Western Front Collection (#4)

French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy second lines; in the background, the German barrage, 1917

French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line on the east bank of the Yser canal at Ypres; This view was taken from the west bank of the canal, 1917

English Attack of July 31, 1917; British infantry advance... 1917. Creator: A Forestier
English Attack of July 31, 1917; British infantry advance towards the upper reaches of the River Steenbeck, through the smoke of the barrage in front of them; in the foreground

English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, , 1917. Creator: Unknown
English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

English Attack on July 31, 1917; Advance at dawn, of the infantry.. 1917. Creator: MHK Koekkoek
English Attack on July 31, 1917; Advance at dawn, of the infantry who run infiltrating gaps between shell holes which form many small deep pools; right, two tanks, 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines by Franco-British artillery on the night of August 15-16, 1917 (3:30 a.m.), 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry...1917 Creator: Francois Flameng
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry of the 1st Corps on July 31, 1917, at 4 a.m

Operations in Flanders; Belgian troops pay honour to the flag of a French regiment... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Operations in Flanders; Belgian troops pay honour to the flag of a French regiment which has come to relieve them, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Flanders Operations; Before relief of the Belgians by the French... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Flanders Operations; Before relief of the Belgians by the French: a French officer inspects the Belgian sector, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane to visit the front lines in Yser, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon cave, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon Cave, a real place d'armes (300 masters out of 100)

French Attack North of Hurtebise; Triggered assault waves of the 152nd... Creator: Unknown
French Attack North of Hurtebise; Triggered assault waves of the 152nd, June 25, 1917, at 6 p.m. 5, for the attack on a stubborn spur northwest of Hurtebise; on the right

Capture of Messines Ridge; King George V, with Canadian General Currie... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Capture of Messines Ridge; King George V, with Canadian General Currie on his left, on ground conquered at Vimy and Messines, 1917

Model of a Battlefield; On the eve of the attack of June 7, 1917...1917 Creator: Unknown
Model of a Battlefield; On the eve of the attack of June 7, 1917, on the German side of Wytschaete-Messines, Australians of the Plumer army study a huge map in relief, made in cement

The Fourth Division; The Lookouts in a small observation post, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Fourth Division; The Lookouts in a small observation post, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Six Mois Dans la Somme; Sur la route, entre Maricourt et Suzanne (octobre 1916), 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Sur la route, entre Maricourt et Suzanne (octobre 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Clemenceau; M.Clemenceau, in the forest of Apremont, between a general and a soldier, 1917 Creator: Unknown
Clemenceau; M.Clemenceau, in the forest of Apremont, between a general and a soldier, in January 1916, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Les succes Britanniques, entre Arras et Lens; Types de soldats allemands faits prisonniers... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Les succes Britanniques, entre Arras et Lens; Types de soldats allemands faits prisonniers par les Canadiens dans les combats de Vimy, 1917

Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la resistance de l'ennemi, les Canadiens victorieux franchissent la crete de la falaise de Vimy, 1917

Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; La cavalerie legere canadienne... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; La cavalerie legere canadienne s'engageant a son tour dans l'action, 1917. First World War: Western front; the taking of Vimy Ridge

Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Le marche en avant Canadiens...1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Le marche en avant Canadiens, le 9 avril 1917, a travers l'ancien no man's land, la zone de mort qui separait les premieres lignes

Dans le bataille; les troupes americaines entrant dans le combat, le 4 juin 1918, au Nord... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans le bataille; les troupes americaines entrant dans le combat, le 4 juin 1918, au Nord-Ouest de Chateau-Thierry, devant le bois Belleau, qu'elles devaient brillamment enlever, le 8, 1918

Dans le bataille; en avant de Lucy-le-Bocage: arrives, le 1er juin, sur le Marne, dans le... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans le bataille; en avant de Lucy-le-Bocage: arrives, le 1er juin, sur le Marne, dans le secteur qui leur a ete assigne, les Americains creusent leurs premieres tranchees

Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Dans le bataille; une batterie d'artillerie se replie pour aller prendre position en arriere, 1918 Creator: Unknown
Dans le bataille; une batterie d'artillerie se replie pour aller prendre position en arriere, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Les routes de la poursuite; Troupes britanniques passant la Somme, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les routes de la poursuite; Troupes britanniques passant la Somme, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Sur la route de Saint-Quentin; Le passage par nos troupes d'un pont detruit par l'ennemi sur le can Creator
Sur la route de Saint-Quentin; Le passage par nos troupes d'un pont detruit par l'ennemi sur le canal du nord, entre nesle et ham, pres de Buverchy, 1917

De la joie pour Tous; On a enfincesse de souffrir de la faim: a Noyon, la population se presse aux Creator: Unknown
De la joie pour Tous; On a enfincesse de souffrir de la faim: a Noyon, la population se presse aux distributions de soupe faites par les cuisines roulantes

De la joie pour Tous; Entoures par les enfants d'un village reconquis, des cyclistes anglais ont i Creator: Unknown
De la joie pour Tous; Entoures par les enfants d'un village reconquis, des cyclistes anglais ont imagine de leur donner ce rare bonheur de les promener sur leurs bicyclettes

