Aisne Collection (page 2)

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

The Mess at Pontavert, May, 1940, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
The Mess at Pontavert, May, 1940, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd. London, 1941]

Young lad in sailor suit with pet dog and model ship
St. Quentin, France (Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France) - smart young lad in spotless sailor suit, posing outside the elegant front door to his home with his pet dog

On the Chemin des Dames, northern France, c1914-c1918. Shelter with German helmet and magazines of bullets. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I

Look-out post, France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

French soldiers in the mud, Chemin des Dames, northern France, c1914-c1918. The Chemin des Dames ( ladies path ) is a road which runs east and west in the de partement of Aisne

Pontoon bridge over the River Aisne at Venizel, Aisne, France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Ruins, Anizy-le-Chateau, northern France, c1914-c1918
Ruins, Anizy-le-Cha teau, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The River Ailette, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Bois de la Grille before attack, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Bois de la Grille, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Soissons Cathedral, Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918. Interior. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The glassworks at Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918
Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The front line, Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

British mopping-up squad surprises a German straggler, World War I, Aisne, France, 1918

African chasseur, two Turcos and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914
African chasseur, two Turcos (tirailleurs) and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Industrial buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

The Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 17 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 17 May 1915, (1926). Damage to the facade of the 11th century abbey sustained during the First World War

Interior of the Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 18 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Interior of the Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 18 May 1915, (1926). Damage to the 11th century abbey sustained during the First World War

The Bridge at the Aisne, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Bridge at the Aisne, France, 1915, (1926)

The Barracks at Soissons, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Barracks at Soissons, France, 1915, (1926)

The front line around the Aisne, France, World War I, 1914, (1926)

German soldiers surrendering near Vierzy, south of Soissons, 18 July 1918

A group of light tanks, Soissons, France, 1918. Although tanks were first deployed in World War I by the British, it was the French who adopted the new weapon with the greatest enthusiasm

The re-supply of a machine gun unit by horseback, Aisne, France, 2 September 1918

Artillery barrage before an advance, Aisne, France, 2 September 1918

A German soldier surrenders, Aisne, France, World War I, 18 July 1918

French 75th artillery battery, Aisne, France, 18 July 1918

A broken down French light tank, Villers-Cotterets, Aisne, France, 1918. Tanks were first deployed in World War I by the British in 1916

Georges Clemenceau talking with farmers near the front, Chemin des Dames, France, 1918. Clemenceau (1841-1929) was appointed Prime Minister of France in November 1917

French infantry resting in a shell hole, Chemin des Dames, France, 11 June 1918. A strategically important ridge overlooking the River Aisne

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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.