Strategic Collection (page 7)

Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Republic Xf-12 / Xr-12 Rainbow Flying Date: 1940s

Republic XR-12 Rainbow
Republic Xr-12 Rainbow Flying Date: 1940s

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
USAF Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Date: 1950s

North American YF-100A Super Sabre
A USAF, North American YF-100 Super Sabre Making the First Landing after the Maiden Flight 25 May 1953 Date: 1953

Vickers Type 660 Valiant
The Vickers Type 660 Valiant Prototype Landing at the Farnborough Airshow in 1951 with Media Photographers Date: 1951

Burg Rheinstein, (Rheinstein Castle), 1923. Creator: Nikolai of Astudin
Burg Rheinstein, (Rheinstein Castle), 1923. Castle near the town of Trechtingshausen in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Constructed in about 1316/1317

Plan of the Battle of Mollwitz on the 10th April, 1741 (pen & ink on paper)
XPH312458 Plan of the Battle of Mollwitz on the 10th April, 1741 (pen & ink on paper) by German School; Historisches Museum der Stadt, Vienna

Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 19th century. Artist:s Leith
Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 19th century. Situated on top of a volcanic outcrop known as Castle Rock, Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland

Map of the Delta of the Nile, Strategic Points in the Egyptian Campaign, 1882, (c1882-85)
Map of the Delta of the Nile, Showing Sites of Actions and Strategic Points in the Egyptian Campaign, (July-September 1882), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882)

Nottingham Castle, c1880. Located in a strategic position on a promontory known as Castle Rock. The first Norman castle was built in 1067 on the orders of William the Conqueror

Plan of Flodden Field, 9 September 1513, (c1880). The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field, or occasionally Battle of Branxton (Brainston Moor)

Portsmouth Harbour, c1890. Best known as the home of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth. Because of its strategic location on the south coast of England, After a photograph by West & Son

Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16, 1815, 1815 (1909). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16, 1815, 1815 (1909). After William Heath (1794-1840). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys bin Artist
Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys binnen Ceulen ?, 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius

The Americans Lend a Hand, 1940-1942, (1943). Strategic bombing during World War II. A bombing attack by US Flying Fortresses knocks out a key airfield at Abbeville

Portsmouth Harbour & Spithead, 1859. Artist: Edward Paxman Brandard
Portsmouth Harbour & Spithead, 1859. Best known as home of the Royal Navy because of its strategic location on the south coast of England. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, 1859. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, 1859. Fort Ticonderoga, formerly Fort Carillon, was a large 18th-century star fort built on Lake Champlain in northern New York in the United States

Calshot Castle, 1859. An artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Calshot Spit, Hampshire, England, between 1539 and 1540. To protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire

Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Eggardon Hill, Dorset, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Eggardon Hill, Dorset, England, 20th century. Located on chalk uplands in the English county of Dorset. First documented in the Domesday Book of 1086

Porchester Castle. Hampshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Porchester Castle. Hampshire, 20th century. Portchester Castle is a medieval castle built within a former Roman fort in Hampshire

Gibraltar, seen here in the 18th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c. 1890
Gibraltar, seen here in the 18th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Aa A Strong German Force Advanced Upon Antwerp, Belgium During Wwi, The Belgians Opened The Dykes And Flooded The Country, Throwing The Enemy Into Confusion And Causing Them Great Losses

Spain Civil War Battle Aisa Import 1936 1939
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Jacques Lauriston, 1804, (1839). Creator: Julien Leopold Boilly
Jacques Lauriston, 1804, (1839). Lauriston (Jacques-Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de), Marechal de France. Portrait of Jacques Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de Lauriston (1768-1828)

Max Hoffmann (1869 A?o??n?1927). Was a German officer and military strategist during World War I. He is regarded as one of the finest staff officers of the imperial period. Engraving by Klose

Caucasian oilfields by G. H. Davis
The Achilles Heel of the Soviets: the Caucasian oilfields. A pictorial map of the strategically vulnerable oilfields on either side of the Caucasus upon which Russia depends for the bulk of her

Technology: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Technology - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. ~ Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

A B-2 Spirit bomber conducts a refueling with a KC-10 Extender
July 25, 2006 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber conducts a refueling with a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Australia during exercise Green Lighting

A U. S. Air Force RC-135V / W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft
February 26, 2011 - A U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft maneuvers away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel while flying over Afghanistan

Naval Battle 1704
BATTLE OF MALAGA The British & Dutch fleets, commanded by Sir George Rooke, prevent the French and Spanish fleets from joining forces, gaining a strategic victory Date: 24 August 1704

Calamity Jane B-52D bomber located at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jamrud Fort
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

Ukraine - Perekop
The massive Golden Gate and fortifications of Perekop, a strategic town commanding the main route from Russia to the Crimea

Spain. Aragon. Loarre Caste. Complex built during 11th-12th centuries

A Strategic Retreat by Harold Earnshaw, WW1
A naughty young boy beats a hasty retreat after throwing a snowball in the face of a senior Army officer. Illustration by Harold Earnshaw who in February the previous year had his arm blown off by a

LeMay, Curtis, Pilot and USaF-USAF General proved himself during WW2, going on to head Strategic Air Command

Japan - A little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu Otsu
Lantern slide of a little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu. Otsu (Otsu-shi) is a small village in Japan. It is located about five miles from Kyoto

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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.