Civilian Collection (page 4)

Brussels, Germans crossing Place Charles Rogier, 8/20/14, 20 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Brussels, Germans crossing Place Charles Rogier, 8/20/14, 20 Aug 1914 (date created or published later). German soldiers marching in a street in Brussels, Belgium during World War I

17th Reg't [i.e. Regiment] leaving Toronto, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
17th Reg't [i.e. Regiment] leaving Toronto, between c1914 and c1915. Crowd watching Canadian soldiers from the 17th Regiment in Toronto, Canada, during World War I

German women after second grade meat, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German women after second grade meat, 1914. German women in line for meat during the beginning of World War I

Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I

Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I

Paris, shop now a hospital, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, shop now a hospital, 1914. The former Dufayel store in Paris, located at the intersection of Boulevard Barbe`s and Rue Christiani, which was converted to a hospital during World War I

Autos requisitioned, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Autos requisitioned, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Automobiles requisitioned to move troops to the front during World War I, Paris, France

Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Crowd of reservists at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I

Recruiting, Montreal, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruiting, Montreal, 1914 (date created or published later). Soldiers standing in front of a window which displays a recruitment poster for the 5th Regiment Royal Highlanders of Canada

Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. People in front of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) in Berlin, Germany, cheering the declaration of World War I

Run on Berlin Bank when war declared, Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Run on Berlin Bank when war declared, Aug 1914. Crowd of people at door of a bank in Berlin, Germany at the beginning of World War I

Costumes de Différents Pays, Quans ou Mandarins Chinois, Civil et Militaire, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Quans ou Mandarins Chinois, Civil et Militaire, c1797

The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], 1876. The Delegations of Austria and Hungary were opened on Monday

Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. In the interview which Baron Rodich had, a fortnight ago, at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], with the principal insurgent leaders

Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa...1876. Creator: Unknown
Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

French Troops in Italy; In Verona: French officers are cheered by the crowd... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Troops in Italy; In Verona: French officers are cheered by the crowd in a town square, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

French Troops in Italy; In Brescia: a machine gun unit march past the Garibaldi... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Troops in Italy; In Brescia: a machine gun unit march past the Garibaldi monument, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Inter-allied Support; The men get acquainted with their new temporary quarters, 1917. Creator: Pelanda
Inter-allied Support; The men get acquainted with their new temporary quarters, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Dark Hours of Italy; Quai des Esclavons. Areas of Venice threatened... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Quai des Esclavons. Areas of Venice threatened, November 4, 1917, at the most critical moment of the Austro-German offensive, 1917

The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace.... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace. Areas of Venice threatened, November 4, 1917, at the most critical moment of the Austro-German offensive, 1917

The Dark Hours of Italy; Women and children of Friuli and Carnia fleeing... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Women and children of Friuli and Carnia fleeing the horrors of the invasion, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

The Dark Hours of Italy; One of the Tagliamento bridges during the retreat... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; One of the Tagliamento bridges during the retreat, October 31, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Dark Hours of Italy; Refugees from Friuli in a square in Brescia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Refugees from Friuli in a square in Brescia, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Le debut des gardes rouges: une manifestation de la des ouvriers qui, apres avoir envahi et pille l'arsenal

Les Evenements de Grece; Mitrailleuses sur la place de la Concorde et au coin d'une rue, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Evenements de Grece; Mitrailleuses sur la place de la Concorde et au coin d'une rue, 1917. First World War: Events in Greece; machine guns on the Place de la Concorde

Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; The speech, on December 11, 1917, of the proclamation.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; The speech, on December 11, 1917, of the proclamation of General Allenby to the population of the city, in the presence of the staff of the allied troops

Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917; Led by, the English General Borton, new governor of the city, followed by his two aides-de-camp; behind them

In the French countryside; While father is away fighting!, 1917. Creator: Unknown
In the French countryside; While father is fighting!, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Auto-da-fe in front of the building of the Democratic newspaper... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Auto-da-fe in front of the building of the Democratic newspaper "O'Mundo", ransacked by revolutionaries during a night of disorder from December 7 to 8

On the Eastern Front; In Salonika, August 20, 1917: refugee camp... 1917. Creator: Unknown
On the Eastern Front; In Salonika, August 20, 1917: refugee camp on the Champ de Mars, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops into Baghdad, March 11, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

