Great War Collection (#66)

Members of the First World War Womens Land Army leading a horse and cart in Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917
Two members of the Womens Land Army with a horse and cart in Princes Street, Truro. The woman on the cart is possibly Ms. Trejeweth and the woman leading the horse is possibly Ms. I. Crowther

Members of the First World War Womens Land Army cutting wheat. Cornwall. Around 1917
Two members of the Womens Land Army: one driving a three-horse binder, the other seated on one of the horses. Two men and a dog are walking behind the binder and there are stooks in the background

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army cutting wheat. Cornwall. Around 1917
Member of the Womens Land Army driving a binder with a three-horse team and stooks in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Members of the First World War Womens Land Army grooming horses. Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917
A group of Womens Land Army members grooming horses under instruction. Probably at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

WORLD WAR I CARTOON, c1915. May the Sparks Never Reach It!. Cartoon by Oscar Cesare from The Sun newspaper from New York, c1915

Albert I (1875-1934) King of the Belgians in the First World War, 1914 (oil on canvas)
BAL92379 Albert I (1875-1934) King of the Belgians in the First World War, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 144x246 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Delivering the Goods, 1915 (engraving)
XJF867947 Delivering the Goods, 1915 (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shell Crisis of 1915 was a shortage of shells on the front lines leading to a)

Espionage, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR486937 Espionage, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd February 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Enemies in the same trench during WWI, French and German soldiers seperated only
XJF447307 Enemies in the same trench during WWI, French and German soldiers seperated only by a wall of sandbags (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Red Cross wagon during WWI (b / w photo)
XJF447306 Red Cross wagon during WWI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Off duty soldiers during WWI, fishing for sticklebacks (b / w photo)
XJF447309 Off duty soldiers during WWI, fishing for sticklebacks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

British soldiers in Venice during WWI (b / w photo)
XJF441996 British soldiers in Venice during WWI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

British soldiers towing a motor vehicle in Italy during WWI (b / w photo)
XJF441999 British soldiers towing a motor vehicle in Italy during WWI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

WWI British Tank in action on the Western Front, 1917 (b / w photo)
KW441300 WWI British Tank in action on the Western Front, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Year 1917 Illustrated)

German World War 1 poster, U BOOTE HERAUS (U BOATS AWAY) (colour litho)
XCF411534 German World War 1 poster, " U BOOTE HERAUS" (U BOATS AWAY) (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); Private Collection; German

Russian infantry regiment marching in fighting kit during World War I, from The
KW403270 Russian infantry regiment marching in fighting kit during World War I, from The Illustrated War News, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A ladies Red Cross sewing meeting in Claridges Hotel, making woollen shirts
KW403272 A ladies Red Cross sewing meeting in Claridges Hotel, making woollen shirts for the war effort during World War I, from The Illustrated War News, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Aid for the Fallen, 1915 (litho)
KW345531 Aid for the Fallen, 1915 (litho) by Brock, Thomas (1847-1922); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

A landing force leaving the transports for the shore during the Gallipoli Campaign
KW345540 A landing force leaving the transports for the shore during the Gallipoli Campaign, from The Great War: A History, volume III, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

St. Jacobs Church, Ypres, June 1915 (b / w photo)
XJF323098 St. Jacobs Church, Ypres, June 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: damage caused by two battles in Ypres)

Ypres from Rue de Ville, June 1915 (b / w photo)
XJF323097 Ypres from Rue de Ville, June 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: damage caused by two battles in Ypres)

Ruins near the Powder Magazine, Ypres, June 1915 (b / w photo)
XJF323099 Ruins near the Powder Magazine, Ypres, June 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Square, Ypres, June 1915 (b / w photo)
XJF323096 The Square, Ypres, June 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: damage caused by two battles in Ypres)

Attack of the Savage Division on the Austrian Infantry, 1916-17 (oil on canvas)
BAL291351 Attack of the Savage Division on the Austrian Infantry, 1916-17 (oil on canvas) by Masurovsky, Viktor Viketyevich (1859-1923); 89x125 cm; State Central Artillery Museum, St

Hermann von Francois, 1928 (b / w photo)
KW292353 Hermann von Francois, 1928 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermann von Francois (1856-1933)

Munitions workers in the canteen, 1918 (b / w photo)
XJF2906467 Munitions workers in the canteen, 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Tank Offensive at Cambrai, France, illustration from The Outline of History by H
KW270841 A Tank Offensive at Cambrai, France, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume II, published in 1920 (litho) by English School

Holding up a German Attack, Armentieres, Belgium, illustration from The Outline
KW270839 Holding up a German Attack, Armentieres, Belgium, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume II, published in 1920 (litho) by English School

British troops landing at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, 15th April 1915 (litho)
KW268307 British troops landing at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, 15th April 1915 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sleeping Quarters in Douaumont Fort, c. 1916 (b / w photo)
XJF275667 Sleeping Quarters in Douaumont Fort, c.1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A War Memorial, 1918 (watercolour and gouache over graphite on wove paper mounted
XOS1765924 A War Memorial, 1918 (watercolour and gouache over graphite on wove paper mounted on board) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 36.6x53.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

An Austrian giant siege-howitzer and its shell, used during World War One, from The
KW1547402 An Austrian giant siege-howitzer and its shell, used during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, from The Illustrated War News
KW1547401 Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Battle of the Yser in 1914 (oil on canvas)
XZL147696 The Battle of the Yser in 1914 (oil on canvas) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"Our Little Contemptibles, 1914: A Glimpse into the Great War" Step back in time to the year 1914, where a powerful oil on canvas painting titled "Our Little Contemptibles" captures the essence of bravery and resilience amidst chaos. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. Recruitment Poster "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now": A call to arms echoes through history, urging men to join the fight against an unseen enemy. The poster's message resonates with patriotic fervor, reminding us of the urgency felt by those who sought justice and protection for their homeland. Members of the First World War Women's Land Army in Cornwall: In July 1917, women stepped forward to fill vital roles traditionally held by men. Their unwavering dedication and hard work ensured that farms remained productive even in times of crisis. These brave women became symbols of strength and determination. Preparations for Easter Rising 1916: Mary Spring Rice and Molly epitomize courage as they prepare for a pivotal moment in Irish history. Their actions would forever change Ireland's destiny, highlighting how individuals can shape nations when driven by conviction. Nurses at Royal Naval Hospital Truro: January 18th, 1916 witnessed selfless acts of compassion within these hospital walls. Nurses tended to wounded soldiers with unwavering care and tenderness despite witnessing unimaginable horrors daily. They were beacons of hope amid darkness. Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships": In 1917, colorful lithographs adorned recruitment posters across towns and cities nationwide. The campaign aimed to inspire unity among citizens while emphasizing their crucial role in building ships that would defend our shores—a testament to collective effort during wartime. Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen - Majestic Peaks Amidst Chaos: Amidst war-torn landscapes stood three distinctive mountain peaks, Tre Cime di Lavaredo.