King & Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
King George V, Queen Mary and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, taken during a visit to the Western Front in France. They are positioned in front of a large brick building with French windows. The King and Queen are ... More
Haig & Pershing - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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5th British Arriving in Cugny - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...
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British enter Lille - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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Pilot House R-34 -- just after landing
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Haig, Pershing & others - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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British observers in captured observation post
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King George Decorates American - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...
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Haig, Pershing - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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King George - Public domain portrait photograph
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Wounded British in trench - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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King George views Peronne - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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British building railroad - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
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"Feu, s'il vous plait" -- British & French in Estaples
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King George of England in uniform, Rotary Photo / Rotary Photo
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General Sir P.W. Chetwode - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows British general, Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode (1869-1950) who served as Commander in Chief in India. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)
British troops entering Peronne, France after evacuation by the German...
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Decorating a doll they found left by villagers in the retreat
This photograph shows a group of soldiers looking at an abandoned porcelain doll. The shoulder marks on several of their uniforms show them to be members of the Royal Field Artillery. The HD symbol painted on t... More
Prince of Siam visiting the British front
The Prince of Siam standing next to a group of high ranking military officials. According to the photograph's original caption they are visiting a trench mortar school. They are standing next to a trench. The t... More
His Eminence inspecting the Dublin Fusiliers Brigade
Cardinal Bourne inspecting the Dublin Fusiliers Brigade. The inspection is taking place in a large grassy field. The men are lined up smartly in their ranks, with the officers standing at the front. All of the ... More
Officer judging the special competition
A young cavalryman poses for the camera next to two horses. He is holding both sets of reins. Another man, possibly a judge, stands close by. Horse shows were not organised purely for recreational purposes. The... More
British troops charging Turkish trenches
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King George of England visits American Cemetery near St. Quentin Canal...
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Greek general talking to Lord Granard during the Salonika Campaign
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Private of the Scots guards in full marching order
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German pill box captured by British troops
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Cooking dinner amid the ruins of Thilloy, near Bapaume, Flanders
Two soldiers making themselves comfortable in the ruins of a shattered house. One man is cooking on a tin-can brazier, while the other stands watching and smoking. Their kit is hung on the wall behind. A third ... More
Spanish Officers see a general view of the shell-pocked ground
Spanish officers visit the Western Front, during World War I. Six men make their way down a fairly steep but not long slope, towards a churned up, muddy stretch of land. The ground is filled with shell holes, i... More
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (left) chats with a French War Corresponde...
General Henry Rawlinson with a French war correspondent. Three men stand in a half-circle, chatting. They appear relaxed and smiling. They are well dressed with heavy coats but also mud bespattered. The town sq... More
Tommies at dinner, Flanders during World War I
This relaxed photograph is thought to have been taken by the official war photographer, John Warwick Brooke. The soldiers in this image appear a little worse for wear and are having to sit directly on the cold ... More
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Gal. Joffre et le Gal. Douglas Haig [General Joffre and General Haig]
Haig and Joffre at Chantilly, France, 1915. Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and the French general Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) walking out of a French military-controlled building in Chantilly, France in De... More
King of Montenegro and the Commander-in-Chief inspecting the Guard of ...
Haig, as Commander-in-Chief of the British forces, walks to the left of King Nikola I Petrovic of Montenegro (1860-1918). The king, wearing a long white coat, is acknowledging the Guard of Honour who are drawn ... More
Some officers studying a map of newly captured ground, Flanders
Officers examining a map, Western Front, during World War I. Five officers gathered around a map. Some of the men are using shovels to sit on, as if they were shooting sticks. The cap and collar badges of three... More
One of the many temporary bridges made by the R.E.s over the Somme
Bridge over the Somme, France, during World War I. Seven soldiers stand on a temporary bridge over the Somme. According to the photograph's original caption the bridge was built by the Royal Engineers. The brid... More
Few German prisoners being questioned
Prisoners of War, Western Front, during World War I. German prisoners being questioned by British officers. The prisoners appear to have been given bread rations, possibly for the purposes of the photograph. Th... More
French Troops moving up into action
French soldiers marching to the front line, France, during World War I. Dressed in their heavy army overcoats and carrying their long rifles, a group of French soldiers travels to the fighting. Note the protect... More
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig talking to a Sergt. Major of the Gordon...