The Battle of Ueno, 1874. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
The Battle of Ueno, 1874

Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie…. !, 1917. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie. !, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont... 1917
Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont acclames et embrasses, 1917

La Suisse fraternelle; le passage a Geneve des evacues des departements envahis; venant... 1918. Creator: J Renand
La Suisse fraternelle; le passage a Geneve des evacues des departements envahis; venant d'allemagne, par Schaffhouse, ils se dirigent, apres avoir ete reconfortes et pourvus vetements

Une population francaise emmenee en captivite: a Guiscard (Oise), le 16 fevrier 1917, les... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Une population francaise emmenee en captivite: a Guiscard (Oise), le 16 fevrier 1917, les Allemands, preparant leur retraite

A la merci de l'arbitraire allemand; le recensement photographique de nos populations... 1917. Creator: Unknown
A la merci de l'arbitraire allemand; le recensement photographique de nos populations envahies, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

A Metz; L'entrée des Francais, le 19 novembre 1918: au defile des troupes se sont... 1918. Creator: Unknown
A Metz; L'entree des Francais, le 19 novembre 1918: au defile des troupes se sont melees de jeunes Lorraines enthousiastes, 1918

A Metz; L'empereur Frederic III, 1918. Creator: Unknown
A Metz; L'empereur Frederic III, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A Metz; Le prince Frederic-Charles, gisant sur le sol de l'Esplanade, 1918. Creator: Unknown
A Metz; Le prince Frederic-Charles, gisant sur le sol de l'Esplanade, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La patrie retrouvee; A Morhange, le 18 novembre: de jeunes Lorraines fleurissent les... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La patrie retrouvee; A Morhange, le 18 novembre: de jeunes Lorraines fleurissent les cavaliers de l'escorte du general Passaga, 1918

La patrie retrouvee; A Chateau-Salins, le 17 novembre: entrée de la Ire division... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La patrie retrouvee; A Chateau-Salins, le 17 novembre: entree de la Ire division marocaine commandee par le general Daugan, 1918

La patrie retrouvee; A Dieuze le 17 novembre 1918: arrivee des premiers soldats francais... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La patrie retrouvee; A Dieuze le 17 novembre 1918: arrivee des premiers soldats francais au milieu d'une escorte d'etudiants, de jeunes filles et d'enfants, 1918

Surrender of the Citadel of Antwerp, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Surrender of the Citadel of Antwerp, 1832, (1833). Cheering people (civilians and soldiers) at a large fort. In the background towers of a city

The Shelling of s-Hertogenbosch by the French, 1800. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Shelling of s-Hertogenbosch by the French, 1800. Other Title(s): The Shelling of Hertogenbosch by the French during the Siege of 1794, presumably in the Night of 25-26 September

The requisition, 1872. Creator: Charles Rochussen
The requisition, 1872. Soldiers with horses belonging to a farming family

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"Civilian: Stories of Resilience and Courage Through the Ages" In times of war, an instruction booklet became a lifeline for civilians navigating uncertainty and danger. Knitting for the RAF: How ordinary citizens contributed to the war effort in World War II with their needles and yarn. A chance encounter on the road to Lille brought together a British trooper and a French woman, reminding us that humanity transcends borders even in wartime. "Flying for the Summer Week-end" by C. E. Turner captures the fleeting moments of joy amidst chaos during World War II. Air Raid Drills at Windmill Theatre: The resilience of both performers and audience members as they faced constant threats from above during World War II. Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey united against adversity, standing strong against enemy attacks during World War II. The haunting melodies of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony echoed through besieged streets, offering solace to civilians enduring unimaginable hardships during WWII. "Who's Absent?" - A poignant recruitment poster from WWI highlighting those who sacrificed everything while urging others to join their ranks. British Royal Marines marching through Ostend captured in a photograph that immortalizes their bravery in the face of unknown dangers during WWI. "Come Lad, Slip Across and Help" - A stirring recruiting poster from WWI calling upon young men to step forward and defend their nation with courage and honor. An air raid warden diligently sets blackout time clock indicator at an ARP post near London; ordinary citizens stepping up to protect their communities during WWII. A touching image frozen in time: A woman comforting her daughter inside a bomb shelter beneath London; proof that love can thrive even amidst destruction. 13.