Civilians Collection (page 5)

Russia War Pictures - General Scott On Eastern Front, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Russia War Pictures - General [Hugh L.] Scott On Eastern Front, 1917

Russia War Pictures - Children with General H.L. Scott, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Russia War Pictures - Children with General Hugh L. Scott, 1917

L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; D'autres s'empressent de renseigner nos officers, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; D'autres s'empressent de renseigner nos officers, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Ils repondent par un sourire a ces attentions et leur humeur est accueillante a la familiarite envahissante des enfants, 1914

L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; Un paysan offre a boire a une estafette, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; Un paysan offre a boire a une estafette, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Serbie Douloureuse; L'exode devant l'invasion autrichienne, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Serbie Douloureuse; L'exode devant l'invasion autrichienne, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Les Hindous acceptent volontiers les presents de la population, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Arrives dans les Flandres, de Marseille, par Orleans, Les Hindous acceptent volontiers les presents de la population, 1914

La Serbie Douloureuse, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Serbie Douloureuse, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Le Nord de la France Envahi; La retraite strategique de l'armee franco-anglaise, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le Nord de la France Envahi; La retraite strategique de l'armee franco-anglaise se poursuit depuis le 25 aout, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; un corps de cavalerie francaise entrait en Belgique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'aide Francaise a la Belgique; Le 7 aout, un corps de cavalerie francaise entrait en Belgique, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris

L'Armee Britannique; sur nos routes de France, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Armee Britannique; sur nos routes de France, les habitantes des campagnes apportent des rafraichissements et des fleurs a ceux qui viennent lutter aupres des notres, 1914

Victoires sur le Front Oriental; Les empires centraux ont incendie l'Europe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Victoires sur le Front Oriental; Les empires centraux ont incendie l'Europe, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

En Alsace et sur la Frontiere; nos fantassins et un etat-major de brigade entrent a Thann, 1914. Creator: Unknown
En Alsace et sur la Frontiere; Le 7 aout, nos fantassins, qui ont fleuri le canon de leurs fusils, et un etat-major de brigade entrent a Thann, 1914

L'Hommage aux Braves; La promenade du blesse, 1914. Creator: Lucien Jonas
L'Hommage aux Braves; La promenade du blesse, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

L'Armee Britannique; Le defile de artillerie dans les rues de Rouen, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Armee Britannique; Le defile de artillerie dans les rues de Rouen provoque, de la part de la population, des manifestations chaleureuses, 1914

L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent jusqu'a Rouen, la foule salue les arrivants, 1914

La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins, 1914 Creator: Unknown
La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins et les ouvriers du port, 1914

Dans les Vosges; Sous les dehors plus innocent, les espions pullulent devant nos troupes. 1914. Creator: Unknown
Dans les Vosges; Sous les dehors plus innocent, les espions pullulent devant nos troupes et autour d'elles, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Les Allemands a Bruxelles, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Les Allemands a Bruxelles; L'infanterie etait suivie de l'artillerie, que l'on voit ici avancer le long de l'enceinte de Luna-Park, 1914

Devant l'envahisseur; Beaucoup, qui ne possedent qu'un chien comme bete de trait, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Devant l'envahisseur; Beaucoup, qui ne possedent qu'un chien comme bete de trait, ont du abandonner derriere eux tous leurs biens, 1914

Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges fuient sur les routes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges, emportant ce qu'ils ont pu reunir dans la hate de la panique, fuient sur les routes, 1914

Les Allemands a Bruxelles; Le 20 aout 1914, l'infanterie allemande entrait a Bruxelles, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Les Allemands a Bruxelles; Le 20 aout 1914, a 2 heures de l'apres-midi, l'infanterie allemande entrait a Bruxelles, 1914

National Guard of D.C. Recruiting Station And Exhibit, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. National Guard of D.C
National Guard of Washington D.C. Recruiting Station And Exhibit, 1914

Target Practice, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Target Practice, between 1913 and 1917
Target Practice, between 1913 and 1917. USA. Naval officers and civilians on board a ship

