First World War Collection (page 14)

"The First World War: A Reflection of Sacrifice and Remembrance" In the heart of Birkenhead, at the Cammell Laird shipyard

First World War Collection: Relief and statue depicting Mustafa Kemal Ataturk commanding the Dardanelles Campaign of WW1

Relief and statue depicting Mustafa Kemal Ataturk commanding the Dardanelles Campaign of WW1, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey

Dramatization of the battlegrounds, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey

View of the Aegean Sea from the battlegrounds, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey

First World War Collection: Midhurst British Legion Church Parade

Midhurst British Legion Church Parade
Photography by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office. RefNo: Garland. N10269. Lord Cowdray inspecting the troops before the parade. November 1934

First World War memorial, Andrassy ut, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

1918 1910s USA uncle sam WW1 lions patriotism empire

La Vie Parisienne 1918 1910s France cc womens ww1 paris

La Vie Parisienne 1916 1910s France cc ww1 knitting

First World War Collection: Royal visit to the NPL, 1917

Royal visit to the NPL, 1917
Royal visit to the NPL. The NPL (National Physical Laboratory) was visited by King George V during World War I (1914-18). The King is seen at left, talking to a member of staff

First World War Collection: Base hospital in World War I

Base hospital in World War I
Base hospital in France during World War I. Wounded man being treated by military doctors. World War I, or the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918 and resulted in millions of injuries on both sides

First World War Collection: Roland Garros, French aviator

Roland Garros, French aviator
Roland Garros (1888-1918), French aviator, standing in an aircraft. Garros began flying in 1909, and in 1913 he achieved fame when he made the first non-stop flight across the Mediterranean Sea

First World War Collection: DH-4 aeroplane radio

DH-4 aeroplane radio. This view of the aeroplane cockpit shows the installation of a radio set on a DH-4 (De Havilland 4) model

First World War Collection: WORLD WAR I: AIRSHIP. British World War I North Sea class non-rigid airship in hangar at East

WORLD WAR I: AIRSHIP. British World War I North Sea class non-rigid airship in hangar at East Fortune. Painting by Alfred Egerton Cooper

First World War Collection: Rocket travel parody, 1909

Rocket travel parody, 1909. Four German soldiers acting out a comic scene, riding a rocket or large artillery shell equipped with a horses head

The Ataturk message, Anzac Cove Cemetery, near Gallipoli, Turkey, Europe

First World War Collection: MacLellans Castle and World War I monument

MacLellans Castle and World War I monument, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

First World War Collection: First World War British Cemetery, Valley of the Somme near Mons, Nord-Picardie

First World War British Cemetery, Valley of the Somme near Mons, Nord-Picardie, France, Europe

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"The First World War: A Reflection of Sacrifice and Remembrance" In the heart of Birkenhead, at the Cammell Laird shipyard, the BL22201_002 stands as a testament to the industrial might that fueled the war effort. This shipyard became a hub of activity, constructing vessels that would sail into battle. Across Europe, ceramic poppies formed an awe-inspiring installation known as "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" at London's Tower. Each delicate flower represented a life lost in this devastating conflict. As dusk settled over the city, it served as a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Recruitment propaganda echoed throughout 1910s UK with Lord Kitchener's iconic "Your Country Needs You" slogan urging young men to enlist. These powerful messages stirred patriotism and duty among citizens during these tumultuous times. The Vindictive at Zeebrugge in 1918 (1919), captured by artist Charles John De Lacy, immortalized one daring naval operation amidst countless others. It symbolizes bravery and determination exhibited by those who fought on land and sea. Amidst all this chaos, love found itself entangled with duty in "Twixt Love and Duty, " painted in 1914. The painting encapsulates how personal lives were affected by global events - torn between loyalty to country or loved ones left behind. Even animals played their part; Lizzie Ward, an elephant working for Thomas W. Ward in Sheffield during 1914 showcased how every sector contributed towards supporting troops fighting overseas. Advancements in aviation technology brought forth aircraft like Airco DH. 5 which revolutionized aerial warfare tactics during WWI - forever changing military strategies employed on both sides of the conflict. "Our Little Contemptibles, " depicted through oil on canvas artwork from 1914 portrays soldiers marching forward against insurmountable odds with unwavering determination.