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Sir Doug. Haig, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928), who served as a British senior officer during the World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2016) Title from data provided by the Bain... More

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

Within 100 yards of Thiepval Village, Flanders

Two soldiers with their backs to the camera, are leaning up against the incline of the trench. The bottom of the trench is quite narrow and their equipment is lying to hand. They are peering over the top of the... 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

Douglas and Henrietta - Public domain portrait print

Douglas Haig with his sister Mrs Henrietta Jameson...digital.nls.uk/74549690 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74549690 )

Clifton - Public domain portrait print

A photograph of Sir Douglas Haig taken when he was at Clifton College, Bristol? The photograph has 'Clifton' in ink on the back, 'taken in Paris' in pencil, scored through in ink, and 'given to me about 1881-2'... 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

Thanksgiving service in the Cambrai Cathedral for the deliverance of t...

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > Canadians..Page:X.25016..Title:Thanksgiving service in the Cambrai Cathedral for the deliverance of the Town..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74549224 ( http://digital.n... More

Douglas Haig - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of the young Douglas Haig as an officer with the 7th Hussars...digital.nls.uk/74570250 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74570250 )

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, World War One 1914-1918

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German prisoners, Western Front, during World War I

In this photograph, an Allied soldier watches as German prisoners are escorted along a path beside the trench in which he is standing. Several of the prisoners are carrying a wounded man on a makeshift stretche... More

Haig in uniform on joining the Hussars

Haig as a Hussar, Britain, 1885. A studio portrait of Douglas Haig as a young man of 23, in uniform after he had joined the 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars in February 1885. After attending Oxford University, he had... More

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

British cavalry passing the ruins of Albert cathedral, France, during ...

British cavalry passing the ruins of Albert cathedral, France, during World War I. World War I provided endless striking subjects for a photographer as skilled as Tom Aitken. There is something very funereal ab... More

Where Tommy's footwear is repaired

This view of the corner of a workshop for repairing army boots shows men using machines to mend calf-length boots. The machines have the logo and brand name of the American Singer Company, who produced both dom... More

Cavalry patrols advancing over open country near Mory

Cavalry advancing briskly over very flat countryside. Each man holds the reins in his left hand keeping his right hand free for his lance. Cavalry patrols could cover the ground quickly, but each horse presente... More

Messenger dog with its handler, in France, during World War I

Messenger dog with its handler, in France, during World War I. This collie dog worked as a messenger in the front line under constant gunfire. A scrolled up message can be seen attached to the dogs collar. Dogs... More

Haig shaking hands with Queen Alexandra

Haig greeting Queen Alexandra, London, 19 December 1918. This photograph shows Field Marshal ( Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and two other officers sitting in an open horse-drawn carriage in London. Haig is leaning do... More

Men dressing prisoners, Flanders

A German prisoner of war. His wounds are being dressed by a member of the R.A.M.C. The other German prisoners in this shot are distinguishable by their distinctive helmets, known as the German 'Stahlhelm'. R.A.... More

Led horse lagging behind during World War I

Two horses jumping fences during a show, one rider less. The picture is taken from below the height of the jump and the rest of the fences are visible in the background all at odd angles to each other. The firs... More

Mr Briand et le Gal. Douglas Haig

Haig and Briand at Montreuil, France, June 1916. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and the French Prime Minister Aristide Briand (1862-1932) walking to... More

Sir Douglas Haig and Commander-in-Chief of the Portuguese Expeditionar...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Haig and others leaving a train, Western Front, possibly 1918

Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) leaving a train to walk over a board path to his waiting car. Sir Philip Sassoon (1888-1939), Secretary to the British Prime Minister Lloyd George (1863-1945), is left of H... More

King of the Belgians being received by Earl Haig

Unveiling of memorial, Messines, Belgium, after World War I. This is one of two photographs of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) at the unveiling of the memorial of the London Scottish Regiment at Messines,... More

Scene during visit of King George to France. The King with Marshal Foc...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canadian officers examining German machine guns

