Surrendering Collection (page 9)

Otaheite Surrendered to Captain Wallis, 1773, (1904). Samuel Wallis (23 April 1728 - 21 January 1795 in London) was a British naval officer and explorer of the Pacific Ocean

Capture of Calais (Lambeth Palace Library), 14th century, (1903). Edwards siege and capture of Calais in 1347. From Social England, Volume II, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Arthur I (1187-c1203) 4th Earl of Richmond and Duke of Brittany between 1196 and 1202

F. M. Montgomery Receives the German Surrender, 1945 (1955)
F.M. Montgomery Receives the German Surrender, 1945 (1955). From left to right: Rear Admiral Wagner, General Admiral Von Friedeburg, Mr. Trumbull Warren jr. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery

Surrender of Calais, 1838. Calais fell to the English under King Edward III after a year long seige of the town. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq

Parley between Piers Gaveston and the Earl of Pembroke. c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Parley between Piers Gaveston and the Earl of Pembroke, c1860, (c1860). Piers GavestonAEs (c1284-1312) third exile lasted for no more than two months

Edward and the Count of Chalons, c1860, (c1680). Artist: John Leech
Edward and the Count of Chalons, c1860, (c1680). Edward I (1239-1307) King of England from 1272 to 1307. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co

Surrender of the King of France at Poitiers, September 1356, (c1880). John II (26 April 1319-8 April 1364), also known as John the Good was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of

Die vanit Oudt legher door hongher ende noodt gheuen hen op, ende bidden lyfs ghenade... 1612. Artist: Antonio Tempesta
Die vanit Oudt legher door hongher ende noodt gheuen hen op, ende bidden lyfs ghenade... 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius Julius Civilis against

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

The Surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
The Surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, 1918 (1919). Upon the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918, the Allied powers agreed that Germanys U-boat fleet should be surrendered

The Coach Would Be Held-Up and All The Passengers Robbed, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
The Coach Would Be Held-Up and All The Passengers Robbed, c1908, (c1920). Bushrangers originally referred to escaped convicts from the British colonial settlement, living in the Australian Bush

The surrender of Don Anton to Sir Francis Drake, 1 March 1579 (1905). Drake`s capture of a Spanish treasure ship off South America. From Cassells History of England, Vol

The Great Surrender, 1945
The Great Surrender, 1942. On 4 May 1945 at Luneburg Heath, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands

The surrender of General Toral, (1898), 19120s
The surrender of Toral to William Rufus Shafter. General Toral, military governor of Santiago de Cuba, surrendered to general Shafter on 16th July 1898.Cigar card from the History of Cuba

German submarines secured in a Channel port, c1918-c1919. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
German submarines secured in a Channel port, c1918-c1919. After the German surrender, the Allies stipulated that all seaworthy U-boats be handed over to them, and all those in shipyards be broken up

Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Artist: H Lemon
Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Admiral Jan Willem De Winter (1761-1812), commander of the Dutch fleet, surrendering on board HMS Venerable

Napoleon receives the keys of Vienna, Schloss Schonbrunn, 13th November 1805 (1882-1884). Vienna fell to the French during the War of the Third Coalition

The surrender of Ulm, Germany, 20th October 1805 (1882-1884). Ulm was one of Napoleons greatest victories, with an entire Austrian army of 30, 000 men captured by the French

Proclamation of illuminations commemorating the surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781 (c1880). Facsimile. The surrender of the British army commanded by General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown is

The Governor of Kinburn surrendering to the allies, Crimean War, 17 October 1855, (1857). Artist: G Greatbach
The Governor of Kinburn surrendering to the allies, Crimean War, 17 October 1855, (1857). Forts of Kinburn (Ukraine) bombarded by a combined British Royal Navy and French Navy

General Lee taking farewell of his soldiers, 1865 (late 19th century). The foremost Confederate general of the American Civil War

Surrender of Breda (Las Lanzas), 1634-1635. Artist: Diego Velazquez
Surrender of Breda (Las Lanzas), 1634-1635

The Surrender of the Prince Royal. c1650-1700Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Surrender of the Prince Royal

The surrender of Acre, 1804. King Richard I (1157-1199) took Acre in 1191 as part of the Third Crusade. Richard was King of England from 1189 to 1199

General Robert E Lees farwell to his soldiers, 1865 (c1880). The foremost Confederate general of the American Civil War, Lee (1807-1870) took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in 1862

Surrendering arms in a proclaimed district, Ireland. Artist: O Kelly
Surrendering arms in a proclaimed district, Ireland

Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). Artist: Georg Bleibtreu
Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). General Faure, General de Wimpffen, Moltke and Bismarck

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817. Artist: CT Dixon
The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817

The Black Prince At Crecy, 1346, (c1850). The victory at Crecy in 1346 was lead by Prince Edward, The Black Prince. Colour plate from Pictures of English History

The Allies enter Paris, 31 March 1814 (1900). The final battle of the War of the Sixth Coalition saw the combined armies of Russia

Capitulation of Paris, 31 March 1814 (1900). The final battle of the War of the Sixth Coalition saw the combined armies of Russia

Merci!, c1918, (1926). Artist: L Sabattier
Merci!, c1918, (1926). Marianne kisses a French soldier (poilu) in gratitude for his efforts to win the First World War. In the background the figuure of a German soldier stands holding a white flag

German soldiers surrendering near Vierzy, south of Soissons, 18 July 1918

A German soldier surrenders, Aisne, France, World War I, 18 July 1918

French troops using flamethrowers to flush out Germans from their shelters, Cantigny, France, 1918. French flamethrower teams supported the attack by the American 1st Division on the village of

Surrender of General Johnston to General Sherman, 26 April 1865, (1872). Confederate general Joseph Eggleston Johnston surrenders to William Tecumseh Sherman at the end of the American Civil War

Robert E Lee surrenders to Ulyssess Grant, 9 April 1865, (1872). Confederate general Lee surrenders to Grant, general in chief of the Union army during the American Civil War

The Surrender of Breda, June 2nd, 1625, (c1635). Artist: Diego Velazquez
The Surrender of Breda, June 2nd, 1625, (c1635). During the Dutch War of Independence, Justin of Nassau hands the keys of the city of Breda to Ambrogio Spinola, commander of the Spanish troops

The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). Artist: I Hall
The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Austrian troops surrender without firing a shot, 1914
Austrian troops surrender without firing a shot, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

The Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th July 1892

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)

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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.