Spring And Summer Campaign Of 1916 Collection

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Railway Systems of the Allies and Germany, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Railway Systems of the Allies and Germany, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Missed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Missed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

Lieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Alfred de Bathe Brandon (1883-1974) New Zealand military aviator credited with the destruction of two Zeppelin airships

Map of the Trentino Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Trentino Front, 1916. On the Italian Front a series of battles at the border between Austria-Hungary and Italy were fought between 1915 and 1918

The Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. The Mesopotamian campaign on the Middle Eastern front was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers of the Ottoman Empire

Heave-To! A British Patrol-boat Stopping a Suspect Vessel, 1916. Creator: Unknown
" Heave-To!" A British Patrol-boat Stopping a Suspect Vessel, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

Fearless Cossacks Sabre and Put to Flight Hungarian Hussars, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Fearless Cossacks Sabre and Put to Flight Hungarian Hussars, 1916. on the eve of World War I the Cossacks had 328, 705 men ready to take up arms for Russia

Magnificent Charge of Indian Troops Against the German Trenches, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Magnificent Charge of Indian Troops Against the German Trenches, 1916. In World War I the Indian Army fought against the German Empire in German East Africa and on the Western Front

The Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. General Lettow-Vorbeck led the German military in East Africa, his guerilla tactics compelled Britain to commit significant resources to a minor colonial

British Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
British Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Artillery played a huge role in the First World War, at the start of the war the British bombarded the enemy before sending infantry over

The Battle-Fronts in the Opening Stages of the Fight for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Battle-Fronts in the Opening Stages of the Fight for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1916. David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936) British Royal Navy officer who commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland

Wayside Calvary in France, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Wayside Calvary in France, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Map Showing the Great British Advance of July 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Great British Advance of July 1916, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. Allied operations during the Battle of the Somme

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Edward VIII (1894-1972) joined the Grenadier Guards in June 1914 to serve in the British Army during the First World War

Glorious Charge of the Fusiliers at St. Eloi, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Glorious Charge of the Fusiliers at St. Eloi, 1916. The Battle of St. Eloi was fought from 27 March to 16 April 1916 in a landscape pitted by mine explosions

Dashing Dragoon Guards Rout German Infantry in the Great Advance, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dashing Dragoon Guards Rout German Infantry in the Great Advance, 1916. The Battle of Delville Wood (15 July - 3 September 1916) was a series of engagements in the 1916 Battle of the Somme

David Against Goliath: British Torpedo-Boat Destroyer Makes an End of German Battleship, 1916. HMS Spitfire in action at the Battle of Jutland, May 31st, 1916

Area of the Russian Victories on the Strypa, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Area of the Russian Victories on the Strypa, 1916. With victories on the Eastern Front in Strypa (southern Galicia), Russia took 4, 000 prisoners and 30 guns

Brothers in Arms: A Poilu Greets British Soldiers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Brothers in Arms: A " Poilu" Greets British Soldiers, 1916. The Poilu were infantry soldiers in the French army during the First World War

Calm at Eventide: Commander-in-Chief Surveying the Field of Victory, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Calm at Eventide: Commander-in-Chief Surveying the Field of Victory, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

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"Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Times" As the world was engulfed in the flames of war, the year 1916 witnessed a series of momentous events that shaped history. The large-scale map depicting the first phase of the struggle for Verdun offered a glimpse into the intensity and magnitude of this battle, where countless lives were lost in pursuit of victory. Amidst this chaos, railways played a crucial role in connecting nations. "The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor" showcased how these intricate networks facilitated movement and logistics during wartime, while "Railway Systems of Allies and Germany" revealed their strategic significance as supply lines. Naval warfare took center stage with gripping images capturing both triumphs and near misses. In one such instance, U-boats narrowly missed torpedoing a British war vessel, highlighting the constant danger faced by sailors at sea. Lieutenant A. De Bathe Brandon's valiant attack on a zeppelin raider exemplified bravery amidst adversity. Meanwhile, maps like "Map of Trentino Front" shed light on lesser-known battlegrounds where soldiers fought fiercely for control over mountainous terrain. On distant shores, fate unfolded along rivers like Tigris; "The Hour of Fate on Tigris" depicted pivotal moments when destinies were decided amid fierce combat. In an era marked by suspicion and vigilance, even patrol boats had to halt suspect vessels as shown in "Heave-To. A British Patrol-boat Stopping a Suspect Vessel. " Fearless Cossacks' sabre-wielding charge against Hungarian Hussars demonstrated their unwavering spirit despite facing formidable adversaries. Notably, Indian troops displayed unparalleled valor during their magnificent charge against German trenches – an awe-inspiring testament to courage transcending borders. Meanwhile, "The Last German Colony - East Africa, " hinted at colonial struggles unfolding far from European soil.