Devastation Collection (page 17)

The Lessard farm, between Marizy and Neuilly Saint Front, France, 18 July 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Lessard farm, between Marizy and Neuilly Saint Front, France, 18 July 1918, (1926)

Damage to the interior of Douai church, France, 1918. The British liberated Douai, which had been occupied by the Germans since 1914, on 17 October 1918

The ruins and bell tower of Douai, France, 1918. The British captured Douai, which had been occupied by the Germans since 1914, on 17 October 1918

American soldiers passing through the ruins of Varennes, Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 1918. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive of September-November 1918 was the largest operation undertaken by

The ruined town and church bell tower of Albert, Somme, France, 22 August 1918. Albert was the scene of fighting in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when it was largely reduced to rubble

British soldiers exploring the ruins of Albert, Somme, France, 22 August 1918. Albert was the scene of fighting in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when it was largely reduced to rubble

French soldiers overlooking German positions, Battle of Malmaison, 1917. Fought between 23 October and 1 November 1917, Malmaison was a successful French attack along the Chemin des Dames

Allied troops, 31 July 1917 at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 1926
Allied troops at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 31 July 1917. The opening day of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele)

Allied troops at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 31 July 1917. The opening day of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele)

The offensive of Yser, 1917, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The offensive of Yser, 1917, (1926)

In the village of Craonnelle, 9th May 1917, 1917, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
In the village of Craonnelle, 9th May 1917, 1917, (1926). Buildings in a village damaged during the French Nivelle Offensive of April-May 1917

The Cliff of Craonne, c1917, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Cliff of Craonne, c1917, (1926). Craonne saw heavy fighting during the disastrous French Nivelle offensive of April-May 1917

The ruins and cathedral of Caen, Normandy, France, c1944. The Battle of Caen from June to August 1944 was crucial to the Allied effort to break out from Normandy after the D-Day landings

Bombardment of a windmill with Incendiary shells, Artois, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

French refugees return to their abandoned village, Artois, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

French soldiers fight a fire started by German incendiary bombs, Artois, World War I, 1915. During World War I the front line between the opposing German

A farm on fire from German incendiary bombs, Artois, France, World War I, 1915. During World War I the front line between the opposing German and British armies in France ran through the province

French soldiers going through a trench after a heavy German bombardment, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

An abandoned German trench around Mesnil, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

Blasted tree stumps, Mesnil, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

The ruins of Revigny, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

The ruins of Sermaize-Les-Bains, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

Ruined church, Huiron, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

The market in the ruins of Hohenstein, East Prussia, World War I, 1915. The town of Hohenstein suffered damage during the Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914

A street in Ortelsburg, Eastern Prussia, World War I, August 1915. The town of Ortelsburg was almost destroyed by the Russians early in the First World War

War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. Artist: Henri Rousseau
War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Fresco of the destruction of Jericho, 14th century
Fresco of the destruction of Jericho, in the Collegiata in San Gimignano, 14th century

Scene from Gone With The Wind, 1939. Artist: Victor Fleming
Scene from Gone With The Wind, 1939. Still showing part of the burning of Atlanta sequence. MGM film based on the novel of the American Civil War by Margaret Mitchell, screenplay by Sidney Howard

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March 1954.The unexpected spread of fallout from the test led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. Courtesy UNO

Hiroshima, Japan, after the dropping of the atom bomb in August 1945. On 6 August 1945, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber

British firefighters damping down a bombed church, World War II, June 1940. Two firefighters use a hose to spray water onto smouldering roof timbers

Rescue workers releasing a man from a bomb damaged building, World War II, 1940. The large-scale German bombing campaign directed at Britains cities began in August 1940

Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces

Aftermath of a German bombing raid, Merseyside, World War II, March 1941. Rescue workers searching for survivors in the wreckage of buildings after a Luftwaffe air raid

Death of Edward the Confessor, 1042 (1866). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Death of Edward the Confessor (c1003-66). Anglo-Saxon king of England from 1042. Edwards death. Illustration by Daniel Maclise for The Story of The Norman Conquest, London, 1866. Engraving

WW2 - Bomb Damage to Houses of Parliament, London
In the course of the German bombing of London during the Second World War, the Palace of Westminster was hit by bombs on fourteen separate occasions

Devastation after a bombing raid, Gurney Street, Walworth
Devastation after a bombing raid in Gurney Street, Walworth, SE London, on 6 June 1942

Bomb damage, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, WW2
Remains of the Bon Marche Stores in Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, following a bombing raid on 13-14 June 1943

Blitz in London -- view from St Pauls Cathedral, WW2
A view from the roof of St Pauls Cathedral, looking eastwards, showing the devastation following enemy bombing around the cathedral and in Ludgate Hill

Blitz in London -- Oxford Street after an air raid, WW2
Blitz in London -- the aftermath of a nights bombing on Central London and the West End, 18 September 1940. The John Lewis department store (left) was destroyed

The Great Plague of London, 1665-1666. A passerby offers water to a dying man. During outbreaks of plague, elements in this 17th century picture would have been present in many European cities

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"Unveiling the Scars of Devastation: A Glimpse into History's Darkest Hours" Witnessing the aftermath of destruction, Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears the haunting marks of bomb damage during World War II, a stark reminder of the horrors endured. Kilgour Road in Southeast London stands as a testament to resilience amidst devastation, its scars serving as silent reminders of the relentless bombings that ravaged this area during WWII. Amidst the chaos and ruins caused by Blitz bombings in London, an extraordinary sight unfolds - a chef fearlessly cooking amidst a bombed-out street, symbolizing unwavering determination even in times of despair. In an unexpected encounter on the road to Lille during WWI, a British trooper finds solace and hope as he meets a French woman amidst scenes of utter devastation, reminding us that humanity can still thrive amid adversity. The scene after a flying bomb attack leaves behind nothing but desolation; it serves as an indelible image etched into our collective memory from WWII – reminding us never to forget those who suffered through such devastating times. Hackney Wick's Clarnico Factory becomes an emblematic representation of wartime destruction during London's Blitz – its shattered walls standing tall against all odds while bearing witness to unimaginable devastation. Foreign Street in Camberwell tells tales untold through its crumbling facades and broken windows – remnants left behind by bombs dropped mercilessly upon this neighborhood during WWII’s darkest days. Once majestic and grandiose, Hollebeke's White Chateau now lies in ruins after being reduced to rubble during WWI; its shattered beauty serves as both a poignant reminder and warning against war’s destructive power. Adolf Hitler's brush captures not only his artistic talent but also reveals glimpses into his twisted mind.