Germans Collection (#7)

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

WW1 - Comment on Scapa Flow, 21st June 1919
WW1 - An illustration commenting on the Germans making a decision to scuttle the fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands in Scotland

WW1 - A German Holiday
WW1 - An illustration depicting a German Holiday celebrating German zeppelins conquering England. Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) is seen here marching through a town in Germany

WW1 - French success at Steinbach, 3rd January 1915
WW1 - An illustration representing the French reclaiming Alsace from German occupation. The illustration recreates the scene by using the well-known fairytale Sleeping Beauty, to represent the event

WW1 - Germans in Poland
WW1 - Illustrating the reality and irony behind German intentions as they arrive in Poland. The Germans " words and deeds", as seen in the poster displayed by the Kaiser

WW1 - U Boat off the English coast
WW1 - A drawing for a German paper showing a German officers examining a chart on their U Boat on English waters. Date: 1915

WW1 - German troops leave for front
WW1 - A photograph of German troops leaving for the front line. German citizens, as well as the troops families, friends, wives and children stand by the train to wave them goodbye at their send-off

WW1 - German gas attack
WW1 - Illustrating a gas attack in the eastern war zone from an aerial viewpoint. The poisonous cloud rolls before a westerly wind towards the Russian lines

WW1 - Air Battle - English SE5 and German LVG aircrafts
WW1 - A photograph from an aerial viewpoint of a British biplane fighter aircraft S.E.5 (Scout Experimental 5), and a German LVG (Luft-Verkhers-Gesellschaft), in air battle. Date: circa 1915

WW1 - Air Patrol, 1917
WW1 - Air patrol with an aerial view of the German destroyers sailing across the ocean near a coastal area. Date: 1917

WW1 - Double-sized German biplane debut over Poelcappelle
WW1 - The new extra-sized German fighter biplane shown making its debut in the war. It was nicknamed Fritz by the British

WW1 - French and German aerial combat, 1916
WW1 - In aerial combat over Champagne district in France, a German biplane fires at and brings down a French aviator. The damaged aircraft leaves a trail of black smoke as it falls nose-down from

WW1 - British and German aircraft in action, 1917
WW1 - The illustration captures a birdseye view of a vast landscape where British aeroplanes are in action, attacking German infantry

WW1 - French and German aerial battle, 1916
WW1 - French and German aeroplanes in an aerial battle. The French in quick-firing gun action using the built in machine gun at the nose of the battle-plane to attack their enemy

Mig-3 -One of the new breed of fast Soviet fighters All too many were lost to rapidly advancing Germans forces in July 1941

WW1 - German airfield lit up by searchlights
WW1 - An " enemy" photograph of a German flying-station. Three men and two German aircrafts are lit up in the airfield by searchlights

WW1 - German anti-Aircraft defences
WW1 - German anti-aircraft defences attacking two aircrafts from the ground in Berlin. Four Germans man the large gunned artillery vehicle

WW1 - HMS E13 British submarine - Aground and attacked
WW1 - HMS E13 was a British E class submarine. Due to a compass failure, it ran aground on the Danish Island of Saltholm in the Oresund

WW1 - Captain Hawker takes on three Germans in the air
WW1 - Captain Lanoe George Hawker VC, DSO (1890-1916), was a British flying ace, with seven credited victories. This illustration captures an occassion on 25th July 1915

WW1 - A scene of Dover at night as its searchlights discover two German submarines at the entrance of the harbour. The English Batteries opened fire on the water from the eastern forts

WW1 - German Recruitment Day, 1914
WW1 - German volunteers follow a German Officer through the gates where the men will continue and complete the recruitment procedure. The event is watched and guarded by other German Officers

Bristol F 2B captured by Germans near Cambrai
Bristol F 2B two-seater fighter plane (nickname Brisfit), serial no. A 7231, captured by Germans near Cambrai during the summer of 1917. Date: circa 1917

Bloch 175-this French light bomber had only just entered service when the Germans struck A few later served with the Free French

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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.