Aisne Collection

The 12th century cathedral of Notre Dame at Laon, Aisne, Picardie, France, Europe

Ww1 / Sep14 / Brewing Tea
British brew tea while under fire on the Aisne, meanwhile someone plays the bagpipes

Herd of Salers cattle - cows and calves (Bos sp. ), Aisne, France, May
Herd of Salers cattle - cows and calves (Bos sp.), Aisne, France, May

Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). The First World War Battle of the Somme, fought between the armies of the British Empire

Sketch Map of the Valley of the Aisne above Soissons, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Sketch Map of the Valley of the Aisne above Soissons, 1914, (c1920). Part of northern France, showing Laon and Rheims, at the start of the First World War

HMS Aisne - Battle-class Destroyer - commissioned in 1947. Date: circa 1948

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). The battle of the Aisne (57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 BC. The battle of the Aisne (57 BC). The Belgic tribes cross the Aisne River through the right

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Chapel of Joan of Arc (La Chapelle de Jeanne d'Arc). Sculpture group
6271079 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Chapel of Joan of Arc (La Chapelle de Jeanne d'Arc). Sculpture group

Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287024 Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Thomas, Napoleon (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Devastated Aisne, 1919 (colour litho)
6326757 Devastated Aisne, 1919 (colour litho) by Poulbot, Francisque (1879-1946); (add.info.: Paris, H. Chachoin, 1919); Photo © Barbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Soldier being shaved by a barber in a French military encampment, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW465310 Soldier being shaved by a barber in a French military encampment, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Department of Aisne in northern France (chromolitho)
724678 Department of Aisne in northern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Aisne in northern France)

A horse cart is loaded with furniture and personal belongings in front of a leather goods
2606735 A horse cart is loaded with furniture and personal belongings in front of a leather goods shop, Reims, France, May 4, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau

Arrest of the Leclere brothers, two of the most feared bandits of Aisne, France (colour litho)
3099238 Arrest of the Leclere brothers, two of the most feared bandits of Aisne, France (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of the Leclere brothers)

Interior of the Basilica of Saint Quentin, France, destroyed by Allied bombardment, World War I
6000131 Interior of the Basilica of Saint Quentin, France, destroyed by Allied bombardment, World War I, 1917-1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW446730 Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: "May God punish England
GBW451454 German army slogan on the wall of a damaged brick building: " May God punish England! 1914/15", Bucy-le-Long, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW446741 Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Landscape at Romeny, The Horse (oil on canvas)
XIR164917 Landscape at Romeny, The Horse (oil on canvas) by Renoux, Jules Ernest (1863-1932); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

WW1 - The War in the West - The Allies Advance - 1914. The Battle of the Aisne. 1914

German machine gun position in France WWII
German twin MG34 machine guns on an a mounting in Aisne, France. Unit often attached to floor of a truck, or on a special two-wheeled trailer, towed by a truck. Manned at all times when on the march

German tanks WWII
German Panzerkampfwagen tank (Pz, Kpfw.III) column with Mercedes motorcycle escort in Aisne, France, during World War II Date: 1940

Devastated Aisne, 1919 (colour litho)
699172 Devastated Aisne, 1919 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 114x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

General Nivelle commanding the army of Verdun, front cover illustration from
698740 General Nivelle commanding the army of Verdun, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 28th May 1916 (colour litho) by French School

Camp at Sissonne, Aisne, France. Postcard sent in 1913
660441 Camp at Sissonne, Aisne, France. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW465305 Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Algerian guard on a bridge, Pommiers, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW451460 Algerian guard on a bridge, Pommiers, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

A French officer inspects the barbed wire around French positions, Soissons, Aisne
GBW451451 A French officer inspects the barbed wire around French positions, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

