O H W Hadank Collection

Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Napoleon I Am Sarge Friedrichs Des Grossen, 27 Oktober 1806

Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Mozart Vor Kaiserin Maria Theresia, 1 Oktober 1762. The six-year-old Mozart plays for the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria at

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

The Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Die Preussische Flagge Vor Dem Sultan Von Marokko, 1780. A Dutch captain named Klock lost his ship in a storm off the coast of Morocco

Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne

Moltke at Paris, September 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Moltke at Paris, September 1870, (1936). Moltke Vor Paris, September 1870. German Field Marshal Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (1800-1891) at the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War

Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870

Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Woman pleading with Count Tilly in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes

Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Kaiser Karl V. Bei Fugger in Augsburg, 1530. German businessman

Frederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Nach Der Schlacht Bei Kolin, 18 Juni 1757

The sleeping Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The sleeping Ziethen, (1936). Der Schlafende Ziethen. Cavalry officer Ziethen sleeps at the table of Frederick the Great. Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch

Beethoven, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Beethoven, (1936). German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the most recognised and influential of western composers

Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815

Napoleon I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I, (1936). Portrait of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). After the painting Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814, painted in 1840

Prussian General Courbiere, Commandant of Graudenz, and French envoy Savary, 1807, (1936). Der Preussiche General Courbiere, Kommandant Von Graudenz, Und Der Franzosische Unterhandler Savary. 1807

Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Konigin Luise Auf Der Flucht Nach Memel, 5 Januar 1807. During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon himself occupied Berlin

Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Die Deutschen An Die Front! 22 Juni 1900. Episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China - European powers at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River

The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Der Fenstersturz in Prag, 23 Mai 1618. The Second Defenestration of Prague

Luther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Luther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). German priest and scholar Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora at home. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Ulrich von Hutten at Viterbo in the battle with five Frenchmen, who mocked Maximilian. German scholar, poet and satirist Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523)

Sigismund is rescued after the battle of Nicopolis, 1396, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Sigismund is rescued after the battle of Nicopolis, 1396, (1936). Rettung Des Spateren Kaisers Sigismund In Der Schacht Von Nikopolis Durch Den Burggrafen Johann Von Nurnberg, 1396

Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army

Frederick the Great on the hill at Borna during the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Auf Dem Borner Hugel in Der Schlacht Bei Leuthen. 5 Dezember 1757

Cavalry engagement at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Cavalry engagement at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). Reiterkampf Bei Rossbach, 5 November 1757. At the Battle of Rossbach (in Germany), the Prussian cavalry routed the French and Imperial armies

General Seydlitz gives the signal to advance at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). At the Battle of Rossbach (in Germany)

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

Pursuing the Simon-Copper-Hottentotts in the Kalahari Desert, 16 March 1908, (1936). Auf Der Verfolgung Der Simon-Copper-Hottentotten In Der Wuste Kalahari, 16 Marz 1908

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

Prussian soldiers escape imprisonment by the French, January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Prussian soldiers escape imprisonment by the French, January 1807, (1936). Preussiche Soldaten Entweichen Aus Der Franzosischen Gefangenschaft, Januar 1807

Schiller reads his first play, Die Rauber (The Robbers), (1936)
Schiller reads his first play, " Die Rauber" (The Robbers), (1936). Schiller Liest Sein Erstlingsdrama " Die Rauber" Vor

Bismarck and Moltke at Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Bismarck and Moltke at Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Bismarck Und Moltke Bei Koniggratz, 3 Juli 1866. Prussian officers Otto von Bismarck (1815-189) and Helmuth von Moltke (1800-1891)

The Battle of Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Die Schlacht Bei Koniggratz, 3 Juli 1866. The Battle of Koniggratz took place near Koniggratz in Bohemia

Goethe in Italy, 1786-1788, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Goethe in Italy, 1786-1788, (1936). Goethe in Italien. German author and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) spent time in Italy and wrote " Italian Journey"

King Frederick and the schoolchildren of Potsdam, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Frederick and the schoolchildren of Potsdam, (1936). Konig Friedrich Und Die Potsdamer Schuljugend. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786) asks children why they are not in class

