Somme Collection (#19)

"Remembering the Sacrifice: The Battle of the Somme, a defining moment in history" In this captivating image from 1930

Poppies in the Valley of the Somme near Mons, Nord-Picardy, France, Europe

River Somme and town, Amiens, Somme, Picardy, France, Europe

Somme Collection: Christian Cathedral of Notre Dame, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Somme

Christian Cathedral of Notre Dame, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Somme, Picardy, France, Europe

Somme Collection: Edward IV Meets Louis XI

Edward IV Meets Louis XI
Edward IV meets Louis XI on a bridge over the Somme

Somme Collection: 1916 / Somme / Maisonette

1916 / Somme / Maisonette
Dawn breaks at the Maisonette as French troops struggle through the knee-deep mud

Chateau De Rambures
Chateau de Rambures (Somme)

British Supply Wagons
The war has just begun - and the British troops are already hungry. Supplies on the way to the Front pass through the Place d Armes at Albert (Somme) watched by locals

Somme Collection: Thaw on the Somme, Wwi

Thaw on the Somme, Wwi
British artillery ploughing its way through mud and water to Gommecourt after the thawing of the Somme

French Infantryman
A poilu, informal term for a French infantryman, of the Somme with his rifle and pack

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"Remembering the Sacrifice: The Battle of the Somme, a defining moment in history" In this captivating image from 1930, James Prinsep Beadle immortalizes the valiant "Attack of the Ulster Division" on 1 July 1916 during World War I. The Battle of the Somme, which took place in 1918, stands as a testament to courage and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors. Witnessing an intense clash between British MkIV tanks and German A7V tanks, this photograph captures a pivotal tank battle on the Somme. British gunners bravely fought against all odds during WWI's Battle of the Somme - their unwavering determination etched forever into history. Amidst chaos and destruction, hope soared high as carrier pigeons were released from tanks to deliver vital messages across war-torn France. "The Somme 1916, " a haunting reminder of lives lost and landscapes scarred by one of humanity's darkest chapters. In an awe-inspiring display of bravery, Coldstreamers charged fearlessly alongside fellow guardsmen on the infamous battlegrounds of the Somme. H. L. Oakley's poignant silhouettes capture both despair and resilience that echoed through trenches along with communication trenches on that fateful day. A rare glimpse into wartime camaraderie reveals George V standing tall amongst military leaders during First World War discussions at The Somme. Fields adorned with vibrant poppies stand as a solemn tribute to those who made ultimate sacrifices in Nord-Picardy (Somme), France - forever remembered.