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Military Leadership and Conflict

Engravings portraying military leaders and significant battles from various eras, highlighting discussions and strategic maneuvering before combat.

The emperor Maximilian I enters Utrecht, hoping to re- assert his claim to govern the Flemish provinces which have been ruled by the Austrian empire since 1477. Date: 1483
The emperor Maximilian I enters Utrecht, hoping to re- assert his claim to govern the Flemish provinces which have been ruled by the Austrian empire since 1477. Date: 1483
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Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus. Sulayman al-Musta'in or Sulayman ibn al-Hakam (d. 1016). Fifth Umayyad caliph of the Caliphate of Cordoba (1009-1010) and (1013-1016). His rule coincided with a period of civil war between the Umayyad and Hammudid dynasties, which were also at war with each other. Riots in the city of Cordoba during Sulayman's reign. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
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The Siege of Rhenen, Master of Rhenen, c. 1499 - c. 1525 painting The conquest of Rhenen by Jan II van Kleef in 1499. Left and in the foreground the advancing armies of Jan II van Kleef. The gate of the walled city is stormed by soldiers. In the church, civilians pray to Saint Cunera, on the left, soldiers enter the city and a part of the city is on fire. Northern Netherlands drager: panel. oil paint (paint) painting siege. city-gate. one person praying Rhenen
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HISTORIA DE FRANCIA. REVOLUCION FRANCESA. 1789 - 1799. Toma de la fortaleza de la Bastilla, prisión del Estado desde la época del gobierno de Richelieu y símbolo del poder y la arbitrariedad real, lo que motivó que el 14 de julio de 1789 el pueblo de París se apoderara de ella siendo demolida meses después por orden del gobierno revolucionario. Oleo del S.XVIII. Museo Carnavalet. París. Francia.
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Historia. Siglo XVIII. Revolución francesa, toma de la Bastilla. Años 1940. Dibujo de Mestre. Author: Albert Mestre Moragas.
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The Battle of Wagram, July 5 - 6, 1809, was the decisive battle of the War of the Fifth Coalition, in which Napoleon's French troops defeated the Austrian army under Archduke Karl on the Marchfeld near Vienna, school painting, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, historical
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Massacre of Huguenots at the house of Cabriere in Cahors, November 1561, engraving by Franz Hogenberg (1535-1590). France, 16th century.
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The Conquest of Gasgogne by the Armies of Luxembourg, Boulogne, and Artois.
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Guards at the powder vessels, Hans Sebald Beham, 1510 - 1550 print paper engraving projectiles, explosives, etc.: gunpowder.
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Image of the liberation procession of the N.S. Along the 3rd administration building (HGB III, Moreelsepark) in Utrecht.
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Historia Antigua. Roma. Máquinas de guerra, catapulta. Grabado alemán de 1865.
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Mongol Raids in Russia 1223 - 1480, defence of Vladimir, after miniature, 14th century,
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Egypt: Attack on Damietta by Louis IX of France during the 7th Crusade, 1249 CE, Chroniques de Saint-Denis, c. 1340 CE
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Military engineering: Sappers using a 'sow', A, to begin excavations outside the walls of a city under siege. B is a wheeled shield with its tough leather protective cover turned back to show its construction. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius (Antwerp, 1605). Copperplate engraving.
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LA GUERRA DE LOS CIEN 100 AÑOS-FOLIO 407- MV 9231. Location: BIBLIOTECA REAL ALBERTO I. Brüssel. Belgien.
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German Peasants' War, 1524-1526, Florian Geyer in Rotenburg, Florian Vulture of Giebelstadt, born around 1490, died June 10, 1525) was a Franconian imperial knight, troop leader in the service of Margrave Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach and diplomat/German Peasants' War, Florian Vulture of Giebelstadt, born c. 1490, died June 10, 1525) was a Frankish imperial knight, commander of troops in the service of Margrave Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach, and diplomat, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original model from the 19th century, accurate Original date unknown, colored later
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Using expanding screw-driven device to force the bolt on a heavy gate. Engraving, 1620.
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Gun smith. 16th cent. German engraving.
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Peninsular War (1808-1814). Catalonia. Siege and Conquest of Tarragona by French troops under command of Marshal Suchet (June 28, 1811). Combat near the Cathedral. Engraving, 19th century. Colored.
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Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The main street of the town of Kehl, opposite Strasbourg, after its bombardment by French artillery. Engraving by Capuz. ""Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia"" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870.
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The departure of a lone knight, miniature from the Entree d'Espagne manuscript, 14th Century.
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España. Los Mártires Españoles. Juan Martín Díez (1775-1825), el empecinado, militar y guerrillero español, conducido enjaulado a la horca. Cromolitografía de 1900.
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Joint French and English expedition setting out, at request of the Genoese, to battle with African corsairs (pirates) who were a threat to Genoese shipping 1390.
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Middle Ages, wars, Knights' Revolt of 1522/1523, soldiers crossing a river, woodcut, illustration from a contemporary account by Caspar Sturm, 1523,
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German cannon - firing Date: 16th century
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A village in Alsace, August 10, 1914, third day of French occupation, illustration by Hansi from the magazine L'Illustration, year 75, no 3935, August 3, 1918.