Tactics Collection (#2)

Quintus Titurius Sabinus and Arunculcius Cotta are attacked
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Quintus Titurius Sabinus and Arunculcius Cotta, attacked by Ambiorix, forming their troops in a circle. Engraving

Caesar disembarked in Britain (54 BC), placing his ships on dry ground within his camp. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar attacks the Germanic camp
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar led his troops across the Rhine in 55 BC for a punitive expedition against the Germanic tribes

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 B.C. Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC). Confrontation between Julius Caesar's legions

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). The battle of the Aisne (57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 BC. The battle of the Aisne (57 BC). The Belgic tribes cross the Aisne River through the right

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC). Combat between the Germanic tribe of the Suebi under the command of Ariovistus against six

Gallic Wars - Ariovistus, Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Ariovistus, the Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry

Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Defeat of the Helvetii and pursuit of Caesar. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires by Count Turpin de Crisse

Caesar's position to receive the Helvetii
Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Caesar's position to receive the Helvetii advancing towards him. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques

Defeat of a quarter of the Swiss in the Saone pass
Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Defeat of a quarter of the Helvetii in the Saone pass. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires

Gallic Wars. The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine and Caesar's entrenchments. Engraving

Commentaires de Cesar by Count Turpin de Crisse Volume I
Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires, by Count Turpin de Crisse. Volume I. Published in Montargis and sold in Paris, 1785

RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models, WW2
RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models Date: circa 1941

Warrington Rugby Team, strategizing ahead of their first ever match at Wembley Stadium, the Rugby League Cup Final against Huddersfield due to be played on May 6th. Huddersfield won. Date: 1933

Strategising in Gibraltar
Sir Dudley North (1881-1961), Sir Clive Liddell (1883-1956) and F.N.M. MacFarlane (1889-1953) confer about Gibraltar military matters. Date: 1940

Cartoon, Close Formation, WW1
Cartoon, Close Formation, commenting on harsh German tactics on the battlefield during the First World War. Before the war, Kaiser Wilhelm defended his use of close formation of troops

Troops lie in wait for the purpose of a rocket ambush; and Congreve rockets used for defence of an army post Date: 1827

2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles at Ahnai Tangi, North-West Frontier, India, 14 January 1920. (oil on canvas)
5924758 2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles at Ahnai Tangi, North-West Frontier, India, 14 January 1920. (oil on canvas) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947); National Army Museum

9th Hodsons Horse charging, Western Front, 1915 circa (b / w photo)
5920452 9th Hodsons Horse charging, Western Front, 1915 circa (b/w photo) by Mullick Photo House (early 20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 9th Hodsons Horse charging)

Khoord Caubel Pass, 1842 (pencil and wash)
5929769 Khoord Caubel Pass, 1842 (pencil and wash) by Croly, George Alfred (d.1845); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Khoord Caubel Pass, 1842)

Troops dug in holding Brigade Headquarters, Arnhem, 18 September 1944 (b / w photo)
5922349 Troops dug in holding Brigade Headquarters, Arnhem, 18 September 1944 (b/w photo) by Smith, D.M. Sgt. (fl.1939-45); National Army Museum

Wrecked railway bridge across the Valsch River, Boer War, 1901 (b / w photo)
5920887 Wrecked railway bridge across the Valsch River, Boer War, 1901 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

Boer Farm and New Zealand Hill, South Africa, 1900 (b / w photo)
5920848 Boer Farm and New Zealand Hill, South Africa, 1900 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Boer Farm and New Zealand Hill, S.A)

Horse Picket of Royal Horse Artillery - Getting ready for Attack on Colesberg, 1899 circa (b / w photo)
5924780 Horse Picket of Royal Horse Artillery - Getting ready for Attack on Colesberg, 1899 circa (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

The 6th (1st Royal Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot on exercise while stationed at Portsmouth, 1843 (oil on canvas)
5925046 The 6th (1st Royal Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot on exercise while stationed at Portsmouth, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Cunliffe, Daniel (fl.1843); National Army Museum

The Victorious Charge, 1854 circa (chromolitho)
5922909 The Victorious Charge, 1854 circa (chromolitho) by Gowing, T (fl.1854) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Victorious Charge, 1854 circa)

General Kelly-Kennys Infantry creeping on the Boers at Dreifontein - on the march to Bloemfontein (b / w photo)
5920886 General Kelly-Kennys Infantry creeping on the Boers at Dreifontein - on the march to Bloemfontein (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks, 1854 (colour litho)
5929260 The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks, 1854 (colour litho) by Morin, Edward (1824-82); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks)

Occupation of Brandfort, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
5920863 Occupation of Brandfort, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

Royal Munster Fusiliers - a bristling British Front-Boer War, South Africa, 1899 circa. (b / w photo)
5920857 Royal Munster Fusiliers - a bristling British Front-Boer War, South Africa, 1899 circa. (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

A bad casualty for the British Field Hospital after the hard battle at the Modder (February 13), S
5920856 A bad casualty for the British Field Hospital after the hard battle at the Modder (February 13), S. Africa, 1900 circa (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940)