General Haig and the Gordon Highlanders' guard of honour, during World War I. Down the left half of the photograph are two long rows of soldiers for as far as the eye can see. They are standing at an angle to t... More
General and Staff in charge of the American engineers who are construc...
The men in this photograph are all wearing the same uniform, which includes a very distinctive hat. It is a beautiful sunny day, but their faces are shielded from the sun by their hats. All of the men are stand... More
H.M. leaving an observation post on Vimy Ridge
A corrugated iron shed is built into an embankment of loose dirt. The surroundings in fact are dominated by dark, loose mud, interspersed with some low-lying shrubs. This creates quite a barren and bleak atmosp... More
Two Generals discussing a plan of defence in a trench
Two officers, identifiable as generals by their shoulder insignia and collar braid, are sitting in a trench, looking at a map. Two junior officers await their orders. There were regular briefings of officers. U... More
Boiling cookers of tea for our wounded just behind the line
The odd contraptions along the front of the picture are for boiling water. Mass production was required to deal with the volume of men. The soldiers dealing with the boilers are wearing ordinary uniforms, but w... More
Tea time just behind the line, Flanders
This image shows a group of British soldiers having a cup of tea. They are all in full uniform and look as if they are just pausing for a rest. Their rifles have been put to one side. They could be in a trench... More
King and the President of France
State occasion between France and Great Britain, during World War I. This shot has no attributed photographer. Despite the seriousness and etiquette required of this ceremonial situation, both men appear rather... More
Three officers having a chat - wearing trench waders, Flanders
Mud-splattered officers wearing trench waders enjoying a chat. This image shows three mud-splattered officers wearing trench waders enjoying a light-hearted chat. The fact that their feet are not visible on the... More
Colonel of the regiment watching the greasy pole competition
Cavalrymen, including the Colonel of the regiment, sitting on a river bank watching a greasy pole competition, during World War I. They appear to be completely engrossed in the event. Although they are in full ... More
H.M. conferring the honour of Knighthood on General Currie, Commander ...
King George V conferring General Currie, Commander of the Canadian forces, with the honour of Knighthood. They are standing in a marquee and the King is placing his sword above the Commanders right shoulder. A ... More
Wounded men of a third line Territorial Division being carefully moved...
Wounded soldiers are lying on stretchers, positioned across open-topped railway carriages. All of the men are bundled up in blankets to keep them warm. The last man is being loaded on, near the top of the small... More
Troops passing through a camoflaged trench to obscure the enemy's view
In this photograph two soldiers can be seen walking up steps in a trench. The trench is partly protected from view by camouflage nets. Camouflage became increasingly important during the war as aircraft surveil... More
Portuguese infantry resting during World War I
There is a group of soldiers half lying on the dirt in the middle of the image. They are all wearing dusty looking uniforms and tin helmets. They have not taken the rest of their equipment off either. They are ... More
King Albert introduces his general to King George. La Panne
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Fine advertisement, isn't it?, Flanders
A group of Royal Artillery, identifiable by their grenade collar badges. They are posed in a group photograph, sitting on two large shells which are painted with the words 'RMA' and 'Guarantee for Peace'. They ... More
Staff Officer explains to the Spanish Officers the construction of a m...
Spanish officers inspecting a trench. Five officers are grouped around the entrance to a half-constructed trench. The structure of the trench is visible. In the background lie frosty puddles...[Original reads: ... More
H.M. talking to General Horne whilst visiting his army area
King George V talking to General Horne. The General is holding a piece of paper, possibly a map, in his left hand. Both men are smartly dressed in military uniform. The King is resting his weight on a cane. Two... More
Officers chatting in their billets
Members of the Newfoundland Regiment. The men are positioned on a tree-lined path leading up to large and impressive collection of buildings. Most of them are sitting on low walls lining both sides of the small... More
Tommy has just bought a chicken for his Christmas dinner
Soldiers buying a chicken for their Christmas dinner. Three soldiers are standing in front of what appears to be a large farm building. The top half of a split door has been left open and there are piles of sac... More
Scene during Fourth of July ceremony at Houthem
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British Tommy interests himself in the happiness of the kiddies on the...
