Barbed Collection (page 9)

Officers WWI
French and American officers cutting barbed wire near Badonviller during World War I

Communications trench WWI
Placing barbed wire over a communications trench on the Oise during World War I

A Pond in a woodland setting
A pond at the edge of woodland near Chiselhampden, Oxford. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Thiepval 1916
Men of the Wiltshire Regiment advance through barbed wire to attack at Thiepval

Battles of Arras 1917
Part of the barbed wire entanglement in front of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917

Auriol Wood 1918
A gap in the barbed wire through which Australian troops advanced to capture a row of machine gun posts near Auriol Wood on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Barbed Wire 1917
German barbed wire entanglement near Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in June 1917

Tank F1 1917
British tank F1 on the Front line passing through a belt of barbed wire at Wailly in France during World War I in October 1917

Tank in barbed wire 1917
A tank crossing through barbed wire defences at Wailly in France during World War I in October 1917

Destroying barbed wire 1916
The destruction of barbed wire, smashed by exploding Trench Mortars

Tank in barbed wire
A tank crossing through barbed wire on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in October 1917

A shell explodes 1916
A shell bursts amongst the barbed wire entanglements on the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel, a village ultimately taken by the British during the Battle of the Somme

A French heavy-gun battery on the Macedonian border A French heavy-gun battery is pictured moving uphill through lines of barbed wire on the Balkan front, October 1916

French infantry advancing in Woeuvre
French infantry advancing over shell-torn ground and broken barbed wire during the capture of Les Eparges, formerly in German hands and of strategic importance on the Woeuvre plain

Making barbed wire entanglements
French soldiers at work on the Champagne front making barbed wire entanglements for French defences during World War I

Cartoon - Gas Protection
Every Cloud is Silver Lined The silver lining here is the new gas protection equipment used by British troops to combat the deadly gas attacks from German lines

Cross Country Cartoon
2nd Event - International Sports 1914- CROSS COUNTRY RACE. Which is the crossest country? - a sharp satire depicting a Britsh soldier chasing his German foe

Soldier in Barbed Wire
The Most Unkindest Cut of All - A British Tommy struggling to force his way through an entanglement of barbed wire, comes across the trophy of a German helmet

Ngo Mon Gate / 1972
Through the barbed wire, a tank belonging to the occupying forces of the South Vietnamese military, is seen in front of the Ngo Mon Gate of the Thai-Hoa Palace

Italian Offensive / 1936
A major air and land offensive by the Italians against the Ethiopians

Night in a Shell Crater
Four British soldiers at a listening post in a shell crater in No Mans Land near Lagnicourt

German Infantry 1940
German infantry in action - checked by barbed wire

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"Barbed: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Turmoil and Resilience" Step back in time to The Somme 1916, where the haunting echoes of war still reverberate. Amidst the chaos, a German helmet from World War I stands as a chilling reminder of sacrifice and loss. A captivating German World War One poster captures the spirit of patriotism amidst an era defined by conflict. Meanwhile, soaring above it all is a majestic Peregrine Falcon, symbolizing both freedom and vigilance. In London's bustling streets, a woman police officer dons her Hartnell uniform with pride - an emblematic figure breaking barriers during times of societal change. Traveling northwards to Belfast riots in August 1920, witness firsthand the tension that gripped this city as communities clashed over their differing beliefs and aspirations. Venturing further into uncharted territories brings us to Inuit Seal Hunting - an ancient practice steeped in tradition and survival. Marvel at their skillful techniques passed down through generations. Visiting Day at Richmond Barracks takes us back to Dublin Uprising in 1916; emotions run high as families reunite amidst turmoil, reminding us that even in darkest hours, love endures. The thunderous hooves of Uhlans at Liege echo through history - brave soldiers charging forward against insurmountable odds. Their unwavering determination serves as inspiration for generations to come. Amidst these tales of heroism lies the humble German Foot Soldier; one among many who bore witness to unimaginable horrors on battlefields stained with bloodshed and despair. No Man's Land stretches out before our eyes - barren yet filled with stories untold; a desolate landscape forever etched into memory as testament to human resilience amidst devastation. Finally, we find ourselves standing amid bombed-out Stalingrad - once thriving but now reduced to rubble. A stark reminder that wars leave scars not only on cities but also on the souls of those who endure.