German battery attack from the beach at Eckernforde, 5 April 1849, (1936). Creator: Unknown
German battery attack from the beach at Eckernforde, 5 April 1849, (1936). Deutsche Strandbatterien Bei Eckernforde, 5 April 1849

Emperor Napoleon III, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Napoleon III, (1936). Kaiser Napoleon III. Portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873), the only President of the French Second Republic and, as Napoleon III

Gneisenau, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Gneisenau, (1936). Prussian field marshal August Wilhelm Antonius Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760-1831) was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military and the War of Liberation

Blücher takes possession of Napoleons medals and hat after... Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936)
Blucher takes possession of Napoleons medals and hat after the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Blucher Empfangt Orden Und Hut Napoleons Nach Der Schlacht Bei Waterloo, 18 Juni 1815

Napoleon on the retreat from Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon on the retreat from Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Napoleon Auf Der Flucht Bei Waterloo, 18 Juni 1815. The Battle of Waterloo (in Belgium)

Building the country after the Seven Years War: the King Overall, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Building the country after the Seven Years War: the Ubiquitous King, (1936). Aufbauarbeit Nach Dem 7Jahrigen Kriege, " Der Konig Uberall"

King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Konig Wilhelm I Am Grabe Seiner Eltern, 19 Juli 1870. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany

Frederick the Great and the men from Greiffenberg, 1784, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great and the men from Greiffenberg, 1784, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Und Die Greiffenberger, 1784. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

The Battle of Kulm and Nollendorf, 29 and 30 August 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Kulm and Nollendorf, 29 and 30 August 1813, (1936). Die Schlacht Bei Kulm Und Nollendorf, 29 Und 30 August 1813

The 1st Silesian Army crossing the the River Rhine near Kaub, 1 January 1814, (1936). Rheinubergang Der Ersten Schlesischen Armee Bei Caub, 1 Januar 1814

Meeting of King Wilhelm I and Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at... Koniggratz
Meeting of King Wilhelm I and Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at the Battle of Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Begegnung Konig Wilhelms I Mit Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm In Der Schlacht Bei

The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Die Volkerschlacht Bei Leipzig, 16-19 Oktober 1813. The allied monarchs: King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

In the Bunzelwitz camp, September 1761, (1936). Creator: Unknown
In the Bunzelwitz camp, September 1761, (1936). Im Lager Von Bunzelwitz, September 1761. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

Night attack at Podol, 26 June 1866, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Night attack at Podol, 26 June 1866, (1936). Nachtgefecht Bei Podol, 26 Juni 1866. The Battle of Podol, during the Austro-Prussian War, took place in Bohemia (at modern day Svijany)

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"Unveiling the Historical Tapestry: A Glimpse into O H W Hadank" Step back in time and witness captivating moments that shaped history. From Napoleon I paying homage at Frederick the Great's tomb to Mozart enchanting Empress Maria Theresia, these snapshots from 1936 transport us to pivotal events of yesteryears. Marvel at the grandeur as the German Empire is proclaimed amidst opulent Versailles on a fateful January day in 1871. Meanwhile, Prussian pride unfurls before the Sultan of Morocco in 1780, showcasing diplomatic finesse and power projection. The indomitable Charlemagne stands tall as he obliterates a pagan idol, symbolizing his unwavering faith and determination. Moltke's triumphant arrival in Paris during September 1870 echoes with victorious footsteps, marking a turning point in history. Rothenburg witnesses Tilly's presence in 1631; his strategic brilliance leaving an indelible mark on this quaint town. Frederick the Great emerges unscathed after the Battle of Kolin on June 18th, 1757 – a testament to his military prowess and resilience. Wellington and Blücher's historic meeting at Waterloo forever changes Europe's destiny on that momentous June day in 1815. Witness General Courbiere commanding Graudenz alongside French envoy Savary - two nations entwined by diplomacy during turbulent times. Queen Louise embarks upon her flight to Memel amid chaos on January 5th, 1807 - her courage inspiring generations yet unborn. Lastly, Napoleon III finds himself face-to-face with Bismarck within Donchery’s weaver cottage walls; an encounter laden with political intrigue during September of 1870. These enigmatic glimpses into O H W Hadank’s collection offer windows into forgotten chapters of our past.