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > Canadians..Page:X.25019..Title:Canadian officers examining German machine guns..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74549228 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74549228 ) ..Description... More

Prince of Wales with some regimental officers

Edward, Prince of Wales, ( 1894-1972) stands between two regimental officers. All three men are in full uniform with breeches, boots and spurs and holding canes. The officer to the right has the cap badge of th... More

Winston Churchill inspecting Canadian troops, during World War I

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > Canadians..Page:H.226..Title:Winston Churchill inspecting Canadian troops, during World War I..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74548564 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74548564 ... More

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig with Army Commanders in France

Sir Douglas Haig surrounded by his fellow commanders in France, during World War I. This photograph shows Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig flanked by other members of the Allied general staff. Field Marshall Hai... More

British messenger dogs with their handler, France, during World War I

British messenger dogs with their handler, France, during World War I. A British soldier holds three dogs which were trained to carry messages between the lines and command during World War I. Usually the dogs ... More

Sir Douglas Haig with Dominion journalists

Field Marshal Haig with British Empire war correspondents, France, during World War I. In the photograph Haig stands at the centre of the picture smiling. Journalists from Great Britain and her colonies flank H... More

Earl Haig inspecting the guard of honour

General Haig inspecting troops, Messine, Belgium. The image is framed by two rows of soldiers down either side, angling away from the camera. Between them General Haig and his staff are approaching the photogra... More

H.M. watching work on a wrecked plane

A fully uniformed King George V (1865-1936) watches some men working on the wreckage of a plane on the Western Front. Though the King involved himself with some mild propaganda duties and was nominally Head of ... More

First decoration to be presented to a Portuguese soldier in France

General Haig with the President of Portugal. The President is standing directly in front of a soldier, and is pinning a medal to his jacket. According to the photograph's original caption, this man is the first... More

War memorial for Newfoundland soldiers

War memorial for Newfoundland soldiers at Beaumont Hamel, France, during World War I. This monument of a caribou at Beaumont Hamel, France, is dedicated to the Newfoundland soldiers who lost their lives on the ... More

Moving our guns to an advanced position

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > Canadians..Page:S.2825..Title:Moving our guns to an advanced position..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74545848 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74545848 ) ..Description:Holt tra... More

Military Police enjoying a meal, Flanders

Three men from the military police pausing for something to eat and drink. They are sitting in the entrance to a shelter constructed from wooden crates. The crates double as shelves, and one is being used as a ... More

Sur les marches de l'Hotel de Ville [On the steps of the Town Hall]

Haig and Clemenceau, Cambrai, France, October 1918. This is a French press photograph of the French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) standing between two other men on the steps of the town hall in ... More

Triumphant dog sitting atop a gun surrounded by gunners, France, durin...

Triumphant dog sitting atop a gun surrounded by gunners, France, during World War I. Proudly perched on top of what looks like a howitzer, this pet dog was the regimental mascot of the artillery gunners also ga... More

Troops moving up at eventide - men of a Yorkshire regiment on the marc...

Five soldiers silhouetted against the sky. Rays of sun burst through dark clouds to create a dramatic and atmospheric shot. They are all wearing steel helmets, and three of them are clearly carrying rifles and ... More

Sir Joseph Ward, General Sir Douglas Haig, Mr Massey

In this photograph General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) stands second from the right. Also present are Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930), member of the New Zealand National Government and ex-Prime Minister, and the R... More

Dfil des troupes devant le Mal. Douglas Haig [Procession of troops in ...

Haig inspecting troops, Bergues, France, 1917. This shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) saluting as French troops march past on parade. Two French generals stand behind him. This is one of several photo... More

Daylight reconnaissance during World War I

Royal Scots in No Man's Land, France, during World War I. This photograph shows a party of soldiers from the Royal Scots Regiment creeping along between a field and a hedge. The caption indicates they were adva... More

Interior of a ward on a British Ambulance Train in France

Interior of an ambulance-train ward, France, during World War I. This image is very striking due to the lighting and the tunnel effect of the train carriage, which is emphasised by the parallel lines of the woo... More

In Beaumont Hamel during World War I

A German graveyard at Beaumont-Hamel, France, with makeshift wooden crosses marking the graves. (The caption for a similar photograph of the same graveyard informs us that this monument was erected for those Ge... More

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig with H.R.H. Prince Yurihiti of Higash...

