Expeditionary Collection (#4)

A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session in middle of picture, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

La Targette - Digging in the 3rd Battery behind Loos (see drawing dated September 14th 1917). 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A poppy field, France, c 1918
A poppy field, France, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

In railway embankment, looking toward Vimy Ridge. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Wooden Propeller painted with either an RE8 or a BE2E on a spotting and reconnaissance mission leaving English coastline over the North Sea.. J. Willey J

Miniature - Sir Douglas Haig
Miniature portrait of Sir Douglas Haig, GCB, KCB, KCVO, CB. Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force. Alice James, Rms Rwa, Fl. 1887-1930

Silver award medal made into a brooch inscribed, on reverse British Expeditionary Force - Recreational Training with a laurel wreath on the front. Commemorative Ware

Unfinished cartoon sketch of bucking horse and rider - soldiers and horses in the background. Edgar Rowley Smart, British Expeditionary Force (1887-1934). Served In France 1914-1919

Unfinished cartoon sketch of horse and rider - rider has just been thrown.. Edgar Rowley Smart, British Expeditionary Force (1887-1934). Served In France 1914-1919

Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief BEF, WW1
Statuette of Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (c. 1914). French School

After the Battle by Matania, 1914
Imaginary scene from the early months of the First World War when the British Expeditionary Force were fighting the Germans in the open

Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

British Expeditionary Force 1914
Scottish soldiers, part of the British Expeditionary Force, disembark in Boulogne, France, and are greeted enthusiastically by the French public. Date: August 1914

Brigadier-General E. Eyre Carter by Percival Anderson
Brigadier-General E. Eyre Carter, CB, CMG, Director of Supplies to the British Expeditionary Force. He got his CMG for the South Africa campaign where he was with Army Head Quarters

Sir Max Aitken, M. P. in uniform, WW1
William Maxwell " Max" Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook (1879 - 1964), Canadian-British businessman and newspaperman, pictured in uniform in 1916

Its a long, long way to Tipperary, song of the British
British soldiers singing the popular song, Its a long way to Tipperary, as they march through a French village to the front in World War One, 1914. 1914

Arrival of Indian troops in Marseilles, France, 1914
The arrival of the Indian Expeditionary Force in France in 1914 : how the Sikhs and Gurkhas travelled 4500 miles from India to Marseilles. The arrival of the Indian troops at the camp at Marseilles

Tatler front cover featuring Elsie Janis, 1916
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

Cartoon and portraits, Kluck! Kluck!, WW1
Cartoon and portraits, Kluck! Kluck! A comment on the defeat of General Alexander von Kluck in the Battle of the Marne, turning the German invaders away from Paris in the early days of the First

Two six-ton tanks climbing a hill, WW1
Two six-ton Renault tanks climbing a hill towards the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

Galloping to Mons
British Field Artillery of the British Expeditionary Force gallop along the road to Mons to engage the German advance into Belgium for the first time

Sir John French in Paris
A car carrying Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force, leaves the British Embassy in Paris 15 August 1914

Highlanders in Boulogne
Watched by local French people, A regiment of Highlanders, part of the British Expeditionary Force, march through Boulogne on their way to the railway station from where they will be transported to

British Expeditionary Force
Troopers of the British Expeditionary Force have a meal en route from Boulogne to the front by train, sharing a horse-box with their horses. Date: August 1914

British and French soldiers
A soldier of the British Expeditionary Force, having arrived in Boulogne, is watched while shaving by a French comrade. Date: August 1914

British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne
Some of the British Expeditionary Force with their horses on the quay at Boulogne outside the main town station, their landing point in France

BEF Artillery decorated
At Boulogne British artillery pieces, loaded on a train to be taken to the front, have been decorated with flags and flowers by the local people. Date: August 1914

British Expeditionary Force motor vehicles
Motor lorries and cars used to transport camp equipment of the British Expeditionary Force, which accompanied the force from England to Boulogne, their initial landing point in France

Caricature, Sir John French as a Frenchman, WW1
Caricature of Field Marshal Sir John French, British Army officer, depicted as a Frenchman at the start of the First World War. He led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

