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Poilu Collection

"Poilu: The Resilient French Soldiers of World War I" In the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War I, a 155mm shell soars through the air

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Poilu Collection: French WWI propaganda poster 'Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915', pub
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Poilu Collection: French soldiers raiding a German trench, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
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Poilu Collection: The 155mm shell makes French soldier look small, WW1
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Poilu Collection: Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo)
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Poilu Collection: Theatre for the Armies of the Republic, French soldier kissing the hand of an actress
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Poilu Collection: The Song of the Poilus, Collection of songs and poems written
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Poilu Collection: Theatre for the Armies, front cover illustration from La Baionnette, No 82
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Poilu Collection: The Soldier Ploughman, 1917 (colour litho)
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Poilu Collection: Portrait of a French Soldier in Military Uniform, World War One (colour photo)
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Poilu Collection: French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo)
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Poilu Collection: First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon of a Hairy Reading a Poster on the War Loan - Drawing by Abel
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Poilu Collection: Soldiers resting in the trenches, World War I (b / w photo)
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Poilu Collection: Letter Written by a French Soldier to his Family, 1st October 1914 (pen & ink on paper)
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Poilu Collection: Letters U, V and W: A Wagon Journey (German soldiers taken prisoner). War alphabet
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Poilu Collection: Letters O and P: hairy offensive. French soldiers entering a building in which the Germans stole
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Poilu Collection: In front of the ramparts of Verdun - in 'The great French virtues'by Lucien Hector (Lucien-Hector)
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Poilu Collection: The sudden Attack (hairy kissing a woman), Illustration by Mario Pezilla (19th-20th century)
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Poilu Collection: Les watteurs (Soldiers francaises de la grande guerre) dans les trchees - in 'Les grandes virtutus
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Poilu Collection: General Nivelles Offensive during the Battle of Verdun, April 1916 (colour woodcut)
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Poilu Collection: Our Wounded, cover of La Baionette magazine, 1st June, 1916 (colour litho)
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Poilu Collection: The Poilus Achievements, pushing the German beyond the Rhine, cover of a boardgame
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Poilu Collection: Jules-Andre Peugeot, first French soldier to be killed in the First World War on 2 August
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Poilu Collection: French WWI propaganda poster 'Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915', pub
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Poilu Collection: You are not asked to die but to be thrifty, caricature of war profiteers, c
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Poilu Collection: The French infantry in the battle, 1917 (colour litho)
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Poilu Collection: Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho)
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Poilu Collection: Postcard depicting French soldiers in the trenches, 1914-18 (coloured photo)
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Poilu Collection: The Great War of 1914-1918 (colour litho)
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Poilu Collection: Little boy dressed as a soldier (colour photo)
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Poilu Collection: Cartoon, French soldiers departing on leave, WW1
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Poilu Collection: Cartoon, French soldiers relaxing on leave, WW1
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Poilu Collection: Alone at Last - Poilu Day, 1915 (litho)
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Poilu Collection: Concert at Mauffrecourt before going to the trenches, 15th July 1916 (b / w photo)
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Poilu Collection: 'Journee du Poilu', 1915 (postcard)
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Poilu Collection: Brothers in Arms: A Poilu Greets British Soldiers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Poilu Collection: Journee du Poilu 25 et 26 Decembre 1915, French World War I poster, 1915
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Poilu Collection: Journee du Poilu, 31 October-1 November 1915, French World War I poster, 1915
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Poilu Collection: Poilu And Tommy After The Painttng By Sir William Orpen. From The Magazine Twenty Years After The
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Poilu Collection: Journee du Poilu. Organisee par le Parlement
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Poilu Collection: Buying Easter presents: an entente leave-scene in Paris
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Poilu Collection: French troop train in World War One at a station
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Poilu Collection: French veterans listen to a WW1 soldier
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Poilu Collection: Gamages Xmas bazaar advertisement, WW1
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Poilu Collection: Blinded French soldier learning to write, WW1
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Poilu Collection: British and French soldiers
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Poilu Collection: Poilu en permisson, WWII


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"Poilu: The Resilient French Soldiers of World War I" In the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War I, a 155mm shell soars through the air, dwarfing a brave French soldier. These "poilus, " as they were affectionately called, faced unimaginable horrors on the frontlines. One captivating image captures French soldiers raiding a German trench in 1914. With determination etched on their faces, they fought valiantly for their country's freedom. Another snapshot reveals moments of respite as soldiers engage in a game of cards amidst the desolation of trench warfare. Amidst the brutality, there were glimpses of humanity. In an enchanting scene from 1917, a French soldier kisses the hand of an actress performing at "Theatre for the Armies. " This colorful lithograph showcases how art provided solace and brief moments of escape from war's harsh reality. "The Song of the Poilus" resonated deeply within these courageous men. Lucien Boyer's collection captured their emotions and experiences during this tumultuous time. Published by Francis Salabert in Paris, it served as an anthem that echoed across battlefields. La Baionnette's front cover illustration from January 25th, 1917 further highlights how theater played a role in boosting morale among troops. It depicted soldiers eagerly attending performances to momentarily forget about their grim surroundings. Even amidst war-torn landscapes, life persisted. A vibrant color lithograph titled "The Soldier Ploughman" portrays a soldier tilling fields with hope for better days ahead – showcasing resilience even amid adversity. Individual portraits bring forth personal stories; one photograph depicts a proud French soldier adorned in military uniform while another shows weary soldiers huddled together in trenches at Verdun between 1916-1917 - capturing both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Cartoons also found their place during wartime propaganda.