Prince Yurihito of Higashi-Fushimi (1867-1922) with Field Marshall Douglas Haig, at a train stop near the Western Front. Born in Kyoto, Prince Yurihito was the seventeenth son of the Higashi-Fushimi royal dynas... More

Repairing bridges on the Somme after the advance

With a steam engine and lorry in attendance, this image shows a group of soldiers repairing a bridge over the River Somme. It is likely that these soldiers would be Royal Engineers, more commonly known as 'sapp... More

Anti-aircraft gun in action during the battle, Flanders

Soldiers silhouetted against the sky. They are preparing to fire an anti-aircraft gun. On the right of the photograph a soldier is being handed a large shell for the gun. ..The Battle of Broodseinde (October 19... More

Signallers working at the headquarters of R.E.S.S. in France, during W...

Just like a team of operators working at a busy telephone switchboard, this image shows the network of communications at company HQ that was required to co-ordinate an armys activities. The object immediately i... More

Mr Younger(?), the Principal, Barcley/Bardy(?) and Douglas

Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) has been photographed in academic robes, possibly on the occasion of being conferred with an honorary degree. Haig had been educated at Brasenose College Oxford between 1880 and 188... More

Who said that the Canadian Service Corps have 'cushy jobs'?

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > Canadians..Page:X.25015..Title:Who said that the Canadian Service Corps have 'cushy jobs'?..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74549222 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74549222 ) .... More

Mr. Balfour et le Gal. Douglas Haig

Haig and Balfour, Versailles, July 1918. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Arthur Balfour (1848-1930) and Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) sitting side by side on a park bench in the g... More

Gal. Douglas Haig - Public domain portrait print

Inter-Allied Conference, Versailles, France, July 1918. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and other delegates at the Inter-Allied Conference at Versail... More

Attack on Hindenburg line during World War I

With 'land battleships (tanks) in the background, this image shows infantry advancing during the attack on the famous Hindenburg Line. As the Hindenburg Line was finally overrun by the Allies in the autumn of 1... More

Horses of patrols tethered behind dug-outs in a dip

Row of horses tied up, Belgium. This image shows a line of horses tethered to some bushes. They are all wearing saddles and harnesses, and are laden with weapons and equipment. The ground they are standing on i... More

Outside captured German dugout during World War I

Some soldiers are jammed in the brick door way of a dugout while one man stands outside smoking. The two clearly visible soldiers look cocky and are wearing big grins. The dugout itself is half derelict with th... More

Mal. Douglas Haig et le Gal. Anthoine [Field Marshal Douglas Haig and ...

Haig at Bergues, France, 1917. This photograph shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) talking to a French general identified in the caption as 'Anthoine'. The French general is wearing his sword and appea... More

Marshal Foche and Sir Douglas Haig inspect guard of honour

General Haig and Marshal Foch walking through a guard of honour, during World War I. Two lines of soldiers with fixed bayonets are standing to attention in a grassy field. The soldiers are wearing kilts and Bal... More

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Querrieu, France

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. Balfour, le Gal Douglas Haig, le Gal. Wilson

Haig and others at Inter-Allied Conference, Versailles, France, July 1918. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and three other delegates from the Inter-A... More

Le Mal. Douglas Haig [?] les decorations anglaises aux officiers de la...

Haig decorating French officers, Bergues, France, 1917. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) pinning a British military decoration on a French infantry of... More

H.M. the King of Montenegro and the Commander-in-Chief

King Nikola I Petrovic of Montenegro ( 1860-1918) has been photographed by John Warwick Brooke with Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces. They are standing on the steps of a brick-buil... More

Some shell cases on the roadside in the front area, the contents of wh...

