Germans Collection (#3)

GERMANS INVADE SUDETEN
German troops march into the Sudetenland, on the grounds that they are liberating the German-speaking citizens of the country Date: 1 October 1938

German male civilians of military age in the town of Uerdingen are assembled by Military Police of the 9th US Army for identification. March 1945

Waiting for the American 1st Army to reach their positions near Eisborn, these Germans hid in the long grass on the side of a hillock, out of sight of own liquidation squads

Mr Thomas Fox tidying graves at the German War Cemetery on Cannock Chase, ahead of its opening. German youth club members from Bremen and Bremerhaven also helped

All Germans love children, so even these tough soldiers, invading Belgium, find time to fraternise with the kiddies... and fortunately there is a photographer to record it... Date: 1914

It is a little-known fact that the Belgians were delighted when their kindly, amiable neighbours invaded their country, fraternising with them happily... Date: 1914

Russian troops abandon their guns and retreat before the advancing Germans Date: 1916

BELGIAN FRANC-TIREURS
Belgian franc-tireurs - civilians who attack the invading Germans : in fact, none exist : they are a figment of the German imagination ! Date: 1914

ROMAN BEACON SIGNALS
Beacons used by the Romans during their campaign against the Germans Date: 1st century

GERMANS V ROMANS 1BC
Germans defend their land from the Romans Date: circa 1 BC

FRENCH FORT DESTROYED
France : the Germans destroy Fort 505, near Montmedy, a key French defence position Date: June 1940

GERMANS USE PERISCOPE
North Africa : a German soldier uses a periscope to observe the positions of the enemy line Date: July 1942

AFRICA / EXPLORATION / CONGO
Cutting through the jungle with a machete in the swamps of the Lobaye, the French and Germans establish frontiers in the Congo. Date: 1913

GERMAN NIGHT BOMBING
Heavy losses cause the Germans to abandon daylight raids and resume night bombing of the Port of London Date: October 1940

ITALIANS BOMB BRITAIN
The Germans allow the Italians to join in the fun of bombing Britain : here depicted are Italian aircraft as they approach the white cliffs Date: October 1940

GERMAN C16 DINNER
A group of Germans eating at home round a table. Date: 16th century

BELA KUN organises a communist revolution in Hungary - the Germans depict him rising to power on a heap of corpses Date: 1919

SAI KZ-3 OY-DEB, at London Gatwick, in 1949
SAI KZ-3 OY-DEB, (SAI - Skandinavisk Aero Industri A-S, Denmark), at Gatwick airport in 1949. The SAI KZ III Laerke (Lark)

Matilda of Tuscany, Mid of 16th century. Artist: Anonymous
Matilda of Tuscany, Mid of 16th century. Private Collection

Matilda of Tuscany (From: Vita Mathildis di Donizone di Canossa), Between 1111 and 1115. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Rudolf of Swabia Mortally Wounded, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Rudolf of Swabia Mortally Wounded, 1882. Private Collection

Henry IV Doing Penance at Canossa, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Henry IV Doing Penance at Canossa, 1882. Private Collection

Ww2 Germans in France
The German army penetrates French defences. Date: June 1940

The boy who shouldn t grow up
" The boy who shouldn t grow up". John Bull: " Theres your new navy suit. Now you must promise me you won t grow out of it." Germany: " Well

Royal Field Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1
Captain Douglas Reynolds, Driver J H C Drain and Driver F Luke of the Royal Field Artillery, saving the gun from hostile fire at Le Cateau, for which they won the Victoria Cross

Defeat of Prussian Guard in Great War Deeds, WW1
The defeat of the Prussian Guard near Ypres, Belgium, by the British Army. Reproduction of a painting by R Caton Woodville Great War Deeds

Lorries of Army Service Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1
A train of motor lorries of the Army Service Corps charging through a body of German cavalry. Reproduction of a painting by Frederic de Haenen in Great War Deeds

WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - Sinking of SMS Blucher
WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - A photograph showing the sinking of the German battle cruiser, SMS Blucher, after being shelled by the British in 1915

