A commander-in-chief is the person who exercises supreme command and control over an armed force. The role may be vested in a head of state, head of government, or another designated officer or govern
President Alexander Lukashenko wearing the official uniform of the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Belarus.
King George VI inspects a Royal Canadian Navy guard of honour during the 1939 royal tour of Canada.
C. G. E. Mannerheim, the Marshal of Finland, as the commander-in-chief in 1941 during the Continuation War
President of the Republic Nicolas Sarkozy and General Jean-Louis Georgelin, Chief of the Defence Staff, reviewing troops during the 2008 Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. Additionally
Commander-in-chief
…Armed Forces. There is a rank insignia for the position. The supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces is the principal commanding authority of the Indian Armed Forces, a position that is vested in the head of state, the president of the Republic, in accordance to Article 53 of the Constitution of India. The president…
Siege of Kushinagar the capital of the Mallakas by seven Mahajanapadas' chiefs and their armies for the possession of relics of Buddha after his death in 4th century BCE. Depiction of the battle on Sanchi stupa railing, 1st century BCE.
A mountain artillery crew from the British Indian Army demonstrating assembly of the RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun, c. 1895.
A Hindi Recruitment Poster encouraging Indian men to join the army during World War I. The text translates to "This soldier is defending India. He is defending his home and family. The best way to help your family is to enlist in the military."
Humber armoured cars of 10th Indian Division move forward in Italy, 22 July 1944.