Ww 1 Collection (page 9)

Aerial photograph of Bayernschloss, Germany, WW1
Aerial photograph (German) of an area described as Bayernschloss, Germany, during the First World War. Date: 12 July 1917

Sir Douglas Haig, Vice Admiral Keyes and Sir A Bodkin
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) being received at Dover by Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin (1862-1957)

Four-gun Bristol fighter plane at Agincourt, France
A four-gun Bristol fighter plane of No. 22 Squadron, RAF, with one Vickers and three Lewis guns, at Agincourt, France, towards the end of the First World War

Lloyd George, General Wilson and General Foch
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), General Sir Henry Hughes Wilson (1864-1922) and General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), meeting around the end of the First World War

Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Lovely, decorative illustration by amateur, soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, depicting a lady at her dressing table. circa 1916

British tanks in Battle of Cambrai, aerial photograph, WW1
Aerial photograph of British tanks in action during the Battle of Cambrai, First World War. Date: November-December 1917

Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father

Georg Bruchmuller, German general
Georg Bruchmuller (1863 - 1948), Lieutenant Colonel during World War One, gained wide renown throughout the German Army as a pioneer of artillery tactics

Pretty Lady military drummer
A lady military drummer - the slightly saucy caption reads: " I wouldn t need a drum to follow you" ! A propaganda card from WWI. Date: circa 1916

The Big Push March 1916
The Big Push - a march, no doubt intended to rouse all who hear it to push a little harder for victory Date: 1916

Aerial view, Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire
An aerial view of Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire. It was originally erected in 1907 as the Fylde Union workhouse, then served as a military hospital during World War One

World War One pilot in his aircraft on an airfield
A World War One pilot sits at the controls of his aircraft, on an airfield. Other members of the air crew can be seen in the background

Prayer before returning to the Front
British soldiers pray in St Martin-in-the-Fields church, London, before leaving from Charing Cross Station for the trenches

King George V at the battle front
King George V at an unspecified First World War battle front, meeting a nursing matron

British troops at Gallipoli WWI
British troops attacking at Gallipoli during World War I

Gallipoli evacuation WWI
Captain Davidson of the HMS Cornwallis (last ship to leave Suvla Bay) meets General Byng on the gangway after the evacuation

Lewis Gunner WWI
A soldier with a Lewis gun at Gallipoli during World War I

German Navy in Turkey WWI
The Goeben and the Breslau anchored some 8 miles from Istanbul, in Stania Bay in the Bosporus where they would be much safer during World War I

Russian prisoners at Tannenberg
Russian prisoners in Tannenberg following the important battle fought there from August-September 1914 in which the German Eighth Army defeated the Russian 1st and 2nd Armies

Gas mask trials
A trial of gas masks, to test their effectiveness

Rheims WWI
Rheims city view with cathedral in the background during World War I

Eastern Front trench, World War I
Russian troops wait in a woodland trench, somewhere on the Eastern Front

British Expeditionary Force Machine Gun Team
Members of the British Expeditionary Force in action in France at the beginning of the First World War. This photographic card depicts a Maxim machine gun team in light uniform

Second Battle of Bullecourt 1917
Australian soldiers loading an 18 pounder gun at the second Battle of Bullecourt (Battle of Arras) on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917

Battle of Rosieres 1918
Artillery passing through the village street at Henencourt. A concentration of 17th Division as Vth Corps reserve at the Battle of Rosieres on the Western Front in France during World War I in March

Longueval 1916
A convoy of British ammunition carts passes through the devastated remains of the village of Longueval, in the heart of the Somme region

Look-out in 1917
A soldier in a look-out post in a trench using a camouflaged periscope to keep watch on the British Front in France during World War I in 1917

Soldiers writing home
British soldiers on the Western Front write letters to home

Ruins of Ypres
Ruins of the Cathedral in Ypres, Belgium on the Western Front during World War I

Battle of the Menin Road
A tank at the Battle of the Menin Road on the British Western Front during World War I

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
The Grove Hospital, at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) was one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious diseases such as

