Offensive Collection (page 10)

Captured S. S. Trooper, Belgium
Soldiers of the 82nd American Airborne Division bring an S.S.Trooper back to Allied lines, captured between Malmedy and Marche during a reconnaissance patrol following the German counter-offensive

Relief of Bastogne
American soldiers advance through the forest of Ardennes, on their way to relieve the besieged town of Bastogne which had been surrounded during the German counter-offensive which became known as

German counter-offensive in the Ardennes
A German soldier during the Ardennes counter-offensive of 1944, known as the Battle of the Bulge Date: 1944

WW1 - The German eagle still on top
WW1 - The German offensive illustrated here as an eagle, dominating the top of the mountain. Representing Germanys success in ruling the war

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers advance in snow
WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment

90th Infantry Division in Bastogne
Soldiers and vehicles of the American 90th Infantry Division in the Belgian town of Bastogne. The town had been under siege in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge

87th Infantry Division in St Hubert
During the Battle of the Bulge American soldiers of the 87th Division enter the town of St Hubert in Belgium shortly after the German occupiers had left. Date: January 1945

Aftermath of the battle of Neuve Chapelle
Corpses lie scattered in No Mans Land, following the British offensive at Neuve Chapelle, France, March 1915. Date: March 1915

WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Priest before offensive
WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Russian Orthodox Priest before offensive - June 1917 Date: 1917

Jam-tin, hand-throwing grenade 1914
British soldiers in the early part of World War One at the front. Using Jam-tin, a home-made grenade which was made with jam and bully beef tins filled with small pieces of iron

American troops at Saint Souplet, France, WW1
American troops of the 301st Tank Battalion, going into action at Saint Souplet, northern France, as part of the Somme Offensive during the First World War

Battle of Amiens 1918
German machine gun captured by 2nd / 10th Londons in its position, showing its field of fire near Sailly Laurette at the Battle of Amiens on the Western Front in France during World War I in August

A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon
An illustration showing Irish troops attacking German positions at Guillemont, September 1916. The image depicts Irish soldiers engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat at a machine-gun post which

Battle of Morval 1916
A photograph of British soldiers climbing over the parapet of their trench during the Battle of Morval. The battle, which began on 25th September 1916

Porcupine (Bewick)
histrix cristata Bewick says that the quills are a defensive rather than offensive weapon, but are nonetheless very effective. This was drawn from life

Battle of moscow, 1941, street fighting as red army troops occupy the town of yukhnov

D-Day firing off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day firing off Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Building up the Dutch salient, WW2
Building up the Dutch salient: Allied armour pouring into Holland via the Eindhoven-Nijmegen road for the great offensive, Second World War. Date: 1944

Luxembourg, 1944
An American 57mm gun crew advance to the Luxembourg Front, in response to the German counter-offensive that became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Date: December 1944

American field artillery, 1944
An American field artillery unit dig in along a Belgian road, in position to hold ground against the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes area of Belgium which became known as the Battle of

German Ardennes encampment
A German tank unit huddle around a fire at night in the Ardennes, Belgium, during the counter-offensive which became known as the Battle of the Bulge

Farman NC 222 - 36 of these lumbering night bombers entered service with the French Air Force in 1937 Three were lost during the Spring 1940 German offensive

WW1 - Allied Infantry forces near Queant, France
Canadian infantry storm and seize the entrenchments of the Wotan Line (Wotan Stellung) near Queant in France during the Hundred Days Offensive in September 1918. Date: 1918

A Daring Frontal Attack on a Bomb Dropper, WW1
Humorous cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing an attempt by the British to mount an aerial attack upon a German airship. Date: 1915

A German 15cm siege gun captured by the French at the Somme
French soldiers pose with a German 15cm siege gun which they have captured during the great Somme offensive. Date: 1916

6th Armored Division in snow
An aerial view showing tanks and infantry of the American 6th Armored Division advancing through the snow in the direction of northeast Bastogne, during the Battle of the Bulge Date: 13 January 1945

US soldiers in Bastogne
American soldiers and local residents in a street in Bastogne, the Belgian town in the Ardennes which was under siege from German forces during the Ardennes Offensive

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

WWI. Eastern Front (1916). Progress of the Russian army during the Brusilov offensive against the Austro-Hungarian troops. The offense caused over 2 million deaths between the two sides. Engraving