French children playing with a British soldier on a beach, France, during World War I. Dressed in the long and stripy swimsuits that were traditional in this era, these French children are enjoying playing in t... More
I'll guess it's hot carrying that lot
Two soldiers stand face-to-face with each other. They are standing on a path at the edge of a formal garden. In the background more paths and wooden buildings are visible. The soldier on the right is informally... More
Town Clerk of Dover reading address of welcome to the Field Marshal
Civic welcome at Dover, England, probably December 1918. Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) listening as the Town Clerk of Dover (in a legal wig) reads an address of welcome watched by the Mayor (with a chai... More
77 mm. guns which were captured by the British during the advance
Eight soldiers are standing grouped around a gun. They are all uniformed and wearing helmets. Three of the soldiers are just standing behind the gun, looking on and chatting amongst themselves. Four soldiers ar... More
Transport crossing a pontoon bridge, Flanders
Pontoon bridge, France, during World War I. This photograph shows a military transport cart, pulled by two grey horses, crossing a pontoon bridge over a river. The bridge has a slatted timber roadway, supported... More
This speaks for itself, Flanders
Artillerymen and shells, Western Front, during World War I. Six men of the Royal Artillery, who can be identified by their grenade collar badges. They are sitting behind three very large shells, on each of whic... More
Officer chatting with a French 'Poilu'
Two men standing in a muddy field. They are both wearing steel helmets, and long overcoats over their uniforms. The man on the right, smoking a cigarette, is carrying a rifle and a pack over his shoulder. Both ... More
Spanish Officers inspecting a heap of captured German hand grenades, m...
Spanish officers inspect captured German weaponry, during World War I. Five officers are standing on ridges in a muddy field. Two are looking at the pool of water they are standing beside while two look off int... More
Typical British soldier, World War One 1914-1918
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Wiring parties going up to the front line after heavy rain
A wiring party making their way along a very wet and muddy road. They are all wearing steel helmets and carrying rifles. Three of the men are rolling large rolls of wire along the road. Two of the men in the di... More
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, World War One 1914-1918
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Near Peronne, Flanders during World War I
Soldiers and horses in the street. Three soldiers are standing around two horses, whilst another soldier is sitting on one of the horses. One of the soldiers is putting a cap on the horse's head. In the backgro... More
At a training school, Flanders - Public domain portrait print
A large group of soldiers at a training school, in France, during World War I. Some of the men nearer the front are holding weapons. The men in the distance merge to form a sea of faces. At the back of the grou... More
Prisoners coming in, Flanders during World War I
German prisoners, during World War I. German prisoners being taken. One of the soldiers escorting them is armed with a large rifle and bayonet. Despite the armed soldier, they appear to be walking through the f... More
Going off with a good feed of grass which they have just cut for their...
Soldiers gathering fodder, France, during World War I. Two soldiers, identified by their cap badges as men of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, have been cutting grass for their horses. One man is carrying a scy... More
Field Marshall Foch visits the King
This photograph shows the French commander, General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) on the left and two other French officers, waving as they walk towards the camera. Foch was appointed Allied Commander-in-Chief in ... More
Scene in a front line trench during an actual gas attack
Three men standing in a trench, wearing gas masks. All three are in uniform and wearing steel helmets. The walls of the trench are high, and one man is perched, possibly on a ledge, enabling him to look over th... More
Sorry it is empty, Flanders during World War I
Two soldiers with a rum jar. The man actually drinking can be seen, in close-up, to be focused on the photographer rather than the earthenware rum jar! ..The army had a daily rum ration of 1/2 gill, which must ... More
Machine gunners from an Irish Division, Flanders
At first glance this is a posed and formal group photograph. On further inspection, however, it becomes more of a parody of the traditional group photograph. A number of the men at the front of the group are we... More
Tommies eating in a trench, Flanders
Soldiers is gathered in a small section of trench. In the foreground, one man slices a loaf of bread and another holds a container, possibly filled with soup or stew. Invariably, food arrived in the trenches da... More
Lord Kitchener visit front line trenches
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British and American officers at rest camp, Abbeville
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Duke of Connaught inspecting British troops. Near Lumbres, France. Oct...
