Surrendering Collection (page 10)

Napoleon In The Bellerophon, 1815 (c1850s). After his defeat at Waterloo and a failed attempt to escape to the United States

German troops surrendering to soldiers of the American 1st Army, near Elsborn, Germany, April 1945
German troops surrendering to soldiers of the 7th Armoured Division, American 1st Army, near Elsborn, Germany, April 1945

Help, 1921. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Help, 1921

Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar, c46 BC, (19th century). Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix (died 46 BC) was defeated and captured by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) at Alesia (near Dijon in France)

Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). Artist: Johann Georg Platzer
Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). The city of Babylon (now in modern-day Iraq) surrenders to Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

Detail of Trajans column, showing surrender to the Romans, 2nd century
Detail of Trajans (18 September 53- 9 August 117) column, showing Dacian chiefs surrendering to the Romans, 2nd century

The Surrender of two Sons of Tipoo Sultan (1792), c1860. After the first siege of Seringapatam at the end of the third Anglo-Mysore War, 1789-1792, two sons of the deafeated Sultan of Mysore

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, accepting the submission of the Saxons, 777 (19th century). Charlemagne (741-814) became King of the Franks in 768, jointly with his brother Carloman

The Reduction of Breda, Thirty Years War, 1625, (17th century). Artist: Diego Velazquez
The Reduction of Breda. Representation of the surrender of the city to the Spanish in 1625 during their occupation of the Netherlands during the Thirty Years War

Surrender of Dost Mohammad Khan, Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson
Surrender of Dost Mohammad Khan, Kabul, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Dost Mohammed Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, surrendering to William MacNaghten (1793-1841)

The surrender of Confederate forces in North Carolina, American Civil War, 1865. Artist: Currier and Ives
The surrender of Confederate forces in North Carolina, American Civil War, 1865. Union General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) (left)

Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781. British commanders Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805), O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to George Washington

British soldiers surrendering to Boer forces at Doornbosch, Transvaal, South Africa, 1901. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 8 December 1901

Surrender of the Spanish ship San Josef after the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Nelson accepting the surrender of the Spanish admirals sword on board the San Josef

Capitulation of Ulm, 17th October, 1805, 19th century

Battle of Loos, France, World War I, 1915. Scottish regiments charging and overwhelming German trenches. The Battle of Loos was a major British offensive on the Western Front

Surrender of Cornwallis, Yorktown, Virginia, 1781. British commander General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering to the colonists after the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781

Captain Lebedief heroically defending the bastion at Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 25 September 1904

Honorable surrender, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. Japanese allowing General Stoesel and the defenders of Port Arthur honorable surrender. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 15 January 1905

Werner von Braun, German born rocket pioneer, 1944. Perfected and launched V2 rockets, September 1944. Surrendered to Americans with his team. Was also behind the American Explorer I in 1958

Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, 1900
Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, South Africa, 1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War

Anne Bonny, female pirate
Anne Bonny, also known as Bonney (c.1700-1782), famous female buccaneer, pictured in a ships cabin pointing her pistol at two unsuspecting sailors in their bunks below deck. Date: c.1725

WW1 - Dazed German soldiers surrendering
WW1 - During the battle of Passchendaele (3rd Battle of Ypres), dazed German soldiers surrender to British soldiers who have captured their fortified cellar stronghold on the Pilkem Ridge

A cavalry charge that saved the line, Matania, WW1
The German line taken in flank by a mounted charge in the teeth of heavy machine gun fire. Major Evelyn H. W. Williams of the Hussars was awarded the DSO for his action

Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line

Battle of Bizani - Surrender of Ottoman Garrison at Ioannina
The surrender of the Ottoman garrison of Ioannina (Jannina) after the Battle of Bizani fought between the Greek and the Ottoman forces during the last stages of the First Balkan War. Date: 1912

Capitulation Granada 1492 15th Century Surrenders
The capitulation of Granada, 1492, Muhammad XII (Boabdil) surrenders to Ferdinand and Isabella. Abu Abdallah Muhammad XII, c. 1460-1533, aka Boabdil

The surrender of Emperor of the French Napoleon III to the Prussians after the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War aka Franco-German War of 1870. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808 -1873

The Romans passing under the yoke at the Caudine Forks. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, May 10, 1775. An incident during the first months of the American Revolutionary War when a small force of American patriots led by Ethan Allen

After The Capture Of A Town In The 14Th Century The Garrison Surrenders And Throws Themselves On The Mercy Of Their Captors. After A 14Th Century Miniature In Histoire Du Monde

After The Battle Of Monterrey Mexican General Pedro De Ampudia Surrenders The City To American General Zachary Taylor During The Mexican-American War Of 1846 - 1848

The Surrender Of Kroonstadt During The Second Boer War. Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts And Staff. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Men Of The Royal Irish Rifles And Mounted Infantry Surrendering Their Weapons To The Troops Of General Christiaan De Wet At Reddersburg, South Africa During The Second Boer War

General Joseph Eggleston Johnston Surrenders The Army Of Tennessee To General William Tecumseh Sherman At Bennett Place, North Carolina, April 1865. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Twenty-Four German Hands Shot Into The Air. Illustration By Archibald Webb, From Midshipman Rex Carew, V. C. By John S
Twenty-Four German Hands Shot Into The Air. Illustration By Archibald Webb, From Midshipman Rex Carew, V.C. By John S. Margerison. Published Circa 1920

The British Surrendering Their Arms To General Washington 1781 Engraved By J Stephenson After J F Renault

Elizabeth Woodville 1437 To 1492 Queen Consort Of King Edward Iv Of England Surrendering Her Son. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

The Illustrated London News Etching From 1854, barmasun, general Bodiscoe, Russian Govenor Surrendering To The English And French

Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada; Man Worshipping In Nature

Worshipping With Chains

Worship On A Beach

Silhouette Depiction Of Jesus Christ Praying Near Sea

Group Of People With Arms Raised At The Seaside

Mosaic Of A Jesus Christ

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Businessman Standing At Cross

Worship To The Father

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"Surrendering: A Reflection of Power, Defeat, and Resilience" Throughout history, the act has been a defining moment that encapsulates both triumph and defeat. From Vercingetorix yielding to Julius Caesar at the Siege of Alesia in 52 BC to Porus submitting to Emperor Alexander in 326 BC, these pivotal moments shaped the course of empires. In an engraving capturing Vercingetorix before Julius Caesar after his surrender, we witness the weight of submission on a defeated leader's shoulders. The image serves as a reminder that even great warriors must sometimes lay down their arms for the greater good. Similarly, when Kaiser handed over his sword to Douglas Haig during World War I, it symbolized not only Germany's capitulation but also the end of an era marked by devastation and loss. The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918 further exemplifies how surrender can bring closure to conflicts that have ravaged nations. However, surrender is not limited to military contexts alone. General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey during the Boer War demonstrates how individuals can display resilience even in moments of vulnerability. It reminds us that true strength lies not only in victory but also in accepting defeat with dignity. Surrender takes various forms beyond battlefields; Anne Bonny's decision to abandon her life as a female pirate showcases personal choices made amidst turbulent circumstances. Her willingness to let go highlights bravery and adaptability amid adversity. Yet amidst tales of submission lie stories where sacrifice becomes salvation; like a cavalry charge saving crucial lines during World War I or Nationalist Troops at Badajoz standing firm against opposing forces during Spanish Civil War – these instances reveal how relinquishing control can lead to unexpected victories. Ultimately, surrender embodies complex emotions intertwined with power dynamics and human resilience throughout history.