Guerrilla Warfare Collection

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

Antonio Maceo; Cuban General, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Antonio Maceo; Cuban General, 1907

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902. Victorian Mounted Rifles under attack on their camp at Wilmansrust by Boers dressed in captured khaki uniforms and turned up hats

General Francis Marion, in coat with high collar and waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Creator: Unknown
General Francis Marion, showing coat with high collar and peculiar waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Francis Marion (1732-1795) military officer in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity, c. 1870
Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity

Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection
FIA5396514 Chamil ou Imam Chamil - Imam Shamil (1797-1871) - Anonymous - 1854 - Watercolour on paper - 32x23 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River
FIA5380639 Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavaliers tcherkesses traversant la riviere (Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River)

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998710 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA)
5929119 Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA), c.1955(sub machine gun, Sten, 9 mm Mk III) by Greek School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA)
5929118 Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA), c.1955(sub machine gun, Sten, 9 mm Mk III) by Greek School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Michele Pezza, known as Brother Devil, using guerrilla warfare against the French in Italy
LLM459773 Michele Pezza, known as Brother Devil, using guerrilla warfare against the French in Italy by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michele Pezza)

A Macedonian Joan of Arc (colour litho)
2795745 A Macedonian Joan of Arc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Macedonian Joan of Arc)

Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA)
5929116 Sten Mk III 9 mm sub machine gun used by National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA), c.1955(sub machine gun, Sten, 9 mm Mk III) by Greek School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Martini Enfield commercial. 303 inch carbine, 1896, modified by Aden rebels, c
5930065 Martini Enfield commercial.303 inch carbine, 1896, modified by Aden rebels, c.1974 (carbine, breechloading, Martini Enfield, .303 in commercial) by English School

Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz, 1807 (colour litho)
3621054 Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz, 1807 (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guerrilla warfare in the mountain country of Glatz)

Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving)
3647630 Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boer War: the exploits of Christiaan de Wet (colour litho)
2795559 The Boer War: the exploits of Christiaan de Wet (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer War: the exploits of Christiaan de Wet)

Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho)
3099197 Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998718 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles Napier
5929032 Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles NapierAs Hill campaign in Baluchistan, 1845 (oil on board) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Boer General Christiaan de Wet (colour litho)
3099166 Boer General Christiaan de Wet (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boer General Christiaan de Wet. Au Transvaal. Le General Dewet)

De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Unknown
De Wets Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. De Wets troops attempt to cross a railway line in Orange River Colony under fire from British troops in a blockhouse

No Surrender! The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902
" No Surrender!" The Defence of Fort Italia on September 26, 1901, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, from Boer attack on 26 September 1901

Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on Boer Guns near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901
Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on the Boer Guns During the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901, 1902

The Capture of De Wets Convoy at Reitz, June 6, 1901, 1902. Attack on Boer waggons by Colonel De Lisles Force.. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke

Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan Stewart
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night

The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking the Guns at the Point of the Bayonet, 1902. The Derbyshire Regiment recapture guns taken by Boers at high cost, 18 were killed and 70 wounded

A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Creator: Frank Dadd
A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Trains were derailed and the lines were often damaged fom October 1900 - May 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, under Boer attack on the full moon, 26 September 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

De Wet, 1901. Creator: Unknown
De Wet, 1901. Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922) Boer general, rebel leader and politician planned the surprise attack on Sannas Post followerd by victory at Reddersburg

Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. Creator
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co

Amilgar, (c275-228 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Amilgar, (c275-228 BC), 1830. Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC) Carthaginian general and statesman, leader of the Barcid family, father of Hannibal, Hasdrubal and Mago

Hendrik Witboi mortally wounded in the fighting at Fahlgras, 29 October 1905, (1936). Hendrik Witbois Todliche Verwundung Im Gefecht Bei Fahlgras, 29 Oktober 1905

The Circassian guards, 1880. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Circassian guards, 1880. From a private collection

Caucasian rider. Private Collection

House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, 1833. Private Collection

Circassian helmet (Study), 1826. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Imam Shamil on 25 August 1859, c. 1886. Private Collection

A Circassian rider, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Artist: Deniere, Andrei (Heinrich-Johann) (1820-1892)
Portrait of the Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1859. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Prince Alexander Ivanovich Baryatinsky (1815-1879). Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of of the major general Nikolay Sleptsov (1815?1851), 1877. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Memory of Caucasus, 1838. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
Firefight in the mountains of Dagestan, 1840-1841. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Aul Chirkey, Dagestan, 1841. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

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"Unleashing the Unconventional: The Art of Guerrilla Warfare" In the annals of history, it has emerged as a formidable strategy employed by determined fighters against powerful adversaries. From the Battle at Brakenlaagte in 1902 to the Boers caught red-handed cutting telegraph wires, these images capture moments that epitomize the essence of this unconventional form of combat. The Fight at Brakenlaagte showcases the audacity and bravery of Boer soldiers charging fearlessly into battle. With their hearts ablaze with patriotism, they embody resilience and resourcefulness in their fight for freedom. Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting Telegraph Wires reveals another facet - stealth and sabotage. These brave warriors understood that disrupting communication lines could cripple an enemy's operations, forcing them to face uncertainty and chaos on unfamiliar terrain. The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust serves as a reminder that even seemingly invincible forces can be vulnerable when confronted with guileful tactics. This incident highlights how guerrilla fighters exploited weaknesses in conventional armies, turning disadvantages into opportunities for victory. General Francis Marion, known as "the Swamp Fox, " exemplifies one of history's most celebrated practitioners during America's Revolutionary War. His ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances earned him legendary status among his troops and struck fear into British ranks. Imam Shamil's portrait reminds us that guerrilla warfare is not confined to any specific time or place; it transcends borders and cultures. Cherkessian Horsemen Crossing The River captures a moment where mounted warriors navigate treacherous waters, showcasing their agility and versatility on unforgiving terrains. From battles fought during Franco-Prussian War to EOKA rebels wielding Sten Mk III submachine guns during Cyprus' struggle for independence - these images demonstrate how guerrillas have adapted modern weaponry while retaining age-old tactics.