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Train load of British troops enroute to Ypres Salient and Area. Boesinghe, Belgium. 8-22-1917

Train load of British troops enroute to Ypres Salient and Area. Boesin...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German U-boat tied up at Harwich, England

German U-boat tied up at Harwich, England

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British motor convoy near Iman Zedeh Hasam

British motor convoy near Iman Zedeh Hasam

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American Soldier - World War One photograph from National Archives

American Soldier - World War One photograph from National Archives

Local Accession Number: PC 141..Description: Patriotic postcard from World War I. Caption reads: "Our Jackie's 'Every inch a sailor.' "..Photographer: Unknown..Source: Janet B. Downs..Size: 5x3..Medium: Print, ... More

75MM gun captured near Montauban, France

75MM gun captured near Montauban, France

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Maj. Gen. Lewis, U.S.A., and the King of England inspecting American troops in the 2nd Army Area. France

Maj. Gen. Lewis, U.S.A., and the King of England inspecting American t...

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King of Belgium reviewing 3rd British Corps. Brussels, Belgium. 1-26-1918

King of Belgium reviewing 3rd British Corps. Brussels, Belgium. 1-26-1...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Belgium, Belgian architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German UC-5, captured by the British Navy

German UC-5, captured by the British Navy

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Serbian trenches during the Salonika Campaign

Serbian trenches during the Salonika Campaign

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Effigy of Charlie Chaplin by the roadside, Watten, France; 6/8/1918

Effigy of Charlie Chaplin by the roadside, Watten, France; 6/8/1918

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph of an actor, movie film scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wilson and King George - World War One photograph from National Archives

Wilson and King George - World War One photograph from National Archiv...

Local Accession Number: 262..Description: Photo taken when President Wilson visited King George V of England during World War I...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Donated by B.D. Hammpton..Size: 4.5x6.5..Medium: ... More

[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields]

[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields]

[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields] - [FRA-8342 through FRA-8379]

Artwork: "Argonne-Meuse 1918," World War I. Artist: Lester G. Hornby. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Argonne-Meuse 1918," World War I. Artist: Lester G. Hornby. ...

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Scene during Brigade Horseshow in Italy

Scene during Brigade Horseshow in Italy

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[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields]

[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields]

[US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields] - [FRA-8342 through FRA-8379]

Coast defense gun destroyed by Germans. Zeebrugge, Belgium. 10-24-1918

Coast defense gun destroyed by Germans. Zeebrugge, Belgium. 10-24-1918

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Statue of the King of the Belgians. Brussels, Belgium. 11-26-1918

Statue of the King of the Belgians. Brussels, Belgium. 11-26-1918

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British dugouts at Feuilleres, France

British dugouts at Feuilleres, France

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Scene in a British military hospital. Le Touquet, France. 6-18-17

Scene in a British military hospital. Le Touquet, France. 6-18-17

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Major General John F. O'Ryan, U.S.A. with British officers near Langemarch, Belgium. German prisoners in background. 9-12-1917

Major General John F. O'Ryan, U.S.A. with British officers near Langem...

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King George decorating an American soldier in France. 8-12-1918

King George decorating an American soldier in France. 8-12-1918

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Tractor hauling bombing plane into position. Near Ligescourt, France. 8-29-1918

Tractor hauling bombing plane into position. Near Ligescourt, France. ...

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Bodies of German soldiers removed from graves. Radinghem, Belgium

Bodies of German soldiers removed from graves. Radinghem, Belgium

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The Queen of England talking to Colonel Robert U. Patterson, Medical Cops, U.S.A., at Etaples

The Queen of England talking to Colonel Robert U. Patterson, Medical C...

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American labor representatives visiting British front line trenches. Cassel, Belgium

American labor representatives visiting British front line trenches. C...

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Using bricks from ruined building to repair roads. Gommecourt, France. March 1917

Using bricks from ruined building to repair roads. Gommecourt, France....

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Wounded British soldier on his way to the hospital- showing helmet which saved his life

Wounded British soldier on his way to the hospital- showing helmet whi...

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American soldiers attending services, Winchester, England

American soldiers attending services, Winchester, England

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Infantry advancing to the attack. Ginchy, France. 9-25-1916

Infantry advancing to the attack. Ginchy, France. 9-25-1916

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Scene in the Grande Place - Ypres, Belgium

Scene in the Grande Place - Ypres, Belgium

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King George leaving an observation post on Vimy Ridge. 7-11-1917

King George leaving an observation post on Vimy Ridge. 7-11-1917

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WAAC's making bread. Dieppe, World War One 1914-1918

WAAC's making bread. Dieppe, World War One 1914-1918

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British infantry marching through Kut-al-Amarah during the Mesopotamian Campaign

British infantry marching through Kut-al-Amarah during the Mesopotamia...

