Periscope Collection

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - depicting a British submarine crew at action stations during an attack

German propaganda poster, U Boote Heraus!, WW1
A German propaganda poster, U Boote Heraus! (U Boats Launch!), showing a submarine officer looking through a periscope with a sinking torpedoed enemy ship in the background

The crew of a German submarine - First World War
The hideous crew (!) of a German U-boat Submarine, poking their head out from the viewing platform, with the periscope in front. A very direct Allied propaganda postcard

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916, (c1920). An Interval of Peace: British bomb-gun section enjoying a hand at cards while the sentries keep watch through the periscopes

Periscope and All by Gerald C. Hudson, WW1
Humorous cartoon depicting the grimness of life in the trenches. THOMAS (encountering a pal on the surface of a flooded crater): Lor! Enry, ow you did make me jump. I thought you was a submarine

Pat Jacksons Western Approaches (1944)

Gallipoli trench WWI
Royal Navy Division Sector Lieutenant C.H. Parkes RNVR with Periscope rifle (sniperscope) at Gallipoli during World War I

British L56 Submarine. Launched in 1919 and broken up in 1938

Look-out in 1917
A soldier in a look-out post in a trench using a camouflaged periscope to keep watch on the British Front in France during World War I in 1917

German observers, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German observers, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers, including two on a ladder and one using a binocular trench periscope during World War I.

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Fans further back in the crowd use periscopes in order to watch the action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 24

La flotte d'avant-garde; le poste de manoeuvre d'un sous-marin britannique en plongee... 1916
La flotte d'avant-garde; le poste de manoeuvre d'un sous-marin britannique en plongee: officier observant au periscope la surface de la mer, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Dix jours de bataille sur la Somme; Un periscope geant sur roues pris aux Allemands dans... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dix jours de bataille sur la Somme; Un periscope geant sur roues pris aux Allemands dans ie bois d'Assevillers. L'appareil deploye a 15 metres de hauteur, 1916

En plongee : le coup de periscope; le sous-marin fuit, apres avoir attaque, 1916. Creator: Alexis De Broca
En plongee : le coup de periscope; le sous-marin fuit, apres avoir attaque, From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

L'effort Canadien; Canadiens occupant des tranchees en Flandre, 1915 (1916).. Creator: Unknown
L'effort Canadien; Canadiens occupant des tranchees en Flandre, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Dans les tranchees; Le periscope (tranchee de la Carriere), c1915. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Dans les tranchees; Le periscope (tranchee de la Carriere), c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

1972 Spanish Grand Prix. Jarama, Madrid, Spain. 29th April - 1st May 1972. Rolf Stommelen, March 721 Ford. Ref: 72ESP44. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Taking the Enemys Range with a Hyposcope: a masked Russian officer at his trench-post

Periscope of USS Dallas and HMS Illustrious
The periscope of the American submarine USS Dallas cuts through the surface as HMS Illustrious sails past in the morning haze

Royal Navy British Submarine periscope

Using the periscope in a British submarine probably 1930s

Dardanelles British Soldiers using periscope in trench, WW1
Dardanelles British Soldiers using a periscope in a trench in WW1

WW1 Dardanelles, using periscope in a trench

Beware of Submarines WW1
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

Ralston and Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Ralston & Co. promoting the periscope sketcher, a useful tool for artists to aid them with perspective and proportion. Date: circa 1919

Douglas C-54P 50851 (msn 10428, ex 42-72323). Used for radar tests at NATC Patuxent River, MD. under designation R5D-2-2. Had two pods mounted under each outer wing

Soldier of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion; Spanish Civil War
Soldier from the Philippine Islands serving in the Abraham Lincoln Battalion of the International Brigade, during the Spanish Civil War

Two members of the Nationalist army using a rangefinder periscope to observe Republican troop movements; Spanish Civil War. Date: 1936

French sniper using ad hoc periscope attache to rifle to keep his head below the parapet, 1916 (colour litho)
701835 French sniper using ad hoc periscope attache to rifle to keep his head below the parapet, 1916 (colour litho) by Jonas

