Germans Collection (#5)

Tableware. 1-375 AD. Roman import objects. Germanic Tribes
Germanic Tribes. Tableware. Early Roman Imperial Period (1-375 AD). Roman import objects. From Lubsow Graves, Pomerania (now Poland). Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Column of Marcus Aurelius. 176-192 AD. Detail. Rome
Column of Marcus Aurelius. 176-192 AD. Reliefs depicting the victories of Marcus Aurelius against the Germans and Sarmatians. Rome. Italy

Maximilian I (1459-1519), Holy Roman Emperor
Maximilian I (1459-1519). King of the Romans (also known as King of the Germans) from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 until his death. Colored engraving

A Quick Change of Front, by C. Harrison
A Quick Change of Front. A German shopkeeper, being a purveyor of Teutonic delicatessen products, makes a quick change once hostilities between Germany and England begin

German soldiers surrender at Thiepval, 1916
Victors and vanquished: British infantry advancing on Thiepval, Somme region, in September 1916 allow surrendering Germans to pass through their ranks unregarded

Manchester Regiment capture Givenchy 1914
The Manchester Regiment capture the occupied village of Givenchy on 20th December 1914. The area had been the scene of fighting for several days

Naik Darwan Sing Negi in Great War Deeds, WW1
Naik Darwan Sing Negi of the Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army, leading round the traverses at Festubert on the Western Front, winning the Victoria Cross for his bravery

Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Fourth Guards Brigade, including the Coldstream Guards, fighting the Germans in the narrow streets of Landrecies during the retreat from Mons

WW1 - HMS Birmingham sinking the German U-15 U-Boat
WW1 - On 9 August 1914, HMS Birmingham spotted the German submarine U-15, whose engines had failed as she lay stopped on the surface in heavy fog, off Fair Isle

WW1 - HMS Badger rams U-19 German Navy U-Boat, 1914
WW1 - HMS Badger was an Acheron-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was the eighth Royal Navy ship that served during the First World War

Latecoere 298 -entered service with the French Navy in October 1938 as a torpedo bomber, but flew as a dive bomber against the Germans invading France in May 1940

WW1 - St. Quentin, France Under German Occupation, 1916
WW1 - German troops stand in front of the Hotel de Ville as St.Quentin in northern France is under German occupation in 1916. Date: 1916

German bombardment of Hartlepool during World War I
An attack by the Germans on Hartlepool during World War I which missed its main target and killed many civilians. Date: 1914

Neuve Chapelle, 1915 by Matania
Reproduction in The Sphere of a painting of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle by Fortunino Matania which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1918

KRUPP, Friedrich Alfred (1854 - 1902). German steel manufacturer of the company Krupp. 1900. Engraving

MORITZ, Karl Phillip (1757-1793). German author. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. SAXONY-ANHALT. Halberstadt. Municipal Museum

Table clock (16th c. ). Renaissance art. Jewelry
Table clock (16th c.). Renaissance art. Jewelry. FRANCE. FRANCHE-COMTɮ DOUBS. Besan篮. Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology. Proc: GERMANY

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

MOMMSEN, Theodor (1817-1903). Nobel Prize in Literature in 1902. Engraving

PAUDISS, Cristopher (1630-1666). Still Life. 1660. Baroque art. Oil. RUSSIA. SAINT PETERSBURG. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

Torhalle. GERMANY. Lorsch. Torhalle. Porch of the former imperial Abbey in Lorsch. Singing Angels in the Coronation of Mary. Detail. Decoration of the chapel on the upper floor. Gothic art. Fresco

VON SAVIGNY, Friedrich Karl (1779 - 1861). German jurist. Oil

Richard Wagner. Siegfried
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Skech of the dragon Fafner for the opera Siegried. Paris Opera. 1902

Richard Wagner. Parsifal
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Scenario for the second act of the opera Parsifal, designed by Joseph Urban

