Verdun Collection (#2)

French war film, Verdun
The grim realism of war captured in the French film, Verdun, telling the story of the ferocious German onslaught and the heroic French defence

French soldiers, Battle of Verdun, France, WW1
French soldiers in action during the Battle of Verdun, north-eastern France, First World War. Date: 1916

First World War (1914-1918): the remains of the barricades built in Verdun in 1914. In " The mirror" 1916
XEE4168948 First World War (1914-1918): the remains of the barricades built in Verdun in 1914. In " The mirror" 1916 by Unknown photographer

French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo)
1701963 French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Sentinel of the Citadel of Verdun is attacked and finds wounded on the ground
XEE4183233 Sentinel of the Citadel of Verdun is attacked and finds wounded on the ground. Engraving in " Le petit Journal Illustre"

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

They shall not pass!, 1914-18 (colour litho)
778986 They shall not pass!, 1914-18 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Symbolic illustration of the French spirit at Verdun)

First World War (1914-1918): "A counter attack in the village of Vaux in 1916 on the front of
JLJ4568515 First World War (1914-1918): " A counter attack in the village of Vaux in 1916 on the front of Verdun" Watercolour by Paul Thiriat Paris

Verdun - On ne passe pas, c. 1917 (plaster)
2650809 Verdun - On ne passe pas, c.1917 (plaster) by Mattei, Louis Octave (b.1880); 20x26.5 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; French, out of copyright

In front of the ramparts of Verdun - in "The great French virtues"by Lucien Hector (Lucien-Hector)
LSE4090408 In front of the ramparts of Verdun - in " The great French virtues" by Lucien Hector (Lucien-Hector) Jonas (1880-1947), v.1916 by Jonas

Evacuation of France by the Germans, purifying the Streets of Verdun by Fire (engraving)
1048985 Evacuation of France by the Germans, purifying the Streets of Verdun by Fire (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evacuation of France by the Germans)

France separated from Germany, 843 AD (engraving)
2788198 France separated from Germany, 843 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: France separated from Germany, 843 AD)

General Nivelles Offensive during the Battle of Verdun, April 1916 (colour woodcut)
698802 General Nivelles Offensive during the Battle of Verdun, April 1916 (colour woodcut) by Hermann, Paul (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry II (1519 - 1559). Liked with the princes of Germany against Charles V
XEE4117138 Henry II (1519 - 1559). Liked with the princes of Germany against Charles V, whose despotism had revolted them, he kidnapped Toul, Metz and Verdun

Suicide of Beaurepaire (1792) after the decision to return Verdun to the Prussians
XEE4114474 Suicide of Beaurepaire (1792) after the decision to return Verdun to the Prussians. Engraving of the 19th century

Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere
JLJ4629922 Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere, 14-18 or 1914-1918) (The First World War; WWI): Near Fort de Tavannes a Verdun

World War I: "Verdun". Painting by Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) Ec. Sud. 1917
JLJ4688735 World War I: " Verdun". Painting by Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) Ec. Sud. 1917. h s/t. Sun: 1, 14 X 1, 46m

The completely ruined Fort de Vaux (aerial photo) near Verdun
697655 The completely ruined Fort de Vaux (aerial photo) near Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); (add.info.: captured by the Germans June 7)

The Fort de Moulainville near Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697647 The Fort de Moulainville near Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Photograph of a French map showing the battlefields of Verdun
697631 Photograph of a French map showing the battlefields of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Ballon Captif D Observation (photo)
963812 Ballon Captif D Observation (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballon Captif D Observation)

Ruines de Clermont-En-Argonne (photo)
963802 Ruines de Clermont-En-Argonne (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines de Clermont-En-Argonne)

Batterie Automobile Contre Avions (photo)
963800 Batterie Automobile Contre Avions (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batterie Automobile Contre Avions)

Le Grand Champ de Bataille (photo)
963784 Le Grand Champ de Bataille (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Grand Champ de Bataille)

Souscrivez a l Emprunt de la Liberation, c. 1917 (colour litho)
1199847 Souscrivez A l Emprunt de la Liberation, c.1917 (colour litho) by Royer, Henri (1869-1938); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Verdun, Cloitre attenant a la Cathedrale, Galeries (colour photo)
2803797 Verdun, Cloitre attenant a la Cathedrale, Galeries (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verdun, Cloitre attenant a la Cathedrale)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 1). Full page scan. The Warriors Pilgrimage, Armistice Day 1920. Top picture shows the destroyer Verdun coming alongside the Admiralty Pier at

