Commandeering Collection

German troops commandeering much needed bread in the Place du Marche, Liege, Belgium (litho)
3252889 German troops commandeering much needed bread in the Place du Marche, Liege, Belgium (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Transvaal War, Scenes in Natal (litho)
1592912 The Transvaal War, Scenes in Natal (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes in Natal)

Commandeering in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the "Commandeered"Men at Pretoria on 23 May as
1047920 Commandeering in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the " Commandeered" Men at Pretoria on 23 May as they were about to Trek for the Front (b/w photo)

Boers commandeering Bar Gold at the Bank of Africa in Johannesburg (litho)
1043281 Boers commandeering Bar Gold at the Bank of Africa in Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel)
5864185 The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 28.1x47 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher (litho)
1042045 Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commandeering in the Transvaal, a Protest from a Burgher)

German Troops Commandeering Much Needed Bread In The Place Du MarchA©, Liege, Belgium After Occupying The City In August 1914, During Wwi

WW1 - Private and Commercial Vehicles Commandeered - Hyde Park, London. Date: 1914

Commandeered - Goodbye Old Friend by Dudley Tennant
A woman says goodbye to her horse which has been commandeered for Army purposes shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Army commandeering railway horses at Bexhill, WW1
Soldiers commandeering railway horses for Army purposes at Bexhill - taking the animals from their stables. Date: 1914

WW1 - buying horses for the Suffolk Territorial R. F. A
Soldiers from the Suffolk Territorial Royal Field Artillery buying horses for Army purposes at a Norfolk farm shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Soldiers commandeering horses at Bexhill, WW1
Soldiers from the 6th Sussex battery commandeering horses at Bexhill in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914

Commandeering meat for the army during World War I
Cargoes of frozen meat were commandeered by the Government on arrival in the UK. On the eve of the war the prices of provisions shot up suddenly but the Government stepped in

Three scenes in German occupied Vise, Belgium, WW1
Three scenes in German occupied Vise, Belgium, at the start of the First World War. Top left: a damaged house, with German soldiers in the street

Commandeered - postcard by Lawson Wood
Commandeered - A postcard by Lawson Wood showing two solid-looking British soldiers commandeering a (now very upset) young lads toy horse

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"Commandeering: A Historical Perspective on Seizing Resources for War Efforts" In the midst of conflict and turmoil, it has played a significant role in shaping history. From the Transvaal War to World War I, this practice of forcibly acquiring resources has left an indelible mark on nations and individuals alike. One scene takes us back to the Transvaal War, where General Joubert addresses the "commandeered" men at Pretoria. Their faces reflect a mix of determination and uncertainty as they prepare to trek towards the front lines. Meanwhile, another lithograph depicts Boers commandeering bar gold at the Bank of Africa in Johannesburg, highlighting how even financial institutions were not spared from this wartime necessity. Moving further back in time, we encounter a captivating oil painting depicting the confiscation of a painter's studio during c. 1590. This artwork serves as a reminder that commandeering is not limited to war; it can extend its reach into various aspects of society. The lithograph titled "A Protest from a Burgher" sheds light on dissenting voices amidst these acts of appropriation. It showcases how some citizens voiced their opposition against being subjected to commandeering during times of conflict. World War I emerges as another pivotal moment when commandeering became widespread. Private and commercial vehicles were requisitioned for military purposes while railway horses were seized by army personnel at Bexhill. The Suffolk Territorial R. F. A also engaged in buying horses through this process. Not only did resources like vehicles and horses get taken over but even basic necessities such as meat faced commandeering during World War I. Soldiers went door-to-door ensuring adequate provisions for their comrades fighting on distant battlefields. Lastly, three scenes captured in German-occupied Vise, Belgium during WW1 provide glimpses into life under occupation—showcasing yet another facet of commandeering's impact on civilian populations.