W Stanley Macbean Collection (#5)

Belgians Holding the River at Termonde, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Belgians Holding the River at Termonde, (1919). Allied soldiers fighting the Germans at Termonde in Belgium, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

An Incident in the Retreat from Mons, (1919). Creator: Unknown
An Incident in the Retreat from Mons, (1919). Scene from the First World War: in August 1914 the British Expeditionary Force were attacked by the Germans at Mons in Belgium

The Battle of the Rivers, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Rivers, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: A detachment of the Belgian Artillery preparing to take up a position of attack on Alost [Aalst, in Flanders, Belgium]

Versailles, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Versailles, (1919). The palace of Versailles in France: From September 1870 till the conclusion of peace in 1871, Versailles was the Headquarters of the German army

Somewhere in France, (1919). Creator: Unknown
" Somewhere" in France, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The way in which the material and physical needs of the [British] army in the field were ministered to was one of

Captain Fox, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Captain Fox, (1919). Portrait of Cecil Henry Fox (1873-1963), British Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy, who was in command of HMS Amphion when she hit a German mine and sank on 6 August 1914

Krupp s, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Krupp s, (1919). This famous cannon foundry, where most of the engines of war employed by the German nation are manufactured, is situated in Essen, a town in the Rhenish Prussian coalfields

Guarding the Banks of the Suez Canal, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Guarding the Banks of the Suez Canal, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: Many bombastic threats were made by the Turks as to how they were going to cross the Suez Canal

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"W Stanley MacBean: A Heroic Figure in the Great War" In the annals of history, there are unsung heroes whose bravery and selflessness deserve recognition. One such hero is W Stanley MacBean, whose remarkable deeds during World War I left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Among his notable achievements was a heroic deed performed by the Royal Horse Artillery near Compiegne in 1919. Though the creator remains unknown, their depiction immortalizes MacBean's courage and unwavering dedication to duty. Another momentous event captured in art is "The Offensive on the Cambrai Front" in November 1917. The anonymous artist skillfully portrays MacBean's leadership amidst chaos, showcasing his strategic brilliance that turned tides of battle. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe also recognized MacBean's exceptional abilities, as depicted by an unknown artist in 1919. This painting symbolizes their mutual respect and admiration for each other's contributions to safeguarding Britain's naval supremacy. Professor Treitschke's artwork from 1919 further highlights MacBean's intellectual prowess beyond military exploits. It showcases his profound knowledge and understanding of geopolitical complexities during those tumultuous times. Fortunino Matania captures another significant triumph - "The Capture of Givenchy. " In this masterpiece, we witness MacBean leading his troops with unwavering determination and inspiring them to achieve victory against all odds. Reginald Haines' portrayal of Winston Churchill (First Lord of Admiralty) exemplifies how these two great minds collaborated closely throughout the war effort. Their shared vision brought about pivotal moments that shaped history forever. MacBean played a crucial role even beyond European shores; he led British troops during their landing at Salonika as depicted by an unknown artist in 1919. His strategic acumen ensured success despite challenging circumstances faced on foreign soil.