Devastation Collection (#26)

An abandoned German trench around Mesnil, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

Blasted tree stumps, Mesnil, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915

The ruins of Revigny, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

The ruins of Sermaize-Les-Bains, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

Ruined church, Huiron, France, Battle of the Marne, World War I, 1914. The Battle of the Marne (6-12 September 1914) saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

The market in the ruins of Hohenstein, East Prussia, World War I, 1915. The town of Hohenstein suffered damage during the Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914

A street in Ortelsburg, Eastern Prussia, World War I, August 1915. The town of Ortelsburg was almost destroyed by the Russians early in the First World War

War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. Artist: Henri Rousseau
War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Fresco of the destruction of Jericho, 14th century
Fresco of the destruction of Jericho, in the Collegiata in San Gimignano, 14th century

Scene from Gone With The Wind, 1939. Artist: Victor Fleming
Scene from Gone With The Wind, 1939. Still showing part of the burning of Atlanta sequence. MGM film based on the novel of the American Civil War by Margaret Mitchell, screenplay by Sidney Howard

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March 1954.The unexpected spread of fallout from the test led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. Courtesy UNO

Hiroshima, Japan, after the dropping of the atom bomb in August 1945. On 6 August 1945, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber

British firefighters damping down a bombed church, World War II, June 1940. Two firefighters use a hose to spray water onto smouldering roof timbers

Rescue workers releasing a man from a bomb damaged building, World War II, 1940. The large-scale German bombing campaign directed at Britains cities began in August 1940

Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces

Aftermath of a German bombing raid, Merseyside, World War II, March 1941. Rescue workers searching for survivors in the wreckage of buildings after a Luftwaffe air raid

Death of Edward the Confessor, 1042 (1866). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Death of Edward the Confessor (c1003-66). Anglo-Saxon king of England from 1042. Edwards death. Illustration by Daniel Maclise for The Story of The Norman Conquest, London, 1866. Engraving

Devastation around Monchy - Aeroplanes in the sky
Devastation around Monchy. September 1st 18. Aeroplanes in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

WORLD WAR II: HIROSHIMA. Hiroshima, Japan, shortly after the explosion of the first atomic bomb at the end of World War II, 6 August 1945

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. A view of the center of Tokyo, Japan, following the earthquake and fire that devastated the city on 1 September 1923, killing about 143, 000 people

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. A view of Nihonbashi, a busy area of Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the earthquake and fire of 1 September 1923

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. The yard of the Honjo Military Clothing Depot packed with refugees from the earthquake and fire of 1 September 1923

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. Akasaka, a residential area of Tokyo, Japan, in ruins after the earthquake of 1 September 1923

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H.M.S. " DEVASTATION", STERN VIEW, SHOWING THE " CUL-DE-SAC" FORMED BY HER UPPER DECK

Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint)
KW428491 Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media)
BAL367602 The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media) by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Panorama Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine; (add.info.: In September 1854, Allied troops (British)

American Civil War: View on battle field of Antietam where Sumners Corps charged the enemy. Scene of terrific conflict, devastation after the battle with dead soldiers on the battlefield

Inauguration of the Holyhead Breakwater and Harbour of Refuge by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Fleet Manning Yards on the Princes Leaving the Breakwater; Hercules, Northumberland, Sultan, Devastation

A Peep into the Turret of the Ship Devastation, where Two Cannons Can be Seen, 1873 Engraving

Franco-Prussian War: The devastation in the main street of Kehl, an open city by, French batteries Strasbourg. The best evidence of how the French respected international law

Holding up a German Attack, Armentieres, Belgium, illustration from The Outline
KW270839 Holding up a German Attack, Armentieres, Belgium, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume II, published in 1920 (litho) by English School

Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1891 (b / w photo)
XJF268013 Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Royal Commonwealth Society, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Horrible Consequences of a Terrible Earthquake in San Francisco, illustration
XIR217547 The Horrible Consequences of a Terrible Earthquake in San Francisco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th April 1906 (coloured engraving) by French School

