Argonne Collection

Crown Prince Germany at front, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Prince Germany at front, 1915. German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) visiting a military unit in Argonne, France in Feb. 1915 during World War I.

'En Argonne; Un des canons de 14 pouces, servis par des pointeurs de l'artillerie de cote... 1918
'En Argonne; Un des canons de 14 pouces, servis par des pointeurs de l'artillerie de cote des Etats-Unis, qui ecrasaient les lignes allemandes a 35 kilometres de distance, 1918

'En Argonne; L'amalgame a l'arriere de l'offensive; chars d'assaut americains, fantassins... 1918
'En Argonne; L'amalgame a l'arriere de l'offensive; chars d'assaut americains, fantassins et chasseurs francais, aux abords d'un cantonnement commun, 1918

'En Argonne; Clermont-en-Argonne, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
'En Argonne; Clermont-en-Argonne, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'En Argonne; Le Four de Paris, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
'En Argonne; Le Four de Paris, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'En Argonne; Vauquois, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
'En Argonne; Vauquois, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'En Argonne; L'Eglise de Clermont-en-Argonne, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
'En Argonne; L'Eglise de Clermont-en-Argonne, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Map of the Battle of Beaumont, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Creator: R. Walker
Map of the Battle of Beaumont, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendance of Captain Hozier, showing the enemy positions

An Infantry Attack in Woods at Argonne Front, published 1927 (litho)
1123854 An Infantry Attack in Woods at Argonne Front, published 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Red Vanguard of Argonne (oil on canvas)
703050 The Red Vanguard of Argonne (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna, Novara

Panoramic view of the Argonne Forest esctor of the Western Front, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000490 Panoramic view of the Argonne Forest esctor of the Western Front, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Argonne Circuit, Gordon-Bennett Cup Race
Early Motor Car Racing - Argonne Circuit, French Eliminating Trials, Gordon-Bennett Cup Race 1904. 1904

Trench Warfare in the Argonne, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Trench Warfare in the Argonne, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The French infantry displayed considerable ingenuity in the construction of trench mortars made from unexploded

An Incident in the Battles of the Meuse, (1919). Creator: Unknown
An Incident in the Battles of the Meuse, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The region between the Meuse and the upper courses of the Aisne [rivers]

French soldiers eating in the trenches during World War I
Dinner-time for soldiers in a corner of a fire-trench on the French front in the Argonne. The caption reads: The clockwork regularity of the French culinary arrangements at the front

WORLD WAR I: HILL 240, 1918. American soldiers advance up the slopes of Hill 240 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Argonne Forest, France. Photograph, 1918

Injured American soldier at Boureville, France, WW1
An injured American soldier is carried on a stretcher during action at Boureville, Forest of Argonne, north eastern France during the First World War. Date: 26 September 1918

American troops resting, Argonne Forest, France, WW1
American troops pausing for a rest among shattered tree trunks in the Argonne Forest, north eastern France, during the First World War. They had just recaptured the area from the Germans

Retreat of German Crown Princes army in Argonne
German gunners, entrapped in the rain-sodden earth in the valley of Bellefontaine. attempting to save the guns in a drenching downpour - French infantry advancing to attack. 1914

WWI: AMERICANS, 1918. American troops with a captured German gun during the last stages of the Argonne Offensive of World War I. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: ARGONNE, 1918. American artillerymen, under the command of Colonel William Tidball of the 35th Division, firing upon enemy lines beyond Verdun during the Argonne Offensive, 1918

WORLD WAR I: TRENCH, 1918. American troops resting in a trench near Beney, France, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I, 1918

WORLD WAR I: AMERICANS. American troops of Company H of the 2nd Battalion, under Sergeant Major C.H. Greenberg, resting after a victory during the Meuse-Argonna Offensive. Photograph, 1918

WWI: SOLDIERS, c1915. German soldiers in the Argonne, France. Photograph, c1915

WWI: TRENCHES, c1915. German soldiers in the trenches in the Argonne Forest in France. Photograph, c1915

WORLD WAR I: ARGONNE, c1918. A French relief column of Algerian Zouaves in the Forest of Argonne, France, during World War I, c1918

WORLD WAR I: TRANSPORT. Transport of supplies for the U. S. Army at Esnes-en-Argonne
WORLD WAR I: TRANSPORT. Transport of supplies for the U.S. Army at Esnes-en-Argonne, France, during World War I. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: ARGONNE, 1918. U. S. Marines climbing a hill in the Meuse-Argonne forest
WORLD WAR I: ARGONNE, 1918. U.S. Marines climbing a hill in the Meuse-Argonne forest in France during World War I, October 1918

