Dugouts Collection

Early Camp Dugouts, c. 1939. Creator: Stanley Mazur
Early Camp Dugouts, c. 1939

Dug-Out Shelters of Interned Families, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Dug-Out Shelters of Interned Families, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

World War I: French trench protected from gas attack
3786969 World War I: French trench protected from gas attack; (add.info.: World War I: French trench protected from gas attack. Soldier wearing gas mask)

Dugouts at Feuilleres, March 1917

Peronne - German Dugouts in a churchyard, WW1
Peronne - German Dugouts in a churchyard. by Ernest Procter, ARA NEAC IS (1886-1935), ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit, 1916-1917

Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)
2778605 Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bold coup de mano by the Gondarini)

Two British officers playing cards outside their dugout, Secteur de Bapaume
2648902 Two British officers playing cards outside their dugout, Secteur de Bapaume, 1918-20 (oil on canvas) by Berne-Bellecour

H. L. Oakley cutting the silhouette of a fellow officer
Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley, the famous silhouette artist, pictured cutting the silhouette of a fellow officer in what looks like a dug-out during World War One. Date: 1920s

Bosch Dugouts, by William Hugh Duncan Arthur, WW1
Bosch Dugouts, Hill 60 Sector, drawing by William Hugh Duncan Arthur, First World War. Showing a deserted German blockhouse with a table and chairs outside. 1917

Decca gramophone advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for the Decca portable gramophone, with no loose parts and ready to play directly opened. The gramophone was recommended for taking to the Front during the First World War

British soldiers in German dugouts, WW1
British soldiers in abandoned German dugouts, WW1. 1914-1918

Captain tasting the mens dinner on Christmas day
Cooking the plum pudding in a German steel helmet - A Christmas Scene in a British dug-out at the front. 1916

Illustrated War News - British soldier in captured dug-out
Front cover of The Illustrated War News featuring a photograph of a British soldier posing inside the entrance of a captured German dug-out. Date: 1916

British dug-out interior, WW1
A sketch of a dug-out billet behind the lines showing an officer comfortably curled up under the curved corrugated iron roof which forms the main structure of the dug-out

French officers in an underground shelter, WW1
French officers dining in an elaborately constructed underground shelter on the Western Front, somewhere in Northern France in the winter of 1915/16

A Dug-Out in the Dardanelles
A British soldier writing a letter in his dug-out on the cliff side during the Dardanelles Campaign. Date: 1915

British soldiers in captured dugout, France, WW1
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Two boys paddling dugout canoe, Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands, April

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"Dugouts: A Glimpse into the Lives of Soldiers in WW1" Step back in time to March 1917, as we explore the dugouts at Feuilleres. These underground shelters provided solace and protection for weary soldiers amidst the chaos of war. In Peronne, a haunting image captures German Dugouts nestled within a churchyard. The juxtaposition of destruction and sacredness serves as a poignant reminder of the toll that war takes on both man and faith. Amidst the turmoil, even moments of respite were cherished. A Decca gramophone advertisement transports us to a world where music offered solace and escapism from the horrors outside. A bold shot captures the handiwork of Gondarini, showcasing vibrant colors amidst dreary surroundings. This lithograph reminds us that art can thrive even in times of darkness. The 1st Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery stands united, ready to face whatever challenges come their way. Their camaraderie is evident as they prepare for battle with unwavering determination. Two British officers find solace in an unlikely place - playing cards outside their dugout in Secteur de Bapaume. In these fleeting moments, they momentarily escape from the harsh realities surrounding them. H. L Oakley's nimble fingers cut silhouettes against candlelight; his talent bringing smiles to fellow officers' faces amid bleak circumstances. Artistic expression becomes an act of defiance against despair. Venturing into enemy territory reveals captured German dugouts occupied by British soldiers - proof that resilience knows no boundaries or borders during wartime struggles. Even on Christmas day, Captain tastes his men's dinner - a gesture symbolizing unity and compassion amidst adversity, and is through such small acts that humanity prevails when faced with unimaginable hardship. Illustrated War News showcases a British soldier finding shelter within a captured dug-out - evidence that hope can be found even in the most unexpected places.