Expeditionary Collection (page 3)

Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
Adolphe Belot (1829-1890). French dramatist and novelist. La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l Afrique Central (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa). The Caravan

Jorge Juan Santacilia (1713-1773). Spanish scientist and naval officer. Colored engraving. Aurelio Espinosa Polit File Library. Quito. Ecuador

Colonialism. First African expeditions. French ship heading to the village of Abata, on Lake Ebrie. Drawing by M. Kerjean. Second half of the nineteenth century. Colored

Nares, Sir George Strong (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The crew of Discovery Alert cutting ice for the free navigation of the ship. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Camerons Expedition to Central Africa (July 15, 1875). Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Hannah Powell-Cotton and Pte CF Reynolds CEF 18684
Hannah Powell-Cotton and Private CF Reynolds, 18684, 42nd Royal Highlanders (Canadian Expeditionary Force) preparing to leave Quex Park VAD Hospital on 1st October 1915

BEF arriving in France, WW1, August 1914
The British Expeditionary Force on French soil. British troops with their horses on arrival in France during the first few weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914

WW1 - African-American G. I.s embark for France
WW1 - African-American G.I.s boarding a military transporting vessel for France. The African-Americans served with the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. Date: 1918

Nieuport Ni 28 single-seat fighter, first flown in June 1917, used by the American Expeditionary Forces from early 1918. Seen here is a development machine with dihedral on the upper wings only

The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, WW1
The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, showing the methods of transporting food to troops on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914

WW1 - British Tommies welcomed on arrival in France Date: 1914

Sentry dog, WW1
A sentry dog, which went out with the British Expeditionary Force in 1914. It was killed on the Aisne. Date: 1914-18

General John French in Paris
Britain declared war on Austria at midnight on 12th August 1914 and on the morning of 14th August, General John French (1852 - 1925), Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force

Popular Songs of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force)
Popular Songs of the A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Force). Compiled by Bureau of Libraries and Periodical, A.E.F. Y.M.C.A. Published by the Y.M.C.A. Paris, 1918

Christmas card - Egyptian Expeditionary Force - WWI era
Christmas card - Egyptian Expeditionary Force - Greetings from Palestine - 1918 and 1919. From Driver F. J. Tribble, 1/5th (P of W) Devonshire Batt. Palestine, EEF. Commemorative Art

Near the village of Monchy - Aeroplane in the sky
A scene near the village of Monchy. Aeroplane in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Slag heap and mining complex around Loos February 18
Slag heap and mining complex around Loos. February 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Hangard from German lines - Aeroplane in the sky
Hangard from German lines, August 18. Aeroplane in the sky. Annoted on reverse - The hill up which the 43rd and 116th went on August 4th. Also tanks and cavalry

Mont St Eloi, from Monchy le Preux
Mont St. Eloi, from Monchy le Preux. A scene near the village, dated September 3rd 18. Observation balloons in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division

Tower Bridge, Loos, c February 18
Tower Bridge, Loos, c. February 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Woven badge of the 88th Battalion Victoria Fusiliers, British Columbia, Canadian Expeditionary Force.. Commemorative Art

Sketch of soldiers on a road somewhere in France. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A soldier reading a letter in the trenches. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A hospital ward, dated 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Aubercourt - Bombed end of town, July 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Devastation around Monchy - Aeroplanes in the sky
Devastation around Monchy. September 1st 18. Aeroplanes in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

The church and school at Hangard, looking toward Faux
The church and school at Hangard, looking up the road to Faux. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Chateau de Ferfay A scene at the gate to the chateau
Chateau de Ferfay. A scene at the gate to the chateau, March 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Domart-sur-la-Luce - Day after advance - very dusty
Domart-sur-la-Luce, dated August 8th 1918. Day after advance - very dusty. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Knocked out German trench mortar at chateau at Hangard
Knocked out German trench mortar at the gates of the ruined chateau at Hangard. Taken by 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles - August 17th 1918

Labour Battalion in the village of Domart-sur-la-Luce
Day after advance - Labour Battalion in the village of Domart-sur-la-Luce. August 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Toward Paris Plage - lights on tower - Armistice Night
Looking toward Paris Plage - lights on tower. Armistice Night, 11th November 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

14th Brigade HQ & horse lines - Guemappe and Vis en Artois
14th Brigade H.Q. and horse lines between Guemappe and Vis en Artois, 9th September 18. Near Monchy. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division

Wailly, near Arras July 18 Ruins of church and street sc
Wailly, near Arras. July 18. Ruins of church and street scene. Aerial formation in the sky. 3 miles East of Arras - Route 16

Street scene with church and soldiers, France June 18
Street scene with church and soldiers, France. June 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Current Camp at Bellerey Dated June / July 18
Current Camp at Bellerey. Dated June/July 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A watery image - near Albert, Somme, c 1916
A watery image - near Albert, Somme, c. 1916. 301166 Sergeant Donald Mcritchie, 36Th Battery, 9Th Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A conversation between two Cannucks - one with his arm in a sling. 301166 Sergeant Donald Mcritchie, 36Th Battery, 9Th Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A Sergeant addressing a rank of soldiers (all with surprised expressions). 301166 Sergeant Donald Mcritchie, 36Th Battery, 9Th Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Base camp, Paris Plage. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Soldiers writing, reading and relaxing in a Nissen hut. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

La Targette - Howie next our dugout, dated September 14th 17. Pencil sketch for Digging in the 3rd Battery behind Loos. - No. 4698

A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session in middle of picture, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

La Targette - Digging in the 3rd Battery behind Loos (see drawing dated September 14th 1917). 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A poppy field, France, c 1918
A poppy field, France, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

In railway embankment, looking toward Vimy Ridge. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Wooden Propeller painted with either an RE8 or a BE2E on a spotting and reconnaissance mission leaving English coastline over the North Sea.. J. Willey J

Miniature - Sir Douglas Haig
Miniature portrait of Sir Douglas Haig, GCB, KCB, KCVO, CB. Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force. Alice James, Rms Rwa, Fl. 1887-1930

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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.