Germans Collection (#6)

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

Wedding of Earl of St Germans & Blanche Somerset
Spread from The Sketch magazine reporting on the marriage of Lady Blanche Somerset, daughter of the Duke of Beaufort and the Earl of St. Germans at St. Margaret s, Westminster in June 1918

The Channel Islands - Caves Exterior - Rocky in let and Caves. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands. Hohlgangsanlage are a number of tunnels constructed in Jersey by occupying

Where Irish sang Rule, Britannia in reply to Germans. Representatives of real Irish patriotism: Irish troops at the front, bombing an enemy sap

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) at the entrance
Henry IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman emperor. Henry IV at the entrance of the castle of Canossa (1077) to obtain the revocation of his excommunication of the Pope Gregory VII. Engraving

Emigration of the Germans. Engraving. Colored
Louis the German (806-875). Carolingian Emperor. Emigration of the Germans. Engraving by A. Closs in Germania, 1882. Colored

The Column of Marcus Aurelius. Piazza Colonna. Rome. Italy
The Column of Marcus Aurelius. Roman victory Doric column featuring an spiral reliefs that depicts the vicotries of the Emperor against the Germans and Sarmatians. Completed by 193 A.C

Straps from drinking horns
Germanic Tribes. Straps from two drinking horns. Silver and horn. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Loom weights. 2nd-3rd centuries AD
Germanic settlements in Berlin. Objects of Roman origin. Loom weights. Pottery. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Johann Gottsched - 3
JOHANN CHRISTOPH GOTTSCHED German writer, professor of Rational and Transcendental Philosophy (those Germans !). Date: 1700 - 1766

Johann Gottsched - 1
JOHANN CHRISTOPH GOTTSCHED German writer, professor of Rational and Transcendental Philosophy (those Germans !). Date: 1700 - 1766

Johann Gottsched - 2
JOHANN CHRISTOPH GOTTSCHED German writer, professor of Rational and Transcendental Philosophy (those Germans !). Date: 1700 - 1766

Lusitania Memorial
The Lustiania Memorial, Pier Head, Liverpool, England. The Lusitania, a Cunard liner, was torpedoed by the Germans in 1915 on a return journey from New York to Liverpool. Date: 1950s

Germans / Forest 1940
German officers dictating reports in the forest of Campiegne, France Date: 21 June 1940

British Troops Disguised
The British are portrayed by the Germans as disguising troops as medical staff at Gallipoli during World War One Date: 1916

Cartoon, Their Theatre, WW1
Cartoon, Their Theatre. The French make fun of what they conceive to be the German ideal of beauty, as portrayed by a stage actress being prepared for her entrance by her dresser. Date: 1917

Dewoitine D-520
French fighter with the doubtful honour of fighting on both sides during WW2 - against the Germans in 1940, for Germanys Vichy ally after Frances fall, and some for the Free French. Date: 1936+

Police Strike 1944
When the Germans plan to disarm them, the Paris police are ordered to go on strike; those who don t will be treated as traitors and collaborators Date: 15 August 1944

Germans / Attack England?
German troops, having overrun Belgium, are eager to attack England. Date: 1914

Danish King Walks 1940
In occupied Copenhagen, King Christian X of Denmark continues to take his daily walk despite the presence of invading Germans. Date: April 1940

Germans into Poland 1939
Poland : A German motor-cycle force drives into Poland, the invasion which will precipitate the world into World War Two Date: September 1939

Germans Name the Guilty
France (Delcasse) and Russia (Isvolski) are blamed by the Germans for plunging Europe into World War One, despite the peaceful aspirations of Germany Date: September 1914

War is a Business
English Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey is depicted by the Germans as acting on the principle that War is a business like any other Date: August 1914

Germans Use Trolleys
The Germans use trolleys which travel along rails in their advance on Leningrad. Date: September 1941

Germans into Poland
The Polish vainly try to oppose a German invasion. Date: September 1939

Germans in Danzig
Germans parade through the streets as they occupy Danzig, Poland. Date: September 1939

Hero-Maiden Johanna
During the siege of Luneburg, hero-maiden Johanna Stegen brings ammunition to the Germans Date: 2 April 1813

Prussians Leave France 1873
The Germans finally evacuate French territory - Au revoir! Date: September 1873

German Victory Feast / 9Ad
Germans hold a victory feast after defeating the Romans Date: 9 AD

War in Space ?
Will the Germans carry the war into space ? Date: 1918

Hungary / 1849 / Peasants
Hungarian peasants arm themselves in the rebellion against the Germans Date: 1849

House of Windsor name change
The British Royal Family during World War One prudently change their name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor, so as not to be mistaken for Germans. Date: July 1917

Dreyfus: the Traitor
The people point out Dreyfus as a traitor against France, who has been betraying army secrets to the Germans Date: 1895

Volleyball with a balloon, as played by Germans at Tempelhof, near Berlin. Date: 1904

Germans & Romans 50 Bc
A conference between the Germans and the Romans. Date: circa 50 BC

Cartoon, Sharing a drink, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier and a British soldier share a drink of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk), enjoying a break from fighting. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Translation, WW1
Cartoon, Translation. French and German soldiers discuss their respective systems. The system of getting by which the French call System D, is known by the Germans as System K! Date: 1916

What is it the Germans dislike so much? H. M. Bateman cartoon
" What is it the Germans dislike so much? Frightful, isn t it?" This First World War cartoon by H.M. Bateman comments on the increasingly huge artillery guns both sides are using

Are you as one of these? H. M. Bateman cartoon
" Are you as one of these? A few splendid fellows who are unfortunately debarred from meeting the Germans - and why." This cartoon during the enlistment drive at the beginning of the First

French Nieuport 17 captured by Germans, WW1
French Nieuport 17 captured by Germans in the autumn of 1916. Date: 1916

British and Germans fighting in vicinity of Ypres, 1914
A house to house street fight between the British and the Germans in the neighbourhood of Ypres, Belgium, in autumn 1914. Frederic Villiers, special war artist of the Illustrated London News

Germans demand surrender of Reims, 1914
How the surrender of Reims was demanded. Immediately before the bombardment of Reims, German parlementaires came into the town under a flag of truce to demand its immediate surrender

The Huns in Sport by H. M. Bateman, WW1
A series of sketches by humorous artist, H. M. Bateman, showing the Germans indulging in decidedly unsporting behaviour, a reflection - in the eyes of the British - of their conduct during the First

H. I. M, Hymn of Hate, 1915
The hymn of hate, allegedly sketched at Wilhelmshaven by The Bystander Special Spy-Artist: a humorous depiction of Kaiser Wilhelm taking a choir practice of German soldiers. Date: 1915

Michael O Leary, Irish Guards, in Great War Deeds, WW1
Lance-Corporal Michael O Leary of the Irish Guards, practically capturing the enemys position by himself and saving a British company by charging barricades

Territorial Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Territorial Corps of the British Army giving a glorious lead and example to all those fighting in France -- the London Scottish making an epoch in British military history

Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Ninth (Queens Royal) Lancers charging to recapture British guns temporarily in the hands of the Germans, a deed that won the Victoria Cross for Captain F O Grenfell

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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.