Aisne Collection (page 4)

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

France Soissons
The abbaye de Saint-Crepain, at Soissons on the Aisne river in northern France. Date: late 18th century

Project New Theater St Quentin Aisne Section
Artokoloro

Project New Theater St Quentin Aisne Elevation
Artokoloro

Map of Aisne, 1896, France

Map of Aisne, France
MAP OF AISNE, FRANCE

WORLD WAR I: LOST TROOPS. French troops separated from their regiment being directed back to their headquarters near the Aisne, during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: SEARCHLIGHT. German searchlight used during night attacks against the French on the Aisne. Photograph taken during World War I, 1914-1918

WWI: TRENCHES, c1914. German soldiers in trenches along the Aisne River in France. Photograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: AISNE, 1917. American officer in camouflaged trench at Chemin des Dames, France, near the hardest fighting at the Second Battle of the Aisne. Stereograph, 1917

WORLD WAR I: AISNE RIVER. Ruins of a bridge over the Aisne River in France, destroyed by the German Army. Stereograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: AISNE, c1914. French infantry troops resting during a march along the Aisne River in an attempt to block German advancement. Stereograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: AISNE, 1917. Supplies left by the Germans at Soupier, France, following their defeat at the Second Battle of the Aisne. Stereograph, 1917

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Taps on the Aisne. American cartoon, 1914, by Boardman Robinson, commenting on the First Battle of the Aisne, in northern France, during World War I

WORLD WAR I: BATTLEFIELD. Battlefield at Chemin des Dames, on Aisne River, France. Painting, 1916, by A. Boisfleury

Stairway up to the Railway Station at Laon, France
Stairway up to the Railway Station at Laon, Aisne department in Picardy, France. A beggar sits at the foot of the long stair, holding out his hat in hope of a charitable donation

Wheat harvest near Vervins in the region of Picardie, France

Hay bales in the french countryside near Vervins in the region of Picardie, France

Horse graze in the french countryside near Vervins in the region of Picardie, France

Departement of Aisne, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the departement of Aisne, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Departement of Aisne, France, Relief Map
Relief map of the departement of Aisne, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Region of Picardy, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of Picardy, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Region of Picardy, France, Relief Map
Relief map of Picardy, France, with regional boundaries. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Harvested grapes from a vineyard in the Champagne province of northeast France

La Fert-Milon, France
La Fert-Milon, in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France. Four huge blanks for millstones sit by a crane on the banks of a small river or canal. Date: circa 1916

American and French ammunition, France, WW1
American and French ammunition being transported to the front at the start of the Aisne-Marne Offensive in northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 18 July 1918

German 15cm gun on a barge, Aisne Canal, France, WW1
A German 15cm gun mounted on a barge, in action on the Aisne Canal, northern, France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Generaloberst Max von Boehn
General Max von Boehn, in command of the German 7th Army at the Second Battle of the Aisne in spring 1917 during World War One. Date: 1917

Aisne Canal WWI
Stone quarry by the Aisne Canal near Berry-au-Bac in France during World War I

Pont Arcy WWI
German soldiers in Pont Arcy in Aisne, France during World War I

German transport WWI
German transport drivers and horses wearing gas masks during the advance on Soissons at the Third Battle of the Aisne during World War I

Soissons ruins WWI
Smouldering ruins in Soissons, which was captured by the Germans on the 29 May 1918 during the Battle of Soissons and Rheims at the Third battle of Aisne on the Western Front during World War I

Retiring German cavalry WWI
Bavarian cavalry retreating during the rearguard actions near Chauny which the French took on the 19th March 1917 during World War I

German trench WWI
German trench on the Aisne during World War I

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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.