WORLD WAR I: HOWITZER. French gunners charging a huge 270 mm Howitzer in the Forest of Argonne

WWI: ARGONNE, c1914. German artillery moving through a town in the region of Argonne, France. Photograph, c1914

ALVIN C. YORK (1887-1964). Alvin Cullum York. American soldier. Photographed on the Argonne hillside where he captured more than 130 German soldiers in October 1918

American machine gun platoon advancing, France, WW1
American 80th Division machine gun platoon advancing through woods between La Chalade and Le Claeon, Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 29 October 1918

American troops at Varennes-en-Argonne, France, WW1
American troops at Varennes-en-Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War, walking past bombed-out buildings. Date: circa 1918

American troops on front line, Argonne, France, WW1
American troops of the 369th Infantry, 93rd Division, in front line trenches in Argonne, north eastern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

American artillery in Argonne, France, WW1
American artillery in action in Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 26 September 1918

American artillery in Fleville, France, WW1
Incoming and outgoing American artillery in Fleville, Argonne, north eastern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 5 November 1918

Railway gun in action, Argonne, France, WW1
A 14 inch railway gun in action, manned by American coast artillery men in Argonne, north eastern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: October 1918

American troops near Montfaucon, France, WW1
American troops advancing near Montfaucon in the Argonne, eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 18 October 1918

American infantry at Varennes-en-Argonne, France, WW1
American infantry at Varennes-en-Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 26 September 1918

Sergeant Alvin C York, American soldier, WW1
Sergeant Alvin Cullum York (1887-1964), American soldier, one of the most decorated of the First World War. Seen here on the hill in the Argonne Forest, near Cornay, France

American tanks at Boureville, France, WW1
American tanks going forward into action at Boureville, Forest of Argonne, north eastern France during the First World War. Date: 26 September 1918

German Hannover CL. II crashed biplane, WW1
An American photograph of a German Hannover CL.II escort fighter biplane, brought down on its nose behind American lines north west of the heights of Montfaucon in the Argonne, eastern France

American artillery at Varennes-en-Argonne, France, WW1
American artillery at Varennes-en-Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War, surrounded by bombed-out buildings. Date: circa 1918

American troops and tanks, near Boureuilles, France, WW1
American troops and tanks of the 326th Battalion, 311th Tank Center, moving up to a forward area near 35th Division headquarters, Boureuilles, north eastern France, during the First World War

German barricade WWI
German barricade in the Argonne forest of France on the Western Front during World War I

German soldiers in the Argonne WWI
German troops stationed in the trenches in the forest of Argonne during World War I on the Western Front

German soldiers attacking WWI
German attack in the Argonne forest during World War I

German cavalry patrol WWI
German cavalry patrol in the Argonne Woods on the Western Front during World War I

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Argonne's Historical Legacy" Step back in time to witness the resilience and sacrifice of French soldiers as they find solace amidst the chaos of World War I. In the depths of trenches, these brave warriors gather for a momentary respite, sharing meals that sustain both body and spirit. An iconic lithograph from 1927 transports us to an intense infantry attack within the dense woods Front. The artist's skillful strokes immortalize this pivotal moment in history, forever etching it into our collective memory. "The Red Vanguard of Argonne, " an oil painting on canvas, captures the fiery determination burning within each soldier's heart. Their unwavering courage illuminates even the darkest corners of war-torn landscapes. A panoramic view reveals a vibrant color lithograph depicting the sprawling expanse Forest during World War I. This captivating artwork serves as a testament to nature's enduring beauty juxtaposed against man-made destruction. Beyond warfare, Argonne Circuit witnessed another kind of battle - one fueled by speed and adrenaline. The Gordon-Bennett Cup Race roared through its winding tracks, showcasing human ingenuity and pushing boundaries in pursuit of victory. Delve further into history with a map illustrating the Battle of Beaumont in 1870. Created by R. Walker, it unveils strategic maneuvers that shaped outcomes during this significant conflict. Trench Warfare is captured through poignant photographs from 1919 - remnants left behind by anonymous creators who sought to document humanity's struggle against itself. These images serve as haunting reminders that war leaves scars not only on land but also on souls. Witnessing "An Incident in Battles of Meuse" brings forth emotions difficult to articulate; unknown artists transport us back to those harrowing moments when lives hung precariously between hope and despair. The retreat echoes through time as German Crown Princes' army withdraws from Argonne, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams and broken promises.