forces

Royal Air Force Halifax aircraft of the Balkan Air Force have played a greet part in keeping Partisan Groups in occupied countries well supplied with guns, ammunition and other vital material

One of a series of new photographs from Yugoslavia, where the guerrilla armies have achieved many successes against the German forces of occupation and their quisling followers

Three Partisans Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV, French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715
Three Partisans Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV (1638-1715, reigned from 1643), French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715

Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV, French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715
Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV (1638-1715, reigned from 1643), French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Statue of the Unknown Partisan, from low angle looking upwards, against blue sky

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Statue of the Unknown Partisan. Part view from below, looking upwards, against blue sky

Vasilisa Kozhina. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

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"Unyielding and Unconventional: The Partisan Spirit in History" From the fierce battles of Nestor Makhno to the iconic Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two, the partisan movement has left an indelible mark on history. These brave individuals, like Lyudmila Pavlichenko, embody the unwavering determination and resilience that defined their cause. Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a renowned Russian guerrilla sniper, stood as a symbol of courage and defiance against the German forces. With an astonishing tally of 309 kills to her name, she earned prestigious honors such as senior lieutenant and the Order of Lenin. Her unwavering commitment led her through countless battles defending Odessa and Sevastopol until the very end – enduring four wounds along the way. Partisans were not limited by borders or nationalities; they emerged across various regions like Latvia's Stanislau Urbans with his distinctive partisan hat. Armed with medieval weapons reminiscent of ancient times, these fighters adapted to their surroundings while challenging occupying forces during World War Two. The leadership events during this era witnessed remarkable figures like A. G. Lunev depicted in Nikolai Strunnikov's artistry. Their strategic brilliance guided fellow partisans towards victory amidst adversity - inspiring others to join their ranks. As resistance movements spread far beyond Eastern Europe, Poland showcased its own spirit through Wlodzimierz Zakrzewski's evocative poster. This powerful image captured both unity and defiance within its design – reminding all who saw it about the strength found in collective action. In this unconventional warfare fought by partisans, hand grenades became symbols of liberation rather than destruction. Each explosion echoed Petr Shchetinkin monument erected in Minusinsk, Russia - commemorating those who sacrificed everything for freedom's sake. Even today, remnants of Albania's Tirana bear witness to unknown partisans whose legacy lives on through statues and memorials.