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American soldiers boxing with British instructor. Near Moule France; 5...
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General Pershing and King George inspecting American troops, Molliens,...
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Natives of Manipur are greatly interested in the workings of a motor
A motorcar is parked to the left of the picture and is sitting with both sides of its bonnet open. There is a British soldier in the car, busy with the controls. Two Manipur soldiers are kneeling in front of th... More
Carrying a wounded man down to an ambulance, Flanders
A soldier in a tin hat is carrying a wounded sergeant on his back down a steep muddy bank helped by a corporal wearing a tin hat with MGC on it. Three other soldiers watch and a Red Cross man waits on the road ... More
One Tommy helps another out of the entrance to his dug-out or home
This photograph shows one soldier pulling another through a small hole, apparently from the cellar of a ruined house. The caption describes this as the entrance to a dugout. The conditions in this cellar may ha... More
H.M. walking through Peronne during World War I
King George V and his entourage walking through a street in Peronne, France. The King is walking at the front of the group, with a uniformed man on either side. All of the men, including the King, are in unifor... More
British troops enroute to trenches. Near Doullen-Amiens road, France
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British troops in France - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows British soldiers in a train during World War I, France. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)
H.M. the King. H.M. the Queen. H.R.H. the P. of W., Monsieur Poincare,...
From left to right this image shows the President of France, Monsieur Poincare; his wife Madame Poincare; the Prince of Wales; the British Ambassador to France, Sir Francis Bertie; Sir Douglas Haig; George V an... More
Snap at a seaside resort during World War I
British soldier building sandcastles with a little boy, in France, during World War I. This shows a 'Tommy' playing at building sandcastles with a little boy on a beach in northern France. The boy is dressed in... More
H.M. watching the Australian sports
King George V is standing in the foreground, watching as soldiers take part in a sports day event. The men taking part are in full uniform and are carrying full packs. The exercise shown here is possibly part o... More
Men of the K.O.Y.L.I. playing cards, Flanders
Soldiers are playing a relaxing game of cards. Positioned in a circle round the cards, they are stretched out on the ground. A small pile of money has been placed in the middle. One soldier looks over his shoul... More
Women at Boulogne station, France, probably December 1918
Women, accompanied by French and British officers, waiting at a gateway on the station platform at Boulogne. Most of the women are in uniform but two, standing slightly apart from the others and clearly accompa... More
Muddy wheels of an ammunition cart, Flanders
Four soldiers sitting on the axles of a gun- or ammunition-limber. The wheels of the limber are heavily covered in thick mud and it is possible that it had just been pulled out of the mud after being stuck. Mud... More
Messenger dogs with their keepers going across country up to the front...
Messenger dogs and their handlers marching to the Front, in France, during World War I. Straining at the leash, these messenger dogs and their keepers are apparently on their way to the front line trenches. In ... More
Funeral of Major General Ugo Bagnani, Italian Army who died on the 7th...
A walkway lined with uniformed troops is being traversed by pall-bearers and a coffin. The coffin is draped with a flag and most of the troops have bowed heads. The snowy churchyard and two elderly civilians ar... More
Free coffee and biscuits any time day or night, Flanders
Soldiers standing by a roadside. They are outside a makeshift coffee stall, and most of the men in the photograph are drinking out of metal cups. The group also includes three men sitting on their horses. Anoth... More
British troops entering Lille, Belgium
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H.M. and the King of the Belgians leaving the latter's house
King George V, on the left, and King Albert I of Belgium walking along a brick pathway. The path is bordered by what appears to be sand and sea grass. According to the photograph's original caption, they are ju... More
Nissen hut makes a splendid hospital ward
Inside a Nissen hut converted into a hospital ward. The bowed ceiling is lined with wood and a long rug runs the length of the hut, possibly laid for the benefit of the Queen's visit. Beds line both sides, with... More
Captain Roberts DSO and three unidentified Australian 5th Division off...
ID Number: P04229.002 .Maker: London Portrait Company. .Place made: London, England ..Rights Info: No known copyright restrictions...This photograph is from the Australian War Memorial's collection ( ht... More