Rescue of the B. E. F. at Dunkerque by Matania
This illustration shows the dramatic rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkerque in 1940. It took over 900 vessels from England to evacuate the British and French soldiers

General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1921), Leader of the British advance on the Western Front, Commander of the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force

Brazza, Pierre-Paul Savorgnan de (1852-1905). French explorer and navigator of Italian origin. Journey through the Congo. Colored engraving

Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Engraving by Barbant
Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Engraving by Barbant. Colored

Nares, Sir George Strong (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer
Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The crew of Discovery Alert cutting ice for the free navigation of the ship. 19th-century colored engraving

Shipping Artillery Horses, at Calais, for the French Expeditionary Force to the Baltic, 1854

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The Afghan War: Major-General A.s. Biddulph, R.A. C.B. Commanding the Quetta Advanced Expeditionary Force, 1879

The Return of the Chin Lushai Expeditionary Force: an Awkward Corner on a Slippery Day, Burma, India, 1890 Engraving

The Chin Lushai Expeditionary Force, the Entrance to a Lushai Village, Engraving 1890

The Chin Lushai Expeditionary Force, the Bazaar at Demagiri, Engraving 1890

The Sikkim Expeditionary Force, Northern India the Capture of Fort Ling-Tu from Sketches by an Officer of the Expedition, 1888 Engraving

General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, from The Illustrated War News
KW1547371 General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Rebellion in the Sudan, 1883: some Types of the Expeditionary Force: Albanian
THE REBELLION IN THE SUDAN, 1883: SOME TYPES OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: Albanian Bashi Bazouk (Infantry), Kurd (Cavalry), Native Sudanese Regular, Syrian Bashi Bazouk

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - French Military Landing Quay
WW1 - Thessaloniki Bay, Greece - French Military Landing Quay Date: 1916

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Arrival of French and British troops, joining the International Expeditionary Force at Thessaloniki - fighting Bulgarian forces on the Macedonian front. Date: circa 1916

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Poor Shops do good business with the arrival of troops of the International Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Date: circa 1905

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Soldiers of a Troop Ship
WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - French Soldiers of a Troop Ship waiting to disembark and join the International Expeditionary Force stationed at Thessaloniki as a base of operations to fight

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - The French Camp. Date: circa 1916

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Practising firing at submarines
WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Sailors of the International Expeditionary Force stationed at Thessaloniki practise firing at submarines. Date: circa 1916

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"Unyielding Spirit: The Expeditionary Legacy of Canadian Troops at Ypres" In the haunting artwork "The Canadians at Ypres" by William Barnes Wollen, we catch a glimpse of the indomitable spirit that defined our brave soldiers during World War I. Known as "Our Little Contemptibles, " the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors exemplified unwavering courage amidst unimaginable horrors. A newspaper front cover depicting the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940 serves as a stark reminder of the British troops' resilience during WWII. No obstacle could deter their determination to protect freedom and defend their homeland. No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force soared through enemy skies with unparalleled bravery, while a cheeky Australian soldier caricature from WWI reminds us that even in times of darkness, humor can be found amongst comrades. General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien's strategic brilliance guided countless victories on treacherous battlefields. His leadership inspired hope and unity among his men. Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French symbolize the unwavering support and camaraderie within the British Army. These messages reinforced morale and fueled determination in challenging times. Even amidst chaos, entertainment provided solace for weary souls. The British Army Pierrot Troupe brought laughter and respite to war-weary hearts during WWI. A statue honoring Field Marshal Haig stands tall at Edinburgh Castle, paying tribute to his pivotal role in leading the British Expeditionary Force with unwavering resolve. His legacy lives on as an embodiment of sacrifice and dedication. Lastly, a snapshot captures a British Expeditionary Force Machine Gun Team poised for action - embodying strength forged through adversity. Their steadfastness ensured victory against all odds. Through these glimpses into history's expeditionary endeavors, we honor those who fought valiantly for freedom and justice – forever etching their names into our collective memory.