World War One Collection (page 8)

Lord Kitchener (centered) outside the Manchester Town Hall. Circa 1915

British cavalry and horses on board ship on their way to France, August 1914. The British Expeditionary Force were assured by their commander

British Prime Minister David Lloyd George inspecting munitions workers during a visit to a fatory in Neath, Wales. 11th August 1918

British troops of the Irish 10th Division seen here wearing gas masks in the trenches in the Struma River valley, close to Salonika. 1st August 1916

A Belgian Fort close to Antwerp replying to the shell fire of German Artillery. Circa September 1914

Troops of the British Fourth Army seen here advancing through no-mans land during their advance on Morval. 25th September 1916

Recruiting soldiers at the Angel Picture Theatre. The 4th London Royal Fusiliers have arranged to have " The Life of a Soldier" film shown on the screen at the Angel cinema

Canadian soldiers loading a shell into a 15 inch howitzer during an intense artillery bombardment prior to the beginning of The Battle of Flers-Courcelette phase of the Battle of the Somme in

Belgian artillery battery un-limbering guns near Dendermonde circa 5th September 1914

A supplies are brought up to the front lines over a newly captured road during the Battle of Arras Circa April 17th 1917

Canadian soldiers seen here cleaning their uniforms in Hyde Park a few days before the Dominion troops that served at the front during the war are due to parade through London. 4th May 1919

The battleship SMS Bayern of the German Imperial Fleet seen here sinking by the stern on the morning of the 21st June 1919 shortly after the crew had opened the seacocks to scuttled the ship

Recruiting station at Scotland Yard, London besieged by would be recruits during the first week of the First World War. The crowds were so large mounted police were necessary to keep the crowd in

King Albert of Belgium seen here near Isenbergh, affixing the cross of the Order of Leopold to the banner of the 1st Chassuers, in honour of the glorious deeds of the regiment at Liege

Russian infantry on the march in Poland Russian infantry in Poland, making the long march to battle in August 1914

Members of the B. E. F. wounded in some of the first encounters with the German Army in
Members of the B.E.F. wounded in some of the first encounters with the German Army in France, seen here in the Drawing Room of the Southern General Hospital, Bournbrook recovering from their wounds

A general mobilisation of the Bulgarian army at the start of the first world war as the Bulgarian Government declares Armed Neutrality

Belgian priest decorated for his bravery is seen here with a cavalry officer following the medal presentation 28th November 1915

Two Arabs seen here on donkeys return to Beersheba following the towns occupation by British forces after the Allies victory against Turkish forces. 31st October 1917

Inspection of Red Cross Dogs in a Paris Park 19th May 1915

Royal Field Artillery team crossing a ditch as they move their guns in to position in Flanders, 2nd December 1914

A camel supply column loading up near the rail head in the Egyptian Sinai desert for a cross country supply mission. 17th November 1917

One of several messenger dogs used by the British Army in Flanders seen here on route with urgent messages from the front. 5th July 1916

Italian troops with sledge dog teams during the Battle for Isonzo November 1917

A French Red Cross Dog seen here being put through its paces, seen here scaling a six foot high wall. The dogs were used to locate wounded soldiers on the battlefield. 15th April 1915

Vets seen here treating a horse wounded in action at the British Verterinary hospital in France. Note how one of the vets hold up one leg to prevent the horse from shifting the injured leg while

Two US Army calvalrymen seen here watching a Renault FT light tanks towing a truck loaded with bicycles going forward on the first day of the Battle of Saint-Mihiel. 12th September 1918

Men of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry in the front line near Ypres with the regimental mascot. The trees in the background have been stripped of all their foliage and branches by enemy fire

The Italian Cavalry on patrol in the mountains making enquiries at a village. 29th December 1915

Belgian Lancers seen here during the defence of Antwerp 28th September 1914

Belgian cavalry seen here in operation close to Hofstade 28th September 1914

Battle of Audegem. Belgian scout brings in reports of the German advance on Antwerp 28th September 1914

Schooneraende, Belgian refugees driving bullock wagon fleeing the advancing German army. Circa September 1914

Belgian civilians help the Belgian military during the German advance by driving gun carriages. 8th September 1914

Belgian gun dog teams take a rest and take food on the road to Hofstade 28th September 1914

Civilian volunteers join Belgian lancers to stem the German army advance on Antwerp 22 August 1914

British soldiers seen here leaving their trench to meet their German opponents on Christmas day 1914 to play a game of football

World War One. The stands of a football ground have been turned into a workshop making gas masks helmets and other protective equipment. July 1916

Following a Zeppelin raid on London and the Eastern Counties in which one hundred and six persons were killed and injured. Horatio Bottomley made an appeal for recruits

Recruiting station at Scotland Yard, London besieged by would be recruits during the first week of the First World War. The crowds were so large mounted police were necessary to keep the crowd in

Two small boys carrying banners with the message from Lord Roberts " Be a credit to yourself and the nation" lead a recruiting parade down Whitehall Circa August 1914

Horatio Bottomley, journalist, newspaper proprietor, populist politician seen here speaking at a recruitment rally on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the city of London 24th September 1915

Inter-Allied conference in London 17th July 1924 Front row left to right Frank Kellogg, (US Ambassador) Georges Theunis, (Belgium Prime Minister) ouard Herriot

Members of A battery of the Royal Field Artillery pose for the camera somewhere in France prior to their move up to the front. Circa 1916

Artillery shells being unloaded during the Somme Campaign Circa October 1916

Private Albert Thorneloe of the MAchine Gun Regiment poses for the camera in France 1917

English cavalry call a halt in the strenuous life at the front, and for a few brief hours they enjoy the rest of a tent less camp in a French stubble field behind the cover of a protecting coppice

Survivors from a torpedoed merchant ship who survived in the water for a day and a night about to be be picked up by a rescue ship. circa January 1918

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"World War One: A Glimpse into the Great Conflict" Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC, a courageous hero from Porthleven, Cornwall, fought valiantly during the years of 1914-1918. His unwavering dedication and bravery served as an inspiration to many. In the midst of this global turmoil, Lord Kitchener's iconic propaganda poster "Your Country Needs You Recruitment 1914" echoed throughout the UK. The slogans resonated with patriotic fervor and urged citizens to join the war effort. The haunting painting "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919)" by Charles John De Lacy captures the intensity and sacrifice witnessed on that fateful day. It immortalizes those who fought bravely for their nations. Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, famously known as the Red Baron, soared through the skies in his Airco DH. 5 aircraft. His skill and prowess made him a formidable adversary in aerial combat. Amidst all this chaos, both men and women played crucial roles in shaping history. The RAF and WRAF emerged as vital forces within their respective countries' military structures. As love clashed with duty during these trying times, "Twixt Love and Duty" depicted emotional struggles faced by individuals torn between personal relationships and serving their countries. Even animals like Lizzie Ward - an elephant working for Thomas W. Ward in Sheffield - contributed to war efforts by aiding transportation tasks on home soil. "Our Little Contemptibles, " portrayed vividly on canvas in 1914, showcased ordinary soldiers displaying extraordinary resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances – a testament to human spirit against all odds. Recruitment posters such as "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now, " published widely across pubs nationwide fueled public sentiment towards joining forces against common enemies threatening peace.