Trenches Collection (page 19)

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

A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b / w photo)
1629056 A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust)

The Royal Engineers at Aldershot, the Bridging Battalion at Work (litho)
1598883 The Royal Engineers at Aldershot, the Bridging Battalion at Work (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Engineers at Aldershot)

In the Trenches at Mafeking (litho)
1599849 In the Trenches at Mafeking (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Trenches at Mafeking)

French soldiers eating in a dugout, First World War (chromolitho)
1093621 French soldiers eating in a dugout, First World War (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers eating in a dugout, First World War)

The Occupation of Mashonaland, with the British South African Cos Forces (engraving)
1062321 The Occupation of Mashonaland, with the British South African Cos Forces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Mashonaland)

Forward Observation Dugout, Festubert, by RBT Kelly, WW1
Forward Observation Dugout, Indian Village, Festubert, June 1915, drawing by Lieutenant Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly, First World War. 1915

The Field Survey Battallion, by Ellis Martin
The Field Survey Battallion, design for a stained glass memorial window by Ellis Martin. Depicting three Royal Engineers at work in a trench. 1921

Calendar, January 1915, WW1
Calendar, January 1915 -- Trenches, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

A dugout at Ovilliers, by Richard Carline, WW1
A dugout at Ovilliers, by Richard Carline, Somme area, First World War. 1918

Officers by trenches, meeting at dusk, WW1
Officers by trenches, meeting at dusk, First World War. 1914-1918

Piccadilly roadworks 1927 Roadworks in Piccadilly, London 1927
Labourers making a trail in the pavement, for some kind of maintenance, watched by a crowd of people. 1927

Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July
1063685 Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July (engraving) by English School

The Spanish-American War, the Siege of Santiago de Cuba (litho)
1063612 The Spanish-American War, the Siege of Santiago de Cuba (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

The "Dresden"is sunk by her own crew March 1915 (litho)
1074475 The " Dresden" is sunk by her own crew March 1915 (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Lance Nak Bhau Savant at Mazera on Tigris December 1914 (litho)
1074469 The death of Lance Nak Bhau Savant at Mazera on Tigris December 1914 (litho) by Holloway, Edgar Alfred (1870-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Private Smith rescuing a wounded officer under heavy fire awarded DCM Ypres August 1915
1074464 Private Smith rescuing a wounded officer under heavy fire awarded DCM Ypres August 1915 (litho) by Kemp Tebby, Arthur (fl.c.1883-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sinking of the "Columbia"an armed British trawler by a German torpedo boat
1074428 The sinking of the " Columbia" an armed British trawler by a German torpedo boat on English coastline October 1914 (litho) by Dixon

Squadron Commander Spenser Grey awarded DSO for flying over Cologne
1074421 Squadron Commander Spenser Grey awarded DSO for flying over Cologne and bombing a miltary railway station Oct 1914 (litho) by Avis, W

Private F Hamilton awarded the DCM by stopping the enemy
1074415 Private F Hamilton awarded the DCM by stopping the enemys bombing attack July 1915 at Hooge (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Private B R Shiel awarded DCM for capturing a German patroller in Belgium April 1915
1074411 Private B R Shiel awarded DCM for capturing a German patroller in Belgium April 1915 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain O Sullivan won a VC for leading a bombing attack near Krithia
1074366 Captain O Sullivan won a VC for leading a bombing attack near Krithia on the Gallipoli Peninsula July 1915 (litho) by Ripperger, H

Stampede averted Private Peel rounding up frightened mules at Sari Bair August 1915
1074357 Stampede averted Private Peel rounding up frightened mules at Sari Bair August 1915 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

The E14 sinks a Turkish gunboat in Sea of Marmora 1915 (litho)
1074327 The E14 sinks a Turkish gunboat in Sea of Marmora 1915 (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Private Hamilton constructing a shelter in full view of the Turks at the Lone Pine
1074313 Private Hamilton constructing a shelter in full view of the Turks at the Lone Pine trenches on Gallipoli Peninsula August 1915 (litho) by Valda

Lieutenant D Oyly-Hughes RN awarded DSO starting out on his amazing adventure in
1074299 Lieutenant D Oyly-Hughes RN awarded DSO starting out on his amazing adventure in the Sea of Marmora August 1915 (litho) by Dixon

Private Lynn dying from gas poisoning, serves a machine gun and beats off a German attack
1074293 Private Lynn dying from gas poisoning, serves a machine gun and beats off a German attack. Ypres April 1915 (litho) by Holloway

The Siege of Plevna, Bird s-Eye View of the Russian and Turkish Positions from the South-East (engraving)
1049861 The Siege of Plevna, Bird s-Eye View of the Russian and Turkish Positions from the South-East (engraving) by English School

Prussian Advanced Works before Paris, cooking in the Trenches (engraving)
1052167 Prussian Advanced Works before Paris, cooking in the Trenches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Advanced Works before Paris)

The War in South America, View of Arica, recently captured by the Chilians (engraving)
1060144 The War in South America, View of Arica, recently captured by the Chilians (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell
976446 Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell, 11 October 1915 (litho) by Pearse

Drummer Walter Ritchie standing on the enemys parapet to sound the charge
976434 Drummer Walter Ritchie standing on the enemys parapet to sound the charge, under heavy machine-gun fire and bomb attacks, Beaumont Hamel, France, 1 July 1916 (colour litho) by Elcock

Replacements arriving for the trenches, Ypres (colour litho)
978948 Replacements arriving for the trenches, Ypres (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Replacements arriving for the trenches, Ypres)

Signpost Lane, from British lines to German lines, WW1
Signpost Lane, which ran from the British lines, through the German lines into the village of Neuve Chapelle. This sketch was made from a ditch in No-Man s-Land during a reconnaissance for

RE wiring party in front of the trenches, WW1
An RE [Royal Engineers] wiring party in front of the trenches. Until about late 1915, wiring was exclusively the work of the RE, but the casualties sustained in doing this work

Trenches at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, WW1
By the light of the flare. My first impression of the trenches, at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, Jan.15. The front line consisted of separate trenches of primitive construction without any

German Forces WWII
German Forces on the Western Front. Even trenches cannot halt the storming infantry. Date: 1940

German Prisoners in Morocco
German Prisoners captured during the First World War, digging trenches in Morocco Date: 1915

In the Trenches (engraving)
1052220 In the Trenches (engraving) by Maurand, Charles (1824-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Trenches. Illustration for The Graphic)

As the positions are consolidated, the placing in place of a Frisian horse on the prode of a walkway (Colour Litho)
2777533 As the positions are consolidated, the placing in place of a Frisian horse on the prode of a walkway (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The War, in the Trenches before Plevna (engraving)
1589716 The War, in the Trenches before Plevna (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, in the Trenches before Plevna)

The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving)
1589781 The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army (colour litho)
1587594 Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army)

Australians parading for the trenches, 23 July 1916 (b / w photo)
3656841 Australians parading for the trenches, 23 July 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, World War I (colour photo)
3620753 British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, World War I (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British machine gunners wearing gas helmets)

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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.