Guerrilla Warfare Collection (#2)

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

Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Hold up! (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
The prayer (From the Series Scenes du Caucase). Private Collection

Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Imam Shamil in the Caucasus. Private Collection

Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbelian Artist: Anonymous
Exchange and ransoming from Schamyl of the family of Prince David Chavchavadze and Princess Orbeliani with their children, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Imam Shamil (1797-1871), 1854. From a private collection

Imam Shamil (1797-1871). Artist: Dickes, William (1815-1892)
Imam Shamil (1797-1871). From a private collection

Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Artist: Willewalde
Russian Forces Crosses the Caucasus Mountains in Adjara, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. Artist: Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928)
Cherkessian Horseman Crossing the River. From a private collection

The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Artist: Lermontov, Mikhail Yuryevich (1814-1841)
The battle of the Valerik River on July 11, 1840, 1840. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Artist: Grusinsky
The mountaineers leave the aul before approach of the Russian army, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Caucasian Battle. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
Caucasian Battle. From a private collection

Cherkess Celebrating the end of Muharram with the Equestrian Sport of the Dash for the Prize Lamb, 1889. From a private collection

Terek Cossack with Daughter (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Kabardin man (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Megrelia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Kazbek of Ossetia (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A Circassian (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince of Imereti (From: Scenes, paysages, meurs et costumes du Caucase), 1840. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

General Louis Botha, (1862-1919), Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1894-1907. Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)

Statue of Jose Maceo in Cuba, c1910
Statue of Jose Maceo in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, c1910. Lt General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales (1845-1896) was second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence

In touch with Von Vorbecks column, East Africa, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
In touch with Von Vorbecks column, East Africa, World War I, c1914-c1918. Drawing fire of enemy hidden in jungle, to ascertain his strength

Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Ex-Commandant Generals Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922), Koos de la Rey (1837-1914) and Louis Botha (1862-1919)

Colonel John Singleton Mosby, American Confederate soldier, 1860s (1955). Mosby (1833-1916) commanded the famous Mosbys Rangers in the American Civil War

Mexican filibusters on the march, mid 19th century(c1880)
Mexican filibusters on the march, mid 19th century (c1880). The term filibuster described irregular soldiers involved in campaigns in Mexico and Central America

Railway bridge across the Vals River at Kroonstad, blown up by the Boers, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

Royal Engineers repairing a railway destroyed by the Boers, Kroonstad, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card

General Bartolome Maso (1830-1907), c1910. Maso was a Cuban politician and patriot for Cuban independence from the colonial power of Spain; and later President of the Republic in Arms

Lt. General Jose Antonio Maceo Grajales (1845-1896), Cuban Army of Independence, c1910
Lt. General Jose Antonio Maceo Grajales (1845-1896), second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, c1910. Known to fellow Cubans as the Bronze Titan (Spanish: El Titan de Bronce)

General Modesto Diaz (1826-1892), Major General of the Cuban Liberation Army, c1910
General Modesto Diaz (1826-1892), born in the Dominican Republic he became Major General of the Cuban Liberation Army. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

General Calixto Garcia Iniguez (1839-1898), general during the Cuban War for Independence, c1910
General Calixto Garcia Iniguez (1839-1898), general in three Cuban uprisings, part of the Cuban War for Independence, c1910

General Vicente Garcia Gonzalez (1833-1886), Cuban President, c1910. Garcia was a general in the Cuban Ten Years War and later a Cuban President who was assassinated by the Spanish after the war

Fernando Figueredo (1846-1929), Cuban Patriot and journalist, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

General Donato Marmol, one of the primary leaders in the Cuban liberation movement, c1910
General Donato Marmol (1843-1870) one of the primary leaders in the Cuban liberation movement, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Lt. General Jose Maceo (1845-1896), second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, c1910
Lt. General Jose Antonio Maceo Grajales (1845-1896), second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, c1910. Known to fellow Cubans as the Bronze Titan (Spanish: El Titan de Bronce)

Portrait of Imam Shamil (1799-1871), 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Imam Shamil (1799-1871), 19th century. From a private collection

Dressing station, 1893. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
Dressing station, 1893. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

The Partisans in 1812, 1820. Artist: Edouard Swebach
The Partisans in 1812, 1820. Russian partisans who harrassed invading French troops during Napoleons campaign in Russia in 1812. Found in the collection of the A Pushkin Memorial Museum, St Petersburg

Dark-clad, masked Ninja warrior moving forward, weapon behind back

Boer Guerrillas
Boer guerrilla commandoes, during the Boer war. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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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.