Making bread for British troops, camp scene, France
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British troops entering Peronne, France after evacuation by the German...
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British troops entering Peronne, France
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Raiding party returning after the raid, showing barrage behind them
Six soldiers are silhouetted black against the skyline and viewed through a tangle of barbed wire. The men are running back towards the trench. One appears to be climbing over wire. They are holding their rifle... More
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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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
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
British troops enroute to front line trenches. Doullens, France. July ...
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General Pershing and King George inspecting American troops, Molliens,...
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The British Western front in France - the German offensive
British Tommies who have been in the thick of it coming back for few hours rest
British troops passing through Brimeux, France. 5-25-1918
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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)
Group of our boys on the battlefield, just behind the line
British soldiers posing for the camera. Most of them are sitting on the snow-covered ground. They are all fully armed and equipped. ..Scenes such as this were commonly used as propaganda, intended to boost mora... More
British troops driving back sheep. Near Verneuil, France. 5-29-1918
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Where British troops broke the Hindenburg line. Queant, France. Arras ...
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The British advance in the West
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Prince of Wales inspecting a battalion in France
This image shows the Prince of Wales taking part in the inspection of a battalion. The troops behind him are all standing to attention, with their rifles propped over their left shoulders. Although there to ins... More
Official photographs taken on the British western front by the New Ze...
The Commander in Chief reviews the New Zealanders. The march past
The British Western front in France. The German offensive
British troops going forward to meet the German Advance. Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The British Western front in France
His Majesty King George Vth visits his armies in France. H.M. the King inspects some Scottish troops just out of the line
Taking rails forward during World War I
Railway construction stage 1, France, during World War I. A team of 18 men are walking behind each other in pairs up a railway track. Between them they are carrying a section of railway track. Each pair is hold... More
Three cheers for the King during World War I
His Royal Highness, Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) in the left foreground, and two officers to the right. In the background troops are drawn up in ranks across a narrow valley, with higher, wooded, groun... More
Staff of a Field Ambulance in France
Men of a Field Ambulance unit. About 80 men are lined up, with the officers and the unit's mascot dog in the foreground. The unit cyclist stands to the left and their eight horses are lined up at the back...Bic... More
Rifle inspection after being relieved from the front line, Flanders
Rifle inspection, Western Front, World War I. A line of men standing with their rifles on their shoulders waiting while a young officer and a sergeant walk along the line inspecting the rifles. Other men can be... More
Gun captured by British troops near ST. Leger, France. 9-6-1918
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D.G.M.S.Officers and Staff during World War I
Staff of Director General of Medical Services, Western Front, during World War I. A posed grouping of the officers and staff of the Director General of the Medical Services (DGMS). The men are posed in a garden... More
British troops engaged in agricultural pursuits in the Ypres salient a...
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The British Western front during World War I
French Troops on the march route to the front. The spirit of our allies is magnificent.
Scene during visit of King George to France. The King with Marshal Foc...
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Group of officers with the Prince of Wales in the centre
A rather young-looking Prince of Wales poses for the photographer, most likely John Warwick Brooke, along with a group of officers. He is sitting in the middle of the front row, with a cigarette in his right ha... More
The British advance in the West
Respirator drill for the Guards near the Somme. Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hauling out a captured German gun, Flanders
Soldiers struggling to manoeuvre a captured German gun. One group pushes from the rear, whilst the other group pull using two ropes attached to the wheels. Moving such a heavy piece of weaponry across rough ter... More
The British Western front in France
British Railway work in France. Daily parade before going to work
Some of the prisoners taken by the British
With a background of ruined buildings, a single British soldier is standing in front of some 80 or so German prisoners. A few other British soldiers can be seen in the background. There is a remarkable lack of ... More
American troops in France passing British men resting by the roadside
Columns of American troops marching along a road, France, during World War I. A long column of American troops are marching, four abreast behind an officer, along a road. They are carrying full kit and wearing ... More
The British Western front in France
The German Offensive. British and French soldiers in action alongside each other
Staff and Clerical staff of General Sir Arthur Sloggett, Flanders
This group photograph shows the staff of General Sir Arthur Sloggett (1857-1929) outside a large villa. Sir Arthur Sloggett was the Director General of the Medical Services for the British Forces in the Western... More
The British Western front in France
His Majesty King George Vth visits his armies in France. H.M. the King visits New Zealand troops
Northumberland Fusiliers, Flanders
A row of soldiers are sitting on the edge of a trench with their legs dangling in. Behind them stands three further rows of soldiers...Photographs of regiments were often taken to instil a sense of pride and un... More
British troops returning after capturing Guillemont, France. 1916
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British troops preparing wire entanglements. Near Tilloy, France. May ...