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Loading a heavy gun. July 1916, World War One 1914-1918

Loading a heavy gun. July 1916, World War One 1914-1918

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German prisoners laying brick during Salonika Campaign

German prisoners laying brick during Salonika Campaign

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British soldiers playing football. German shells can be seen exploding in the background. Dardanelles Campaign

British soldiers playing football. German shells can be seen exploding...

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Remains of French barracks, World War One 1914-1918

Remains of French barracks, World War One 1914-1918

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Sleighs used for transporting the wounded. Le Sars, France. October 1916

Sleighs used for transporting the wounded. Le Sars, France. October 19...

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Y.M.C.A. workers, Winnal Down rest camp. Winchester, England

Y.M.C.A. workers, Winnal Down rest camp. Winchester, England

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One of the re-captured French villages. Marfaux, France

One of the re-captured French villages. Marfaux, France

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Houses destroyed by Germans. Boisleux ST. Mare, France

Houses destroyed by Germans. Boisleux ST. Mare, France

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Wrecked railway engine at Peronne, France. March 1917

Wrecked railway engine at Peronne, France. March 1917

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King George decorating U.S. soldiers

King George decorating U.S. soldiers

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Lloyd George and Lord Reading on King George's Hill- France

Lloyd George and Lord Reading on King George's Hill- France

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Nissen Hut as a hospital ward. Hesdin. 6-6-17

Nissen Hut as a hospital ward. Hesdin. 6-6-17

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American labor representatives visit British troops at Cassel, Belgium

American labor representatives visit British troops at Cassel, Belgium

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Underground gun position between Hamel and Beaumont Hamel, France. Somme & Ancre Area. November 1916

Underground gun position between Hamel and Beaumont Hamel, France. Som...

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British sumarine coming into port

British sumarine coming into port

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Pumping station on the Cambrai front. Near Moeuvres

Pumping station on the Cambrai front. Near Moeuvres

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British supply station near Dickebusch, Belgium

British supply station near Dickebusch, Belgium

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Interior of the Y.M.C.A. entertainment hall. Winal Down Rest Camp, Winchester, England

Interior of the Y.M.C.A. entertainment hall. Winal Down Rest Camp, Win...

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Scene during the Battle of Flanders. British soldiers attending a wounded German

Scene during the Battle of Flanders. British soldiers attending a woun...

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Scene during the surrender of the German fleet. British battle cruisers lead by H.M.S. "Queen Elizabeth" escorting German fleet

Scene during the surrender of the German fleet. British battle cruiser...

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Q.M.A.A.C. Carpenters at work, Calais, France. 6-26-1918

Q.M.A.A.C. Carpenters at work, Calais, France. 6-26-1918

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Scene on road in the Arras and Cambrai area. 1917

Scene on road in the Arras and Cambrai area. 1917

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Scene in a British gas mask factory

Scene in a British gas mask factory

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WAAC's preparing the ground for planting potatoes. Near St. Omer. 2-13-1918

WAAC's preparing the ground for planting potatoes. Near St. Omer. 2-13...

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British dressing station near Cambrai, France. 10-8-1918

British dressing station near Cambrai, France. 10-8-1918

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Anti-Aircraft gun in snow. Combles, France

Anti-Aircraft gun in snow. Combles, France

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Scene during the offensive on the Cambrai front

Scene during the offensive on the Cambrai front

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With the American Navel Forces at Queenstown, Ireland. Sailors waiting for their mail

With the American Navel Forces at Queenstown, Ireland. Sailors waiting...

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View from a minaret. Salonika Campaign

View from a minaret. Salonika Campaign

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General Mishitch, Commanding Serbian troops during the Salonika Campaign

General Mishitch, Commanding Serbian troops during the Salonika Campai...

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Artwork: "Match Sellers - Class of '17," World War I. Artist: Kerr Eby. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Match Sellers - Class of '17," World War I. Artist: Kerr Eby...

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Fort Greble, R.I. - World War One photograph from National Archives

Fort Greble, R.I. - World War One photograph from National Archives

Local Accession Number: PC 186..Description: Postcard photograph of soldiers at Fort Greble during World War I. ..Photographer: Unknown..Source: Donated by Jean Brannum Nichols..Size: 3x5..Medium: Print, Black ... More

Artwork: "German POWs," World War I. Artist: George Harding. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "German POWs," World War I. Artist: George Harding. US Army A...