WW1 - U-Boats attack, Varna in Bulgaria, 27th October 1915
WW1 - The drawing is from a German paper showing German submarines and Bulgarian war-ships going out against the Russians

WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
WW1 - The Germans gave the old woman a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers advance in snow
WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment

WW1 - Dazed German soldiers surrendering
WW1 - During the battle of Passchendaele (3rd Battle of Ypres), dazed German soldiers surrender to British soldiers who have captured their fortified cellar stronghold on the Pilkem Ridge

The Germanic god Wotan, corresponding to the Scandinavian Odin, represented as a warrior armed with sword and helmet with two bird heads. Funerary stele of the late 7th century. Merovingian art

Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurts Paulskirche. Debate in the Assembly of Frankfurt 16 September 1848

SCHLEIDEN, Matthias Jakob (1804-1881). German botanist and co-founder of the cell theory. Oil

PLANCK, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (1858-1947). German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. Oil

FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C. R. (19 c. -20 c. ). Hit!: A patrol
FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C.R. (19 c.-20 c.). Hit!: A patrol of F2A flying boats bombing a German submarine. ca. 1918. Watercolour. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. Imperial War Museum

Germany (1848). Frankfurt Parliament
Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurts Paulskirche. Etching

Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line

Dummy injured soldier used during training, WW1
A dummy injured soldier used during training at Camouflage School, Kensington Gardens, during the First World War. The Germans would dress up a dummy in captured khaki to look like a British soldier

St Germans Workhouse, Torpoint, Cornwall
A view along Union Road, Torpoint, Cornwall. The long building behind the white wall, partially obscured by a tree, is the St Germans Union workhouse

Map Europe Eastward Expansion Germans Before 900
Map of Europe showing the eastward expansion of Germans both before 900 and in the later Middle Ages during their migration into Slavic lands. From The Wonderland of Knowledge, published c.1930

Krolls Gardens, Berlin, Germany. It was one of the most popular beer gardens in the city. From the Illustrated London New, 1873. By an unidentified artist

A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at Termonde. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Belgian soldiers defending the sandbagged Willebrock Canal from the advancing Germans during WWI. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Beat Back The Hun With Liberty Bonds. A First World War poster created by the United States Division of Pictorial Publicity

Distributing free pure water to the population during the 1892 Cholera outbreak in Hamburg, Germany. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Stereo view, World War 1, The Great War, Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918. Rapid fire! Having found the range, our guns, one seen in recoil, make it hot for the Bosche, Germans

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"Germans: A Historical Tapestry of Courage, Innovation, and Conflict" From the battlefields of World War I to the concert halls of Jena, they have left an indelible mark on history. The image of a soldier from the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem reminds us of their fierce determination and bravery. In the midst of the devastating Battle Somme in September 1916, German soldiers faced unimaginable challenges. Their resilience and unwavering spirit are a testament to their strength. Beyond warfare, they have also excelled in music. The Collegium Musicum of Jena captivated audiences with their enchanting melodies, showcasing Germany's rich cultural heritage. German engineering prowess extended even beneath the waves with U-Boats - Cutaway revealing intricate designs that revolutionized naval warfare during World War I. These vessels became symbols of German innovation and strategic superiority. The haunting silhouettes captured by H. L. Oakley depict the somber reality faced by both sides at the Somme – a reminder that war knows no boundaries or nationalities. G. H. Davis showcased German inventions for air combat during WWI, highlighting their commitment to pushing technological boundaries even amidst chaos and destruction. The crew members aboard a German submarine during World War I demonstrated incredible teamwork as they navigated treacherous waters while facing constant danger from enemy forces above them. A British charge at Hooge stands as evidence that conflict often blurs lines between adversaries; it is through these moments we witness humanity's shared experiences amidst turmoil. The Stalingrad Tractor Plant serves as a poignant symbol not only for industrial might but also for human endurance against overwhelming odds – reminding us that hope can thrive even in darkest times. Periscopes in trenches allowed soldiers to gain crucial insights into enemy movements while minimizing exposure – yet another example of German ingenuity on display during wartime struggles.