Battle Of The Somme Collection

Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Creator: James Prinsep Beadle
Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Scene from the Battle of the Somme in northern France during the First World War

WORLD WAR I: SOMME, 1916. Allied troops going over the top, or advancing over their own trench during the Battle of the Somme. Photograph, 1916

Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Map of northern France showing Successive Stages of Advance at the Fricourt Salient...British line in black, Enemy Defences [Germans] in red

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme
6000438 British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

First Blood in the Battle of the Somme, First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
First Blood in the Battle of the Somme, First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920)....the storming of Montauban [in northern France] over the sunken road in front of the village. Drawn by S. Begg

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

Barrage balloon, Somme, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The Town Hall of Peronne, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404027 The Town Hall of Peronne, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

On the Somme: Sausage balloons, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400438 On the Somme: Sausage balloons, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Sleeping wounded from the Somme, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400460 Sleeping wounded from the Somme, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Indian cavalry, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400464 Indian cavalry, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Somme: near Mametz, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400478 On the Somme: near Mametz, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

On the Somme: RFC men building their winter hut, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400477 On the Somme: RFC men building their winter hut, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

On the Somme: in the old No Man's Land, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400476 On the Somme: in the old No Man's Land, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Three 8 inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), firing from the Fricourt-Mametz Valley during the Battle of the Somme

British tank, 15 Sept. 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British tank, 15 Sept. 1916. A British tank at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, in the Somme, France on September 15, 1916 during World War I.

Le Theatre de l'epopee de Verdun; Le champ de bataille du 21 fevrier au decembre 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Theatre de l'epopee de Verdun; Le champ de bataille du 21 fevrier au decembre 1916, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Dans les lignes anglaises: Contalmaison (septembre 1916), 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Dans les lignes anglaises: Contalmaison (septembre 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Releve d'infanterie de nuit un village, 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Releve d'infanterie de nuit un village, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Dans les Souterrains du Chateau de Combles; En bas, une saile de pansement, dans un caveau don't les Allemands avaient fait un poste de secours, Au-dessus

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Sur la route, entre Maricourt et Suzanne (octobre 1916), 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Sur la route, entre Maricourt et Suzanne (octobre 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Les Etats-Unis dans la guerre; Le caporal americain Alan Seeger, de la legion étrangere... (1917). Creator: Unknown
Les Etats-Unis dans la guerre; Le caporal americain Alan Seeger, de la legion etrangere, tombe au champ d'honneur, le 4 juillet 1916, au debut de la bataille de la Somme

'L'Attaque Britannique du 25 septembre 1916; La concentration des renforts diriges sur la ligne de Creator
L'Attaque Britannique du 25 septembre 1916; La concentration des renforts diriges sur la ligne de feu, au cours de la matinee, 1916

Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Les restes d'une installation allemande dans le chemin creux de Co Creator
Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Les restes d'une installation allemande dans le chemin creux de Combles a Morval ; des cadavres allemands a l'entree d'un poste telephonique, 1916

Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Un canon allemand de 150 abandonne par l'ennemi dans le bois Louag Creator
Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Un canon allemand de 150 abandonne par l'ennemi dans le bois Louage qui dominait Combles au Sud, 1916

'Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Vue generale de Combies la prise de la ville
Le Champ de Bataille de Combles; Vue generale de Combies la prise de la ville, le 26 septembre 1916, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris

L'Apparition des Tanks; L'entrée en ligne des premiers chars d'assaut Anglais
L'Apparition des Tanks; L'entree en ligne des premiers chars d'assaut Anglais, le 15 septembre 1916, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Au Combat; Pres de la ferme du Bois-Labe, pris le 13 septembre: au cours de leur progression, nos h Creator: Unknown
Au Combat; Pres de la ferme du Bois-Labe, pris le 13 septembre: au cours de leur progression, nos hommes creusent precipitamment, sous le feu, des abris individuels, 1916

Notre Attaque du 12 septembre 1916 ; Le depart de l'attaque, a midi trente: la premiere vague attei Creator
Notre Attaque du 12 septembre 1916 ; Le depart de l'attaque, a midi trente: la premiere vague atteint le saule reste debout entre les lignes, 1916

Notre Attaque du 12 septembre 1916 ; Le bombardement des lignes allemandes de Feuillaucourt, a l'Est de Clery, vu de notre tranchee de soutien, 1916

