Hindenburg Collection (#3)

Occupying German position in the Somme area 1917
During the spring of 1917 the German forces on the Western Front vountarily retired from the positions in the Somme at Serre, which they had defended with such stubborness in 1916

British soldiers on Hindenburg Line, WW1
British soldiers take over a German strong point on the Hindenburg Line, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Cartoon, Knights of the Air, WW1
First World War cartoon entitled Knights of the Air, showing Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg with a scene of destruction behind them

Illustration of the Hindenburg airship

LZ 129 Hindenburg

LZ 129 Hindenburg at Frankfurt, on 14 May 1936 after its?
LZ 129 Hindenburg at Frankfurt, on 14 May 1936 after its return flight to Europe from Lakehurst, New Jersey

LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 11 May 19?
LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 11 May 1936 before its return flight to Europe

The LZ129 Hindenburg landing at Franfurt airship port

The LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 10 May 1?
The LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 10 May 1936, following its first flight to North America from Friedrichshafen

The LZ129 Hindenburg is manoeuvred to its mobile mooring?
The LZ129 Hindenburg is manoeuvred to its mobile mooring mast by US Tars at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 9 May 1936

The LZ129 Hindenburg over New Jersey on its was to Lakeh?
The LZ129 Hindenburg over New Jersey on its was to Lakehurst on 9 May 1936

The LZ129 Hindenburg over Friedrichshafen during a test ?
The LZ129 Hindenburg over Friedrichshafen during a test flight on 6 March 1936

The LZ129 Hindenburg over Lake Constance on 4 March 1936?
The LZ129 Hindenburg over Lake Constance on 4 March 1936, during its first flight which lasted three hours

The LZ129 Hindenburg over Friedrichshafen on 4 March 193?
The LZ129 Hindenburg over Friedrichshafen on 4 March 1936, during its first flight which lasted three hours

The LZ129 Hindenburg outside its hangar at Friedrichshaf?
The LZ129 Hindenburg outside its hangar at Friedrichshafen on 4 March 1936, the day of its first flight

The LZ129 Hindenburg in its hangar at Friedrichshafen on?
The LZ129 Hindenburg in its hangar at Friedrichshafen on 3 March 1936, the day before its first flight

HINDENBURG & LUDENDORFF. German generals Paul von Hindenburg (left) and Erich Ludendorff. Photographed during World War I

PAUL VON HINDENBURG (1847-1934). German general and president

US Navy Goodyear K-Series airship alongside a hangar used by the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg

Deutsche Zeppelin leaflet for services to the United States in the Hindenburg during 1936. Date: 1936

The second Junkers G38 Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg
The second Junkers G38, Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg, was later re-registered D-APIS. This aircraft was taken over by the Luftwaffe in April 1940 but was destroyed in May 1941 during RAF

World War I 1914-1918: Visit of King of Bavaria to the German Headquarters, 1917. From left: Hindenburg, Emperor Wilhelm II, Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, Ludwig III last King of Bavaria, Ludendorff

Henry Seymour Rawlinson, 1st Baron Rawlinson (1864-1925) English general. Commander of 4th Army on the Somme (1916). Broke Hindenburg line near Amiens 1918. Chromolithograph card 1917

Max Liebermann (1847-1935) German painter. 1927 portrait of Paul von Hindenburg 1847-1934, Field marshal during World War One and second president of the Weimar Republic (1925-34)

Poster, 1917, of General Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) German soldier and statesman, based on portrait by Louis Oppenheim. 1917. World War I

Poster for the World War I film Die Grosse Schlacht in Frankreich Part I (The Great Battle in France): German gunners round a mortar. Field Marshal Hindenburg a towering in background

World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds. The reasons are, left to right, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Hindenburg

The HIndenburg In Flames
Lakehurst, New Jersey: May 6, 1937 The LZ 129 Hindenburg airship as it caught fire and was destoyed within a minute while attempting to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Station in New Jersey

