Poilu Collection (page 2)

Journee du Poilu. Organisee par le Parlement. A young girl in a Red Cross nurses uniform and a small boy wearing a red cap

Buying Easter presents: an entente leave-scene in Paris
On the same errand a French poilu and a British officer shopping for their loved ones. Date: 1916

French troop train in World War One at a station
A French military troop train stops at a rural station, somewhere in France, and takes on refreshments and supplies at the military station canteen. Date: 1917

French veterans listen to a WW1 soldier
A military circle in Paris. French veterans from another war listen to a First World War soldier tell them about the current conflict. Date: 1916

Gamages Xmas bazaar advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for the famous Gamages store on Holborn, London, promoting their annual Christmas bazaar. Typically for the period

Blinded French soldier learning to write, WW1
At the Rue Boileau, a poilu, blinded in the war, learns to write. 1915

British and French soldiers
A soldier of the British Expeditionary Force, having arrived in Boulogne, is watched while shaving by a French comrade. Date: August 1914

Poilu en permisson, WWII
A French soldier helps his younger sister to gather in vines, having been given special leave from the Army during harvest time. Date: 1939

Drawings Prints, Print, Un, poilu, a, Petain, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Drawings and Prints, Print, Un poilu a Petain, Artist, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, French (born Switzerland), Lausanne 1859-1923 Paris, Steinlen, Theophile-Alexandre, 1859, 1923, 1916, 1916

Jean-Louis Forain, Poilu and German Prisoners, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, black crayon on laid paper

Jean-Louis Forain, Poilu and Nurse, French, 1852 - 1931, c. 1914-1919, brush and brown ink on wove paper

WW1 - A Loyal friend - French Red Cross Dog. The word Poliu (as used on this card) was a French slang term for the Great War. Date: circa 1917

Journe du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915. Organisee par le parlement. A poilu embracing a girl. Behind them is a sewing machine, and a tipped chair; a little dog is in the left-hand corner

Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 Decembre 1915. Organisee par le parlement. Two poilus or infantrymen. One has a rose in his mouth. Date 1915. Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 Decembre 1915

La journee du Poilu. 25-26 decembre 1915. Avec vous et par vous, nous jurons de sauver la France. Leon Gambetta. Two French soldiers

Journee du Poilu. 31 octobre - 1er novembre 1915. Organisee

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Allied soldiers 1916
A British soldier in conversation with a French ally in a trench somewhere on the Western Front

French Infantryman
A poilu, informal term for a French infantryman, of the Somme with his rifle and pack

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"Poilu: The Resilient French Soldiers of World War I" In the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War I, a 155mm shell soars through the air, dwarfing a brave French soldier. These "poilus, " as they were affectionately called, faced unimaginable horrors on the frontlines. One captivating image captures French soldiers raiding a German trench in 1914. With determination etched on their faces, they fought valiantly for their country's freedom. Another snapshot reveals moments of respite as soldiers engage in a game of cards amidst the desolation of trench warfare. Amidst the brutality, there were glimpses of humanity. In an enchanting scene from 1917, a French soldier kisses the hand of an actress performing at "Theatre for the Armies. " This colorful lithograph showcases how art provided solace and brief moments of escape from war's harsh reality. "The Song of the Poilus" resonated deeply within these courageous men. Lucien Boyer's collection captured their emotions and experiences during this tumultuous time. Published by Francis Salabert in Paris, it served as an anthem that echoed across battlefields. La Baionnette's front cover illustration from January 25th, 1917 further highlights how theater played a role in boosting morale among troops. It depicted soldiers eagerly attending performances to momentarily forget about their grim surroundings. Even amidst war-torn landscapes, life persisted. A vibrant color lithograph titled "The Soldier Ploughman" portrays a soldier tilling fields with hope for better days ahead – showcasing resilience even amid adversity. Individual portraits bring forth personal stories; one photograph depicts a proud French soldier adorned in military uniform while another shows weary soldiers huddled together in trenches at Verdun between 1916-1917 - capturing both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Cartoons also found their place during wartime propaganda.