Battle Plan Collection

Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle

Naval battle plan for the Battle of Trafalgar
5305228 Naval battle plan for the Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Naval battle plan for the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of)

'Position des armees au moment de l'offensive austro-bulgare contre la Serbie.'. Creator: Unknown
Position des armees au moment de l'offensive austro-bulgare contre la Serbie'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Chart showing the relative positions of the batteries and Allied Forces around Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Chart showing the relative positions of the batteries and Allied Forces around Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, Spanish-American War, 1898. The battle, the first major engagement of the war, resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Pacific Squadron by the US Navys Asiatic

Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775 (engraving)
3626323 Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775)

Ever Memorable Battle off Cape Trafalgar, 21st October 1805
RNM286358 Ever Memorable Battle off Cape Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, published by Laurie & Whittle, 12th December 1805 (coloured aquatint) by English School

Plan of the attack on Sullivans Island, 1776 (litho)
PNP325944 Plan of the attack on Sullivans Island, 1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of the Battle of Saratoga, October 1777 (litho)
PNP332821 Plan of the Battle of Saratoga, October 1777 (litho) by American School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkey and Russia playing a game of strategy, from Le Perroquet
CHT196219 Turkey and Russia playing a game of strategy, from Le Perroquet, 1877 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677)
STC169710 Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (coloured litho) by Swebach

Plan of the Battle of Shrewsbury and the Line of March of the Two Armies (litho)
475424 Plan of the Battle of Shrewsbury and the Line of March of the Two Armies (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Shrewsbury, July 21 1403)

Louis-Nicolas Davout, French general (chromolitho)
972049 Louis-Nicolas Davout, French general (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Nicolas Davout (1770-1823), French general

General Grants Council of War, 1864 (b / w photo)
STC355134 General Grants Council of War, 1864 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses Grant (1822-1885)

The Operations Room (graphite & w / c on paper)
FIT282883 The Operations Room (graphite & w/c on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); 49.7x55.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Plan du Combat de Salamine Pour le Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis
5615776 Plan du Combat de Salamine Pour le Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis (Plan of the Battle of Salamis 480 BC) by Jean Denis Barbie du Bocage (1760-1825)

Parke of the Artillary (Aubry de La Mottrayes "Travels throughout Europe
Parke of the Artillary (Aubry de La Mottrayes " Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa... " London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 26B), 1723-24

Frederick the Great holds a council of war with his generals, August 1756, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Halt Kriegsrat Mit Seinen Generalen, August 1756

King George V visits the front, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. King George V (1865-1936) discusses the campaign with General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925)

A Plan of the Glorious Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (19th century)

Serious study, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Serious study, 1941. An officer points out the battle plan to a group of soldiers. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Charles Mangin, French soldier, 1918. Mangin was a general in the French Army during the First World War. Nicknamed the Butcher by his troops

Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). Showing the first and second positions of the troops

Battle of Vigo Bay, Spain, 12 October 1702. Dutch plan of the engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

King George V and Kaiser Wilhelm II discussing operation orders in Germany in 1913
KW392350 King George V and Kaiser Wilhelm II discussing operation orders in Germany in 1913, illustration from The Life of King George V, published c.1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Battalion of Part of his Majestys Army (engraving)
XJF384008 A Battalion of Part of his Majestys Army (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub
XCF324371 Plan of the Battle of Cawnpoor, 6th December 1857, engraved by Guyot & Wood, pub. by William Mackenzie, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by English School

Plan of the Battle of Shrewsbury, July 21 1403, from The National and Domestic
KW322687 Plan of the Battle of Shrewsbury, July 21 1403, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London

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"Strategizing through Time: Unveiling the Battle Plans of History" Step into the past and witness the intricate battle plans that shaped history. From Waterloo to Wounded Knee, these captivating maps and diagrams offer a glimpse into the minds of military strategists. The Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815, takes us back to one of history's most significant conflicts. Study each troop movement and terrain detail as Napoleon Bonaparte faced his ultimate defeat. Intriguingly, we find ourselves transported to another era with the Diagram of the Situation at the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1891. As tensions escalated between Native Americans and American forces, this photo captures a pivotal moment when chaos erupted on both sides. Travel further back in time with the Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill from 1775. This engraving showcases early American resistance during their fight for independence—a testament to their determination against British rule. The Ever Memorable Battle off Cape Trafalgar in 1805 reveals Admiral Nelson's strategic brilliance against French and Spanish fleets. Witness how naval tactics unfolded amidst treacherous waters—a true display of courage and skill. Delving deeper into America's struggle for freedom, we encounter a litho depicting The Attack on Sullivan's Island in 1776. Explore General William Moultrie's plan as he defended Charleston Harbor against British forces—an inspiring tale etched onto paper. Moving inland, we uncover an intricately detailed Plan of the Battle of Saratoga from October 1777—depicting General Horatio Gates' triumph over British troops during a turning point in America's Revolutionary War. Beyond real battles lies Turkey and Russia playing a game filled with strategy—a metaphorical representation captured by Le Perroquet—an artwork that reminds us that even outside warzones, cunning tactics prevail. Witness Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban at work during the Siege of Valenciennes in 1677.