Strategy Collection

General Lee and General Jackson before Chancellorsville, US Civil War
Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson conferring before the battle of Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Battle of Sobraon 1846
BATTLE OF SOBRAON Sir Hugh Gough defeats a much larger army of Sikhs by skilful strategy and hard fighting - the last battle of the first Sikh war

Sixth Column Strategy
Stout patriots dislodge an enemy machine gun post from the dome of St. Pauls using the usual Heath Robinson cunning! Please note

Vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet. It reads: The more you keep information under your hat - the safer heall be under his! Careless Talk Costs Lives

General Meades council of war at Gettysburg
Union generals discuss strategy before the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Cape buffalo or African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) with yellow-billed oxpecker (Buphagus africanus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Napoleonic Wars (1796-1815). BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814-02-01). Napoleon, at the head of a blue division of the guard, recovers the hamlet of Giberie. Colored engraving

Lt, general vasili chuikov (2nd from left) giving an assignment to the commander of the 13th guards rifle division, major general alexander rodimtsev (far right)

George V with military leaders during First World War
King George V in army uniform with British and French military leaders during the First World War. They are standing outside General Joffres chateau at Beauquesne in northern France

Chess pieces on a chessboard

CRECY
At CRECY, 9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI - a triumph of the English strategy of bowmen against cavalry

Canadian timber wolf / Northwestern wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis) pack moving through snow, Wood Buffalo National Park, Alberta, Canada. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet, March 2009

Cartoon, Kitcheners All, WW1
Cartoon, Kitcheners All, First World War. A scene in a London club, where nearly all of the members look just like Lord Kitchener, each one with his own ideas of how the war should be run. Date: 1914

Winston Churchill posing in the garden of the White House
Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, posing hte the grounds of the White House, Washington, dressed in his siren suit. Churchill was in the USA for a meeting with Franklin D

Battle of Gettysburg Map, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the Map of the Battle of Gettysburgs, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving from Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War, Published in 1864

The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French

Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880
Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

German U-boat by G. H. Davis
The battle of the Atlantic: explanatory drawings of German U-boats (submarines), and how they operate when at sea. Various aspects of undersea activities during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Footprints in sand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Footprints across rippled sand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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

Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London (litho)
7172912 Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London (litho) by Forrest, George Topham (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Southwark, London)

Panoramic map of Mediterranean by G. H. Davis
A new centre of world alarm during the Second World War: a panoramic map of the Mediterranean, showing the principal bases

Strategic importance of Crete and Cyprus by G. H. Davis
The Eastern Mediterranean: maps showing the strategic importance of Crete and Cyprus during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Diagram illustrates Battle of Cannae (Canne), 216 BC, drawing
Roman civilization, 3rd century b.C. Second Punic War. Diagram illustrates Battle of Cannae (Canne, Apulia region, Italy), 216 BC. Color illustration

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

General Grants Council of War, Massaponax Church, Virginia, May 21, 1864

Plan of the Battle of Isandhlwana, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Megaron at Tiryns (litho)
8657815 Plan of the Megaron at Tiryns (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Megaron at Tiryns)

Plan of the Parthenon at Athens (litho)
8657812 Plan of the Parthenon at Athens (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Parthenon at Athens)

Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho)
8668132 Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters)

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A View of the House of Retreat, Lloyd Square, Clerkenwell (engraving)
8627526 A View of the House of Retreat, Lloyd Square, Clerkenwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of the House of Retreat, Lloyd Square)

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Map of Hoogly River, c.1777 (engraving)
7339428 Map of Hoogly River, c.1777 (engraving) by British School, (18th Century); 20.5x32.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lacam, Benjamin Single sheet. Hand col)

Plan of the commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 19th century (engraving)
7341656 Plan of the commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 27x34.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plan of the Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 19th century (etching)
7342311 Plan of the Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, 19th century (etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 29.5x35.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plan of the Waterloo Campaign, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923
2603478 Plan of the Waterloo Campaign, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923..

Gordon Highlander officers' mess, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC404034 Gordon Highlander officers' mess, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving)
8632824 Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Temple at Paphos)

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Plan of Deptford Dock (engraving)
8629615 Plan of Deptford Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Deptford Dock)

London: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery (litho)
8629743 London: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery)

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"Unleashing the Art of Strategy: From Generals to Chess Pieces" In the annals of history, it has played a pivotal role in shaping outcomes and altering destinies. From the battlefields of Chancellorsville during the US Civil War, where General Lee and General Jackson meticulously planned their moves, to the Battle of Sobraon in 1846, where strategic maneuvers decided victory or defeat. Even beyond warfare, it has permeated various aspects of life. The Sixth Column Strategy employed by masterminds seeks to exploit weaknesses and turn adversity into triumph. Just like a vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet symbolizing intelligence and strength combined. Throughout history, great military leaders have exemplified strategic brilliance. In the Napoleonic Wars spanning from 1796-1815, battles like the Battle of Rothiere showcased tactical genius that could change the course of nations forever. Strategy extends its influence beyond conflicts on land; it transcends time and continents. At Gettysburg's crucial moment during the American Civil War, General Meade's council deliberated over strategies that would determine not only victory but also shape a nation's future. Nature itself teaches us about strategy as we observe a Cape buffalo with its loyal yellow-billed oxpecker companion - relying on symbiotic teamwork for survival against predators lurking nearby. Even royalty understands that success lies within well-thought-out plans. George V alongside military leaders during World War I understood that effective strategies were vital for safeguarding nations amidst chaos. The game board becomes our canvas when we engage in chess - each piece representing calculated moves towards ultimate triumph or bitter defeat, and is here where minds clash strategically to outwit opponents at every turn. From historic battles like Crecy to monumental moments such as Lieutenant General Vasili Chuikov assigning Major General Alexander Rodimtsev his duties during Stalingrad's siege in November 1942, it has been the backbone of victories against all odds.