Entry of Belgian troops into Bruges, 1918 by Matania
Illustration showing the public reception enjoyed by Belgian troops marching into Bruges following the retreat of the Germans in October 1918

Sphere cover - German retreat from Lille, 1918
Front cover of The Sphere featuring an illustration by Fortunino Matania showing a scene in Lille when the British finally recaptured the town from the retreating Germans in October 1918

British ammunition carriers
During an offensive, two British soldiers haul a box of ammunition forward to a newly captured trench. In such situations

British troops bivouacked before attack on the Somme, WW1
The British offensive in the Somme district of France - men of the Warwickshire Regiment bivouacked before an attack in July 1916. Date: 1916

Indian cavalry preparing for an offensive during World War I
Steel-helmeted and turbaned troopers with bamboo lancers, prepare for a cavalry charge across the German Third Line in the Wood of Foureaux of Bazentin-le-Grand. Date: 1916

German soldiers ready to through hand grenade
German soldiers looking through loopholes behind their trenches, waiting for the right moment to through their hand-grenades. Date: 1917

Germans routed by Highlanders in offensive near Ypres, 1917
Infantry soldiers of the Highland regiments involved in an offensive against a strong German position, consisting of a ruined brick factory heavily armed with machine guns

Another pill for Kaiser Bill - Briton on the offensive. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Unappetising Moments, WW1
Unappetising - Moments when the Savoy, the Alhambra and the Piccadilly Grill seem very far away (the offensive starts in half an hour). Bystander, Fragments from France - No. 4, Page 22

German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road, 1917
German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road. The 31st July offensive, 1917, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force

A Little Offensive by Edmund Blampied
A lady has the skirt of her evening gown ripped by a cupid ( with a " ripping" result ). Date: 1916

The Offensive - What it looks like by Bruce Bairnsfather
The Offensive - What It Looks Like- -And What It Feels Like A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

The secret of the German offensive 1918
This diagram shows several types of grenades the Germans were using during World War One, Besozzi grenade which had a 5 seconds time fuse, Pear-shaped grenade

King George V visiting Allied HQ, Western Front, WW1
King George V on a visit to France during World War One. Front left to right: General Joffre, President Poincare, George V, General Foch and Sir Douglas Haig

Contour map of Western Front by G. H. Davis
The Western Front: a contour map showing the area of the general Allied offensive at this stage of the Second World War. Showing the Siegfried Line, the supply port of Antwerp

British guns hold up German advance, Western Front, WW1
British guns hold up the German advance on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British gunners in action, Western Front, WW1
British gunners in action during the German offensive on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Captured German gun on Western Front, WW1
A German 8-inch gun captured by Highlanders on the Western Front in France during the Cambrai Offensive, World War One. Date: circa 1916

British science and ingenuity in war by G. H. Davis
How British science and ingenuity contributed to the defeat of the Germans at sea, on land, and in the air. A few of the many weapons, devices and tactics, both offensive and defensive

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"Unearthing the Past: Reflecting on Offensive Moments in History" Step back in time to 1944, where the German Panzer tank dominated the battlefield during World War II. Delving into controversial territory, we stumble upon a racist Pears advertisement that serves as a stark reminder of our troubled past. The Battle of the Bulge comes to mind, showcasing the relentless struggle and sacrifice endured by soldiers on both sides. Amidst turmoil, hope emerges as RAF fast jets assist flood relief efforts from above, exemplifying humanity's resilience and compassion. Recalling moments of bravery, Coldstreamers charge fearlessly alongside their comrades on the Somme - an awe-inspiring display of courage. British troops at Gallipoli remind us of their unwavering determination amidst challenging circumstances; their legacy lives on today. A powerful image captures George V standing shoulder-to-shoulder with military leaders during the First World War - a symbol of unity and leadership. Peeking into history's cockpit, we witness Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircrafts soaring through skies with precision and might. Traveling back further in time to July 1916 brings us face-to-face with "Our Advance to (La) Boiselle, " where heroes fought valiantly for victory. Overhead views reveal breathtaking landscapes surrounding Royal Air Force Lossiemouth - a testament to nature's beauty intertwined with military prowess. Tornado GR4s equipped with Raptor Reconnaissance Pods demonstrate cutting-edge technology merging seamlessly with aerial operations.