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British troops with captured German trophies. Bouzincourt, France. Som...
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Shropshires resting on the roadside, Flanders
British soldiers resting by a roadside. They are all in full uniform and fully armed and equipped. Most of them have steel helmets, although quite a few of the men have removed them while they rest. It is quite... More
Outpost on a road in front of Ypres, Flanders
This photograph shows a handful of British soldiers standing in an outpost trench beside a road. They appear to be observers, watching for enemy action so that they can report back. They have no weapons visible... More
British troops along railway line. Merville, France. 4-11-1918
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Officers and men of the Newfoundland Regiment
Members of the Newfoundland Regiment, France - all of whom received decorations and who alone held the village of Monchy against a heavy counter attack. This is a group photograph of the officers and men of the... More
British troops resting. Bois de Foureaux, France
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Officers of a Royal Fusilier Battalion, Flanders
This style of formal group photograph was intended to be used as propaganda amongst the soldiers. This one is believed to have been taken by the official war photographer, John Warwick Brooke. It was hoped that... More
Massed bands of the 166th Brigade, Bethune, France
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Australian troops marching along a road, France, during World War I
Australian soldiers marching along a dusty tree-lined road in France. They are all wearing soft hats and are fully armed and equipped. Most of the men have noticed the photographer and are looking at the camera... More
Group of native N.C.O's during World War I
Labour Corps, Western Front, during World War I. In this photograph, a group of black African Non-Commissioned Officers are shown with a single white officer. It is probable that these men were members of the S... More
The British Western front in France
The German offensive. South African Scottish resting by the roadside after their share in the fighting
Group in the trenches, Flanders
Soldiers in a trench, France, during World War I. A group of soldiers pose for the camera in a trench. All of them are wearing steel helmets and many of them are holding some form of weaponry. One man, third ro... More
The British Western front during World War I
Americans in France. Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The front in France. The German offensive
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Returning from leave and nearing the old spot again, Flanders
Soldiers carrying equipment and possessions. One of the soldiers has an accordion. There is a truck and a radio mast in the background...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE FRONT IN FRANCE. Retu... More
The British Western front in France. The German offensive
Troops passing over a bridge which is mined ready to blow up should it be necessary
Americans showing British troops how to make a "home run". Near Pas, F...
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British troops moving up in the rain and slush. Scene near Domart, Fra...
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British troops on the Becordel-Fricourt, road- France
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The British Western front in France. The German offensive
Machine gun party going up into action. Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
British troops advancing at Ribecourt, France. 11-20-1917
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County regiment marching past during World War I
His Royal Highness, Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) standing in the right foreground watching a march past of troops. Other senior officers stand behind him. The troops are marching with rifles with bayon... More
Divisional Commander distributing prizes, Flanders
A Divisional Commander of the Black Watch is distributing prizes at a sports day. The men are amassed in a large semi-circle opposite the Commander. Prizes would have been given out for the winners of, amongst ... More
British troops entering Lille, France
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British troops entering Mesnil, France
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The British Western front in France
Portugese Infantry on the Western front Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Officer of an Irish Regiment in full German kit, Flanders
Soldiers wearing souvenirs. The man in the foreground is an officer of an Irish Regiment. He is posing with a German kit in front of a periscope. A number of the onlookers are also wearing souvenirs, possibly f... More
March past of the pipes, Flanders
Horse show behind the lines. Groups of men are lined up around different squares in a huge field. In the middle of each square a different activity is taking place. At the front of this picture a marching band ... More
Some Scottish troops taking a halt in the snow, Flanders
Assembling to face the photographer, this image captures some Scottish soldiers who are stopping for a short rest and quick cigarette while marching through the snow. As shown by their bare knees, many of them ... More
Prince of Wales inspecting a band of a regiment in France
The Prince of Wales can be seen here inspecting a regimental band - he is furthest to the right in front. The band members are all standing to attention in a snow-covered field as the Prince and his entourage w... More
The British Western front in France
The German Offensive. Jocks who have been in the thick of it being piped back for a few hours rest
American and British Troops in camp near Pas, France; 5/18/1918
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Staff of a trench mortar school in France, Flanders
Staff from a trench mortar school, in France, posing for the camera. The men, all sitting in rows, are looking at the camera and smiling. Despite the posed formality of the shot the men look happy and relaxed. ... More
South African Infantry in their glory
A large group of soldiers having a good time. They are all stamping their feet and brandishing anything that comes to hand, from walking sticks to swords. It is all being done in a light-hearted fashion, with m... More
The British Western front in France
The German Offensive. A bunch of Jocks who have been through it pose for the camera on the roadside
British troops help Frenchmen harvest their potatoes
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American troops passing British troops resting by roadside. Near Watte...
