Leading From The Front Collection

French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000332 French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915)

Archduke Charles of Austria at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 1809 (engraving)
3103676 Archduke Charles of Austria at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, Italy, 1796 (chromolitho)
974575 Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, Italy, 1796 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, Italy, 1796)

Field Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 1815 (engraving)
3647641 Field Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 1815 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 1815)

General Augereau planting the flag of the 1st Battalion of the 99th Regiment in front of their lines at the Battle of
3098569 General Augereau planting the flag of the 1st Battalion of the 99th Regiment in front of their lines at the Battle of Arcole, Italy, 1796 (colour litho) by Chartier

Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
6034691 Punch cartoon: A Trump Card(igan) - James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, leading the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War (engraving)

Napoleon Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole, 1796 (chromolitho)
1094237 Napoleon Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole, 1796 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, 1796 (engraving)
3647598 Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, 1796 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, 1796)

Taking up the Shell! or, A Patriots Deed (colour litho)
3648246 Taking up the Shell! or, A Patriots Deed (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking up the Shell! or, A Patriots Deed)

Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Artist: Arthur C Michael
Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Through their ranks rode Wallenstein, drawn sword in hand. The Battle of Lutzen was an engagement in the Thirty Years War fought between

General Joubert at the Battle of Rivoli, 14th January 1797 (1882-1884). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

The Charge of Pulaski, c1880. Kazimierz Pulaski (1746-1779) was a Polish soldier who served in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War

Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). John Picairn was a British Marine officer

Death of Isaac Davis, 1775 (c1880). Davis (1745-1775) was an American militia officer who led the first attack on the British regular army at Concord, Massachusetts

Prince Rupert at the Battle of Edgehill, 1642 (1887). Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of King Charles I, leading the Royalist cavalry in a charge at Edgehill

Major Theodore Winthrop at Big Bethel, Virginia, 1861 (c1880). Winthrop (1828-1861) was killed at Great Bethel on 10th June 1861

Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812

Captain Northrop leading the attack at Knoxville, Tennessee, American Civil War, 1863 (c1880). The Knoxville Campaign was fought in the autumn of 1863

The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: R Golding
The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically

Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: JJ Crew
Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically superior Spanish

Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Artist: Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (1843-1882) was a Russian soldier who distinguished himself in the conquest of Central Asia

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"Leading from the Front: Courage and Valor in Historical Battles" Step back in time to witness extraordinary acts of leadership as depicted in these captivating lithographs, engravings, and chromolithos. From the French infantry launching an audacious attack during World War I to Archduke Charles of Austria fearlessly commanding his troops at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, these images capture the essence of "leading from the front. " In 1796, General Augereau planted the flag of the 1st Battalion of the 99th Regiment right before their lines at the Battle of Arcole in Italy. This act symbolized unwavering determination and inspired his soldiers to fight with unmatched fervor. The Charge of Pulaski showcases a momentous cavalry charge led by General Casimir Pulaski around 1880. With unyielding bravery, he galloped ahead into battle, rallying his troops and leading them towards victory. One cannot forget Field Marshal Blucher's resolute presence at the Battle of Ligny in 1815. His engraving immortalizes him as a true leader who stood tall amidst chaos, guiding his forces through adversity. Napoleon Bonaparte himself features prominently in several artworks depicting battles such as Arcole and Balaclava during different periods. Whether seen on a bridge or charging forward on horseback, Napoleon exemplifies strategic brilliance combined with personal courage—a leader who never hesitated to be at forefront when it mattered most. These historical moments remind us that true leaders are not content with merely giving orders but rather lead by example—inspiring their comrades through action rather than words alone. They embody valor and selflessness while facing unimaginable challenges head-on.