Devant Vermandovillers; La bataille vue d'un aeroplane a 200 metres de hauteur, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Devant Vermandovillers; La bataille vue d'un aeroplane a 200 metres de hauteur, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Attaque Britannique du 25 septembre 1916; De gros projectiles ennemis eclatent sur le centre d'un Creator
L'Attaque Britannique du 25 septembre 1916; De gros projectiles ennemis eclatent sur le centre d'une vague d'assaut, 1916

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Senegalais blesses, sur la route d'Assevillers (septembre 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Convoi d'artillerie, 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Convoi d'artillerie, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Clery Repris; La lisiere Sud de Clery: vue sur les marais Ommiecourt, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Clery Repris; La lisiere Sud de Clery: vue sur les marais Ommiecourt, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A Cent Cinquante Metres au-dessus du Combat ; Notre vague d'assaut progresse ; au loin on voitfuir Creator: Unknown
A Cent Cinquante Metres au-dessus du Combat ; Notre vague d'assaut progresse ; au loin on voitfuir de petits groupes d'allemands, 1916

L'Attaque Britannique du 25 septembre 1916; Reserves sortant des tranchees, apres leurs camarades des premieres vagues deja loin en avant ; un brancardier porte sa civiere sur l'epaule, 1916

Le Theatre de Notre Offensive de la Somme; Nos progres et le developpement de la bataille du 1er ju Creator: Unknown
Le Theatre de Notre Offensive de la Somme; Nos progres et le developpement de la bataille du 1er juillet au mois d'octobre 1916, 1916

Clery Repris; Les ruines de l'eglise, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Clery Repris; Les ruines de l'eglise, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Clery Repris; La silhouette des ruines du village dans le brouillard, le matin du 4 septembre, 191 Creator: Unknown
Clery Repris; La silhouette des ruines du village dans le brouillard, le matin du 4 septembre, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Au Combat; Un tank en action: sa tourelle gauche est armee d'un petit canon marine a tir rapide, 1 Creator: Unknown
Au Combat; Un tank en action: sa tourelle gauche est armee d'un petit canon marine a tir rapide, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris

'Pendant la Bataille; le general Fayolle, commandant l'armee de la Somme, et le general Bal Creator: Unknown
'Pendant la Bataille; le general Fayolle, commandant l'armee de la Somme, et le general Bal. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son projecteur portatif, en terrain conquis, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; le 2 juillet, dans la region d'Herbecourt: depart de... 1916
Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; le 2 juillet, dans la region d'Herbecourt: depart de la tranchee Sophie, prise la veille, pour l'assaut des secondes positions ennemies

Les ruines reconquises: eglises de villages, dans la Somme; l'eglise d'Herbecourt, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les ruines reconquises: eglises de villages, dans la Somme; l'eglise d'Herbecourt, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les ruines reconquises: eglises de villages, dans la Somme; l'eglise de Frise, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les ruines reconquises: eglises de villages, dans la Somme; l'eglise de Frise, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

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"The Battle of the Somme: A Grueling Struggle for Victory" In this captivating collection of images, we are transported back to the historic Battle of the Somme during World War I. The Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, depicted by James Prinsep Beadle in 1930, showcases the bravery and determination of these soldiers as they charge into battle. The Battle of the Somme itself, captured by an unknown artist around 1920, reveals a chaotic scene filled with smoke and destruction. It serves as a haunting reminder of the immense sacrifice made by both sides during this brutal conflict. A map from approximately 1920 illustrates the hard-fought gains on Thiepval Ridge. This strategic location was fiercely contested throughout the battle and symbolized a significant milestone in British advancement against German forces. British soldiers stationed on the Western Front in northern France can be seen in another image from 1916. Their weary faces tell tales of exhaustion and resilience as they endure unimaginable hardships while fighting for their country's cause. One particularly inspiring artwork titled "The Campbells are Coming. Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory" depicts bagpipers leading Scottish troops towards triumph amidst chaos and danger. Their music provided solace and courage amid unimaginable horrors. Barrage balloons floating above Somme serve as a reminder that even amidst war-torn landscapes, technological advancements were being utilized to protect troops from aerial attacks. Another map highlights Germany's retreat following their defeat at The Battle of Somme; it signifies a turning point where Allied forces gained momentum against their adversaries. An intense moment frozen in time shows British soldiers engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July) near Bazentin, France. This vivid lithograph captures both sides locked in fierce struggle for control over crucial territory. A panoramic view transports us directly onto the battlefield itself, with its scarred landscape and shattered remnants of war.