To the Peoples of the Caucasus, 1920. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
To the Peoples of the Caucasus, 1920. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Narodam Kavkaza

Medical Board, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Medical Board, between 1910 and 1920
Medical Board, between 1910 and 1920. Civilians with men and women in US armed services uniform

New Year's Reception At White House - Civilians In Line For Reception, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
New Year's Reception At White House - Civilians In Line For Reception, 1910

The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Inhabitants leaving Balaclava, by Order of Lord Raglan, 1854. Crimean War: expulsion of Greek civilians by the British Army

Four army soldiers confused, c1826. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Four army soldiers confused, c1826

Sheet of Sketches, 1829–30. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sheet of Sketches, 1829-30

Sheet of Sketches, 1828. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sheet of Sketches, 1828

Sheet of Sketches, 1829. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sheet of Sketches, 1829

Sheet of Sketches, 1829. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sheet of Sketches, 1829

Sailors, probably American, and some civilians posed on a cruiser berthed in New York(?), c1905

Two young men in civilian suits, 1892. Creator: Bogdanovich
Two young men in civilian suits, 1892. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in

A young man (Innokenty Verkhovinsky) in demi-season clothes. late 19th-early 20th cent. Creator: PA Milevskii
A young man (Innokenty Verkhovinsky) in demi-season clothes, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs

A young man in a civilian suit, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: PA Milevskii
A young man in a civilian suit, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment

An elderly woman, a young man in a civilian suit and two. late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: PA Milevskii
A photograph of an elderly woman, a young man in a civilian suit and two standing girls. late 19th cent - early 20th cent

Girls making cartridges for Enfield rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Girls making cartridges for Enfield rifles at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 1862. Our illustration was taken [at]...the Royal Laboratory Department...near the Plumstead marshes

The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Our special Artist and Correspondent...writes as follows

Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services, local people and the army search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

Bomb damage at Saltburn, children looking at a bombed building from a metal fence

The approach to London Bridge after a German bombing attack, September 1940. Civilians making their way to work amongst the rubble. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year.

British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho)
6030881 British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho) by English School

Red Cross flag seller in central London catches up on the latest news from Normandy following the Allied invasion. 7th June 1944

Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works, Platts Eyot have just put the finishing touches to a Whaleback boat. 25th April 1943

Civilians walk amongst the ruins of Dolphin Street following a further raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940

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"Civilians: Unsung Heroes in Times of War and Crisis" In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, they have always played a crucial role in supporting their nations. Like an instruction booklet guiding us through troubled times, they demonstrate unwavering resilience and adaptability. During World War II, knitting for the RAF became more than just a hobby; it was a way for civilians to contribute to the war effort from home. With each stitch, they provided warmth and comfort to brave pilots soaring through the skies. The iconic "Dig for Victory" poster served as a rallying cry during WWII, urging civilians to cultivate their own gardens and grow essential crops. These ordinary individuals transformed into farmers overnight, ensuring that no one went hungry amidst rationing. In WWI, an encounter between a British trooper and a French woman on the road to Lille showcased the compassion shared by people across borders. In moments of despair, these chance connections reminded us of our shared humanity. Air raid drills at Windmill Theatre exemplified how civilians adapted their daily lives to protect themselves during wartime. They sought refuge within theaters' walls while still finding solace in entertainment despite imminent danger. Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey stood united against enemy threats along Britain's shores during WWII. Their vigilance safeguarded coastal communities from harm's way. Recruitment posters for the British Army called upon able-bodied men who willingly stepped forward as volunteers or conscripts – embodying bravery in its purest form. Soldiers honed their skills with target practice on shooting ranges before heading off into battlefields - training alongside dedicated civilian instructors who prepared them mentally and physically for what lay ahead. Firemen rescuing people from Tabernacle St houses in Shoreditch demonstrated selflessness amid blazing infernos - risking their lives without hesitation to save those trapped within burning buildings. "The Door-God.