Expeditionary Collection

The Canadians at Ypres - William Barnes Wollen
The Canadians at Ypres 1915 - This depicts the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors
" All that is left of them", the survivors of the original 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade which went out to France in 1914 with the original BEF (British Expeditionary Force)

Our ?Little Contemptibles?, 1914.Oil on canvas by William Barns Wollen (1857-1936), 1918 (c); exhibited at the Royal Academy 1918 (No 260).Composed of regular soldiers and reservists

Newspaper front cover: evacuation of Dunkirk, 1940
" Through an inferno of bombs and shells, the B.E.F is crossing the Channel from Dunkirk-in historys strangest armada

The Canadians at Ypres, 1915, depicting the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

British troops WWII
Pictures of the 4th Border Regiment who held a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance. They were an ordinary Infantry Battalion

Caricature of a cheeky Australian solder - WW1
circa 1916

Statue of Field Marshal Haig - Edinburgh Castle
A statue of Field Marshal Haig on horseback at the Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. Field Marshal Douglas Haig

British troops in France 1914
Arrival of the BEF, 11th Hussars at Le Havre on the Western Front in France during World War I on 16th August 1914

No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
Canadian Air Force - The assembled men and machines of No. 2 Squadron Canadian Air Force (1918-1920), probably at Shoreham aerodrome (or, less likely, Upper Heyford)

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien
Portrait of General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien. In Command of the 2nd Army Corps British Expeditionary Force at the start of WWI. Date: circa 1914

Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French
Postcard detailing the congratulations sent from Lord Kitchener to General Sir John French on August 25th 1914, at the very start of the First World War

British Army Pierrot Troupe - WWI
British Army Pierrot Troupe, from the British Expeditionary Force of 1917 Date: 1917

British Expeditionary Force Machine Gun Team
Members of the British Expeditionary Force in action in France at the beginning of the First World War. This photographic card depicts a Maxim machine gun team in light uniform

General Benjamin Foulois, chief of air service for the American Expeditionary Forces

Map of Dunkirk area during the evacuation, WW2
Map of the Dunkirk area in northern France during the evacuation, showing two flooded areas of low-lying meadow land which assisted in the Allied retreat. Date: 1940

Aerial view of Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Aerial view of Dunkirk and harbour during the evacuation, with surrounding countryside. Date: 1940

Bray Dunes, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
Members of the British Expeditionary Force at Bray Dunes, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Map of France and Belgium, evacuation from Dunkirk, WW2
Map of the northern French and Belgian coast, showing the evacuation from Dunkirk and other points, and the evacuation triangle through which the Allied army retreated

General Hisaichi Terauchi
Hisaichi Terauchi (1879-1946) was a Gensui (or Field Marshal) in the Imperial Japanese Army, commander of the Southern Expeditionary Army Group during World War II, and a war criminal. Date: 1903

Edmond Hanssens. Belgian military and explorer. Portrait
Edmond Hanssens (1843-1884). Belgian military, explorer and colonial administrator. He took part in the expedition of Stanley to the Congo. Engraving

King Theebaw of Burma's Pagoda, Mandalay
A view of the pagoda of King Theebaw Min (also Thibaw or Thebaw) of Burma, during the British military expedition there. Theebaw was the last king of Burma

General Maude's grave, Baghdad, Iraq
Grave of Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Maude, North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq. He was Commander-in-Chief of the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, and died at Baghdad in November 1917

In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho)
2784162 In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Bray, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
The British Expeditionary Force lining up on a beach near Bray, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Le general Duchesne et les troupes expeditionnaires (colour litho)
2796808 Le general Duchesne et les troupes expeditionnaires (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - 1914
WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - Field Marshall Sir John Frenchs Historical Dispatch explained. A pictorial map showing the famous British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Brazilian expedition in the Forests of Goias
A Brazilian expedition encampment in the forests of Goias, at Rio Verde. An army camp is set up in the distance as a column of soldiers marches into it. Date: 1866

Expeditionary Corps at Queretaro
The entrance of the French expeditionary forces in the town of Queretaro. Soldiers march down the street as crowds of people line the street and surrounding buildings, waving and throwing their hats

