Punitive Collection

Nicolai Cavrilovitch Tharnusevsky (engraving)
1575297 Nicolai Cavrilovitch Tharnusevsky (engraving); (add.info.: Nicolai Cavrilovitch Tharnusevsky, the Russian exile.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Abyssinian War: King Theodore, as he lay dead at Magdala
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British

Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving)
2788218 Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarossas Escape over the Alps)

Reprisals on the Barons (engraving)
2788225 Reprisals on the Barons (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reprisals on the Barons)

Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962527 Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gunboat Diplomacy, 1877 (w / c on paper)
MGS149603 Gunboat Diplomacy, 1877 (w/c on paper) by Middlemass, Lt. A. (fl.1877); 36x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Serbia spanks Austria 1914
FULFILMENT. Austria: " I said all along this was going to be a punitive expedition." Date: 1914

Englands Little Wars: View of the Principal Peaks of the Black Mountain, Northern India, where a Punitive Expedition is Now Engaged

The Advance on Benin: Map Showing the Route of the Expedition, 1897: the Main Portion
THE ADVANCE ON BENIN: MAP SHOWING THE ROUTE OF THE EXPEDITION, 1897: The main portion of the punitive expedition against the King of Benin under Admiral Rawson went up the river Benin to Warigi

The Benin Punitive Expedition: a River Scene on the Way to the Kings Capital; H.M.s. " alecto" on the Benin River, 1897

EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. U. S. Infantry preparing in Texas for the punitive expedition
EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. U.S. Infantry preparing in Texas for the punitive expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, c1914. Mexican soldiers at the attack on Juarez

PANCHO VILLA RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico, 13th Cavalry United States soldiers and a dead Mexican, 1916

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Tired of His Perch, cartoon, 1916, by Luther D
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Tired of His Perch, " cartoon, 1916, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting growing American impatience with Mexican political instability

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. The USS Michigan in Veracruz Harbor, Mexico, 1914

EXPEDITION TO MEXICO (1914-1916). The U.S. Army taking command from the U.S. Navy of the Mexican city of Veracruz

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, c1914. A landing party of U.S. Marines from the USS Michigan arriving at Veracruz, Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U. S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U.S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U. S. Marines on patrol in Veracruz, 1914
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U.S. Marines on patrol in Veracruz, 1914

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. United States Marines entering Veracruz, Mexico, in 1914

Lieutenant Carleton G. Chapman in US Signal Corps No. 53 preparing for takeoff at Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. Lieutenant Carleton G. Chapman in US Signal Corps No. 53 preparing for takeoff at Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Banner for Wells Fargo & Co Express, 1916, promising parcel delivery to troops in the Mexican Expedition against the forces of Pancho Villa

Work House, Blackwells Island, New York, USA
The workhouse on Blackwells Island, New York, USA. The workhouse provided a punitive regime for petty offenders who were required to labour during their stay

Abyssinian Expedition: The storming of Magdala on Easter Mon
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Abyssinian Expedition
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Abyssinian War: The 33rd Foot Advancing upon Magdala, from b
This image shows the advanced force of Sir Robert Napiers Army apporaching Islamgee, the location of King Theodores camp. The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against

Abyssinian Expedition: The Exodus of Theodores Broken Army
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

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"Punitive: A Historical Journey Through Consequences" Step into the past and witness the aftermath actions that shaped nations and changed history. From the Abyssinian War, where King Theodore met his demise at Magdala, to Serbia's resounding spanking of Austria in 1914, these events left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In Beijing, a chilling act justice unfolded as the ambassadors' killer faced beheading—a vivid scene captured forever in a colour lithograph. Meanwhile, Major Lothaire led a convoy of prisoners of war through the treacherous Congo State, showcasing the harsh realities faced by those on both sides. Barbarossa's daring escape over the Alps echoes tales of resilience against punitive measures. The engravings depicting reprisals on the barons serve as a reminder that power often comes with consequences. Amidst this historical tapestry lies moments of solace and reflection. "Evening Consolation, " published in 1785 as a hand-coloured engraving, offers respite amidst turbulent times—a gentle reminder that even during periods marked by punishment, humanity seeks solace. Gunboat diplomacy took center stage in 1877 when England employed its naval might to enforce its will—an example where punitive action was wielded from afar. Englands Little Wars reveal glimpses into lesser-known conflicts such as those fought within Black Mountain's peaks—each carrying their own stories etched upon history's canvas. The Benin Punitive Expedition takes us down rivers towards the heartland—the capital awaiting retribution for perceived wrongs committed against colonial powers. These scenes immortalized through art remind us that punishment can come at great cost but is sometimes deemed necessary for progress or control. Lastly, we journey to Texas in 1916 where U. S Infantry prepares for their own version of a punitive expedition—this time venturing southward into Mexico. Such endeavors exemplify the complex nature actions, where intentions may be noble but outcomes unpredictable.