HMS New Zealand being refuelled by a BP ship British Emperor. HMS New Zealand was an Indefatigable class battlecruiser built in 1910 as a gift to Britain from the people of New Zealand

HMS New Zealand at sea
HMS New Zealand with canopies covering the guns. HMS New Zealand was an Indefatigable class battlecruiser built in 1910 as a gift to Britain from the people of New Zealand

War Memorial outside the Royal Exchange in the City of London, erected in 1920

Brest-Litovsk buildings burn
Buildings on fire in the city of Brest-Litovsk. The city was captured by German forces in December 1915, and in March 1918 was the scene of the signing of a treaty which ended the war between Russia

Conscientious Objectors, World War I
Conscientious Objectors doing hard labour, breaking rocks in prison during World War I

German field kitchens at Przemysl
Field kitchens and food supplies are moved up to support German troops during the Battle of Przemysl. After a brief occupation by Russian forces

United Arts Volunteer Rifles, 1916
United Arts Volunteer Rifles constructing defences at Woldingham during World War I in 1916

Western Front, France, 1918
Telephone and pigeon men in a shell hole. Telephone lines are broken so messages have to be sent by carrier pigeons on the Western Front in France during World War I on 25th April 1918

Czech troops 1918
Czech troops in battle, skirmishing against the Bolsheviks on the outskirts of Ekaterinburg in 1918

Western Front, France, 1918
Australian horseman and British tank on the Western Front in France during World War I on 1918

French Warships - Constantinople
French warships at Constantinople at the end of the First World War

Turkish Troops - Gallipoli
Turkish troops - Gallipoli - firing down on allied positions from high in the mountains

Turkish Warship - Sultan Selim I

Armistice between Turkey & the Allies
The signing of the Armistice between Turkey & the Allies on 30th October 1918 at Mudros. Ahmet Izzet Pasha (1864 - 1937). Izzet negotiated the Turkish Armistice at the end of World War One

French Nurses 1914
French Soeurs de Charite in the opening months of World War one

On Board Britannic
People on board the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, taking part in a service; the ship, requisitioned as a hospital ship in WW1 was sunk by a mine

Ww1 / 1915 / German Optimism
The German people favours OPTIMISMUS rather than PESSIMISMUS [though isn t it ironic that the sign should be rose-tinted spectacles ?]

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"Remembering the Heroes of WW1: A Tribute to the Brave Souls" In this captivating caption, we delve into the historical significance and poignant moments of World War The image begins with a powerful depiction of HMS Warspite, a British battleship that played a vital role in the war. Its imposing presence symbolizes the strength and resilience of the British navy during this tumultuous time. The artwork titled "Good-bye, Old Man" by Fortunio Matania takes us back to 1922 when emotions were still raw from the war's aftermath. It portrays a heartfelt farewell between soldiers, capturing both their camaraderie and sorrow as they bid adieu to their fallen comrades. Amidst the chaos of war, there was an extraordinary event known as the Christmas Truce in 1914. Enemies laid down their weapons for one day and celebrated together, reminding us that humanity can prevail even in times of conflict. The iconic Kitchener Poster - "Your Country Needs You" serves as a reminder of how individuals were called upon to serve their nation during these trying times. This recruitment drive united people from all walks of life under one common cause. Scottish regiments proudly displayed their badges throughout World War One, representing honor and loyalty amidst adversity. These symbols became emblems of courage on battlefields across Europe. HMS Malaya and HMS Valiant stand tall as two more formidable British battleships that contributed significantly to Allied victories during WW1. Their unwavering commitment exemplifies bravery at sea. Silhouettes depicting wounded soldiers receiving medical care remind us not only of sacrifice but also compassion amid unimaginable horrors on the battlefield. Medical professionals worked tirelessly to heal those who fought valiantly for freedom. Kitchener Recruiting posters captured hearts worldwide with its call-to-action message urging citizens to join forces against tyranny. These powerful visuals inspired countless men to enlist bravely into service for their country.