British soldiers lying prone, Modder River, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
5920842 British soldiers lying prone, Modder River, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

Wounded embarking on a hospital train, Boer War, 1899 circa (b / w photo)
5920839 Wounded embarking on a hospital train, Boer War, 1899 circa (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum

The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322106 The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection

Charge of the Cavalry of the rear Guard at the Battle of Tezeen, 1842 (pencil and wash)
5929619 Charge of the Cavalry of the rear Guard at the Battle of Tezeen, 1842 (pencil and wash) by Croly, George Alfred (d.1845); National Army Museum

K for Kings Royal Rifles. L for Life Guards, 1889 (chromolitho)
5926025 K for Kings Royal Rifles. L for Life Guards, 1889 (chromolitho) by Buck, A.G. and Reynolds, P.W. (fl.1889); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: K for Kings Royal Rifles)

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 2 September 1898 (oil on canvas)
5920830 The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 2 September 1898 (oil on canvas) by Mathews, John Edward Chapman (1843-1927); National Army Museum

Victoria Cross, Trooper Herbert Stephen Henderson, Rhodesia Horse, Bulawayo Field Force, 1896 (metal)
5922728 Victoria Cross, Trooper Herbert Stephen Henderson, Rhodesia Horse, Bulawayo Field Force, 1896 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Shallow side drum carried by the 94th Regiment at Bronkhorstspruit, 1880
5925823 Shallow side drum carried by the 94th Regiment at Bronkhorstspruit, 1880 by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Crimea War Medal 1854-56, Sergeant Frederick Peake, 13th (Light) Dragoons (metal)
5924967 Crimea War Medal 1854-56, Sergeant Frederick Peake, 13th (Light) Dragoons (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Victoria Cross, Assistant Magistrate Ross Lowis Mangles, Bengal Civil Service, Indian Mutiny, 30 July 1857 (metal)
5926814 Victoria Cross, Assistant Magistrate Ross Lowis Mangles, Bengal Civil Service, Indian Mutiny, 30 July 1857 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Victoria Cross, Corporal James Smith, 1st Battalion, The Buffs Regiment (East Kent Regiment), 1897 (metal)
5921037 Victoria Cross, Corporal James Smith, 1st Battalion, The Buffs Regiment (East Kent Regiment), 1897 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Cabul Medal 1842, awarded to Major James Irving, 1st Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (metal)
5920562 Cabul Medal 1842, awarded to Major James Irving, 1st Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cabul Medal 1842)

British Naval Manoeuvres off Moda, Turkey - Vessels involved were The HMS Iron Duke, The HMS Benbow, the HMS Marlborough, HMS Emperor of India, HMS Ajax and HMS Centurion - July 30, 1923. Date: 1923

Frontispiece from The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, 1540 (litho)
GIA884141 Frontispiece from The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, 1540 (litho) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richelieu Studies the Plans of Attack for the Siege of La Rochelle (oil on canvas)
CH445136 Richelieu Studies the Plans of Attack for the Siege of La Rochelle (oil on canvas) by Debras, Louis (1820-99); 134x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Charge of the 6th Regment (sic) of Bengal
5929567 A The Last Charge of the 6th Regment (sic) of Bengal and the 6th Regiment of Madras Light Cavalry on the 16th December 1817A (colour litho) by English School

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898 (photogravure)
5929003 The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898 (photogravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); National Army Museum

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"Tactics: Mastering the Art of Strategy and Triumph" In the annals of history, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of battles and wars. From the Last Sleep of the Brave at Isandlwana during the Zulu War in 1879 to the valiant British Square formation at Pollilur, these moments exemplify strategic brilliance. During World War Two, recruitment posters urged men to join their ranks, showcasing not only bravery but also tactical prowess. The poster's message was clear - victory depended on skilled minds and calculated moves. Sometimes, however they can be deceptive. Like a puzzle that seems "Too Fishy, " they require careful analysis to unravel their true intentions. This was evident in iconic charges such as Scarletts 300 or Heavy Brigade at Balaclava in October 1854. The Charge of the 16th (Queens Own) Lancers at Aliwal Battle in 1846 showcased how precise maneuvers could turn tides even against formidable opponents. Such displays demonstrated that success often lay within well-executed plans. Throughout history, various mediums have captured these tactical triumphs. Engravings like "The Taking of Guns" from 1914 depicted soldiers' relentless efforts to seize crucial artillery positions amidst chaos and danger. Aircraft formations like Bucker Bu 133 Jungmeister's tight seven-plane display highlighted aerial coordination as an essential element for victory above enemy lines. Similarly, G. H Davis' portrayal of a German U-boat reminded us that naval warfare required cunning strategies beneath treacherous waters. They were not limited to combat alone; they extended into unconventional realms too. Heath Robinson's imaginative artwork portrayed daring attempts like "Teasing Tirpitz" or luring U-boats towards Dover - illustrating how creativity could become a weapon itself. Lastly, bringing up guns exemplified logistical expertise critical for military operations throughout history.