Germans Collection (#8)

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

WW1 - German attack under the cover of the white flag
WW1 - A scene during the fighting at St. Julien on the Western Front. As reported by the 90th Winnipeg Rifles, the Germans dressed in the uniforms of the dead Canadian Scottish troops

WW1 - Belgian Cavalry in action
WW1 - Recalling the Balaclava Charge, the Belgian Cavalry ride out to attack. The force were covering the Belgian retreat to Louvain. Germans opened fire upon them with machine guns

Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
A dog still seeking to defend its former home during the entry of the Germans into Vailly, a small town lying on the Aisne

Exodus of Germans at Liverpool Street Station, WW1
Off to the Front: Exodus of Germans at Liverpool Street Station on the August bank holiday evening, at the start of the First World War

Canal Water Pump, St Germans, Saltash, England
Canal Water Pump, St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

WW1 War Loan poster
D D Fry Crush the Germans, WW1 War Loan poster 1914 Date: 1914

WW1 - Eastern Front - Russian and German soldiers fraternise - Christmas 1917 Date: 1917

Cartoon, German Culture, after Ardnt, WW1
Cartoon, German Culture, after Ardnt, showing Germans in various satirical scenes, with idealistic captions about the superiority of their nation and people. Date: 1915

HENRY II, also called Saint Henry (973-1024). Holy Roman Emperor (1014-1024). Christ crowns Emperor Henry II. A Miniature from the Sacramentary of Henry II. Miniature Painting. GERMANY. BAVARIA

WILLIAM I, Friedrich Ludwig (1797-1888). King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888). Engraving

KOCH, Robert (1843-1910). German physician, discoverer of the tuberculin. Nobel Prize in 1905. Engraving

Hussar Guard Regiment, Plate 19 from Armed Forces of Europe, 1838-43. Eckert, Heinrich Ambros (1807-40) and Monten, Dietrich (1799-1843). Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

HOHENLOHE-SCHILLINGSFURST, Chlodwig, prince of (1819-1901). German statesman, who served as Chancellor of Germany and Prime Minister of Prussia from 1894 to 1900. Engraving

MARCUSE, Herbert (1898-1979). German-Jewish philosopher, political theorist and sociologist, and a member of the Frankfurt School. Oil

SCHLEGEL, Friedrich von (1772-1829). German poet, critic and scholar. Critical leader of German Romanticism. Engraving

Johann Adam Schall, German Jesuit missionary to China
SCHALL VON BELL, Adam (1591-1661). German Jesuit and astronomer. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China and became an adviser to the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Engraving

Charles VI (1685-1740). Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia (as Charles II), Hungary and Croatia (as Charles III), Archduke of Austria. Coin. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

American tourists in Nice. Interior page (n7) of the German magazine Jugend. 1912. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

French-Prussian War (1870). Troops on the walls of Paris. Engraving

SCHEINER, Christoph (1575-1650). Physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt. Projecting the image of the Sun through a refracting telescope on to a screen in order to study sunpots. Engraving

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Siegfrid, opera by Richard Wagner. Tenor Jacques Urbus in the title role

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Cosima and Richard Wagner

First World War (1917). Control position in a German zeppelin during an attack to the United Kingdom. Illustrierte Zeitung (October, 1917). Drawing

First World War (1918). German plane on fire, beign knocked down by French artillery. Illustration by Georges Leroux (July 20, 1918). Drawing

First World War (1915). German Ludwieshafen factory being bombed by 18 French planes. Illustration by A. Matignon (1915)

VIRCHOW, Rudolf (1821-1902). German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician, known for his advancement of public health. Engraving

World War I. Spad squad
First World War (1914-1918). French squad of machine-gunning German positions (July 1918). Picture by Maurice Busset. Drawing

World War I. Pfeil Doppeldecker
First World War (1914-19018). German aircraft Pfeil-Doppeldecker, of Luft Fahreug-Geselschaft

EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915). German physician and scientist who worked in the fields of hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. Nobel Prize in 1908. Engraving

World War I. Bombing Ludwigshafen
First World War (1914-1918). Bombardment of Ludwigshafen by a French squad (26th May 1915). Picture by Henry Farr鮠 Drawing

World War I. Battle of Arras
First World War (1915). Battle during a storm in the north of Arras, seen from Mont Saint-Eloy. Picture by Georges Scott (21st August 1915)

Weimar. House / Museum. Friedrich von Schiller
Schiller, Friedrich von (1759-1805). German poet and playwright. Fredirch Von Schiller House-Museum in Weimar. GERMANY. Weimar. Friedrich von Schiller House Museum

Richard Wagner. Monument
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Inauguration of a monument in his honor. Thiergarten, Berlin. 1903

Richard Strauss. Salome
STRAUSS, Richard (1864-1949). Conducting the premi貥 of his opera Salome. Semperoper, Dresden. 9th Decembre, 1905. Picture by Fritz Gohrke

LE CLERC, J鲴me. Ambush
LE CLERC, J鲴 me (17th c.). Ambush. 1696. GERMANY. Munich. New Schleissheim Palace. Baroque art. Tapestry

HERSCHEL, William. German astronomer
HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Engraving

WWI Poster, Crush the Germans
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, Lend Your Five Shillings to your Country and Crush The Germans. Date: circa 1916

Sphere cover - Surrender of German fleet by Matania
The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet - Admiral Meurer on board the " Queen Elizabeth" in the Firth of Forth, saluting Admiral Sir David Beatty in his cabin. Date: 1918

German ex-royalty following end of First World War
A page from The Sphere giving six individual portraits of German royals, all of whom were forced to abdicate following Germanys defeat at the end of the First World War

German reservists arrested at Folkestone, August 1914, WW1
German reservists marching under armed guard after being arrested at Folkestone when they were about to embark for Flushing

Surprise at dawn on the Western Front
South-east of Ypres, a German trench-building party is surprised by British gunfire. The trench builders had been working under cover of the night mist

WWI Poster, Silver Bullets that will stop the Germans
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, You have in your pocket Silver Bullets that will stop the Germans. Lend them to your country by investing in the War Loan Today. Date: circa 1916

WWI Poster, Pay Your 5 - and Help Crush the Germans
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, Pay Your 5/- for this [War Loan] and Help Crush the Germans. Date: 1916

Sphere cover - British plane caught by German gun fire
A British aeroplane, caught making a daring raid over enemy lines and flying very low to drop bombs on German entrenched troops, is fired on by a machine gun as well as several rifles

With British Bombers on the Western Front
Bombing along an enemy trench with the Mills grenade. The bomb throwers throw grenades across the traverse of the trench as indicated allowing the riflemen to charge ahead

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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.