Nivelle Collection

General Nivelles Offensive during the Battle of Verdun, April 1916 (colour woodcut)
698802 General Nivelles Offensive during the Battle of Verdun, April 1916 (colour woodcut) by Hermann, Paul (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calendar, April 1916, WW1
Calendar, April 1916 -- General Robert Nivelle, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1915-1916

General Robert Nivelle, dated 1917. Jean Coraboeuf, (1870-1947)

General Nivelle commanding the army of Verdun, front cover illustration from
698740 General Nivelle commanding the army of Verdun, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 28th May 1916 (colour litho) by French School

Robert Georges Nivelle (1856-1924), French military, General of the First World War, engraving in the Illustration 1917

Robert Georges Nivelle, French First World War genreral, (1926). Nivelle (1857-1924) was Commander-in-Chief of the French army from December 1916 to May 1917

Robert Nivelle, French World War I general. Nivelle (1857-1924) was Commander-in-Chief of the French army from December 1916 to May 1917

Robert Nivelle, French general, 1917. Nivelle (1857-1924) was Commander-in-Chief of the French army from December 1916 to May 1917

General Allenby and General Bailloud. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby GCB, GCMG

Pierre De LA Chaussee
PIERRE CLAUDE NIVELLE de LA CHAUSSEE French writer Date: 1692 - 1754

Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951) French soldier and statesman: superseded Nivelle as Commander-in-Chief, May 1917, Head of Vichy government after 1940. Chromolithograph card 1917

Robert Nivelle (1857-1924) French general. Commander-in-Chief December 1916 to May 1917: superseded by Petain. Chromolithograph card 1917

General Robert Nivelle, French Army officer, WW1
General Robert Georges Nivelle (1856-1924), French Army officer who served in the Boxer Rebellion and the First World War. In 1916 he commanded the French Second Army in the Battle of Verdun

Nivelle Offensice WWI
French troops attacking during the Nivelle Offensive in World War I

Nivelle Offensive WWI
Scout group during French attack during Nivelle Offensive in World War I

General Robert Nivelle (1856-1924)
Illustration showing General Robert Georges Nivelle, the French Commander-in-Chief between December 1916 and May 1917, pictured at his desk

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"Nivelle: A General's Legacy in the Battlefields of World War I" Step back in time to April 1916, during the tumultuous Battle of Verdun. The vibrant hues of a colour woodcut depict the intensity and chaos that unfolded during General Nivelle's offensive. This historic event marked a turning point in the war, forever etched into calendars as a significant moment in April 1916. Fast forward to 1917, where we find General Robert Nivelle himself captured on film. Dated and timeless, his image showcases a man who commanded with authority and determination. Leading the army of Verdun, he stood at the forefront of battles that would shape history. Robert Georges Nivelle - an influential figure within French military ranks during World War I. His name resonates through time as one of great significance. In 1926, another portrait captures his essence once more; this French First World War general left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The name "Nivelle" echoes throughout history books recounting tales from the Great War. As a French general amidst turbulent times, he played a crucial role in shaping strategies and leading troops towards victory or sacrifice. General Allenby and General Bailloud stand alongside him – comrades united by their dedication to duty and country. Their unwavering commitment is immortalized within Pierre De LA Chaussee's artwork – front cover illustration capturing their valorous spirit. News vendors proudly display posters detailing updates from WWI battlefronts – headlines featuring none other than Robert Nivelle himself. These snapshots offer glimpses into an era defined by bravery, sacrifice, and resilience against unimaginable odds. In retrospect, "Nivelle" represents not just one man but embodies an entire generation caught up in the maelstrom of war. It symbolizes courage under fire when faced with insurmountable challenges on foreign soil.