KANDINSKY, Wassily. Murnau with Church
KANDINSKY, Wassili (1866-1944). Murnau with Church. 1910. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. NETHERLANDS. NORTH BRABANT. Eindhoven. Municipal Van Abbe Museum

More Entanglements by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
Bathing at Casse Les Bains is going to be rotten again this year. Two stereotypically grouchy looking Germans in bathing costumes do their best to enjoy a seaside holiday despite the barbed wire

Sphere cover - Cessation of fighting on Russian Front, WW1
Front cover of The Sphere with illustration by Fortunino Matania showing the cessation of fighting on the Russian Front with Bolshevik leaders Trotsky

Zeppelin machine gunners by Matania, WW1
Zeppelin machine gunners attempting to beat off a British aeroplane attack. The gunners are positioned on a 9 foot platform above the bow end of the airship

Cartoon, Things that matter, WW1
Cartoon, Things that matter -- Brain. Crown Prince: It doesn t matter what Papa or Michaelis says. After all, we are the real brain(s) of the Empire

Thoroughness, WW1 cartoon by William Heath Robinson
Mopping-up the floods in Belgium: the new German method. Spiking the water with a combination of sausages, sauerkraut and lager

Mareth Line, Tunisia, by G. H. Davis
A large-scale contour map of the complicated Mareth Line in Tunisia, North Africa, where General Montgomery stated that the enemys fate would be decided

German attack on Fort Vaux, Verdun, France, WW1
German attack on Fort Vaux, Verdun, north-eastern France, during the First World War. Date: March 1916

Reims Cathedral, France, after German bombing, WW1
Two views of Reims Cathedral, France, after bombing by the Germans during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Russian Propaganda postcard - German Cockroaches
" The Prussians" A Russian propaganda postcard from WWI era, depictng Russian soldiers driving out the German menace, depicted as cockroaches

KANT, Emmanuel (1724-1804). German philosopher

GERMANY. Maulbronn. Maulbronn Monastery. Parlatorium. Vaulted hall decorated with fresco paintings. Gothic art. Architecture

GERMANY. D�orf. Kunsthalle Museum
GERMANY. D� orf. Kunsthalle Museum

Holy Roman Empire (16th c. ). Imperial crown of
Holy Roman Empire (16th c.). Imperial crown of Rudolf II of Habsburg. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Library of the Czech Republic

The Countess of St Germans
Lady Blanche Linnie Somerset (18971968), married John Eliot, 6th Earl of St Germans who died in a riding accident during a steeplechase in 1922 aged 31

Officer of the 1st Prussian Guards in parade uniform
The Corps D elite of the German army whose suprement effort the British repulsed on 11th November 1914: officer of the 1st Prussian Guards in parade uniform Date: 1914

George II and Elizaveta of Greece
King George II of the Hellenes (1890-1947) and his wife, Elisabetha (1894-1956) in the early 1920s. George was the eldest son of King Constantine I and Queen Sophie

Field-Marshal Montgomery on horseback, 1945
Photograph showing Field-Marshal Montgomery riding a white Arab stallion, Germany, 1945. This horse was procured by the Germany army in 1941

German gas masks
A British impression of the type of respiratory equipment used by German soldiers during gas attacks upon Allied troops. The Germans first used poisonous gas at Ypres on April 22nd 1915

Ladies Sunbathing 1905
German ladies sunbathing for reasons of health : the Germans are pioneers in appreciating the health benefits of fresh air and sunlight

Liberty Bonds War Poster
A World War One poster urging people to buy Liberty Bonds to prevent the Germans attacking civilians

French & Beligian Goods
Germans warned off buying French and Belgian goods during the occupation

Sinking of the American liner Lusitania after being struck by a torpedo from a German submarine, 7 May 1915. A number of passengers drowned. Germans claimed she was carrying munitions

Prince of Wales at British Legions annual conference
The Prince of Wales at the British Legions annual conference at the Queens Hall. He addressed delegates from over 4000 branches of the British Legion

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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.