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Guerre Collection

"Guerre: A Chronicle of Triumphs and Tragedies" In the annals of history, the word "guerre" resonates with tales of valor, sacrifice, and devastation

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Guerre Collection: Major James McCudden, Royal Flying Corps, WW1
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Guerre Collection: Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, 1760-63 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
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Guerre Collection: Apres la Guerre No. 3 - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
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Guerre Collection: Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)
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Guerre Collection: First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas)
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Guerre Collection: William George Barker, RFC pilot and air ace
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Guerre Collection: Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la
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Guerre Collection: Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
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Guerre Collection: African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving)
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Guerre Collection: Exposition de tableaux de maitres modernes... vente au pr
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Guerre Collection: Foire France-Americaine de Saint-Sulpice. Le Secours de Guer
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Guerre Collection: La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars)
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Guerre Collection: Francois 1st, armed knight after the Battle of Marignan (1515). 19th century (engraving)
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Guerre Collection: Exodus of a peasant family fleeing the fighting, near Boulogne-la-Grasse, 1918 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Calligram of the Eiffel Tower, 1918
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Guerre Collection: African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by
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Guerre Collection: United States, Pantheon of War, WW1
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Guerre Collection: Illustration, Malbrough is going to war
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Guerre Collection: The Four Days Battle, 17th century (oil on canvas)
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Guerre Collection: The Battle of Fontenoy on 05/11/1745, 18th century (oil on canvas)
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Guerre Collection: Capture of Capri by Joachim Murat, 1808, detail (oil on canvas)
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Guerre Collection: The Siege of Yorktown (1781), 1836 (oil on canvas)
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Guerre Collection: Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
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Guerre Collection: Building of Schoolsinfra After Operation Jumelles, Kabylia, Algeria, 24th August 1959 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Janusz Korczak, c. 1888 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Italian poster by Gino Boccasile (1901-1952). 1943. 'The Italian woman with her renunciations
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Guerre Collection: Canadian Soldier in a Quebec Jersey, Battle of Somme, 1916 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Requisitioned Cabs used at the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition, Paris, 1942 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Elisabeth de Wied (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Seven Years War (1756-1763): the death of Louis d'Assas du Mercou
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Guerre Collection: World War II: Italian poster depicting a widow (son killed in action): Don't betray my son Italy
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Guerre Collection: American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Canadian Soldiers of the 4th Field Batallion with Artillery, 1915 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo)
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Guerre Collection: An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August
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Guerre Collection: Armistice Celebration, Paris, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo)


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"Guerre: A Chronicle of Triumphs and Tragedies" In the annals of history, the word "guerre" resonates with tales of valor, sacrifice, and devastation. From the courageous exploits of Major James McCudden in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I to Achilles lamenting the death of Patroclus in ancient Greece, these stories remind us of humanity's enduring struggle for power and peace. The postcard "Apres la Guerre No. 3" by George Ranstead captures a poignant moment after WWI when nations sought solace amidst ruins. Similarly, the black-and-white photograph depicting preparations for the Normandy Landings at Slapton Sands transports us back to 1944 when hope mingled with trepidation on those shores. Amidst this tapestry of conflict emerge portraits that challenge prejudice and inequality. The image showcasing African-American Marines fighting bravely during the Battle of Peleliu reminds us that heroism knows no color or creed. Traveling further back in time, we witness scenes from ancient Rome where captured enemies were harnessed as symbols of triumph while triumphant processions unfolded in their forum. These depictions serve as reminders that war has long been intertwined with conquest and domination throughout human history. Yet amongst these dark chapters, there are glimmers of hope. William George Barker's indomitable spirit as an RFC pilot and air ace exemplifies bravery against all odds. And through powerful words like "Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la guerre, " we find a plea for lasting peace so that future generations may be spared its horrors. As we reflect upon these snapshots from different eras – whether it be Major McCudden soaring through skies ablaze or Crusaders capturing Jerusalem – let us remember both our capacity for destruction and our potential for compassion.