House with damaged roof, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW446734 House with damaged roof, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Three workers from Senegal in front of a house, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW451495 Three workers from Senegal in front of a house, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Six French soldiers with buckets and laundry at a fountain, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW465306 Six French soldiers with buckets and laundry at a fountain, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918 (colour litho)
699008 Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918 (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); 141x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel-de-Ville de Saint-Quentin, Aisne (chromolitho)
974686 Hotel-de-Ville de Saint-Quentin, Aisne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel-de-Ville de Saint-Quentin, Aisne)

Worker from Indochina on the Western Front, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW451457 Worker from Indochina on the Western Front, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); (add.info)

Group of French soldiers doing laundry at a well, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW465312 Group of French soldiers doing laundry at a well, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

The Paris International Exhibition (engraving)
1620641 The Paris International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris International Exhibition)

Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper)
989726 Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 29x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kaiser on the Winter Berg (California Plateau) 1918 during World War One

A Cave house / dwelling at Laon, France
A Reconstructed (Prehistoric?) Cave house / dwelling and occupant at Laon, Aisne department in Hauts-de-France, northern France. Date: circa 1905

Third Battle of the Aisne 1918
British and French soldiers waiting for the enemy in the open North of Courville at the Third Battle of the Aisne on the Western Front in France during World War I on 29th May 1918

View of the Chateau at Folembray, ca. 1831. Creator: Paul Huet
View of the Chateau at Folembray, ca. 1831

Chateau-Thierry, France, Today - Looking South from the Ramparts of the Chateau, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Le Passage Des Chenizelles A Laon (Aisne), 1903. Creator: Unknown
Le Passage Des Chenizelles A Laon (Aisne), 1903. The lane from Chenizelles to Laon, Aisne, northern France. View of city ramparts in the town of Laon

The Battlefields of the Aisne, Oise and Somme, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The Battlefields of the Aisne, Oise and Somme, 1915. Battlefields of the Western Front during World War One. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I

Northern France Illustrating the Western Campaign, 1914, (c1920). Map of northern France, Belgium and Luxembourg, at the start of the First World War

The Tower of Louis D Outremer at Laon (Destroyed in 1831), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Tower of Louis D Outremer at Laon (Destroyed in 1831), 1890. Louis IV (920-954) called d Outremer or Transmarinus (both meaning " from overseas" )

Blowing Up A Bridge Across the Aisne at Soissons, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Blowing Up A Bridge Across the Aisne at Soissons, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: British soldiers destroy a bridge over the River Aisne in northern France

Western Theatre, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Western Theatre, 1919. Map showing the theatre of war in northern France and Belgium during the First World War, 1914-1919

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"Aisne: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre Dame at Laon, Aisne, Picardie, France, Europe, and be transported back in time. The grandeur of this architectural masterpiece stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the region. But history tells us that Aisne's story is not just one of beauty; it is also marked by conflict. In World War I, British prisoners found themselves in the heartland of Aisne. Amidst the chaos and devastation, they sought solace even in simple acts like brewing tea – a reminder of home amidst unfamiliar surroundings. The HMS Aisne - Battle-class Destroyer proudly sailed through turbulent waters during wartime. Its name forever etched in naval history as a symbol of strength and courage. Yet battles on these lands are not new; centuries before WWI, during Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC), an epic clash took place –the battle of the Aisne (57 BC). It serves as a reminder that strife has long been part of humanity's narrative. In another chapter from WWI's annals comes an intriguing tale: French authorities arresting a decrepit old woman suspected to be a German spy. This incident showcases how war can blur lines between innocence and guilt. Bomb damage at Hirson railway station bears witness to yet another dark moment etched into Aisne's landscape—a stark reminder that war leaves scars both visible and hidden. A map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of Somme reveals strategic maneuvers shaping history itself—an intricate dance played out on these very grounds. Amidst turmoil, French artillery roared across fields during the Battle of Marne—WWI echoing with their thunderous resolve for victory against all odds. Within Cathedrale Notre-Dame lies an exquisite chapel dedicated to Joan Of Arc—the embodiment of resilience and faith.