Ijzer Collection

French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line on the east bank of the Yser canal at Ypres; This view was taken from the west bank of the canal, 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines by Franco-British artillery on the night of August 15-16, 1917 (3:30 a.m.), 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry...1917 Creator: Francois Flameng
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry of the 1st Corps on July 31, 1917, at 4 a.m

In Flanders; The Yser offensive (1917), French front line near Het-Sas... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser offensive (1917), French front line near Het-Sas, before the advance march of July 31. 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L Illustration

Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane to visit the front lines in Yser, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La gauche du front allie; Une sentinelle de l'yser, 1917. Creator: Unknown
La gauche du front allie; Une sentinelle de l'yser, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Alliance avec la mer; M Karel Cogge, qui assura l'inondation de la region de Nieuport, 1914. Creator: Polinet
L'Alliance avec la mer; M Karel Cogge, qui assura l'inondation de la region de Nieuport, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

L'Alliance avec la mer; L'inondation protectrice sur la rive gauche de l'Yser, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Alliance avec la mer; L'inondation protectrice sur la rive gauche de l'Yser, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

La Reine des Belges sur les lignes de L'Yser; Un soldat (a droite) joue un air de violon, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Reine des Belges sur les lignes de L'Yser; Un soldat (a droite) joue un air de violon en l'honneur de sa jeune souveraine heroique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

La Reine des Belges sur les lignes de L'Yser; La reine traversant l'Yser sur une passerelle, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Trenches of Death Museum by the River Izjer, Dixmuide
The Trenches of Death formed a Belgian defensive line along the west bank of the River Izjer which was pivotal in preventing the Germans breaking through to the Channel Ports

Memorial Chapel Calvery, Dixmuide
This is a religious monument which is dedicated to all of the soldiers and civilians who died in the Great War. On 23 September 1928 it was solemnly blessed by the Bishop of Bruges in the presence of

Post on the Yser, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Sandbagged vantage point on either the River Yser or canal of the same name

River Yser between the lines, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Trenches and railway line, Yser south, Diksmuide, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Banks of the River Yser, Diksmuide, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Explosion, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Post on the riverbank, Diksmuide, Belgium c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Banks of the Yser, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

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Amidst the haunting beauty of the banks of the River Ijzer in Diksmuide, Belgium, lies a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. The Trenches of Death Museum and Memorial Chapel Calvarie stand as testament to the brutal battles fought along this stretch of water between 1914 and 1918. The trenches and railway line, still visible today, tell the story of the relentless struggle between opposing forces. The river itself, a crucial defensive line, was a deadly battleground, with explosions like the one in Nieuwpoort, leaving indelible scars on the landscape. As you stand on the riverbank in Diksmuide, the past comes alive, and the echoes of history resonate through the tranquil waters. A poignant and humbling reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War.