Soldier, Canadian 53rd Field Artillery, WW1
Soldier of the Canadian 53rd Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, towards the end of the First World War. circa 1918

Horses at sea, using slings WWI
Thousands of war horses were bought from all over Britain to serve with British Forces in World War One. They were used to carry supplies and ammunition, transport the wounded and to pull guns

Lieutenant General Robert L Bullard - AEF
Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard, American Expeditionary Force, dated 9th July 1918. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

General Tasker H Bliss, American Expeditionary Force
General Tasker H. Bliss, American Expeditionary Force, dated 18th April 1918. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

Skilful landing by surprise of a large expedition force between Zuara and the Tunisian border for... (colour litho)
2808470 Skilful landing by surprise of a large expedition force between Zuara and the Tunisian border for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Advances in mechanics at the service of armies (colour litho)
2777632 Advances in mechanics at the service of armies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of mechanics at the service of the armies)

BATTLE OF MAIDA (Portugal) The bayonet charge by the British expeditionary force routs the French Date: 4 July 1806

WW1 - Hands Off. The Engish have landed
WW1 - Marianne to Kaiser Wilhelm II - Hands Off! The Engish have landed. Warning to Germany not to set her sight on France as the English will be on hand to defend her border... Date: 1914

DEATH CERTIFICATES 1916
A death certificate for Private Frank Pullen from the Canadian Expeditionary Force dated 1 April 1919, although he died on 15 September 1916. Date: 1919

SIR JOHN FRENCH
JOHN DENTON FRENCH (1852 - 1925), Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force

WW2 - Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister in France
WW2 - Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940), British Prime Minister at Arras, France, during a visit to the British Expeditionary Force on 15th December 1939

WW1 - The Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War

WW1 - Portrait postcard of King George V and Queen Mary
WW1 - Christmas greetings postcard from King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953). The card bears a printed handwritten Christmas Greetings message on the reverse directed to serving

Battle of Mons 1914
German forces attempt to cross the Mons-Cond頃 anal by throwing pontoons across the water. Several times this was done

General Lord Gort
General John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort (1886-1946), commander in chief of the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1939 and 1940

General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947), British army officer, best known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Dardanelles during the Battle of

Badge of S. H. A. E. F
Badge of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (abbreviated as SHAEF, pronounced " shafe" ), the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe

Wilhelm Ii, Emperor Of Germany, Riding Through Berlin On His Way To The Railway Station To Bid Farewell To The First German Expeditionary Forces In August 1914. From La Esfera, 1914

Australian Troops Camped In Front Of The Pyramids In Egypt During World War I. From The Illustrated War News 1915

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"Unyielding Spirit: The Expeditionary Legacy of Canadian Troops at Ypres" In the haunting artwork "The Canadians at Ypres" by William Barnes Wollen, we catch a glimpse of the indomitable spirit that defined our brave soldiers during World War I. Known as "Our Little Contemptibles, " the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors exemplified unwavering courage amidst unimaginable horrors. A newspaper front cover depicting the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940 serves as a stark reminder of the British troops' resilience during WWII. No obstacle could deter their determination to protect freedom and defend their homeland. No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force soared through enemy skies with unparalleled bravery, while a cheeky Australian soldier caricature from WWI reminds us that even in times of darkness, humor can be found amongst comrades. General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien's strategic brilliance guided countless victories on treacherous battlefields. His leadership inspired hope and unity among his men. Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French symbolize the unwavering support and camaraderie within the British Army. These messages reinforced morale and fueled determination in challenging times. Even amidst chaos, entertainment provided solace for weary souls. The British Army Pierrot Troupe brought laughter and respite to war-weary hearts during WWI. A statue honoring Field Marshal Haig stands tall at Edinburgh Castle, paying tribute to his pivotal role in leading the British Expeditionary Force with unwavering resolve. His legacy lives on as an embodiment of sacrifice and dedication. Lastly, a snapshot captures a British Expeditionary Force Machine Gun Team poised for action - embodying strength forged through adversity. Their steadfastness ensured victory against all odds. Through these glimpses into history's expeditionary endeavors, we honor those who fought valiantly for freedom and justice – forever etching their names into our collective memory.