Devastation Collection (page 8)

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Another view of the front held by 29th. Division in the YPRES SALIENT "
2662551 Another view of the front held by 29th. Division in the YPRES SALIENT " PASSCHENDAEL" Sector. Xmas/ 17 to March/ 18 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The houses were demolished like packs of cards, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359824 The houses were demolished like packs of cards, 1914-19 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The burned remains of an enemy Pioneer camp (b / w photo)
STC406180 The burned remains of an enemy Pioneer camp (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the devastating)

The King visiting Kustrin, August 1758 (colour litho)
STC429775 The King visiting Kustrin, August 1758 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Refugees in Berlin, June 1945 (photo)
GBW446471 Refugees in Berlin, June 1945 (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Two women)

French officers of the 370th Infantry Regiment posing in the ruins after the attack of
GBW451448 French officers of the 370th Infantry Regiment posing in the ruins after the attack of German troops at the Chemin des Dames near Reims during World War I, Aisne, France

Hydraulic Mining, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
495496 Hydraulic Mining, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably California)

Five French soldiers clearing the rubble in the ruins of Reims
GBW451447 Five French soldiers clearing the rubble in the ruins of Reims, which was almost 60 per cent destroyed by German artillery and air raids during World War I, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Black Children amid the ruins, Charleston, South Carolina
PNP269205 Black Children amid the ruins, Charleston, South Carolina, at the wars end (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Room-i-darwazar or the Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310753 Room-i-darwazar or the Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

With the Turks (engraving)
1049786 With the Turks (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks)

The Recent Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1046024 The Recent Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Naval Manoeuvres)

Some Vessels of the Evolutionary Fleet, under Admiral Sir G Hornby (engraving)
1045104 Some Vessels of the Evolutionary Fleet, under Admiral Sir G Hornby (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville (engraving)
1105071 The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville)

Captain Arthur Inglis, of the Gloucester Regiment, bringing his tank forward over very difficult ground after one of
976472 Captain Arthur Inglis, of the Gloucester Regiment, bringing his tank forward over very difficult ground after one of its wheels had ben blown off, World War I (colour litho) by Pearse

The War in the East (engraving)
1053787 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire (engraving)
1101246 Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire)

The damaged cathedral of Reims during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris
697585 The damaged cathedral of Reims during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French

Ruins of the Surrey Music Hall (engraving)
1613006 Ruins of the Surrey Music Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Surrey Music Hall)

Scene of the Gunpowder Explosion at Agra Fort, India (engraving)
1613468 Scene of the Gunpowder Explosion at Agra Fort, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Gunpowder Explosion at Agra Fort, India)

Scene of the Great Fire at Limoges, France (engraving)
1613200 Scene of the Great Fire at Limoges, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Great Fire at Limoges, France)

Ruins of the Village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, after the late Fire (engraving)
1613247 Ruins of the Village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, after the late Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Village of Billinghay)

The Recent Floods (engraving)
1621231 The Recent Floods (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Floods. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 July 1875)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Action off the Isle of Man, 3 August (engraving)
1591665 The Naval Manoeuvres, Action off the Isle of Man, 3 August (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Riot at Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Destruction of the Pavilion (engraving)
1591404 Riot at Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Destruction of the Pavilion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riot at Lillie-Bridge Grounds)

Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens (b / w photo)
1598861 Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of the Great Explosion at St Helens)

The Fatal Explosion at a Percussion-Cap Manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham, View of the Ruins (engraving)
1587639 The Fatal Explosion at a Percussion-Cap Manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham, View of the Ruins (engraving) by Leitch

The War, Effect of Modern Breechloaders, "Turkish Loss, 800 in about Ten Minutes"(engraving)
1589658 The War, Effect of Modern Breechloaders, " Turkish Loss, 800 in about Ten Minutes" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The Dynamite Explosion at Johannesburg (litho)
1605176 The Dynamite Explosion at Johannesburg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dynamite Explosion at Johannesburg)

Effects of the Explosion at the Admiralty (engraving)
1591078 Effects of the Explosion at the Admiralty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of the Explosion at the Admiralty)

The Fire at St John, New Brunswick (engraving)
1589564 The Fire at St John, New Brunswick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at St John, New Brunswick)

The ruins of Richmond, Virginia, 1865 (b / w photo)
4072604 The ruins of Richmond, Virginia, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Attempt to blow up Government Offices at Westminster (engraving)
1624284 The Attempt to blow up Government Offices at Westminster (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attempt to blow up Government Offices at Westminster)

Ruins of the Belgrave Pantechnicon (engraving)
1105554 Ruins of the Belgrave Pantechnicon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Belgrave Pantechnicon)

Sea Trial of HMS "Devastation"off Berehaven (engraving)
1048992 Sea Trial of HMS " Devastation" off Berehaven (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Peep into the Turret of the "Devastation"(engraving)
1048931 A Peep into the Turret of the " Devastation" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peep into the Turret of the " Devastation")

Portsmouth Dockyard Illustrated (engraving)
1045128 Portsmouth Dockyard Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth Dockyard Illustrated)

Le Dieu Thor la plus barbare d entre les barbares divinites de la Vieille Germanie
3504451 Le Dieu Thor la plus barbare d entre les barbares divinitA©s de la Vieille Germanie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Soldiers in the Fort de Souville which was destroyed by German artillery
697653 Soldiers in the Fort de Souville which was destroyed by German artillery, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

The ruins of Clermont-en-Argonne, west of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697632 The ruins of Clermont-en-Argonne, west of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

View of Verdun after 8 months of bombing, September 1916 (autochrome)
697614 View of Verdun after 8 months of bombing, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

The destroyed village of Dombasle-en-Argonne west of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697644 The destroyed village of Dombasle-en-Argonne west of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); (add.info)

Ramp of bridge at Arnhem littered with wrecked German vehicles, Battle of Arnhem
PNP412197 Ramp of bridge at Arnhem littered with wrecked German vehicles, Battle of Arnhem, 1944 (b/w photo) by English School

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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.