Dans Peronne Saccagee: La profanation du monument de Catherine de Poix, dite Marie Foure: la statue Creator: Unknown
Dans Peronne Saccagee: La profanation du monument de Catherine de Poix, dite Marie Foure: la statue de l'heroine de la defense de Peronne, en 1563, contre les troupes de Charles-Quint

Dans Peronne Saccagee: Les ruines du precieux hotel de ville du XVI siecle et l'inscription que l'e Creator
Dans Peronne Saccagee: Les ruines du precieux hotel de ville du XVI siecle et l'inscription que l'ennemi jugea plaisant d'y laisser: Ne pas se facher: admirer seulement>>. 1917

Delivres ! ; Le prefet de la Somme est venu saluer ses administres delivres: le voici a Roye, press Creator: Unknown
Delivres ! ; Le prefet de la Somme est venu saluer ses administres delivres: le voici a Roye, pressant la menotte d'un jeune enfant intimide par cette bienveillance

Delivres ! ; La population enfantine d'un village libere se presse autour d'un brasero improvise pa Creator
Delivres ! ; La population enfantine d'un village libere se presse autour d'un brasero improvise par les Anglais, 1917

Un secteur humide; L'inondation d'un cantonnement de deuxieme ligne en Champagne, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Un secteur humide; L'inondation d'un cantonnement de deuxieme ligne en Champagne, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La gauche du front allie; Une sentinelle de l'yser, 1917. Creator: Unknown
La gauche du front allie; Une sentinelle de l'yser, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La gauche du front allie; Un poste avance des lignes belges, 1917. Creator: Unknown
La gauche du front allie; Un poste avance des lignes belges, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le repli allemand et l'intervention Americaine; Une installation ingenieuse: chariots suspendus rou Creator
Le repli allemand et l'intervention Americaine; Une installation ingenieuse: chariots suspendus roulant sur deux fils de fer, pour le ravitaillement des premieres lignes, 1917

Le repli allemand et l'intervention Americaine; Les voitures regimentaires dans une gare de ravitai Creator
Le repli allemand et l'intervention Americaine; Les voitures regimentaires dans une gare de ravitaillement, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Sur les Champs de Bataille de 1918; une porte du parc chateau de Plessis-de-Roye, 1918. Creator: Francois Flameng
Sur les Champs de Bataille de 1918; une porte du parc chateau de Plessis-de-Roye, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Quatrieme Offensive Allemande; Fusiliers mitrailleurs balayant la route de Courcelles... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Quatrieme Offensive Allemande; Fusiliers mitrailleurs balayant la route de Courcelles au Tronquoy, Sud-Est de Montdidier, le 9 juin 1918, 1918

Dans la Bataille; La protection de la voie ferree Amiens-Paris: un section d'infanterie... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans la Bataille; La protection de la voie ferree Amiens-Paris: un section d'infanterie en reserve sur les bords de la Noye, 1918

Clemenceau; M. Clemenceau, then editor of l'Homme Enchaine'...1917. Creator: Unknown
Clemenceau; M. Clemenceau, then editor of "l'Homme Enchaine", on the Champagne front, in September 1915, 1917

Life in the trenches in Champagne; A torpedo passes: two soldiers follow its trajectory...1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; A torpedo passes: two soldiers follow its trajectory, one smiling, the other with a slightly tense face; a third, behind them, disinterested, 1917

President of the Portuguese Republic on the front; Traveling through liberated region... 1917. Creator: Unknown
President of the Portuguese Republic on the front; Traveling through liberated regions from Oise to Nesle, the President is taken to the former observation post of Prince Eitel of Prussia

Les grandes batailles d'Alsace, c.1920. Creator: Auglay, Lucien (1880-1947)
Les grandes batailles d'Alsace, c.1920. Private Collection

Le Royaume de la Mort'; La rue Saint-Eloi a Chauny: en y rentrante le 19 mars 1917, nos troupes trouverent la petite ville totalement detruite, 1917

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"The Western Front: A Glimpse into the Trenches of World War I" Step back in time to the harrowing days of the First World War, where brave soldiers faced unimaginable challenges on the infamous Western Front. Our Little Contemptibles, 1914 (oil on canvas) captures their unwavering determination amidst chaos and uncertainty. In Soldiers playing cards in the trenches, First World War, c1916 (c1920), we catch a rare glimpse of camaraderie amidst the horrors of war. These moments provided much-needed respite from constant danger and served as a reminder that humanity still existed within this bleak landscape. British 18-pounder field guns in action on the Western Front, 1914-18 (b/w photo) showcase the relentless firepower employed by both sides. The deafening roar and earth-shattering explosions were an ever-present soundtrack to life on these battlefields. Our Advance to (La) Boiselle, July 1916 (w/c) depicts a pivotal moment when Allied forces made significant gains against German defenses. This watercolor painting brings to life their courage and determination as they pushed forward despite overwhelming odds. A map showing approximately the area gained on Thiepval Ridge. . 1916 (c1920) provides insight into strategic advancements made during this period. Each inch gained came at an immense cost but brought hope for eventual victory. British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916 (c1920), immortalizes those who fought bravely under dire circumstances. Their faces tell stories of sacrifice and resilience that will forever be etched in history. Hooded British Territorials charging German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915 showcases a daring assault against enemy lines. In this moment captured by artistry or lens alike - bravery shines through even amidst darkness. The ruins of the Cloisters at Messines, 1914 (Artist.