Frank Arthur Collection (page 7)

The Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). British Reserves on the beach between Cape Suvla and Salt Lake awaiting the order to advance

ANZAC advance, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
ANZAC advance, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map illustrating the Plan of Attack in the Main Anzac Advance of August 6-7, 1915

Map of Sari Bair, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Sari Bair, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). The Battlefields of Anzac: The elaborate series of operations in August, 1915, began with holding attacks on Lone Pine

Lieutenant Forshaw throwing bombs continuously, Gallipoli, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Territorial Heroism on the Krithia Lines, August 8-9, 1915: how Lieutenant Forshaw

French troops on the march, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
French troops on the march, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). " The Most Rapid Marchers in Europe" : French infantrymen in their new " tricolour grey" uniform...long reputed to

General Joseph Joffre and King Albert I, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Joseph Joffre and King Albert I, First World War, c1915, (c1920). The National Heroes of France and Belgium: a meeting at the Front between General Joffre (on the left) and King Albert

French soldiers wearing gas masks, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
French soldiers wearing gas masks, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Modern Warfare on the Western Front: French soldiers with their gas masks ready for an asphyxiating attack

Hunting for German Snipers on the Western Front, First World War, c1915, (c1920)....a French raid on a ruined farmhouse between the opposing lines

Anti-aircraft device, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Anti-aircraft device, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). The War against German Aircraft: a " Listening Post" in the French anti-aircraft Section

Land taken by Germany from Russia, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Land taken by Germany from Russia, First World War, 1915, (c1920). The Germanic Slice out of Russian Territory to the end of the Summer Campaign of 1915...territory gained by the Germans

General Ivanoff, commanding the Southern Russian Group... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
General Ivanoff, commanding the Southern Russian Group in the Great Retreat, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Nikolai Iudovich Ivanov (1851-1919)

Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Map showing Polish territory from the end of the 18th century until the First World War: Poland as constituted in 1815, and Poland before partition of 1772

Women reservists delivering milk to a hospital, First World War, c1914-1918, (c1920). War Work of the Womens Reserve Ambulance Corps: Bringing up the mornings milk supply for the hospital

Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Shell-making in one of the Scottish munition works. Women manufacturing shells in a factory during the First World War

Russian soldiers, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Russian soldiers, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Russia renews her Pledge: the famous Foncorijski Regiment giving three cheers for Britains King

Grand Duke Nicholas, c1900, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Nicholas, c1900, (c1920). Portrait of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia (1856-1929) who was commander of the Russian armed forces during the First World War until 1915

Russian soldiers wives waiting for news from the Front... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
Russian soldiers wives waiting for news from the Front during the Great Retreat, First World War, 1915, (c1920). The Womens Share in Russia

The Changes in the Russian Command, September, 1915. First World War, (c1920). Creator
The Changes in the Russian Command, September, 1915. First World War, c1920)....the Grand Duke Nicholas, appointed Viceroy of the Caucasus and Commander-in-Chief of the Caucasian Army

Airships in hangar, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Airships in hangar, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Zeppelins at Home: view inside a shed made for two. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Belgian soldiers in the trenches, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Belgian soldiers in the trenches, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Winter Campaigning at Ypres. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

British positions before the First Battle of Ypres, First World War, 1914, (c1920)
British positions before the First Battle of Ypres, First World War, 29-31 October 1914, (c1920). From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Indian soldiers at the front, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Indian soldiers at the front, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Ammunition columns bringing up supplies. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Map showing part of northern France and Belgium during the First World War

German sailors at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
German sailors at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). After the Exodus: German sailors overhauling the things left behind by the inhabitants in their final flight from the quays at

British Naval Division at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British Naval Division at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). With the British Naval Division at Antwerp: a maxim-gun squad in action during the last days of the German bombardment

Training recruits in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, First World War, 1914, (c1920). British men being drilled after joining up

British Navy armoured train, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British Navy armoured train, First World War, 1914, (c1920). The Handy Man Ashore: one of the British Navys armoured trains at the Front

Military observers on the railway, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Military observers on the railway, First World War, 1914, (c1920). On one of the Naval Armoured Trains in Belgium: the look-out men

Prince Lichnowsky at the Foreign Office, London, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Prince Lichnowsky at the Foreign Office, London, 1914, (c1920). The German Ambassadors Last Call - Prince Lichnowsky knocking at the door of the Foreign Office, London

The Archbishop of York visits British sailors of the Royal Navy, First World War, 1914, (c1920). A Visit of the Archbishop of York to the Grand Fleet

Russians praying for the success of their forces, Petrograd, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Citizens offering up prayers for the victory of Russias arms

Albert, King of the Belgians, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Eugene Boute
Albert, King of the Belgians, c1914, (c1920). Portrait of Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) who reigned as the King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934

