Inconclusive Collection

Pyrrhus fighting the Romans at Beneventum
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, fighting the Romans, led by the consul Manius Curius Dentatus, at the Battle of Beneventum, near Benevento in southern Italy

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port
528377 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive. Japanese Print 1904

Napoleon observing the slaughter at the inconclusive Battle of Eylau, February 1807 (colour litho)
3094088 Napoleon observing the slaughter at the inconclusive Battle of Eylau, February 1807 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The Monitor and the Merrimac, 1874-75 (oil on canvas)
AKM204612 The Monitor and the Merrimac, 1874-75 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, James (1819-78); 50.8x101.6 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

SMS Rheinland one of the four Nassau class dreadnought battleships built for the German Imperial Navy. In commission 1909-1919, she took part in the inconclusive Battle of Jutland

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Fair Oaks (Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks Station) Virginia, 31 May to 1 June 1862. Union troops charging Confederates. Outcome inconclusive

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive. Japanese Print 1904

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Surprise attack by Japanese battleships on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive

Battle of Eylau (Anon)
BATTLE OF EYLAU Inconclusive battle in which the French, Prussians and Russians between them lost some 35, 000 men without any appreciable gain either way Date: 8 February 1807

Insurrection in Milano
The people of Milano revolt - not for the first or the last time - against their Austrian overlords : extensive street fighting takes place but the rising is inconclusive

Demonstrations at Napoli
The people of Naples demonstrate - not for the first or the last time - against their rulers : but the riots are inconclusive

Indomitable Tows Lion
After the inconclusive Battle of Dogger Bank, the cruiser Indomitable tows home the damaged flagship Lion

Charging at Eylau
BATTLE OF EYLAU The French Garde Imperiale charge gloriously against the Prussians and Russians, but despite their efforts the battle is inconclusive

Field Hospital
Lee loses 9000 men, Porter 4000 in the inconclusive battle of Gaines Mill, Virginia : casualties are treated in a field hospital at Savages Station

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"Inconclusive: A Tapestry of Uncertain Victories and Unresolved Conflicts" From the ancient battlegrounds of Pyrrhus fighting the Romans at Beneventum to Napoleon's observation of the inconclusive Battle of Eylau, history has witnessed countless moments where victory remained elusive. These snapshots in time, like the vivid colour lithograph depicting Napoleon amidst the slaughter, or Peepo Mellico's haunting artwork titled "Hell in Triumph or The Devil Has Got His Own, " remind us that not all battles end with a clear winner. Even technological advancements couldn't guarantee conclusive outcomes. Take, for instance, "The Monitor and the Merrimac, " an oil painting capturing one of history's most iconic naval clashes during the American Civil War. Though this encounter between ironclad warships marked a turning point in maritime warfare, it ended without a decisive victor. Similarly, scenes from the Russo-Japanese War depict surprise attacks and fierce engagements that left both sides grappling for supremacy. Whether it was Japanese battleships launching unexpected assaults on Russian forces or intense deck confrontations aboard warships, these encounters showcased how even modern conflicts could yield inconclusive results. Moving forward through time brings us face to face with SMS Rheinland - one among four Nassau class dreadnought battleships built for World War I - standing as a testament to an era when military might alone couldn't ensure definitive triumph. Yet beyond battlefields and wars lie insurrections and demonstrations that also bear witness to inconclusiveness. Insurrection in Milano serves as a reminder that societal upheavals can leave lingering questions unanswered while demonstrations at Napoli reveal how collective voices can struggle against unresolved issues. Inconclusive - a word etched into our shared human experience across centuries; reminding us that victories are not always absolute nor defeats final, and is within these uncertain spaces where resilience grows stronger and lessons are learned anew – shaping our understanding of conflict and the pursuit of peace.