Pozieres Collection

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

Return to the Somme, 1916
This lithograph shows the scene of soldiers returning to the Somme valley, a battle in which the Australians contributed to in late July 1916, attacking the German positions at Pozieres

Private Cooke continues to fire his machine-gun after every member of the gun team had
STC412048 Private Cooke continues to fire his machine-gun after every member of the gun team had been killed or wounded (litho) by Elcock, Howard K

Back from Pozieres: Australian machine-gunners... First World War, 1916, (c1920)
Back from Pozieres: Australian machine-gunners returning from the trenches, First World War, 1916, (c1920). ANZAC soldiers on the Western Front in northern France

Matchbox holder with AIF cap badge, WW1
Matchbox holder - made in Birmingham - with the Australian Imperial Force cap badge impressed upon it. On reverse, commemorating the Battle Honours of the 4th Battalion AIF

Australian Memorial France, Pozieres. Australian Memorial

WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 23rd, 1916 with a " splendidly dashing" advance through shrapnel and machine gun fire. Date: 1916

Christmas and New Year card - XII Division, 1917-1918. Loos, Quarries, Hohenzollern, Somme, Ovillers, Pozieres, Arras, Monchy. Commemorative Art

Old German trench near Pozieres, Western Front, WW1
An old German trench near Pozieres on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Damaged German guns, Pozieres, France, WW1
German guns knocked out of action by British artillery at Pozieres, France, on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

2nd Australian Division Memorial, Pozieres, France, WW1
The Second Australian Division Memorial at Pozieres, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1917

Battle of Pozieres, northern France, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Pozieres, northern France, during the First World War. Gunners firing an 18 pounder for curtain fire or barrage, in Carnoy Valley, near Montauban. Date: 30 July 1916

British 8 inch Howitzer in snow, Pozieres, France, WW1
A British 8 inch Mark V Howitzer of the 20th Siege Battery, RGA (Royal Garrison Artillery) in the snow at Pozieres, northern France, during the First World War. Date: February 1917

Dug-outs 1917
Dug-outs in Tramway Trench north of the Bapaume Road, Pozieres in France on the British front during World War I in February 1917

Pozieres 1916
Pozieres, a small village situated on high ground of strategic importance during the Battle of the Somme. Between 23rd July and 5th August

Howitzer in the mud
6 inch 26 cwt Howitzer gun being manhandled through the mud near Pozieres during World War I in September 1918

London Territorials
The London Territorials charge a German trench at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme in 1916

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"Remembering Pozieres: A Glimpse into the Battlefields of World War I" This captivating map, dating back to around 1920, reveals the hard-fought gains made by soldiers on the Thiepval Ridge during the infamous Battle in 1916. The return to Somme in that same year marked a significant chapter in history, as brave Australian troops faced unimaginable challenges. A poignant artifact from this era is a matchbox holder adorned with an Australian Imperial Force cap badge—a symbol of resilience and camaraderie amidst the chaos. In a lithograph from 1917, we catch a glimpse of one of these courageous platoon members who stood tall against all odds. Scanning across the battlefield today, scattered Australian graves along OG1 line serve as solemn reminders of sacrifice and valor. Amidst this haunting landscape, Private Cooke's unwavering determination echoes through time as he continues firing his machine-gun long after his comrades have fallen. "Gibraltar, " a formidable stronghold at Pozieres depicted in watercolor and charcoal on paper in 1918, stands testament to both sides' unyielding spirit. It serves as an enduring symbol of resilience amidst relentless warfare. The capture was no small feat; it was achieved by heroic Australian troops whose bravery knew no bounds. Their triumphs are immortalized through photographs captured around 1920—an indelible reminder of their courage and sacrifice. Even Prussian soldiers were not spared from being taken captive by the Old Contemptibles during their advance at Pozieres in World War I. This artwork published by Realistic Travels Publishers offers us glimpses into those tumultuous times when boundaries blurred amid war's chaos. Intriguingly, a Christmas and New Year card sent out by XII Division brings forth moments where hope flickered even amidst conflict—reminding us that humanity endures even under dire circumstances.