Lone soldier surrounded by a mountain of empty shell cases, France. This lone British soldier up to his knees in spent shell cases, offers a striking impression of the destruction that took place on the Western... More

Sir Douglas Haig saying goodbye to the President of Portugal - the lat...

Visit of the President of Portugese Republic to the Portuguese Expeditionary Force in France...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ... More

Dismantling an aeroplane, during World War I

A few soldiers gather round an aeroplane. Three of them are looking at the cockpit, while three others perch near the tail. According to the original caption, these men are dismantling the plane. There are no w... More

Sir Joseph Ward, General Sir Douglas Haig, Mr. Massey

From left to right, an unidentified uniformed man; Sir Joseph Ward, the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand; General Sir Douglas Haig, British Commander-in-Chief and William Massey, the Prime Minister of New Z... More

Five soldiers recuperating in the sun, during World War I

Five relatively young soldiers are lying in beds on a gravel path. The beds are made from pieces of metal tubing and look fairly compact. Each man has a number of pillows to prop him up and is holding a bamboo ... More

King George V and Allied commanders, France, during World War I

This photograph is a group shot of a number of Allied officers with King George V of Britain (1865-1936) who is standing third from right in the front row. George V, who reigned from 1910 to1936, visited the Fr... More

Depart du Mal. Douglas Haig [Departure of Field Marshal Haig]

Haig leaving Bergues, France, 1917. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) talking to a group of French officers before getting into his waiting car. French... More

Moving big guns up to the front by hand

Soldiers struggling to pull a big gun through mud. The gun has been placed on a track created for a light railway. The soldiers are pushing a device, attached to the gun, that possibly slots into the tracks. So... More

Women cooks at the Front, during World War I

Six flues from a group of Agas, which are arranged in a square in the middle of a wooden shed. On top of the Agas are big square metal tins with food piled over the edge of the dishes. The women all have implem... More

Officers' quarters in reserve line, France, during World War I

Three officers of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) are sitting around a table. The table is laid with a vase of flowers, plates and mugs, but there is no food visible. The bottle appears to be la... More

Captured German dug-out Headquarters, France, probably 1918

This photograph shows how well-engineered some of the German trenches were. The caption notes that there was10 feet of concrete on top and the image shows a great depth of concrete and sod below the corrugated ... More

Sir Douglas Haig shaking hands with General Joffre

General Joffre pays a visit to Sir Douglas Haig. Haig and Joffre, Western Front, during World War I. This photograph shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) standing on the steps of a house and leaning forw... More

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig with H.R.H. Prince Yurihiti of Higash...

Prince Higashifushimi Yorihito (1867-1922) with General Douglas Haig, beside a general staff car near the Western Front. Born in Kyoto, Prince Yorihito was the seventeenth son of the Higashi-Fushimi royal dynas... More

Sir Douglas Haig with the C.-in-C. of the Portuguese Expeditionary For...

General Haig and, to his left, the Commander-in-Chief of the Portuguese Expeditionary Force. It is very likely that the Commander-in-Chief in this case is General Tamagnini. Both men are holding canes and are s... More

Spectators and competitors at a Black Watch sports day, during World W...

A crowd of onlookers at a sports day organised by the Black Watch Regiment. The spectators include some of the competitors, members of the Black Watch who were not taking part and a number of women and children... More

Corner of the great heap of bombs and stores let by the Germans when t...

This photograph, probably taken by John Warwick Brooke shows a pile of helmets, bombs and ammunition stores abandoned by the German forces when the Allies captured St Pierre Divion on 13th November, 1916. After... More

Freedom of Cupar to F.M. Sir Douglas Haig

Haig in Cupar, Fife, 1919. The road into Cupar, Fife, lined with people including a military Guard of Honour. The road has been decorated with two triumphal arches, flags and bunting. A single figure, possibly ... More

View of the altar in Amiens Cathedral showing the protective measures ...