Building Of The HIndenburg
Friedrichshafen, Germany: c. 1933. The frame of the LZ 129 is taking shape at the Zeppelin Works in Friedrichshafen. It was soon to be named after the late Paul von HIndenburg

Hindenburg, Lakehurst, New Jersey

Hindenburg in New Jersey after first trip across Atlantic Ocean

Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg framework

Hindenburg, Paul von Beneckendorff und von (1847-1934). German military man and politician. President of the Weimar Republic (1925-1934). Painting. ITALY. Rovereto

Kaiser & Generals
Kaiser WILHELM II (centre), having a strategic meeting with Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg (left) and General Erich Ludendorff (right). Date: 1859 - 1941

Portrait of General Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg. Text is a quote written in Hindenburgs own hand. Date 1917

Australian infantry opposite Hindenburg Line, France, WW1
Australian infantry attacking beyond their barrage, opposite the Hindenburg Line in north eastern France, during the First World War

General Paul von Hindenburg, German army officer
General Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg (1847-1934), German army officer, Chief of the General Staff from 1916. He later became the 2nd President of Germany (1925-1934)

Poster advertising war bonds, Germany
Poster advertising the 7th issue of war bonds in Germany during the First World War, with the face of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. circa 1917

ZEPPELIN HINDENBURG
Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg. one of the most successful of the passenger-carrying Zeppelins until its spectacular accident Date: 1936

THE HINDENBURG, 1937. The German zeppelin Hindenburg exploding at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937

THE HINDENBURG, 1937. The burning of the German zeppelin Hindenburg at its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey on 6 May 1937, with the loss of 36 lives. Oil over a photograph

Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Lake Constance Area, Friedrichshafen. Zeppelin Museum mockup of the Hindenburg and Mayback Automobile from the 1930s

Paul von Hindenburg meeting veterans
President Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) in full uniform, meeting war veterans

Hindenburg Line WWI
The Hindenburg line at Bullecourt on the Western Front in France during World War I

German poster campaign for servicemens appeal
German poster campaign asking for donations to the Colonial Servicemens Appeal, showing a colonial soldier holding an imperial flag on a broken staff

Hindenburg Line
British troops contemplate the strong wire defences of the Hindenburg Line

Artillery observers 1917
Artillery observers sighting on the Hindenburg Line for Australian battery in Bullecourt at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

Battles of Arras 1917
Part of the barbed wire entanglement in front of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917

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"Hindenburg: A German Icon and Witness to History" This captivating German postcard showcases the meeting of two influential figures, Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg, during the tumultuous times of World War I. The image captures a significant moment in history when these two powerful men strategized for their nation's future. Fast forward to 1936, where the Hindenburg takes center stage at the Olympics. This magnificent airship proudly displays its name as it soars through the sky, symbolizing Germany's technological prowess and national pride. A vintage luggage label reveals an adventurous journey on a Zeppelin bound for South America. Passengers embarked on this luxurious mode of travel, enjoying breathtaking views while experiencing unparalleled comfort high above the clouds. In another corner of history lies a British Mark IV tank with a unique tadpole tail design used during WWI battles like Cambrai. These tanks played a crucial role in shaping warfare strategies and turning points during this global conflict. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when LZ 129 Hindenburg was consumed by fire shortly after. . What exactly happened remains shrouded in mystery but forever etched into our collective memory. Amidst war's chaos, German machine guns from WWI remind us of the relentless firepower that shaped battlefields across Europe. These weapons were instrumental in determining victories or defeats throughout countless engagements. On a lighter note, Miss Mary Day Winn of New York is seen being helped aboard LZ 129 Hindenburg – showcasing how this marvel of engineering connected people from all walks of life across continents. The aerial view from 8, 000 feet offers an awe-inspiring perspective on the formidable Hindenburg Line during WWI. This fortified defensive line held great significance and posed immense challenges for those attempting to breach it. Another glimpse into wartime architecture presents itself with a German Block House at Croiselles on the Hindenburg Line – serving as both protection and strategic outpost amidst fierce battles fought along this infamous front line.