Strategic Collection (page 3)

Map Showing District Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the Position of the British Forces Round the Latter, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615. 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Tokaido & Nakasendo to illustrate the Sekigahara Campaign, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Tokaido & Nakasendo to illustrate the Sekigahara Campaign, 1903. The Battle of Sekigahara, October 21, 1600 led to establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate

Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Strategic withdrawal from the Galicia-Poland by the Imperial Russian Army during September 1915

Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. From August to September 1914, the Russian Empire invaded Germany on the Eastern Front

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt

Sir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Sir John Fastolf (1380-1459) medieval English landowner and knight who fought in the Hundred Years War

Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) Bohemian military leader

Serpents Isle, off the Danube, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Serpents Isle, off the Danube, 1856. Snake Island in the Black Sea, near the Danube Delta. On 24 February 2022, two Russian navy warships attacked and captured the island

Minerve Sans Casque
A marble sculpture of a head, belonging to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who is usually depicted wearing a helmet, but not in this example. Date: circa 1896

Martin B-57E-MA O-54244 (msn 345, 55-4244), at the Strategic Air Command Museum on Offutt Air Force Base, NE. Date: circa 1970

Douglas C-54D Skymaster O-72724
Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster O-72724 (msn 10829, 42-72724), at the Strategic Air Command Museum, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Date: circa 1985

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Boeing C-135B-BN Stratolifter (Boeing 717-185)

DDE-90029784
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

DDE-90029783
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

A Council of War after the Landing of the Prince of Orange; after H. Gillard Glindoni, 1888. Creator: Williamson
A Council of War after the Landing of the Prince of Orange; after H. Gillard Glindoni, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Plan of Havelocks March, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of Havelocks March, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Bithoor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Affair at Aong, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Affair at Aong, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Affair at Pandoo Nuddee, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Affair at Pandoo Nuddee, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Futtehpore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Futtehpore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Advance on Koreigaum, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Advance on Koreigaum, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Defence of Seetabuldee Hill, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Defence of Seetabuldee Hill, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Meanee, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Meanee, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Sobraon, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Sobraon, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Attack on Sholapore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Attack on Sholapore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of British Positions at the First Attack on Koreigaum, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of British Positions at the First Attack on Koreigaum, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Plan of the Battle of Laswaree, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Laswaree, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Assaye, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Assaye, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Attack on Seringapatam, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Attack on Seringapatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Our Nations Defences against Invasion, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Our Nations Defences against Invasion, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Prodigals Return, 1924 (engraving)
3471673 The Prodigals Return, 1924 (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winston Churchill)

Old Castle, Dunottar (w / c)
6200800 Old Castle, Dunottar (w/c) by Paton, Frederick Noel (1861-1914); 34x23.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Dunnottar)

The Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, June 24, 217 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3506819 The Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, June 24, 217 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); (add.info.: The Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy)

Strategic Choice Ridden By Richard Quinn 25 April 1995 Date: 25 April 1995

Studying the Art of War, June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Studying the Art of War, June 1863. [Group portrait of officers in the Union Army and a foreign military observer: Major Ludlow, Colonel Ulric Dahlgren (standing)

The Emperor Greeting The Triumphant Troops Outside of the Capital, 1772. From " Les Conquetes de l Empereur de la Chine", (The Conquests of the Emperor of China)

Soren Kierkegaard Playing Chess (pen and ink with wash on paper)
GIA1153740 Soren Kierkegaard Playing Chess (pen and ink with wash on paper) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Minerva, 1886 (stained glass)
3475492 Minerva, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt (1873-1982)); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Farm of Hougoumont, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of
KDC386076 Farm of Hougoumont, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard

Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, drawn and painted during the action by Major Kunts of
616917 Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, drawn and painted during the action by Major Kunts of the Hanoverian unit, 18th June 1815 (pencil and gouache on cardboard) by German School

Napoleon in his office (oil on canvas)
704134 Napoleon in his office (oil on canvas) by Garnier, Etienne-Barthelemy (1759-1849); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

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"Unleashing the Power of Strategy: Aerial Forces in Action" In this captivating snapshot, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the sky with precision and purpose. Their strategic maneuvers echo the importance of careful planning and execution. Accompanying them are U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters, showcasing their immense capabilities as they gracefully navigate through the clouds. Together, these forces epitomize strategic collaboration on a global scale. A lone Royal Australian Air Force F-111 takes flight against a backdrop between Berlin and Rome, symbolizing the vast distances covered by aerial operations in pursuit objectives. The awe-inspiring presence of a B-2 Spirit soaring high above reminds us of its unparalleled stealth capabilities - an embodiment of strategy at its finest. Delving into history, we witness the Republic XF-12 Rainbow RC-2 taking center stage. This iconic aircraft represents an era where strategic innovation pushed boundaries to new heights. Maps become our guiding compasses as we explore G. H. Davis's depiction of war in North Africa - highlighting how geography played a pivotal role in shaping military strategies during crucial conflicts. Continuing our journey across Europe, another map by G. H. Davis showcases Sicily's significance as a strategically vital location throughout history – reminding us that every inch holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Amidst all this action-packed imagery, a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean - not only demonstrating tactical prowess but also emphasizing the importance of defensive measures for successful missions. Taking us back to World War II is an image capturing LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump; it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos, strategists find ways to mitigate disaster and protect lives at all costs. Finally, G. H. Davis enlightens us about Crete and Cyprus' strategic importance – two Mediterranean gems whose geographical positioning has shaped the course of history.