Tactics Collection (#4)

The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas)
1217422 The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 92x71 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Irish, out of copyright

Discussing the Probabilities of an Advance, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC355108 Discussing the Probabilities of an Advance, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan recapturing a trench from the Germans
STC359709 Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan recapturing a trench from the Germans, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Mat screens for exposed road: a device employed by the Italians advancing upon Gorizia
STC359752 Mat screens for exposed road: a device employed by the Italians advancing upon Gorizia, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Map for the Battle of Austerlitz, December 2nd, 1805 (pen & ink on paper)
CHT217283 Map for the Battle of Austerlitz, December 2nd, 1805 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677)
STC169710 Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (coloured litho) by Swebach

The Emperor Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Holding a Council of War
CHT176842 The Emperor Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Holding a Council of War, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) (see also 176841) by Japanese School

A Roman Battle with the Volscians (litho)
STC358053 A Roman Battle with the Volscians (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman custom; the standard is thrown in to the midst of the enemy)

The stratagems of the vanquished, the Austrians try to stop with flames our offensive on the lsonzo (colour litho)
2815802 The stratagems of the vanquished, the Austrians try to stop with flames our offensive on the lsonzo (colour litho) by Beltrame

Capi Conference (colour litho)
2808600 Capi Conference (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiefs Conference)

The victorious advance of the Black Arrows on the Santander front (colour litho)
2783724 The victorious advance of the Black Arrows on the Santander front (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800)
6030624 Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800), Battle of Assaye (1803)

The Opening into the Narrow Pass above the Siri Bolan, 1839 (lithograph
5929474 A The Opening into the Narrow Pass above the Siri BolanA, 1839 (lithograph, tinted) by Atkinson, James (1780-1852) (after); National Army Museum

Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA)
5929116 Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA), c.1955(sub machine gun, Sten, 9 mm Mk III) by Greek School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Outlying Picket, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927007 A Outlying PicketA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Outlying PicketA, 1857)

Outlying Picket, Maynes Horse, Central India Horse, 1859 (w / c)
5919938 A Outlying PicketA, Maynes Horse, Central India Horse, 1859 (w/c) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Outlying PicketA, Maynes Horse)

Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC (engraving)
3647069 Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC)

The Reds continue their barbaric tactic of destroying cities rather than abandoning them to the nationals (colour litho)
2783706 The Reds continue their barbaric tactic of destroying cities rather than abandoning them to the nationals (colour litho) by Beltrame

In Ambush, 1882 (oil on panel)
XKH226212 In Ambush, 1882 (oil on panel) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); 28x20.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (engraving)
PNP269488 Lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Washington and his Generals in consultation, March 15th 1783
STC306805 Washington and his Generals in consultation, March 15th 1783, illustration from Harpers Magazine, 1883 (litho) by Pyle

Naval Manoeuvres, First Lessons in Tactics (litho)
1062910 Naval Manoeuvres, First Lessons in Tactics (litho) by Reid, John Robertson (1851-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Manoeuvres, First Lessons in Tactics)

Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving)
3058240 Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Encampment of the Kandahar Army, under General Nott
5929656 A Encampment of the Kandahar Army, under General Nott, outside the Walls of Caubul [sic]A, 1842 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The Capture of Louisbourg, 1745 (line engraving, coloured)
5919989 The Capture of Louisbourg, 1745 (line engraving, coloured) by Stevens, Justin (fl.1743-d.1771) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Capture of Louisbourg, 1745)

The Retreat to Corunna, 1867
5919927 The Retreat to Corunna, 1867 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Retreat to Corunna, The Rearguard 1st Battalion, 95th Rifles, The Rifle Brigade)

Officier 52 Regiment d Infanterie, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)
5925881 Officier 52 Regiment dA InfanterieA, c.1815 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Officier 52 Regiment dA InfanterieA)

Rules for the Manoeuvres of the Hindustani Musket Cavalry, 1824 circa (w / c)
5929383 Rules for the Manoeuvres of the Hindustani Musket Cavalry, 1824 circa (w/c) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum

A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19
5929309 A A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19. 1812A (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum

Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846 (colour litho)
5929307 Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846)

Firing line of the 14th Regiment of Bengal Infantry (Ferozepore Sikhs)
5922765 Firing line of the 14th Regiment of Bengal Infantry (Ferozepore Sikhs), Delhi Camp of Exercise, 1885-1886 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984783 Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Battle of Waterloo (colour litho)
620149 The Battle of Waterloo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday)

A Surprise Attack, 1888 (oil on panel)
615716 A Surprise Attack, 1888 (oil on panel) by Berne-Bellecour, Etienne Prosper (1838-1910); 50.5x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Napoleon I (1769-1821) Observing the Battle of Austerlitz
PLT208484 Napoleon I (1769-1821) Observing the Battle of Austerlitz, 2nd December 1805 (oil on canvas) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823); Musee de l Armee, Brussels

Ms. 1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w / c on paper)
CHT217277 Ms.1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemy
STC359710 How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemys position by himself, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A military attack plotted in accordance with the phases of an eclipse
STC89654 A military attack plotted in accordance with the phases of an eclipse, illustration from a book on the Ottoman campaigns in Europe

Ancient Celts or Gauls in Battle, c. 1800-18 (colour litho)
STC177097 Ancient Celts or Gauls in Battle, c.1800-18 (colour litho) by Raineri, Vittorio (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two couples playing cards at an evening party (litho)
6001467 Two couples playing cards at an evening party (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two couples playing cards at an evening party)

Aliwal, 28th Jan 1846 (colour litho)
5929046 A Aliwal, 28th Jan 1846A (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Aliwal, 28th Jan 1846A)

Reinforcement proceeding to Delhi, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927009 A Reinforcement proceeding to DelhiA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum

The Flag. Albuhera, May 16, 1811 (oil on canvas)
5925041 A The Flag. Albuhera, May 16, 1811A (oil on canvas) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The Flag. Albuhera, May 16, 1811A)

16th Lancers, Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846 (w / c)
5920258 16th Lancers, Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846 (w/c) by Hayes, Michael Angelo (1820-77); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 16th Lancers, Battle of Aliwal, 28 January 1846)

Surgeon Major William Brydon CB, 1864 circa (b / w photo)
5920223 Surgeon Major William Brydon CB, 1864 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Surgeon Major William Brydon CB, 1864 circa)

The Memorable Battle of Waterloo - The Perilous Situation of Marshal Blucher in
5920205 A The Memorable Battle of Waterloo - The Perilous Situation of Marshal BlAocher in the Battle of Ligny, 1815A (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869) (after); National Army Museum

The Battle of Albuera, 1811 (woodcut, coloured)
5919984 The Battle of Albuera, 1811 (woodcut, coloured) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

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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.