Central Panel of the Triptych of the Temptation of St
XIR202322 Central Panel of the Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) (see 159327) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Fire in London seen from Hampstead (oil on paper laid on panel)
XYC158014 Fire in London seen from Hampstead (oil on paper laid on panel) by Constable, John (1776-1837) (attr. to); 9.5x15.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Eruption of a Volcano on Martinique, from Le Petit Parisien, 15th May 1902
XIR212805 Eruption of a Volcano on Martinique, from Le Petit Parisien, 15th May 1902 (colour litho) by Andrieux, Clement Auguste (1829-1910); Musee de La Presse, Paris

British Soldiers in the Ruins of Peronne, 1917 (w / c on paper)
XIR178714 British Soldiers in the Ruins of Peronne, 1917 (w/c on paper) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; (add.info.: in the valley of the Somme; ); French

H. M.s Devastation Off Berehaven, Engraving 1873
H.M.S Devastation Off Berehaven, Engraving 1873

Fromont de Lens Receiving News of the Devastation of his Land; Loyset Liedet, Flemish, active about 1448 - 1478, and Pol Fruit, Flemish, active about 1468; Written: Brussels, Belgium

CHINA: CHURCH, c1904. The ruins of the Sao Paulo Church in Macau, China. Stereograph, c1904

WORLD WAR I: VRAIGNES. Ruins of the town of Vraignes, France, destroyed by the retreating German army during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WWI: ARRAS, c1919. Grand Place of devastated Arras, section visited by peace
WWI: ARRAS, c1919. " Grand Place" of devastated Arras, section visited by peace conference delegates, France. Stereograph, c1919

SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. Aftermath of the earthquake and fire that hit San Francisco 18 April 1906

Picture No. 11073517
Black Spruce Trees dead from forest fire covered in fog Yukon, Canada. Fog rolls in over Black spruce trees that have died from a forest fire

WW2 - Bomb Damage in London - Coats and Hats left on hooks
WW2 - " Wheres George?" - Bomb Damage in London - Coats and Hats left on hooks while the floor has disappeared. Date: 1940

Vermelles in the Pas-de-Calais department - after WW1
The severely damaged commune of Vermelles in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, following WW1. Date: circa 1919

USA Tea Car providing refreshment for bombed-out famillies
WW2 - The morning after - no homes, no gas, or water - but a USA Tea Car is there with hot tea and refreshment to care the children and families affected following the devastating raid

WW2 - London under fire - bomb damage in King Street, St James. Date: circa 1941

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"Unveiling the Scars of Devastation: A Glimpse into History's Darkest Hours" Witnessing the aftermath of destruction, Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears the haunting marks of bomb damage during World War II, a stark reminder of the horrors endured. Kilgour Road in Southeast London stands as a testament to resilience amidst devastation, its scars serving as silent reminders of the relentless bombings that ravaged this area during WWII. Amidst the chaos and ruins caused by Blitz bombings in London, an extraordinary sight unfolds - a chef fearlessly cooking amidst a bombed-out street, symbolizing unwavering determination even in times of despair. In an unexpected encounter on the road to Lille during WWI, a British trooper finds solace and hope as he meets a French woman amidst scenes of utter devastation, reminding us that humanity can still thrive amid adversity. The scene after a flying bomb attack leaves behind nothing but desolation; it serves as an indelible image etched into our collective memory from WWII – reminding us never to forget those who suffered through such devastating times. Hackney Wick's Clarnico Factory becomes an emblematic representation of wartime destruction during London's Blitz – its shattered walls standing tall against all odds while bearing witness to unimaginable devastation. Foreign Street in Camberwell tells tales untold through its crumbling facades and broken windows – remnants left behind by bombs dropped mercilessly upon this neighborhood during WWII’s darkest days. Once majestic and grandiose, Hollebeke's White Chateau now lies in ruins after being reduced to rubble during WWI; its shattered beauty serves as both a poignant reminder and warning against war’s destructive power. Adolf Hitler's brush captures not only his artistic talent but also reveals glimpses into his twisted mind.