Philippe Petain Collection

Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. American Expeditionary Force generals in France, photographed immediately after they had been named by Marshal Petain as commanders in the French Legion of

Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

At Grand Quartier General; Daily briefing in the office of the General Commander-in-Chief.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
At Grand Quartier General; Daily briefing in the office of the General Commander-in-Chief, at G.Q.G. in Compiegne, during the summer of 1917, 1917

La Maniere de Petain; Le commandant en chef dans les cantonnements, 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Maniere de Petain; Le commandant en chef dans les cantonnements, 1917. First World War:Petain, commander-in-chief of the cantonments

Nos Grands Chefs; Le general Petain, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Nos Grands Chefs; Le general Petain, 1917. Our great leaders; General Petain'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Ceux qui croient au "dernier quart d'heure"; M. Clemenceau et le general Petain, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Ceux qui croient au "dernier quart d'heure"; M. Clemenceau et le general Petain, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Accolade de Metz; L'emouvante etreinte des deux presidents sur l'esplanade de Metz, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le Baton de Petain; Sur l'esplanade de Metz, le 8 decembre 1918: Le president de la Repub... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le Baton de Petain; Sur l'esplanade de Metz, le 8 decembre 1918: Le president de la Republique adresse une allocution au marechal Petain, auquel il va remettre le baton de commandement, 1918

Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; a Strasbourg, le 25 novembre 1918, sur le place de la... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; a Strasbourg, le 25 novembre 1918, sur le place de la Republique, devant l'ancien palais imperial allemand, le marechal Petain, a pied

Notre entrée a Metz; Les troupes francaises defilent, 19 novembre 1918, sur l'esplanade de... 1918 Creator: Unknown
Notre entree a Metz; Les troupes francaises defilent, 19 novembre 1918, sur l'esplanade de Metz, au pied de la statue du marechal Ney, devant Petain qui la veille

Les Grands Chefs Allies; les quatre commandants en chef, a l'issue d'une reunion au... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les Grands Chefs Allies; les quatre commandants en chef, a l'issue d'une reunion au Chateau de Bombon, quartier de Foch, 1918

La Medaille Militaire de Petain; Le 23 aout 1918, au grand quartier general, a provins... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Medaille Militaire de Petain; Le 23 aout 1918, au grand quartier general, a provins, le president de la republique remet la medaille militaire au general Petain, 1918

Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place... 1919 Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place de la Republique; Place de la Republique, les marechaux Foch et Petain les drapeaux, 1919

Le jour de gloire; le marechal Petain, sur son cheval blanc, precededes musiques de la... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; le marechal Petain, sur son cheval blanc, precededes musiques de la 7e division, passe sous l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919

Sur le front Italien; L'entente des grands chefs, 1915 (1924). Creator: Unknown
Sur le front Italien; L'entente des grands chefs, 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Pierre Laval seen here giving evidence at the trial of Philippe Petain, 23 July, 1945. Pierre Jean Marie Laval, 1883 -1945. French politician and Prime Minister of France

Philippe Petain in court on trial for treason, 23 July, 1945. Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Ptain, 1856 - 1951, aka Philippe Ptain or Marshal Ptain

The First World War, 1915-1917 (colour litho)
5207775 The First World War, 1915-1917 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First World War, 1915-1917)

A Soldier for Petain, 1915 / 17. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
A Soldier for Petain, 1915/17

General Philippe Petain, commander of the French army at Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000400 General Philippe Petain, commander of the French army at Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Petain in his railway wagon-salon HQ during the Battle of Verdun
870218 General Petain in his railway wagon-salon HQ during the Battle of Verdun, February-December 1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

General Philippe Petain, September 1916 (autochrome)
697608 General Philippe Petain, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marshal Philippe Petain, French soldier and wartime leader of Vichy France (b / w photo)
3102718 Marshal Philippe Petain, French soldier and wartime leader of Vichy France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri Philippe Petain of Vichy (b / w photo)
5998186 Henri Philippe Petain of Vichy (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Philippe Petain of Vichy. Portrait, 1940.); © Look and Learn

General Joffre and General Petain, Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). The Defender of Verdun: General Petain (centre) walking with General Joffre on his right

At Number 10, Downing Street, c1922, (1945). Creator: Unknown
At Number 10, Downing Street, c1922, (1945). Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with Arthur Balfour, French President Raymond Poincare

Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph P

General Philippe Petain, commander of the French Second Army, Verdun, France, 1916. Petain (1856-1951) assumed command of the Second Army manning the front south of Verdun in July 1915

The four Allied commanders, Chateau Bombon, France, 1918. From left to right: General Philippe Petain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army; Field Marshal Douglas Haig

General Philippe Petain and Georges Clemenceau, (1926). A hero of the French defence of Verdun, Petain (1856-1951) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French army in 1917 after a series of

The daily report in the office of the French Commander in Chief, 1917. General Petain and his staff meeting at headquarters

Preparing vitamin sweets, German-occupied France, 1940-1944. Shortages and rationning of the vast majority of foodstuffs had an adverse effect on the diet and health of the civilian population

Leaders of Vichy France, c1941-1942
Leaders of Vichy France, c1940-1942. Marshal Philippe Petain (left), Head of Stae of the Vichy regime established after the defeat of France in June 1940

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Philippe Petain, a prominent figure in French history, played significant roles during the First World War and beyond. In 1915-1917, he emerged as a soldier loyal to Petain, showcasing his commitment to duty and leadership qualities. Theophile Alexandre Steinlen's artwork captures the essence of this era with vivid colors that bring life to the war-torn landscapes. As commander of the French army at Verdun in 1916, General Philippe Petain demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic brilliance. His lithograph portrait from that time showcases his unwavering determination amidst chaos. Inside his railway wagon-salon headquarters during the Battle of Verdun, General Petain made crucial decisions that shaped the course of history. In September 1916, an autochrome photograph immortalized General Philippe Petain's stoic presence on the battlefield. This image encapsulates both his strength as a military leader and his enduring spirit throughout challenging times. Later known as Marshal Philippe Petain, he became a wartime leader for Vichy France. A black-and-white photo portrays him in this role with solemnity etched upon his face—a reminder of how complex historical figures can be. General Joffre and General Petain stood side by side at Verdun during World War I—an iconic moment captured in a photograph from c1920. Their partnership symbolizes unity and collaboration amid adversity. Petain's influence extended beyond battlefields; he even found himself at Number 10 Downing Street around 1922—an intriguing encounter shrouded in mystery but indicative of his political significance during those years. Throughout it all, General Philippe Petain remained committed to serving France dutifully. Whether commanding the Second Army or standing alongside other Allied commanders at Chateau Bombon in 1918—these moments exemplify camaraderie among leaders fighting for freedom. A poignant snapshot from 1926 shows General Philippe Petain alongside Georges Clemenceau, a testament to their enduring friendship and shared experiences.