Trenches Collection (page 8)

Une semaine de combats sur la rive gauche de la Meuse; 15 mars (17 h. 30)... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une semaine de combats sur la rive gauche de la Meuse; 15 mars (17 h. 30). --Pendant une accalmie... Une demiheure plus tard, l "operateur" recevait une blessure qui, dit-il

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Misc. Views, 1917

Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; au second plan, le general... 1916
Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; au second plan, le general et les officiers qui l'accompagnent, nos poilus creusant les lignes de tranchees, 1916

Face a face, apres une explosion de mine; au premier plan, un capitaine... c1915. Creator: Unknown
Face a face, apres une explosion de mine; au premier plan, un capitaine du genie diriger les travaux d'organisation du rebord francais de l'entonnoir; au fond, les Allemands, c1915

Sur le Front; nous avons montre, dans un precedent numero, une "bonne tranchee"... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Front; nous avons montre, dans un precedent numero, une "bonne tranchee" de premiere ligne; voici, par contraste, un "mauvais boyau" en Artois; il y a d'ailleurs

Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Face a face, apres une explosion de mine; Les Allemnds sortis de leurs tranchees, sans... c1915. Creator: Unknown
Face a face, apres une explosion de mine; Les Allemnds sortis de leurs tranchees, sans armes, apres avoir renonce a occuper l'entonnoir, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant... 1916. Creator: Hubert Jacques
Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant reseau de fils de fer barbeles, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

'Bonne tranchee, bon equipement et bon "jus".1916. Creator: Unknown
Bonne tranchee, bon equipement et bon "jus".1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Les Gaz Allemands; Cloche installee pres d'un abri de guetteur pour lui... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Gaz Allemands; Cloche installee pres d'un abri de guetteur pour lui permettre de signaler l'arrivee d'une nappe gazeuse ; des qu'elle sonne

Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; une des lignes de tranchees... 1916
Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; une des lignes de tranchees et un camp de travailleurs, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Crimean War. The severe and costly battles of Balaclava and Inkerman

The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. The latest accounts from the English Camp inform us that our riflemen in the trenches continue to pick off the Russian gunners

The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. Despatch from General Canrobert: Yesterday, at sunrise, we opened fire

The Coast North of Sebastopol, and New Earth Batteries, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Coast North of Sebastopol, and New Earth Batteries, 1854. Crimean War. Map of the strategic Black Sea port, ...sketched on board H.M.S

New Russian Works, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Russian Works, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the besieged Black Sea port of Sebastopol. English, French and Turkish ships are ranged across the entrance to the harbour

The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Crimean War....the French...opened heavily on the Quarantine Battery

Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol during the Siege, 1854. Crimean War: the Black Sea, the battlefield, allied and Russian positions: "Twelve Apostles" (three-decker [warship]); Barracks; Gordon's Battery

Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Crimean War. View of warships on the Black Sea, the battlefield, and positions of the allies and the Russians

Siege of Sebastopol - Preparing a Train for the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol - Preparing a Train for the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War: British Army position. Sebastopol will fall, no one doubts it - the question is only one of time...It is satisfactory...to

Plan of the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Crimean War. The accompanying plan has been drawn by Major Hopkins, K.H. The different armies are represented by the variety of lines of shade

Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma - Distribution of the British Troops at the... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma - Distribution of the British Troops at the Commencement of the Action, 1854. Crimean War. A. Battery of twelve heavy guns (24 lbs); B. Four heavy guns; C

Arab Tabia and Islanli Tabia, Silistria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Arab Tabia and Islanli Tabia, Silistria, 1854. Crimean War. Interior of Arab Tabia, as it remains since the 25th of June, when the siege of Silistria was abandoned by the Russians...View of Arab

Arab Tabia, Silistria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Arab Tabia, Silistria, 1854. Crimean War. Interior of Arab Tabia, as it remains since the 25th of June, when the siege of Silistria was abandoned by the Russians...View of Arab Tabia and Illanli

Zouaves death in a trench. War scene of 1870, c1870. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Zouaves death in a trench. War scene of 1870, c1870

Sappers going to the trenches, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1854. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sappers going to the trenches, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1854

Round Way, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1859. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Round Way, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1859

Sapping in full swing, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1858. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sapping in full swing, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1858

Trench guard, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1853. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Trench guard, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1853

A section of Seaforth Highlanders snatching a moments respite, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Development of trench warfare in France by Matania
Protecting the man and armouring the trench. French soldiers wearing the new steel helmet holding an armoured trench during a violent German artillery bombardment

World War 1: British soldiers sleeping in shell holes
3787046 World War 1: British soldiers sleeping in shell holes; (add.info.: World War 1: British soldiers sleeping in shell holes. British Offical War Photograph, published on postcard. Series 10, No)

WWI - Wounded British soldiers charge at German soldiers
3789983 WWI - Wounded British soldiers charge at German soldiers; (add.info.: Wounded British soldiers, of the Yorkshire Light Infantry, charge at German soldiers)

Three tiers of dug-outs in a sandpit, France (engraving)
3789978 Three tiers of dug-outs in a sandpit, France (engraving); (add.info.: Three tiers of dug-outs in a sandpit, behind British lines in Northern France)

World War I: French trench protected from gas attack
3786969 World War I: French trench protected from gas attack; (add.info.: World War I: French trench protected from gas attack. Soldier wearing gas mask)

Wounded American soldier after bombardment
3786082 Wounded American soldier after bombardment; (add.info.: Wounded American soldier after bombardment on Western Front, France, during World War I (1914 - 1918).); Lebrecht History

WWI - Searchlight signals night attack
3789974 WWI - Searchlight signals night attack; (add.info.: British searchlights find the position of the German forces and signal to the British troops by flashing the sign of the cross)

World War 1: Highlanders piping
3787050 World War 1: Highlanders piping; (add.info.: World War 1: Highlanders piping themselves back from the trenches. British Official War Photograph. Series 1. No 2. Published on postcard)

World War 1: British soldier helping a wounded comrade
3787047 World War 1: British soldier helping a wounded comrade; (add.info.: World War 1: British soldier helping a wounded comrade. British Official War Photograph published on postcard. Series III)

Siesta in a Trench
3786079 Siesta in a Trench'; (add.info.: Siesta in a Trench, 1915. During World War 1. (German: Siesta in Schutzengraben. Hungarian: Piheno a loveszarokban'.)); Lebrecht History

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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.