First World War: the colonial troops (Moroccan infantry regiment
ELD4858098 First World War: the colonial troops (Moroccan infantry regiment, Senegalese tirailleurs) storming the fort of Douaumont near Verdun

First World War (1914-1918): "The Sacred Way of Verdun"
JLJ4625072 First World War (1914-1918): " The Sacred Way of Verdun" Watercolour by Georges Bertin Scott (1873-1942) dit Scott de Plagnolles. March 1916

The damaged train station of Dombasle-en-Argonne west of Verdun
697646 The damaged train station of Dombasle-en-Argonne west of Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Hill 304 with barbed wire near Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697645 Hill 304 with barbed wire near Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Anti-aircraft guns in action: since 21 February 25 aircraft
697629 Anti-aircraft guns in action: since 21 February 25 aircraft and a balloon dragon were shot down by the batteries, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

The Meuse and Verdun with severely damaged buildings along the river
697625 The Meuse and Verdun with severely damaged buildings along the river, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Robert Nivelle, September 1916 (autochrome)
697609 Robert Nivelle, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); (add.info.: French General Robert Nivelle (1856 - 1924)

Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures
698808 Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures, Verdun, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Nina Boucicault in Charleys Aunt
Nina Boucicault (1867-1950), English actress, in the role of Kitty Verdun in the comedy Charleys Aunt. 1892

Verdun -- On ne passe pas, by Louis Mattei
Verdun -- On ne passe pas (They shall not pass), original plaster maquette by Louis Octave Joseph Mattei, First World War. circa 1917

Le Fort de Vaux, Cotes de Belleville, Deuxieme Entree de Souville (photo)
963819 Le Fort de Vaux, Cotes de Belleville, Deuxieme Entree de Souville (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Fort de Vaux)

Un Cimetiere Militaire (photo)
963818 Un Cimetiere Militaire (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Cimetiere Militaire)

Le Fort de Souville (photo)
963816 Le Fort de Souville (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Fort de Souville)

Gare de Dombasle-En-Argonne (photo)
963810 Gare de Dombasle-En-Argonne (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gare de Dombasle-En-Argonne)

Artillerie de 75, Obusier en Foret, Une Piece de 75 Abritee, Grosse Piece de Marine (photo)
963805 Artillerie de 75, Obusier en Foret, Une Piece de 75 Abritee, Grosse Piece de Marine (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Le Champ de Bataille de la Rive Gauche (photo)
963804 Le Champ de Bataille de la Rive Gauche (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Champ de Bataille de la Rive Gauche)

Aumonier et Pasteur, Clermont-En-Argonne, Les Anges du Front (photo)
963803 Aumonier et Pasteur, Clermont-En-Argonne, Les Anges du Front (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aumonier et Pasteur)

Les Champse de Bataille de Verdun (photo)
963801 Les Champse de Bataille de Verdun (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Champse de Bataille de Verdun)

Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee, Batterie en Foret (photo)
963789 Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee, Batterie en Foret (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee)

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"Verdun: The Battle that Shaped History" In the heart of northern France, amidst the ravages of the First World War in 1916, a fierce and relentless battle unfolded - Verdun. This historic clash between French and German forces left an indelible mark on both nations and forever altered the course of warfare. From above, an aerial view captured the haunting bombardment of Fort Douaumont, as explosions tore through its walls, leaving behind a scene of devastation. Meanwhile, French artillery shells were meticulously loaded for transport, ready to rain down upon their enemies with unyielding force. On the opposing side, German gunners stood resolute with heavy artillery in hand. Their determination to break through enemy lines was palpable as they prepared for a relentless assault on Verdun's defenses. The German attack during this tumultuous time became synonymous with unimaginable brutality. As troops clashed on the battlefield, lives were lost and landscapes scarred forever. Yet amidst this chaos emerged stories of resilience and courage from those who fought valiantly at Verdun. Verdun itself bore witness to countless horrors throughout WWI but also became known as "The Victor. " It stood tall against all odds and symbolized unwavering strength in times of adversity. Even cartoons depicted this monumental battle's significance; one titled "Reckoning without their host" portrayed nations grappling with unforeseen consequences brought about by war's merciless grip. As winter descended upon these blood-soaked lands in 1917, soldiers braved freezing temperatures while defending their positions along the French front at Verdun. Their unwavering commitment echoed through history as they endured unimaginable hardships for their cause. Years later, remnants of those fallen heroes still found solace within temporary ossuaries - silent reminders of sacrifice made in pursuit of victory at any cost.