Ultimatum Collection

The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Crimean War: expulsion of Greek civilians by the British Army

Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. General Canrobert...is looking at Sebastopol through his telescope...In the distance...may be

Sir Anthony Eden on his way to lunch with the Queen - Eden has shortly prior to this issued his ultimatum to Israel and Egypt to withdraw their forces after Israel had invaded Egypt

The Warning, 1884 (oil on canvas)
OVR390567 The Warning, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 52x42.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Ultimatum, or, The Ambassador taking proper steps (engraving)
610008 Ultimatum, or, The Ambassador taking proper steps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ultimatum, or)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, with Baker Pashas Expedition to relieve Tokar (engraving)
1061476 The Rebellion in the Soudan, with Baker Pashas Expedition to relieve Tokar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

British Expedition to Coomassie, Houssas, under Captain Cramer and Captain Irvine
1100328 British Expedition to Coomassie, Houssas, under Captain Cramer and Captain Irvine, conveying the Ultimatum to the Ashantees (b/w photo) by English photographer

Boers reading Lord Kitcheners proclamation in South Africa (colour litho)
2782231 Boers reading Lord Kitcheners proclamation in South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Patriotic demonstrations that took place in Italy at the announcement of the ultimatum to Turkey
2815481 Patriotic demonstrations that took place in Italy at the announcement of the ultimatum to Turkey, the demonstration in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Zulu War in South Africa (engraving)
1106517 The Zulu War in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War in South Africa)

Pope Clement VI commissions the Bishop of Ferrara to take an ultimatum to the Viscontis, 1351
LLM461641 Pope Clement VI commissions the Bishop of Ferrara to take an ultimatum to the Viscontis, 1351 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Fabius Maximus, known as the Cunctator (delayer)

McKinley signs the ultimatum, 12th April 1898, (c1910). McKinley signs the joint resolution for war with Spain, and the ultimatum is forwarded to Spain

Britain declares war on Germany, 1914 (1935). The Daily Mail of 5 August reports the story. From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Reading the ultimatum on the banks of the Tugela, the Zulu war in the south, 1879
Reading the ultimatum on the banks of the Tugela, Zulu Wars, South Africa, 1879. Scene from the Zulu war in the south. A print from The Illustrated London News, (8 February 1879)

WW1 - Cartoon - The Austrian Ultimatum
WW1 - The Austro-Hungarian empire personified as birds of prey, deliver their ultimatum and demands to the Serbian s. With their demands not met

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, also known as Cossacks of Saporog Are Drafting a Manifesto, oil on canvas (1891) by Ilya Repin

Joan of Arc orders the English to leave France. After an illustration by Antoine Louis Francois Sergent in Portraits Des Grands Hommes, Femmes Illustres, Et Sujets Memorables de France

Joan of Arc orders the English to leave France. After an illustration by Antoine Louis Francois Sergent in Portraits Des Grands Hommes, Femmes Illustres, Et Sujets Memorables de France

Bombardment Algiers August 26-27 1816 bombing
The Bombardment of Algiers (August 26-27, 1816), The bombing of Algiers, on August 26-27, 1816, with the ships carrying out a bombing at night

The Ultimatum
Japan: If you go on saying I m naughty, I shall leave the class. Cartoon showing the League Of Nations as a teacher with Lytton Report on the blackboard, and Japan as an insubordinate student

WW1 - The German Ambassador to France delivers ultimatum
Baron Wilhelm von Schoen, German ambassador in Paris at the beginning of World War I assuring interim for Foreign Affairs M

Awaiting declaration of war 1914
A large crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace at night on Tuesday 28 July 1914. That afternoon, it became known that Britain had issued an ultimatum to Germany

Londoners in Trafalgar Square on outbreak of WW1
Londoners cheering in Trafalgar Square when the news broke that Germany had rejected the British ultimatum, and that the two countries were therefore at war. Date: 4 August 1914

Cartoon, The Ultimaniac, showing a discussion between Kaiser Wilhelm II (seated, left) and his Chancellor, Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg

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The Rebellion in the Soudan (Sudan), with Baker Pashas Expedition to Relieve Tokar: Baker Pasha and his Staff in the Lines at Trinkitat Watching Spies Carrying an Ultimatum to the Enemy before

Eleven O Clock
3rd September 1939: Crowds looking up at Big Ben as it strikes the eleventh hour, the time of the expiration of Britains ultimatum to Germany. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

South Carolinas ultimatum 1861 A. D
South Carolinas " ultimatum" 1861. Currier & Ives Library of Congress

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"Ultimatum: A Historical Perspective on Decisive Moments" In the midst of World War I, a powerful cartoon depicting "The Austrian Ultimatum" emerges, showcasing the gravity of diplomatic ultimatums in times of conflict. Sir Anthony Eden, en route to lunch with the Queen, reflects on his recent involvement in issuing an ultimatum. The weighty decision he made hangs heavy upon him. Throughout history, various artworks capture pivotal moments when nations deliver ultimatums. "The Warning" (1884) portrays an oil painting that foreshadows impending consequences. Engravings such as "Ultimatum, or The Ambassador taking proper steps, " depict diplomats navigating delicate situations during expeditions like Baker Pasha's mission to relieve Tokar and Captain Cramer's conveyance of the Ashantees' ultimatum. From South Africa to Italy, patriotic demonstrations erupt at news of crucial ultimatums. In Lord Kitchener's proclamation lithograph during the Boer War and Milan's vibrant display after Turkey received an ultimatum from Italy - national pride is palpable. "The Zulu War" engraving reminds us how conflicts can escalate when negotiations fail and demands turn into confrontations. Pope Clement VI commissions a bishop to carry an ultimatum in 1351 - revealing even religious leaders resorting to decisive measures for peace or war. Finally, Ernest Dudley Heath's artwork portrays Carthage facing its own critical choice between peace and war in 1912. The image serves as a reminder that throughout history individuals have carried immense responsibility while delivering life-altering messages. These glimpses into historical events demonstrate how ultimatums shape destinies and alter paths forever. They highlight humanity's struggle with decisions that hold tremendous consequences – where choices must be made amidst uncertainty and turmoil.