The wooden supports that were built to shield the altar at Amiens Cathedral from shell damage. In addition to these supporting planks, sandbags were also used to protect the interior furnishings and ornaments f... More

Mr. Clemenceau et le Mal. Douglas Haig

Haig and Clemenceau, Cambrai, France, October 1918. Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) standing to the left of the French Prime Minister, Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) who is apparently talking with a coupl... More

Members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, playing hockey, France

Context: RLS Haig "Official Photographs" > David McClellan..Page:L.494..Title:Hockey..Permanent URL:digital.nls.uk/74548620 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74548620 ) ..Description:Members of the Women's Army Auxiliar... More

Group of German prisoners with the regimental pet that was captured at...

German prisoners posing for the camera. In the middle of the group there is a dog, probably a pet or mascot. All of the men are in uniform. Whilst the majority of them look sombre, one or two manage a smile. ..... More

Haig and Churchill, possibly France, during or just after World War I

Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and other military and civilian officials, including a French general, standing on a station platform. They appear about to greet someone as the two main civilians have the... More

Wiring a ditch during World War I

A soldier wearing his uniform, a tin helmet and a few bits of equipment is standing in the middle of a criss-cross of barbed wire. He is holding a huge spiral of it up in front of him and is winding it off the ... More

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales

All the major members of the royal family visited the Western Front during the conflict, and this photograph captures The Prince of Wales on one of his visits. Field Marshall Haig is the bareheaded gentleman on... More

Wood is used for making up the roads on the Somme

Soldiers in kilts, possibly from a Highland Regiment, working in a wooded area. They appear to be wearing a protective covering or 'apron' over their kilts. The two men in the foreground are carrying a long and... More

King with French President and Sir W Haig, Flanders

King George V with the French President, Raymond Poincare, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, and two French generals, during World War I. This official photograph shows from right to left, King George V of Britai... More

Tank in action, Flanders during World War I

A tank, with guns apparently firing, crossing a trench or shell-hole. The tank appears to be a Mark I type, nicknamed, 'Mother'. These were the first tanks used in action and were developed from a prototype dem... More

Mal. Douglas Haig salue le drapeau des fusiliers marins [Field Marsha...

Haig saluting French Navy Fusiliers, Bergues, France,1917. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) and two French officers saluting the flag as they inspect ... More

Arrive du Gal. Douglas Haig [Arrival of General Haig]

Haig in Chantilly, France, December 1915. This photograph, which has a French press stamp, shows Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) walking down a road from his car past a line of French soldiers. At the be... More

Y.M.C.A. stall just behind the line, Flanders

Stall set up by the Y.M.C.A. They are serving hot drinks to a group of soldiers. There is a sign attached to a post which states 'WALKING WOUNDED.' One man sitting on a small wooden box has both eyes bandaged. ... More

Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig with army commanders in France

Reverse of a photograph showing Sir Douglas Haig surrounded by his fellow commanders in France, during World War I. There are pencil annotations, identifying individuals and giving instructions about touching u... More

Partner Patter Purveyors during World War I

This image shows two entertainers on a stage, apparently in the middle of a stand-up comic turn. Both are in dark suits. One has a red clown's nose and a bowler hat. He is wearing dancing shoes, so probably did... More

Derelict train with soldiers standing in it, France, during World War ...

Derelict train with soldiers standing in it, France, during World War I. The camera is face-on to the end of a blown out train carriage which is still sitting on its lines. The ground around the train is litte... More

General Sir Douglas Haig - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig,(1861-1928), who served as a British senior officer during the World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

General Sir Douglas Haig - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General Sir Douglas Haig - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928), who served as a British senior officer during the World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014) Title from data provided by the Bain... More

Come men! Come! Fight for justice! ... Emulate the example of Bahamian...

Poster showing small portraits of President Poincare of France, President Woodrow Wilson, King George V of England, King Albert of Belgium, and Sir Douglas Haig.

General Sir Douglas Haig - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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