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Oct 12, 2021 · From the trenches of the Western Front to the apocalyptic battlefields of Verdun and the Gallipoli Campaign, these World War I photos show the brutality of "the war to end all wars." These remarkable WW1 photos capture the harsh realities of life in the trenches — and sometimes the briefest moments of kindness.
- Savannah Cox
Stunning and Rare Color Photos from the First World War, 1914-1918. The First World War, also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. It lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved millions of soldiers and civilians from around the world.
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- Outbreak. © IWM (Q 81832) Crowds outside Buckingham Palace cheer King George V, Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales at the outbreak of war, August 1914.
- Declaration of war. © The rights holder (IWM Q 113583) Holidaymakers read the news of Britain’s declaration of war on Germany, Wednesday 5 August 1914.
- The first wounded return. © IWM (Q 53275) The first British wounded arrive in London from France, early September 1914. See object record.
- The Boy Scouts pitch in. © IWM (Q 30605) Boy Scouts receive instructions for sounding the ‘All Clear’ after air raids. In the London area, 350 Scouts volunteered for air raid duty in time for the Gotha raid of 31 October - 1 November 1917.
World War I in Photos: The Western Front, Part I. In 1914, the German Army sought a swift decisive victory over France, invading from the north. The plan failed, leading to a years-long...
Apr 11, 2024 · The article features a series of stunning photographs that capture the essence of the First World War. From soldiers on the front lines to civilians struggling to survive, the images provide a unique and vivid perspective on a conflict that has often been depicted in stark, monochromatic tones.
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Apr 27, 2014 · On this 100-year anniversary, I've gathered photographs of the Great War from dozens of collections, some digitized for the first time, to try to tell the story of the conflict, those caught up...
