Military Commander Collection (#4)

He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses, plates and bottles (colour litho)
976003 He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses, plates and bottles (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: He jumped onto the table, breaking glasses)

Bertrand du Guesclin haranguing the leaders of the Grand Companies (colour litho)
975997 Bertrand du Guesclin haranguing the leaders of the Grand Companies (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diptych depicting Stilicho (c. 365-408), Serena and Eucharius (ivory) (b / w photo)
ALI156799 Diptych depicting Stilicho (c.365-408), Serena and Eucharius (ivory) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (5th century); Basilica di San Giovanni Battista, Monza

Wedding of Bertrand du Guesclin and Tiphaine Raguenel (colour litho)
976006 Wedding of Bertrand du Guesclin and Tiphaine Raguenel (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding of Bertrand du Guesclin and Tiphaine Raguenel)

Bertrand du Guesclin leaves riding an old mare (colour litho)
976001 Bertrand du Guesclin leaves riding an old mare (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin leaves riding an old mare)

Bertrand du Guesclin abandoned by his Bretons (colour litho)
975995 Bertrand du Guesclin abandoned by his Bretons (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin abandoned by his Bretons)

Charles II and General Monk, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035225 Charles II and General Monk, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Louis-Etienne Dulong de Rosnay, 1818 (black lead on paper)
CH385598 General Louis-Etienne Dulong de Rosnay, 1818 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 45x34.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Resolute Conduct of the Earl of Warwick previous to the Battle of Towton
STC429674 The Resolute Conduct of the Earl of Warwick previous to the Battle of Towton, engraved by T. Holloway, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Morgan Lewis, litho by Endicott, 1844 (litho)
1272215 Morgan Lewis, litho by Endicott, 1844 (litho) by D Avignon, Francis (c.1813-71) (after); 10.1x8.37 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: D Avignon, Francis, Endicotts Lith)

Bertrand du Guesclin captures the Captal de Buch at the Battle of Cocherel, 1364 (colour litho)
976011 Bertrand du Guesclin captures the Captal de Buch at the Battle of Cocherel, 1364 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertrand du Guesclin lowers his lance before his father to signify his refusal to fight him, Rennes
976005 Bertrand du Guesclin lowers his lance before his father to signify his refusal to fight him, Rennes, 1337 (colour litho) by Semant

He wrestled one of the combatants who had already won twelve times (colour litho)
976004 He wrestled one of the combatants who had already won twelve times (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertrand du Guesclin struck on the head by a stone at the Siege of Melun, 1359 (colour litho)
975998 Bertrand du Guesclin struck on the head by a stone at the Siege of Melun, 1359 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Most Noble Henry William Paget, Marquis of Anglesey from an original picture by Sir
780303 The Most Noble Henry William Paget, Marquis of Anglesey from an original picture by Sir William Beechey, engr by H. Meyer, pub. by T Cadell, 1817 (engraving) by Jackson, J

Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-80) from Receuil des Estampes
STC196393 Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-80) from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

George Monke (1608-70) Duke of Albemarle from Receuil des Estampes
STC195795 George Monke (1608-70) Duke of Albemarle from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts 1st Earl Roberts
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, 1832 - 1914. British Victorian era general and military commander. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand Don Fernando De Austria
Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand, also known as Don Fernando de Austria, Cardenal-Infante Fernando de Espana and as Ferdinand von -sterreich. 1609 or 1610 - 1641

laude Louis Hector de Villars, Prince de Martigues, Marquis then Duc de Villars, Vicomte de Melun, 1653 -1734
Claude Louis Hector de Villars, Prince de Martigues, Marquis then Duc de Villars, Vicomte de Melun, 1653 -1734. French general in reign of Louis XIV of France. He was Marshal General of France

Francisco Verdugo, 1537 - 1595, Spanish military commander during the Dutch Revolt. After a work by Jan Reckleben; Illustration

Thomas Francis of Savoy, Prince of Carignano, 1596-1656. Italian military commander, founder of the Carignano branch of the House of Savoy. After a 17th century engraving

Zeki Bey Military Commander Jerusalem staff 1914
Zeki Bey, Military Commander of Jerusalem, and staff. 1914, Israel

Mao Tse Tung, President of Red China. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Portrait Emperor Joseph II Military Commander
Artokoloro

Cosimo I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving)
XJF396672 Cosimo I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving) by Haelwegh, Adrian (c.1637-1702); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosimo I de Medici (1519-74) Grand Duke of Tuscany; ); Dutch

Alexander the Great visits Diogenes at Corinth, 1787 (oil on canvas)
BAL356498 Alexander the Great visits Diogenes at Corinth, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Tupylev, Ivan Philippovich (1758-1821); Tula Museum of Fine Arts, Tula, Russia; (add.info.: Diogenes (413-323 BC)

Portrait of Marshal Davout, Prince d Echmuhl (pen & ink and wash on paper)
XIR343486 Portrait of Marshal Davout, Prince d Echmuhl (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Masson, Benedict (1819-93); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Auxerre

Napoleon I in his study, engraved by Jean Nicholas Laugier (litho)
KW342849 Napoleon I in his study, engraved by Jean Nicholas Laugier (litho) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, from The National and Domestic
KW341475 Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, from The National and Domestic History of
KW341448 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Alexander the Great, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW309101 Alexander the Great, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

XCF274372 Portrait of Thomas Howard, 1539 (oil on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Portrait of General Earl Van Dorn (1820-63) (litho)
KW254619 Portrait of General Earl Van Dorn (1820-63) (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), from Lodges British Portraits
KW178676 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex

General Yen Hsi - Shan, military Governor of the Shansi Province and originator of a new scheme for popular education in China. 25 January 1925

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The military commander, a figure of great power and influence, has shaped the course of history through their strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership. One such legendary commander was British soldier, adventurer, and author Thomas Edward Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence Of Arabia. With his deep understanding of Arab culture and guerrilla warfare tactics, he played a pivotal role in the Arab Revolt during World War I. In Vienna's Hofburg Palace Exterior stands the majestic Prince Eugene Statue. This statue pays homage to Prince Eugene of Savoy, an esteemed military leader who defended Austria against the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century. His tactical genius led to numerous victories that secured Austria's position as a dominant force in Central Europe. Eugene Cavaignac and Antoine Chanzy were two other remarkable military commanders from different eras. Their courage on the battlefield earned them admiration and respect among their troops. The statues dedicated to these brave men serve as reminders of their significant contributions to French military history. Moving back even further in time, we encounter ancient Roman commanders who left an indelible mark on history with their conquests. The statues of Germanicus, Titus, and Trajan stand tall as testaments to their achievements in expanding the Roman Empire across vast territories. The words spoken by Pierre Daumesnil during the Battle of Waterloo encapsulate the unwavering spirit found within military commanders throughout history: "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back. " These courageous individuals have often sacrificed life or limb for their cause without hesitation. One cannot overlook moments like Wellington's army crossing Biddasoa River or La Fayette's involvement in the French Revolution when discussing military commanders' impact. These events showcase how these leaders shaped crucial turning points that altered nations' destinies forever. Whether it be Lawrence Of Arabia navigating treacherous desert landscapes or Prince Eugene defending Austria against invaders centuries ago, military commanders have left an indelible mark on history.