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Y.M.C.A. educational officers at rest camp. Winchester, England

Y.M.C.A. educational officers at rest camp. Winchester, England

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British Army piggery. Etaples, France

British Army piggery. Etaples, France

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Dropping depth charges from aboard a British destroyer. 4-19-1918

Dropping depth charges from aboard a British destroyer. 4-19-1918

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Indian troops crossing over a pontoon bridge during the Mesopotamian campaign

Indian troops crossing over a pontoon bridge during the Mesopotamian c...

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Horse loaded with trench boots, Somme and Ancre Area

Horse loaded with trench boots, Somme and Ancre Area

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German Artillerist attempt destruction of British dump

German Artillerist attempt destruction of British dump

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U.S. Naval men's club, World War One 1914-1918

U.S. Naval men's club, World War One 1914-1918

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Scene during the opening battle of Menin Road. Ypres Salient

Scene during the opening battle of Menin Road. Ypres Salient

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View of Baghdad - during the Mesopotamian Campaign

View of Baghdad - during the Mesopotamian Campaign

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Liberty bond clock aboard U.S.S. "Melville", Queenstown, Ireland

Liberty bond clock aboard U.S.S. "Melville", Queenstown, Ireland

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Ambulance passing through gully at Helles

Ambulance passing through gully at Helles

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Cleverly camouflaged German observation station at La Bassee. Ypres Salient and Area; 10/24/1918

Cleverly camouflaged German observation station at La Bassee. Ypres Sa...

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Pontoon bridge across the Tigris River above Baghdad during the Mesopotamian campaign

Pontoon bridge across the Tigris River above Baghdad during the Mesopo...

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Artwork: "Mama's Boy," World War I. Artist: Kerr Eby. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Mama's Boy," World War I. Artist: Kerr Eby. US Army Art Coll...

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Periscope in use in front line trenches. Near Armentieres

Periscope in use in front line trenches. Near Armentieres

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Mrs. Heath, wife of the chief engineer at Chilwell, and Mr. Seldes

Mrs. Heath, wife of the chief engineer at Chilwell, and Mr. Seldes

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Exploding a mine at Reninghelst, Belgium. Trench Mortar School. April 1916

Exploding a mine at Reninghelst, Belgium. Trench Mortar School. April ...

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Motor launch patrol at Cologne, Germany

Motor launch patrol at Cologne, Germany

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Fighting fire at Tournai, World War One 1914-1918

Fighting fire at Tournai, World War One 1914-1918

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Party of American congressmen visit the Western Front near Fricourt, France. 11-10-1917

Party of American congressmen visit the Western Front near Fricourt, F...

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A few of the American nurses at Rouen, France. 6-1-1917

A few of the American nurses at Rouen, France. 6-1-1917

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Gun crew aboard U.S.S. "Conyngham"

Gun crew aboard U.S.S. "Conyngham"

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Loading a large gun at night. Elverdinghe, Belgium. 8-22-1917

Loading a large gun at night. Elverdinghe, Belgium. 8-22-1917

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German shell exploding within ten yards of photographer. Near Zennebeke, Belgium

German shell exploding within ten yards of photographer. Near Zennebek...

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French doctor dressing British soldier, near Villers-Bretonneux. 4-27-1918

French doctor dressing British soldier, near Villers-Bretonneux. 4-27-...

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Serving hot stew in trenches, Arras, France; 3/1917

Serving hot stew in trenches, Arras, France; 3/1917

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Baseball game between U.S. Sailors

Baseball game between U.S. Sailors

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General Plumer (British Army) presenting medals

General Plumer (British Army) presenting medals

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11th U.S. Engineers coming into camp. Near Peronne, France. 12-5-1917

11th U.S. Engineers coming into camp. Near Peronne, France. 12-5-1917

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The road near Birkandi, Mesopotamian campaign

The road near Birkandi, Mesopotamian campaign

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Bridging the Somme at Peronne, France. 1917

Bridging the Somme at Peronne, France. 1917

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British troops resting by side of disabled tank. Near Premont, France

British troops resting by side of disabled tank. Near Premont, France

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Mines at Grangremouth mine laying base. England

Mines at Grangremouth mine laying base. England

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Night drill by British troops, World War One 1914-1918

Night drill by British troops, World War One 1914-1918

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