Field Telephone Collection
Good News from the Battlefield: German soldiers diligently report to Headquarters via a field telephone during World War I (1915
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Good News from the Battlefield: German soldiers diligently report to Headquarters via a field telephone during World War I (1915), as a Rimailho rapid fire medium howitzer of the French Army roars in the background. Amidst the chaos of war, communication was key, and these field telephones allowed for instant updates from the front lines. (Color lithograph) As the Soudan campaign raged on in the desert, (lithograph), field telephones played an essential role in maintaining the connection between troops and command, ensuring the advance of civilization. Amidst the deafening sounds of battle, a bombardier named W.H. French finishes his message after a shell had come through the room in which he was telephoning at Helpegarde during World War I (lithograph). The resilience of these soldiers was unmatched, as they continued to communicate despite the dangers. Communications were a vital component of the military effort during World War I, as seen in this image from Genicourt, northern France (c1914-1918). Field telephone stations were set up to ensure a constant flow of information between the troops and their commanders. The German forces were also well-equipped with advanced field telephone technology, as seen in this image of a field telephone station in Aisne, France, during World War I (1915). The Bavarian mobile field telephone unit was a testament to the ingenuity of military technology during this time, allowing troops to maintain communication on the move (World War I, 1915). A German field telephonist diligently sends a message during the Battle of the Somme in France (1916), demonstrating the importance of communication in the heat of battle. This military telephone design from 1900 showcases the early beginnings technology, which revolutionized the way information was transmitted on the battlefield.