Trenches Collection (page 10)

Oh You Rookie, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672301 Oh You Rookie, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Death of Michael Godfrey, first Deputy Governor of the recently founded Bank of England, on 17 July 1695, during the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695, part of the Nine Years War)

Oxo in the trenches, 1917 (litho)
700935 Oxo in the trenches, 1917 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Oxo published in The Sphere magazine)

World War One German troops in a trench attack the Allied forces with a flamethrower. 1917

The Way to Passchendaele, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Way to Passchendaele, First World War, 1917, (c1920)....typical view across the battle-field over which our troops had to advance in the autumn of 1917

The Pipers at Longueval... July 14, 1916, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Pipers at Longueval: how the Highlanders were led into battle on July 14, 1916, First World War, (c1920). Scots pipers of the 9th (Scottish)

French soldiers raiding a German trench, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
French soldiers raiding a German trench, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). French troops making a daylight raid on the German trenches in search of prisoners for information purposes

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

A Dug-Out in What Was Once A Sylvan Wood, (1919). Creator: Unknown
A Dug-Out in What Was Once A Sylvan Wood, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The desolation and havoc wrought on the face of the country by modern guns baffles description

Bodies in a trench at Mort Homme, Verdun, France, 9 April 1916. The small ridge known as Mort-Homme (Dead Man) saw some of the fiercest fighting at the Battle of Verdun

Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the... 1854 Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the Forts, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the besieged Black Sea port of Sebastopol

Trench on the Monte Piana, sunrise towards the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Sexten Dolomites, Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

trench on the Monte Piana, sunrise towards the Cadini di Misurina, Sexten Dolomites, Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Trench on the Monte Piana towards the Cadini di Misurina, Sexten Dolomites, Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Trenches around the Carducci Monument, 1st World War Freilichtmusem, Monte Piana, Alta Pusteria, Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy

Dawn on the Dolomites, Cortina d Ampezzo, Belluno district, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Europe, Italy, Veneto, Belluno. The position Vonbank above the Valparola pass along the path Kaiserjaeger, Piccolo Lagazuoi, Dolomites

Training dogs in the trenches, WW1
Training war dogs. Dogs at the British War Dog School being acclimatised to trenches (part of the ground) before being sent to the Front where they were used in various roles such as messengers

A night raid into no-mans-land near Messines - WW1
A night raid into no-mans-land near Messines during the First World War

A captured German machine gunner at Croiselles - WW1
A captured German machine gunner at Croiselles during the First World War

British troops near Arras during the First World War

Going up to the front at Croiselles - WW1
Going up to the front at Croiselles during the First World War

The Hindenburg line taken from 8, 000 feet - WW1
The Hindenburg line taken from 8, 000 feet during the First World War

Moving a gun in the Flanders mud during the First World War

British troops advancing at Bernafay Wood - WW1
British troops advancing at Bernafay Wood during the First World War

Briish troops at Passchendale during the First World War

Seaforth Highlanders (and dog) during the First World War

A Black Watch soldier in a trench during the First World War

Signallers, Sausage Valley, during the First World War

Gas attach at Serre and Thiepval during the First World War

WW1 - Lancashier Fusiliers front line trench overlooking no-mans land opposite Messines near Ploegsteert Wood - January 1917

WW1 - Battle of the Somme - machine gunners wearing gas helmets near Ovillers - July 1916

WW1 Battle of the Somme - Lewis gun in action in front line trench near Ovillers, France - July 1916

WW1 - British working party at German trenches and dug-outs near Boezinge, Belgium - 5th August 1917

Battle of Flanders, British troops and German trenches near Boesinghe, 5th August 1917

Battle of Albert, British troops approaching German trenches at Beaumont Hamel, 1st july 1916

WW1 - Battle of Albert - Patrol crawling towards German trenches during the attack on Beaumont Hamel - 1st July 1916

Verey light fired from trenches, Thiepval, 7th August 1916

WW1 - Verey light fired from trenches in Thiepval, France - 7th August 1916

YMCA dug-out hut during WW1

Belgian peasant woman and child wearing gas masks near the trenches on the Flanders front

Belgian peasant and child wearing gas masks in their home near the trenches on the Flanders Front WW1

Artillery planning in the trenches

German infantry in trenches in WW1

British Sergeant Artillery planning in a trench during WW1

German Infantry in a trench during WW1

WW1 Troops in trenches going over the top

Moving Artillery Guns by Raft during WW1 Date: circa 1916

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"Trenches: A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of War" Step back in time to witness the haunting scenes etched in history. The trenches, a symbol of sacrifice and suffering, hold stories that echo through generations. From the Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, captured by James Prinsep Beadle's lens, to the Battle of the Somme in 1918, these images transport us to an era where bravery clashed with devastation. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, there were moments that defied all odds. The Christmas Truce of 1914 stands as a testament to humanity's resilience even amidst war's darkest hours. Soldiers from opposing sides laid down their weapons for a brief respite from battle - a poignant reminder that compassion can transcend boundaries. The photographs vividly capture soldiers entrenched in their positions during World War I. British First Airborne dug deep at Arnhem during World War II while Rifle Brigade held steadfast on Western Front during WWI. Australian troops found solace within their trench near Armentieres, France - each face reflecting determination mixed with weariness. Above these muddy fortifications soared aerial combatants engaged in fierce battles over enemy lines; planes dueling against gravity and fate itself. Meanwhile, British Mark IV tanks equipped with Tadpole Tails trudged through treacherous terrain - symbols of technological advancement amid destruction. In one breathtaking moment frozen forever by lenses capturing history's essence – Coldstreamers charging valiantly on the Somme battlefield – we glimpse courage personified. Yet not all they were defensive havens; some became launching pads for daring attacks like those carried out by German forces during WWI. These snapshots serve as reminders that even within seemingly impenetrable barriers lie both defenders and aggressors alike. As we reflect upon these glimpses into our past, let us honor those who endured the horrors of trench warfare.