Somme Collection (page 6)

Feeding the guns and upsetting the Huns, France, World War I, 1916. Soldiers handling artillery shells during the Somme Offensive of July-November 1916. A field gun is on the other side of the road

French troops on the road to the trenches, France, World War I, 1916. Soldiers of the French 6th Army, commanded by General Marie Emile Fayolle (1852-1928)

Prince Arthur of Connaught decorating a French sergeant, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938) was the son of Arthur, Duke of Connaught

A wintry scene on the Western Front, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916. Artist
A wintry scene on the Western Front, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916

The cook saves a large one for himself, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

British soldiers in a captured German dugout, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. The Germans have made some very fine dug-outs

New Zealand troops queuing for a field canteen, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Cameraman filming a wounded soldier, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
Cameraman filming a wounded soldier, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. The French official cinematographer at work filming a wounded Scottish soldier

British armoured car, near Guillemont, France, Somme campaign, World War I, 1916. Stretcher cases are lying beside the road and an ambulance stands behind the armoured car

How Tommys food is cooked, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
How Tommys food is cooked, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. A field kitchen carries on working in spite of wet weather

Wounded men waiting to be taken away to a clearing station, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

The mail arrives during the Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
The mail arrives during the Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916

The church bells of Montauban, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. The village of Montauban-de-Picardie was captured by the British 30th Division in one of the few successes of

A parade of the walking wounded, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
A parade of the walking wounded, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Cab, sir! Found in a captured village, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Moving day in a captured village, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Pulling a big gun with a twelve horse team and the help of the gun crew, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Australian troops returning from the trenches with their mascot, World War I, France, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

A heavy howitzer, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Manoeuvring a big gun in the mud, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
Manoeuvring a big gun in the mud, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Australians cheer King George V, France, World War I, 1916. The King (1865-1936) was visiting the troops during the Battle of the Somme

Transport men cleaning their harness at a pond after wet weather, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

An advanced dressing station, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. A Red Cross flag is affixed to a tree

German machine-gun emplacement destroyed by British artillery fire, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

King George V visits the front, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. King George V (1865-1936) discusses the campaign with General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925)

King George V conversing with wounded officers, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
King George V conversing with wounded officers, France, World War I, 1916. King George V (1865-1936) visiting the British Expeditionary France during the Battle of the Somme

King George V in France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. Left to right: General Joseph Joffre, (1852-1931)

Mr Asquith watching men adjusting fuses, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal politician, was Prime Minister at the time

Patients being taken on board a hospital barge, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Our men are very comfortable in the old German dug-outs, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Royal Fusiliers resting after the storming of La Boiselle, France, World War I, 1916. La Boiselle was the scene of fierce fighting during the Battle of the Somme

British troops resting in a captured German trench, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

The mascot of the Anzacs, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Australian machine-gunners returning from the trenches, France, World War I, 1916. During the Somme campaign

Interior of a signal exchange during the Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916

A view of a British trench, Ovillers, France, World War I, 1916. Men of the 11th Battalion, the Cheshire Regiment, during the Battle of the Somme

The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment parading for the trenches, France, World War I, 1916
The loyal North Lancashire Regiment parading for the trenches, France, World War I, 1916. During the Somme campaign

A long white line. A common sight in France, World War I, 1916. A line of British army trucks during the Somme campaign

A huge shell, weighing 1400lb, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Ready to be fired by the 15-inch howitzer, or Grandmother as it was called

A complimentary message to Fritz, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
A complimentary message to Fritz, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Notice the message chalked on the shell by one of the gunners

A British wiring party going up to the trenches, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Hot work at the guns, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. British gunners busily engaged in putting over a curtain barrage

A sentry in the trenches looking through an improvised persicope, France, World War I, 1916. During the Somme campaign

Red Cross men in the trenches tend a wounded man, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Meeting of Edward IV of England and Louis XI of France at Picquigny, France, 1475 (1864). Edward (1442-1483) and Louis (1423-1483)

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1475 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1864. Edward IV, ( 1442-1483) and Louis XI, (1423-1483) making an alliance at the Treaty of Picquigny negotiated for peace on 29 August 1475 between

An evening in the reserve trenches at Beaumont Hamel, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Damaged interior of Albert Cathedral, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Nightingale & Co
Damaged interior of Albert Cathedral, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

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"Remembering the Sacrifice: The Battle of the Somme, a defining moment in history" In this captivating image from 1930, James Prinsep Beadle immortalizes the valiant "Attack of the Ulster Division" on 1 July 1916 during World War I. The Battle of the Somme, which took place in 1918, stands as a testament to courage and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors. Witnessing an intense clash between British MkIV tanks and German A7V tanks, this photograph captures a pivotal tank battle on the Somme. British gunners bravely fought against all odds during WWI's Battle of the Somme - their unwavering determination etched forever into history. Amidst chaos and destruction, hope soared high as carrier pigeons were released from tanks to deliver vital messages across war-torn France. "The Somme 1916, " a haunting reminder of lives lost and landscapes scarred by one of humanity's darkest chapters. In an awe-inspiring display of bravery, Coldstreamers charged fearlessly alongside fellow guardsmen on the infamous battlegrounds of the Somme. H. L. Oakley's poignant silhouettes capture both despair and resilience that echoed through trenches along with communication trenches on that fateful day. A rare glimpse into wartime camaraderie reveals George V standing tall amongst military leaders during First World War discussions at The Somme. Fields adorned with vibrant poppies stand as a solemn tribute to those who made ultimate sacrifices in Nord-Picardy (Somme), France - forever remembered.