Aisne Collection (page 3)

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

French artillery battery on the move, Chemin des Dames, France, 1918. A strategically important ridge overlooking the River Aisne

The Third Battle of the Aisne, Chemin des Dames, France, 1918. A lorry carrying French infantry passes a unit of cavalry. A strategically important ridge overlooking the River Aisne

American cavalry unit at rest, Chemin des Dames, France, 1918. A strategically important ridge overlooking the River Aisne

Cavalry and artillery of the French 10th Army, Villers-Cotterets, Aisne, France, 1918

In the wood of Roucy (Aisne), 15 April 1917, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
In the wood of Roucy (Aisne), 15 April 1917, (1926). French soldiers performing their ablutions and hanging up their laundry on the eve of battle

Dead German soldiers, Soissons, France, 1914. French postcard

The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

German field telephone station, Aisne, France, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

German soldiers at the edge of the River Aisne, France, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

St Crispin and St Crispinian, Christian martyrs, 19th century. St Crispin and St Crispinian (dc286), were Roman brothers who went to Soissons, France, to spread the gospel

WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
WW1 - The Germans gave the old woman a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne

Paintings France Buildings Aisne Juvincourt-et-Damary
Paintings in France, Buildings in Aisne, Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Juvincourt, Gut Brimont

Ruins Aisne Buildings Juvincourt-et-Damary 1915
Ruins in Aisne, Buildings in Aisne, Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Juvincourt, Hausruine

Ruins Aisne Buildings Miette riviere Juvincourt-et-Damary
Ruins in Aisne, Buildings in Aisne, Miette (riviere), Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Jouvincourt, Hauserruinen

Paintings France Ruins Aisne Buildings Juvincourt-et-Damary
Paintings in France, Ruins in Aisne, Buildings in Aisne, Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Jouvincourt, Hauptstrasze

Mills Aisne Juvincourt-et-Damary 1915 France
Mills in Aisne, Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Juvincourt, Muhle

Buildings Aisne Juvincourt-et-Damary 1915 France
Buildings in Aisne, Juvincourt-et-Damary, 1915, France, Juvincourt, Hauptstrasze

Guest houses France Brunehamel 1902 Aisne Pensionat de St. Chretienne
Guest houses in France, Brunehamel, 1902, Aisne, Pensionat de St. Chretienne

German Soldiers Attending A Divine Service On The Banks Of The Aisne Canal During World War I. From The Illustrated War News 1915

British Soldiers Waist Deep In Flooded Trenches Whilst Fighting The First Battle Of The Aisne, France During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

Map Illustrating The Region Of The First Battle Of The Aisne, Fought Along The Rivers Aisne, Oise And Somme, France During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

French artillery, Battle of the Marne, France, WW1
French artillery in action with a 75 mm field gun during the Marne and Aisne campaigns, France, First World War. Date: September-October 1914

American troops near Bazoches-sur-Vesle, France, WW1
American troops occupying the line between the Vesle and the Aisne rivers, to the north of Bazoches-sur-Vesle, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 4 September 1918

Laon, Aisne, France - Porte d Arlon (or Ardon), a remaining section of the towns original defensive wall. It is a drawbridge gateway, situated where the armoury once stood. circa 1910s

Chauny, Aisne, France - River Oise
Chauny, France - locks and sluice valves in the River Oise, a tributary of the River Seine, with buildings ruined in wartime. 1914-1918

Soissons, Aisne - Cathedral interior
Soissons, Aisne - The St Gervais and St Protais Cathedral (Cath餲 ale Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais) is an example of Gothic architecture

The Cathedral - Soissons, Aisne Department, Picardy, France
Soissons Cathedral Basilica (Basilique Cathedrale Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais de Soissons) - Soissons, Aisne Department, Picardy, France circa 1910s

Hand axes of flint. Aisne Valley, France. Mousterian Culture. 100000-40000 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Lance-Corporal F. W. Dobson, Coldstream Guards VC
Frederick William Dobson, (9 November 1886 15 November 1935), who was awarded a VC for the First Battle of the Aisne Date: 1915

Panorama of Fighting on the Oise and the Aisne
A panorama of fighting on the Oise and the Aisne. A sketch by Frederic Villiers, special war artist for the Illustrated London News, showing a view from a point near the town of Ribecourt Date: 1914

WW1 - Western Front - Attack on the Hindenburg Line, 1917
WW1 - Western Front - The Hindenbug Line (Siegfriedstellung), was a German defensive position of World War I, built during the winter of 1916 - 1917 on the Western Front, from Arras to Laffaux

WW1 - Military tank and soldiers in Aisne, France, 1918
WW1 - A military tank crosses through the remains and ruins of a village in the Aisne Front, France, 1918. A soldier with a horse drawn artillery carriage

Early WW1 trenches in the Aisne district, October 1914
Interior view of a trench constructed by the British in the Aisne district, an early example of the trench system which would come to dominate warfare on the Western Front during the First World War

Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
A dog still seeking to defend its former home during the entry of the Germans into Vailly, a small town lying on the Aisne

Maintaining lines of communication (roads) - on Aisne Front
WW1 - Maintaining lines of communication (roads) - on Aisne Front Date: 1918

Ideal homes near the Aisne, WW1
Some very rustic but well made huts constructed by artillery men from Landes, near the Aisne. The buildings were in the style of those from their own locality in South West France. Date: 1915

A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War

Letter opener Engraved Aisne and Marne
Letter opener. Engraved Aisne and Marne. Trench Art

Quintagonal WWI photo frame
Quintagonal photo frame containing round swivel frame engraved in brass with the names and dates - Mons 1914 : Marne 1914 : La Basse 1915 : Ypres 1914/15 : Arras 1915 : Vimy 1917

German battery under a searchlight, 1914
The searchlight in operation - a German battery thrown into relief by a searchlight of the Allied armies in the Aisne region of France. They make frantic efforts to escape the ghostly beam. Date: 1914

British troops in one of the Aisne quarries, 1914
British troops resting in a disused quarry cave in the Aisne district of France. Most of the men when not actually in the trenches sleep

Siege trenches in the Aisne district, 1914
Interior view of a trench constructed by the British in the Aisne district of France, showing the head cover made of straw and earth

Attack on German positions north of the Aisne, France, WW1
Attack on German positions north of the Aisne, northern France, during the First World War, at 6 in the morning. Date: 16 April 1917

Chateau de Mondemont, France, in ruins during WW1
The Chateau de Mondemont, near the river Aisne in north eastern France, in ruins after the Battle of the Marne in the early stages of the First World War

A football match played by troops during the battle of the A
" Our Happy Tommies" A typical upbeat choice of subject for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sutcliffes illustration

French soldiers in trench, Vailly, France, WW1
French soldiers in a trench near Vailly-sur-Aisne, northern France, during the First World War. Painted by a member of the French Foreign Legion. Date: March 1915

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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.