French soldier using a periscope, 1916 (colour litho)
701836 French soldier using a periscope, 1916 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; French, out of copyright

French soldier using a specially adapted snipers rifle with periscope in the trenches, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
5228782 French soldier using a specially adapted snipers rifle with periscope in the trenches, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Jonas

The collier Thordis about to ram a German submarine, 18 February 1915 (colour litho)
976467 The collier Thordis about to ram a German submarine, 18 February 1915 (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spyglass, c. 1750-60 (gold-mounted agate, periscope mirror for side viewing)
500382 Spyglass, c.1750-60 (gold-mounted agate, periscope mirror for side viewing) by Cox, James (c.1723-1800); 5.08x3.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Howard F

WWI German sentry observing through a periscope, Hill 60, near Ypres, 1916 (b / w photo)
778977 WWI German sentry observing through a periscope, Hill 60, near Ypres, 1916 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German

Periscope chamber on a submarine (colour litho)
3097611 Periscope chamber on a submarine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Periscope chamber on a submarine)

Submarines
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

Periscope crab and flower crab
Periscope crab, Podophthalmus vigil 1, and flower crab, Portunus pelagicus 2. Podoftalmo spinoso, Lupa pelagica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Hemigrapsus penicillatus and Potamon fluviatile
Varunid crab, Hemigrapsus penicillatus 1 and freshwater crab, Potamon fluviatile 2 Grapso penicillato, Telfusa fluviatile

Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber
Engineer in charge of heating and air-conditioning for the House of Commons viewing the chamber through a 65 foot long periscope. Date: 1950

A French Priest in the lines: a Cure taking a peep through a trench-periscope
STC405610 A French Priest in the lines: a Cure taking a peep through a trench-periscope, illustration from The Illustrated War News, 31st January 1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

U-Boats Out!, German WWI poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
700906 U-Boats Out!, German WWI poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Submarine, from "Some Frightful War Pictures", 1915 (print)
STC64455 Submarine, from " Some Frightful War Pictures", 1915 (print) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

who took the stepstones away ?
Piet Flour

periscopic ventilation
Gilbert Claes

Periscope
Alfonso Novillo

French Commander directing operations from tree top 1917
Birds-eye view of the battle behind the lines, showing two French Commanders with periscope and map, directing operations and sending their strategy back to the front lines. Date: 1917

GERMANS USE PERISCOPE
North Africa : a German soldier uses a periscope to observe the positions of the enemy line Date: July 1942

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"Periscope: Unveiling the Hidden Depths of Warfare" Step back in time to World War I, where Britain's sea power became a vital tool in their quest for victory. A German propaganda poster boldly proclaimed, "U Boote Heraus. " as they unleashed their deadly submarines upon the seas. The crew of a German submarine, amidst the chaos and danger, relied on periscopes to navigate and strike fear into their enemies. But periscopes were not limited to the depths of the ocean; they found their way into trenches too. Soldiers sought solace from war by playing cards in these grim surroundings, captured forever in haunting photographs from c1916 and even later years like c1920. Gerald C. Hudson's poignant artwork titled "Periscope and All" immortalizes the bravery and resourcefulness displayed during WWI. Meanwhile, Pat Jackson's Western Approaches (1944) showcases how periscopes continued to play a crucial role during WWII. From Gallipoli trench warfare to British L56 Submarine missions, these telescopic wonders provided soldiers with a glimpse of hope amidst turmoil. Look-outs stationed themselves diligently in 1917 while Royal Navy British Submarines utilized periscopes for strategic advantage. Even beyond wartime conflicts, periscopes proved invaluable tools for exploration and surveillance alike. Witnessing its usage within a British submarine probably dating back to the 1930s reminds us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to safeguarding our shores. So let us remember those who peered through these optical marvels – brave souls who dared venture into unknown waters or huddled deep within treacherous trenches – all united by one common thread: Periscope - an instrument that revealed both triumphs and tragedies hidden beneath turbulent waves or battlefields strewn with sacrifice.