Surrendering Collection (#12)

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The surrender of Acre to Philip II of France, called Philip Augustus, during the Third Crusade
KW2603382 The surrender of Acre to Philip II of France, called Philip Augustus, during the Third Crusade, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne

General De La Morliere Receiving the Surrender of Antwerp, 29th November 1792, 1837
XIR218704 General De La Morliere Receiving the Surrender of Antwerp, 29th November 1792, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 115x166 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Meeting between Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) at
XIR215527 Meeting between Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) at Bellevue Castle near Sedan on 2nd September 1870 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School

General Lyautey (1854-1934) receiving the surrender of a rebel tribe in Morocco
XIR210218 General Lyautey (1854-1934) receiving the surrender of a rebel tribe in Morocco, from Le Petit Parisien, 1912 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Submission of Abd el-Kader (1808-83) to Henri d Orleans (1822-97) Duke of Aumale
XIR187063 Submission of Abd el-Kader (1808-83) to Henri d Orleans (1822-97) Duke of Aumale, 23rd December 1847 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Two Sons of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, Being Handed over as Hostages to General Cornwallis
XYC174457 The Two Sons of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, Being Handed over as Hostages to General Cornwallis (1738-1805), c.1792 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

Meeting between Jean Cavalier (1681-1740) and Claude Louis Hector (1653-1734) Duke of Villars
XIR167572 Meeting between Jean Cavalier (1681-1740) and Claude Louis Hector (1653-1734) Duke of Villars (oil on canvas) by Salles-Wagner, Jules (1814-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes

An Oriental Prince to whom the Man Presents a Sword (pen and brush with black, brown
XKH145561 An Oriental Prince to whom the Man Presents a Sword (pen and brush with black, brown and grey wash on paper) by Gelder, Aert de (1645-1727); 18x21.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Entrance of the Army into Paris, 21st May 1871 (coloured engraving)
XIR218779 Entrance of the Army into Paris, 21st May 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Surrender
21st November 1918: The German battleship the Hindenburg surrendering at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys, the principal British Naval base, seen from a British ship. (Photo by A. R)

Surrender
21st November 1918: The German fleet Surrenders to Admiral Beatty at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The German ships were scuttled by their crews on 21st June 1919

British Bulldog Tank surprises Germans in a trench
A truly superb postcard showing a British Tank represented by an armour-plated Bulldog surprising three German soldiers in their trench. WWI era

Victory at the End of World War One
Postcard commemorating the Victory at the end of the Great War in 1918, featuring an inset portrait of King George V. " He holds no parley with unmanly fears

American War of Independence (1775-1783) English commander Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 1781. Coloured engraving

Boer War: 180 English soldiers surrendering to Boer forces at Doornbosch, Transvaal. From Le Petit Journal Paris 8 December 1901

General Joseph Barbanegre (1772-1830) surrendering the of Hunigue to the Austrians, 26 August 1815. The French garrison of 135 was allowed to march out of the city with full military honours

Paul Sandford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General, wounded in unsuccessful attack on Boers and captured at Tweesbosch, surrendering his sword to General J.H

Piet Cronje (1835-1911) South African soldier. Fought in lst (1880-1881) and 2nd (1899-1902) Boer Wars. Cronje surrendering to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief, at Paardeberg, 1900

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-42: Dost Mohammed Khan surrendering to William MacNaghten (1793-1841) taking his morning ride outside Cabul (Kabul). MacNaghten shot by Akbar Khan 23 December 1841

American War of Independence: Defeat of British at Yorktown, Virginia 1781. Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805) O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to Washington. Engraving

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25. A Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army under

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Napoleon III of France surrendering his sword to Wilhelm I of Germany on 2 September 1870 after overwhelming defeat of the French. Emperor

The Rebel Ram Tennessee Surrendering To The Federals, American Civil War, United States Of America, 1870s Engraving

Charles I demanding surrender of Members of Parliament
Charles I demanding the surrender of the five Members of Parliament (John Hampden, John Pym, Sir Arthur Hasilrigge, Denzil Holles and William Strode) 4 January 1642

True Sons of Freedom 1918

The British surrendering their arms to Gen. Washington after their defeat at YorkTown in Virginia October 1781. Print showing British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword

Turkish troops surrendering to British near Kirkuk, WW1
Turkish troops surrendering to a British outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918

Seaching the cellars: Looking for the Hidden enemies
During the Great advance, German soldiers, cut off by the British curtain of artillery fire, without food for several days, surrender from the cellars knowing that the British troops are approaching

German surrender WWI
German soldiers surrendering on the Western Front during World War I

D-Day - Captured German Prisoners
German prisoners captured by the 13th/18th Hussars on D-Day. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

Germans Surrendering
During the battle of Passchendaele, dazed Germans are driven out of their fortified cellars by British bombing, to be met by soldiers with rifles and bayonets

German Surrendering
At bayonet point, a German machine gunner surrenders to two British soldiers at Croiselles

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"Surrendering: A Reflection of Power, Defeat, and Resilience" Throughout history, the act has been a defining moment that encapsulates both triumph and defeat. From Vercingetorix yielding to Julius Caesar at the Siege of Alesia in 52 BC to Porus submitting to Emperor Alexander in 326 BC, these pivotal moments shaped the course of empires. In an engraving capturing Vercingetorix before Julius Caesar after his surrender, we witness the weight of submission on a defeated leader's shoulders. The image serves as a reminder that even great warriors must sometimes lay down their arms for the greater good. Similarly, when Kaiser handed over his sword to Douglas Haig during World War I, it symbolized not only Germany's capitulation but also the end of an era marked by devastation and loss. The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918 further exemplifies how surrender can bring closure to conflicts that have ravaged nations. However, surrender is not limited to military contexts alone. General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey during the Boer War demonstrates how individuals can display resilience even in moments of vulnerability. It reminds us that true strength lies not only in victory but also in accepting defeat with dignity. Surrender takes various forms beyond battlefields; Anne Bonny's decision to abandon her life as a female pirate showcases personal choices made amidst turbulent circumstances. Her willingness to let go highlights bravery and adaptability amid adversity. Yet amidst tales of submission lie stories where sacrifice becomes salvation; like a cavalry charge saving crucial lines during World War I or Nationalist Troops at Badajoz standing firm against opposing forces during Spanish Civil War – these instances reveal how relinquishing control can lead to unexpected victories. Ultimately, surrender embodies complex emotions intertwined with power dynamics and human resilience throughout history.