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World War 1 Training | Minor Military Training in the Streets of London 1915
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| Due to the lack of Barracks part of "the first hundered thousand" are pictured practicing drills in the streets of London in preparation for battle with the strong Germans. |
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German POW's | German Prisoners of War (POW) Sent to England 1915
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| These German POW's were captured and brought to England. During World War I about 8 million men surrendered and were held in POW camps until the war ended. POWs had a much higher survival rate than those who were not captured. |
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World War 1 Anti German Riots | Anti German Sentiment in London 1915
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| Anti German riots in London. Anti-German feeling led to rioting, assaults on suspected Germans and the looting of stores owned by people with German-sounding names. the German Shepherd breed of dog was renamed to the euphemistic "Alsatian". |
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Bombs | World War 1 Bomb Factory | British Bomb Making Factory 1916
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| Women workers at the Woolwich arsenal in England are pictured making bombs. NO SMOKING! |
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World War 1 Zeppelin Air Raid Photo | German Zeppelin Air Raid London 1916
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| British policewomen are pictured running and spreading the "Zeppelin" alarm in London to notify of an air raid. |
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World War 1 British Police | British Police in London Sound Alarm 1916
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| A Police officer is pictured giving notice to the people of London to take cover from the fast moving and heavily armed German Zeppelins |
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Zeppelins Bombing | Zeppelins Bomb & Destroy London in Air Raids 1915
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| The most successful Zeppelin raid on London iduring the entire war was on the 8th of September 1915. This raid caused more than half a million pounds of damage, almost all of it from the one Zeppelin, the L13, which managed to bomb central London. |
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British Army Enlistment World War 1 | Enlist for the British 1916
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| A drive for new recruits and country support is captured in this photo at London's Trafalgar Square |
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Firing Squad Execution Picture | World War 1 British Firing Squad 1917
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| Execution by firing squad. A German spy is executed by firing squad by the British in Flanders |
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London Zeppelin Raids | Anti Zeppelin in London England World War 1 1916
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| Search lights scouring the London skies for aerial raids by aircraft or Zeppelin bombings |
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British Women Petition for Military Service World War 1 | British Women 1917
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| These British women are asking for the chance to serve their Country in the British Military. Women were not allowed to serve for Great Britain during World War 1 |
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London Victory Parade Picture | World War 1 Parade in London | WWI 1918
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| British celebrating in London after the German defeat in a hard fought war |
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French Guns & Ammunition | World War 1 French Guns Are Made 1906
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| France grows weary and clamors for more guns and ammunition, the pre World War 1 powder keg fills with ammunition…and guns. |
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World War I War Casualties | WWI Battlefield Casualties France 1914
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| Name - Rank - Number - Regiment? Rare photo of WWI soldier deaths and war casualties |
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French Battle of Marne | First Battle of the Marne World War 1 1914
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| The French artillery get ready for the Germans in the first battle of the Marne in September, 1914. |
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French Battle of Marne | First Battle of the Marne World War 1 1914
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| The French infantry are pictured fighting in the open at the Marne. At this time the French still wore the historic red pants, darnk blue coats and caps. The Allies would end up with victory which slowed down the German advancement to Paris |
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Notre Dame of Rheims World War 1 | Rheims Cathedral Bombing | WWI 1914
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| Notre Dame of Rheims Roman Catholic cathedral in France was bombed by German shellfire during the opening engagements of the First World War on 20 September 1914. The Germans burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the cathedral. |
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German Crown Prince | German Crown Prince Salutes Army | World War 1 1916
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| Although militaristic in manner, Wilhelm had little command experience when the First World War began. Crown Prince Wilhelm is pictured here near Verdun. He headed the Verdun offensive against the French in February 1916. |
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Germany World War 1 Flag | German Goose Step & Flags 1916
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| The German Army Goose Steps & marches in France shortly after their victory at Verdun over the French |
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British Howitzer Gun World War 1 | Large British Howitzer Gun Defends 1917
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| This British howitzer is pictured in action at the Arras front against the Germans. The Battle of Arras is generally considered a British victory due to the capture of Vimy Ridge and other territorial gains. |
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Battle of Vimy Ridge World War 1 | Canadians at Vimy Ridge Victory 1917
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| The Canadian soldier on the left has just been wounded by a bullet. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras. The main combatants were the Canadian Corps against three divisions of the German Army |
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Fortress of Verdun World War 1 | Fortress of Verdun Picture 1917
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| Although the city was destroyed the Fortress of Verdun is pictured still standing in the distance after the German onslaught of bombs & gun fire. |
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Dead Germans Picture | Wagon of Dead Germans From World War 1 1917
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| The Great War was a gruesome and bloody war fought in close quarters. Pictured are wagon loads of dead German soldiers which are to be removed. |
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German Cemetery Picture | German Cemetery World War 1 1917
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| Over 16 million people died during World War 1. Germany accounted for approx. 2.5 million of those deaths |
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French Bombs World War 1 | French Bombs & Bomb Shells Loaded on Train 1917
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| A French soldier stands guard as a train gets ready to depart with thousands of bombs and artilery for the French warriors |
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World War 1 French Front Line Picture | Western Front Line France 1917
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| Seasoned and battered French infantry Veterans return to the Front Line of battle ready to dig ditches on the Western Front. |
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Trench Warfare Picture | World War 1 Trench Warfare | France 1917
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| French Infantry hold down the trenches against the advancing Germans |
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Algerian French World War 1 | Algerian French Forces Offer Support 1917
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| Algerian Calvary fight on the Western Front. Algerians (natives and Europeans altogether) took part in World War I. The movement for independence began during World War I (1914 – 18) and gained momentum after French promises of self-rule in Algeria |
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German Anti Tank Gun Picture | Germany was Anti Tank in World War 1 1917
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| The Germans, never convinced of its merits and use, and despite their record for technological innovation during World War 1, produced just 20 tanks for battle. |
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Tank Destruction Picture | British Tank Destroys Barbed Wire 1917
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| The successful use of tanks at Cambrai restored dwindling faith in tank development. The U.S. army took note and undertook development of its own tank series modeled after the French Renault tanks |
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