Battle Of The Somme Collection (page 8)

Infantry in the support trench during preliminary bombardment during the first week of the Battle of the Somme. At least 20, 000 British soldiers were killed and a further 40

Troops haul a heavy howitzer gun into position 1916 in a French farmyard during World War One. Battle of the Somme

World War One British troops moving to front line July 1916

Machine Gunners
Gas-masked men of the British Machine Gun Corps with a Vickers machine gun during the first battle of the Somme. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

WORLD WAR I: SOMME. Allied troops climbing out of their trench for an advance during a battle on the Somme, France. Photograph, 1916 or 1918

WORLD WAR I: SOMME FRONT. French President Raymond Poincare and Commander-in-Chief Joseph Joffre visiting the front during the Battle of the Somme, 1916. Stereograph

WWI: FRANCE, c1916. Tatoi trenches in the Croisettes Wood showing officers in consultation just half an hour before the attack on the Somme line. Stereograph, c1916

WWI: SOMME, 1916. Attending the wounded in the battle of the Somme. Stereograph, c1916

WWI: SOMME, 1916. Soldiers carrying a wounded man on a stretcher during The Battle of Thiepval on the Somme, France. Photograph by Ernest Brooks, September 1916

WORLD WAR I: SOMME, 1916. Canadian troops in a trench during the Battle of the Somme, 1916

WWI: SOMME, 1916. British troops of the Wiltshire Regiment advance to attack near Thiepval, France, during the Battle of the Somme. Photograph, 7 August 1916

WORLD WAR I: ADVANCE, 1916. Scottish troops advancing during the Battle of the Ancre, part of the Battle of the Somme, November 1916

WORLD WAR I: BARBED WIRE. Allied troops advancing through barbed wire during the Battle of the Somme, 1916

BATTLE OF THE SOMME, 1916. Allied troops walking through a captured trench during the Battle of the Somme during World War I, 1916

WWI: BRITISH ARMY / SOMME. A road barricade erected on newly won ground in Somme, France, late Oct
WWI: BRITISH ARMY/SOMME. A road barricade erected on newly won ground in Somme, France, late Oct. 1916

WORLD WAR I, THE SOMME. The Somme, winter 1916. Oil on canvas by Jules Flandrin

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN TROOPS. German infantry firing from a shellhole, Somme, France, 1918

Albert Ruins
September 1919: The ruins of the cathedral in Albert on the Somme, the site of fierce fighting during the first world war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Somme Ruins
September 1919: The ruins of the cathedral in Albert on the Somme, the site of fierce fighting during the first world war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

World War I (1914-1918). Battle of the Somme (1 July to 15 November 1916) fought between the German army and Franco-British troops. British trenches. Men of the 11th battalion

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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.