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Lewis gun's crew ready in the front line during an actual gas attack
Three uniformed men standing behind a Lewis gun, France. This image shows three uniformed men standing in a trench. According to the original caption, this photograph was taken during an actual gas attack. All ... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis, U.S.A., and the King of England inspecting American t...
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London battalion marching up to the trenches, Flanders
A long column of soldiers, four men wide, is marching passed the camera. As a result those at the front of the column seem to be at an odd angle. The road they are marching on is quite narrow and is lined with ... More
Troops resting in a cornfield, Flanders
Soldiers are lying on the ground while others stand in a semi-circle. They are all armed and uniformed but everyone is smiling and smoking cigarettes. The atmosphere is one of abandoned relaxation. ..Soldiers a... More
The British Western front in France
[..] British Tommy tests the depth [..] a drift of snow. Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
On their way to the trenches through the snow, Flanders
British soldiers marching over snowy ground towards the frontline, during World War I. With each soldier carrying a full kit, this photograph shows a single-file line of British troops marching over snowy terra... More
The British Western front in France
The Cambrai Advance. Infantry advancing below Canal bank for shelter Public domain photograph of France during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Troops in steel helmets moving along a communication trench fully equi...
Equipped British soldiers in a trench, France, during World War I. Eight soldiers walk towards the camera in single file. They are all carrying different pieces of large equipment. The trench they are walking i... More
British troops resting by side of disabled tank. Near Premont, France
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Some famous Scottish Pipe Majors, Flanders
Pipe majors at a horse show behind the lines during World War I. There are two rows of kilted men - one standing up and one sitting down. Most of the men are holding bagpipes but a few are holding batons. They ... More
British at Etaples buying from natives
Photograph shows British troops at Étaples, France with women selling food, during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)
Happy men of the Worcester, with their captured helmets, Flanders
British soldiers, during World War I. British soldiers posing for the camera. They are all smiling and look very relaxed and happy. Some of the men are wearing German helmets, probably trophies from a recent ra... More
British troops relieve Lille, World War One 1914-1918
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American and British troops playing cards, near Pas, France; 5/18/1918
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British troops in quarters at Fonquevillers, France. April 1917
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Army Commander Sir H.S. Horne inspecting a machine gun battalion
This image shows Commander Sir Henry Horne (1861-1929) inspecting a machine gun battalion drawn up in parade formation. The General and two other officers are walking past the troops towards some trees. All thr... More
Some south of Ireland troops after the battle with their souvenirs
A group photograph of soldiers from Ireland. According to the original caption they have just returned from a battle and are proudly displaying their trophies from the battlefield. Many of the men are wearing o... More
Official photograph of the British western front
Handing out permits to leave camp for a few hours recreation in the neighbourhood of the New Zealand depot in France
French and British make a line to hold up the enemy
This photograph, probably taken by John Warwick Brooke, shows a line of Allied soldiers lying across a grassy field. A French machine-gun crew are kneeling in the line, manning their gun. Some of the soldiers c... More
Duke of Connaught inspecting British troops. Near Lumbres, France. Oct...
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