The Tsar Nicholas II, 1910s, (1920). Creator: Boissonnas & Eggler
The Tsar Nicholas II, 1910s, (1920). Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia(1868-1918). From " The Great World War - A History: Volume 1". [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd

H. M. King George V, 1911, (c1920). Creator: Bassano Ltd
H. M. King George V, 1911, (c1920). Portrait of King George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, in dress uniform

East-European Theatre of War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
East-European Theatre of War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Map of Eastern Europe during the First World War, showing parts of Germany, Russia and Austria-Hungary

Indian soldiers in France, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Indian soldiers in France, First World War, 1914, (c1920). A Sikh regiment on the march. Over one million Indian troops in the British Indian Army (of the Raj) fought in the European

Lord Kitchener reviewing Australian cadets, First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Lord Kitchener reviewing Australian cadets, First World War, c1914, (c1920). More of the " Lions Whelps", ( sons of the British Empire )

British and Indian soldiers at Bombay, India, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British and Indian soldiers at Bombay, India, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Indias Army for the European War: Unloading Regimental Baggage before embarking at Alexandra Dock, Bombay, [Mumbai]

Germanys Colonial Army: Cavalry Contingent in South-West Africa, 1914, (1920). Creator
Germanys Colonial Army: Cavalry Contingent in South-West Africa, 1914, (1920). German troops at the start of the First World War

The Arrival of the British Marines at Ostend, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Arrival of the British Marines at Ostend, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Civilians greet British soldiers in the Belgian port city of Ostende

Belgian military cyclists shooting at a German plane, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920)....sniping at a German aeroplane that is flying over Ostend

Flight-Lieutenant C. H. Collet, R. N. D. S. O. c1914, (c1920). Creator: N Birkett
Flight-Lieutenant C. H. Collet, R.N. D.S.O. c1914, (c1920). British naval airman Charles Herbert Collet (1888-1915) sitting in the cockpit of a DFW Mars, a German military utility aircraft

The Fourth Arm in the Great War: French Air-scouts at work, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). A powerfully engined French biplane as used for detailed reconnaissance

Northern France Illustrating the Western Campaign, 1914, (c1920). Map of northern France, Belgium and Luxembourg, at the start of the First World War

French colonial troops, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Underwood & Underwood
French colonial troops, 1914-1918, (c1920). Back to the Fighting Line: French colonial troops who were slightly wounded in the early operations of the war, ready to return to the front

The Germans arrest civilians at Vise in Belgium, August 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Germans arrest civilians at Vise in Belgium, August 1914, (c1920). The Germans First Attempt to Strike Terror into Belgian Hearts: the invaders at Vise

Louvain after the German Bombardment: one portion of the devastated town, c1914, (c1920). The town of Louvain in Belgium was attacked by German soldiers in August 1914

The Austrian 12-inch Siege Howitzer, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Austrian 12-inch Siege Howitzer, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). The 30.5cm siege howitzer...is one of the most terrible engines of destruction used in the Great War...It is manufactured at

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Frank Arthur was a brave soldier who served in the First World War, fighting on various fronts and witnessing significant events. He must have felt the weight of history as he studied maps of Suvla Bay and the Gallipoli peninsula, contemplating the strategic importance of these locations in 1915. The Battle of the Somme in July 1916 would forever be etched in his memory, as he experienced firsthand the horrors and sacrifices made by countless soldiers during this bloody conflict. Amidst the chaos and danger, Frank found solace in moments of camaraderie with his fellow soldiers. In between battles, they would gather together to play cards in the trenches, momentarily forgetting about their dire circumstances. These small acts of normalcy provided much-needed respite from the constant fear that loomed over them. As Frank studied maps depicting positions on Thiepval Ridge and Verdun, he understood how crucial it was to gain ground against enemy forces. The Western Front became his battleground, where he fought alongside British comrades against formidable opposition. It was here that he witnessed both triumphs and tragedies unfold before his eyes. The war extended beyond land battles; naval conflicts played a vital role too. Maps showing the North Sea and Baltic regions highlighted key areas where intense naval engagements took place. Frank knew that control over these waters could determine victory or defeat for either side. In 1918, hope emerged on November 21 when news spread about Germany's surrendering fleet at sunset—a momentous event marking an end to hostilities after years of unimaginable suffering. Witnessing such a historic occasion must have filled Frank with mixed emotions—relief for surviving but also grief for those lost along this arduous journey. Beyond war-related images, there is one photograph seemingly unrelated—an image capturing "The Nizam of Hyderabad. " Perhaps it represents an encounter or connection made during Frank's service—a reminder that even amidst global turmoil, personal connections and cultural exchanges persisted.