Trenches Collection (page 18)

The Russo-Japanese War: a hand-to-hand struggle in the earthworks at Port Arthur
STC373338 The Russo-Japanese War: a hand-to-hand struggle in the earthworks at Port Arthur, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Woodville

Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain
STC310903 Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain, May 1915 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Russians fighting their way over the Carpathians
STC308714 The Russians fighting their way over the Carpathians, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo

World War I postcard (photo)
724553 World War I postcard (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I postcard)

The Great War of 1914-1918 (colour litho)
3621093 The Great War of 1914-1918 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great War of 1914-1918)

A safe haven in Bruge, from The Illustrated History of the World War 1914-1915 pub
3709076 A safe haven in Bruge, from The Illustrated History of the World War 1914-1915 pub. by Union Berlagsefellfchaft, 1922 Vol

Patrol boats and minesweepers sailing out of the port of Zeebrugge
3709075 Patrol boats and minesweepers sailing out of the port of Zeebrugge, from The Illustrated History of the World War 1914-1915 pub. by Union Berlagsefellfchaft, 1922 Vol

"Fix bayonets!": in the trenches at Ladysmith (litho)
3794444 " Fix bayonets!" : in the trenches at Ladysmith (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

The giants of our artillery, a 305 at the time of the shot (colour litho)
2815813 The giants of our artillery, a 305 at the time of the shot (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The giants of our artillery)

Value of men against the pitfalls of means, one of the heroic nocturnal surprises of our cons... (colour litho)
2815769 Value of men against the pitfalls of means, one of the heroic nocturnal surprises of our cons... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Christmas of the soldiers at war inside the trenches, outside the frost
2815712 The Christmas of the soldiers at war inside the trenches, outside the frost, the constant trepidation underground (colour litho) by Beltrame

French Army manoeuvres (colour litho)
2818567 French Army manoeuvres (colour litho) by Royer, Lionel (1852-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army manoeuvres. Soldiers of an engineers regiment defending a trench)

Fighting in the trenches at Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795903 Fighting in the trenches at Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting in the trenches at Port Arthur)

Japanese attack on Russian trenches at Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795877 Japanese attack on Russian trenches at Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hovas retranches sur la route de Tananarive (colour litho)
2789582 Hovas retranches sur la route de Tananarive (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hovas retranches sur la route de Tananarive)

The King of the Belgians and his staff working in the trenches (colour litho)
2785921 The King of the Belgians and his staff working in the trenches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Between the Motherland and the Fighters (Colour Litho)
2777612 Between the Motherland and the Fighters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between the Motherland and the Fighters)

Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho)
2777591 Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho) by Beltrame

As the battle rages, reinforcements rush towards the front line, across the walkways (colour litho)
2777523 As the battle rages, reinforcements rush towards the front line, across the walkways (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: As the battle rages)

The daily heroics of our war, a company of death on the attack of an Austrian grid (colour litho)
2777514 The daily heroics of our war, a company of death on the attack of an Austrian grid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guard dog in the British trenches (colour litho)
3095874 Guard dog in the British trenches (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guard dog in the British trenches)

Le Lettre Du Pepere (colour litho)
3094298 Le Lettre Du Pepere (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lettre Du Pepere)

An impression, when I dropped the rum!, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)
3057639 An impression, when I dropped the rum!, 1917 (pen & ink on paper) by Roberts, Howard (fl.1917); 15.2x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

The Airplanes in the Battle (Colour Litho)
2808738 The Airplanes in the Battle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The planes in the battle)

The brainchild of a Genius company to celebrate the Festival of the Weapon
2808672 The brainchild of a Genius company to celebrate the Festival of the Weapon, a kilometer from the front line (colour litho) by Beltrame

The conquest of Ortigara (colour litho)
2808598 The conquest of Ortigara (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of Ortigara)

While the enemy threatens (colour litho)
2808572 While the enemy threatens (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: While the enemy threatens)

The last feverish moments in one of our trenches before the shot for a break-in into enemy lines (colour litho)
2808566 The last feverish moments in one of our trenches before the shot for a break-in into enemy lines (colour litho) by Beltrame

A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho)
2808469 A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tirailleurs on guard in the trenches, Battle of Inkerman
Tirailleurs (riflemen) on guard in the trenches during the Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War, 5 November 1854. 1854

Belfry House with tirailleurs, Battle of Inkerman, Crimea
Belfry House with tirailleurs (riflemen), and trenches on the right, Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War, 5 November 1854. 1854

WW1 - British Marines in the Trenches - Defence of Antwerp. 1914

British naval division troops defending Antwerp - 1914
British naval division troops going to take up their positions in the trenches in preparation of attack - Antwerp - September, 1914. 1914

America - Battle Of Yorktown
George Washington and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau Before The Trenches in Yorktown During The American War of Independence 1781

Plan of the Battle of Dubba (engraving)
1617126 Plan of the Battle of Dubba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Battle of Dubba)

Group of soldiers in a trench during the First World War (b / w photo)
1253426 Group of soldiers in a trench during the First World War (b/w photo) by Gentilini, Dario (fl.1916); (add.info.: Gentilini Dario Europe); Fratelli Alinari Museum Collections, Florence, Italy

Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle (engraving)
970757 Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle)

The Canadian Trenches - Vimy Ridge - WW1 Battlefield. Date: early 1920s

Allied trench plough in action, WW1
An Allied trench plough in action during the First World War - they were used to cut trenches and build parapets at the same time. 1914-1918

Austrian trenches destroyed by Allied action, WW1
Austrian trenches destroyed by Allied action (British heavy guns and Italian artillery) during the First World War. 1914-1918

Trenches dug in street, Porte Maillot, Paris, France, WW1
Trenches being dug across the street at Porte Maillot, Paris, 8 September 1914, at the start of the First World War. 1914

The Battle at Suakin, Black Soudanese Battalion taking the Enemy in Reverse
1626652 The Battle at Suakin, Black Soudanese Battalion taking the Enemy in Reverse and capturing One of their Guns behind the Trenches (engraving) by Overend

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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.