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The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, UnknownThe 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General
Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front
Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. Artist: Baldwin SpencerArunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. For indigenous Australians, the corroboree comes closest to a modern concept of theatre
The New Magic: Sending Pictures by Wireless and the Unescapable Telephone, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D MacphersonA New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]
The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood
A pair of straw boys, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW CutlerA pair of straw boys, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy
Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. German Cameroon was an African colony of the German Empire from 1884 to 1916
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: UnknownMap of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt
The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25thThe Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde
Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. Creator: UnknownDetailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. The Gallipoli campaign took place on the Gallipoli peninsula from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916
General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Creator: UnknownGeneral Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Marshal of Italy Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928) Italian General and Marshal of Italy, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army during the first part of World War I
Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Strategic withdrawal from the Galicia-Poland by the Imperial Russian Army during September 1915
Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. Creator: UnknownMap illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. From August to September 1914, the Russian Empire invaded Germany on the Eastern Front
The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp in August, 1814, in Defiance of the Hague Convention, 1915. On the night of 25/26 August
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: UnknownLarge Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front
Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train Leaves, 1915Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train is About to Leave, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J
General Map of the Balkan Operations in the Autumn of 1916, 1917. Creator: UnknownGeneral Map of the Balkan Operations in the Autumn of 1916, 1917. The Balkans campaign was fought between the Central Powers and the Allies
Welcoming the Eighth Army into Gabes, 1943. Creator: UnknownWelcoming the Eighth Army into Gabes, 1943. Gabes returns to French control with the help of the British (in the Mareth Line). The operation results in serious damage to the city infrastructure
Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. Creator: UnknownWomen at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. Creator: UnknownSunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. Creator: UnknownThe Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. The Eastern Front was a frontier between the Russian Empire and Romania on one side and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria
Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. A British submarine flotilla operated in the Baltic Sea for three years during the First World War, on 19 August 1915
Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. Creator: UnknownMap of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross
British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. Creator: UnknownBritish Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. The Serbian campaign was fought from late July 1914, when Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia at the outset of World War I
Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. Creator: UnknownChocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: UnknownDetailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. Creator: UnknownAn Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The Drake Touch in the North Sea, 1915The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The " Drake Touch" in the North Sea, 1915. British Battle cruiser Squadron sinking German cruisers
Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. Creator: UnknownGuarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1915]
Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. Creator: UnknownCoaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. Creator: UnknownThe Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Creator: UnknownThe War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium
Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Because of its geographical position between fighting powers
General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1917. Creator: UnknownGeneral Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. (1864-1925) was a British World War 1 general who commanded the Fourth Army of the British Expeditionary Force at the battles of the Somme (1916)
Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. Creator: UnknownForward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: UnknownThe Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich, a Russian general in World War One
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. Creator: UnknownDr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. (1856 -1924) was an American statesman, lawyer, and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921
Under the Blue Cross: Wounded Horses Being Conveyed to the Veterinary Hospital, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A
German Troops Occupying the City of Liege, 1915 Creator: UnknownGerman Troops Occupying the City of Liege While the Forts Still Thundered Defiance of the Invaders Advance, 1915. The attack on Liege, a town protected by a ring fortress
Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset: Vice-Admiral Jellicoe, 1915. Iron Duke was flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War
Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. Creator: UnknownMap Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Famous French Leaders: General Joffre, General D Urbal, and General Foch. 1916. Joseph Joffre, Commander-in-Chief on the Western Front with officer Victor d Urbal
The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
On the Homeward Journey: Conveying Wounded from Collecting Posts to Dressing Stations, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII
First Positions of the Two Million Troops of the Warring Nations, 1915. Creator: UnknownFirst Positions of the Two Million Troops of the Warring Nations, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton
General Sir William Robert Robertson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1917. Creator: UnknownGeneral Sir William Robert Robertson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1917. Field Marshal William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) British Army officer and Chief of the Imperial General Staff
Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1915. Creator: UnknownAdmiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. 1915. Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe, (1859-1935), Royal Navy officer
The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. General Botha declared the Transvaal to the British Empire and represented the Boers in peace negotiations
Railway Systems of the Allies and Germany, 1916. Creator: UnknownRailway Systems of the Allies and Germany, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Missed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. Creator: UnknownMissed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A
The Last Crossing: Tragic End of the Rebel Beyers while trying to Cross the Vaal River, 1916. Christian Frederick Beyers drowned in the Vaal River while attempting to escape with a few of his men
Lieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Creator: UnknownLieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Alfred de Bathe Brandon (1883-1974) New Zealand military aviator credited with the destruction of two Zeppelin airships
With a British Battery at the Front, 1916. Creator: UnknownWith a British Battery at the Front, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Map of the Trentino Front, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap of the Trentino Front, 1916. On the Italian Front a series of battles at the border between Austria-Hungary and Italy were fought between 1915 and 1918
War Behind the Curtain of the Hills, 1916. Creator: UnknownWar Behind the Curtain of the Hills, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. The Mesopotamian campaign on the Middle Eastern front was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers of the Ottoman Empire
Give Her My Love! Tommy and His Canine Friend, 1917. Creator: Stanley L Wood" Give Her My Love!" Tommy and His Canine Friend, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Heave-To! A British Patrol-boat Stopping a Suspect Vessel, 1916. Creator: Unknown" Heave-To!" A British Patrol-boat Stopping a Suspect Vessel, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A
British Airman Returning at Sunset After Successful Journey, 1917. Creator: UnknownBritish Airman Returning at Sunset After Successful Journey, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Antwerp and its Roots, 1915. Creator: UnknownAntwerp and its Roots, 1915. Antwerp was ringed by forts known as the National Redoubt, besieged and captured during the German invasion of Belgium in August 1914
The Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917. Creator: UnknownThe Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917.From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The District Round Antwerp, 1915. Creator: UnknownThe District Round Antwerp, 1915. Antwerp was ringed by forts known as the National Redoubt, besieged and captured during the German invasion of Belgium in August 1914
The French Battle-Front in 1914 and 1915, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe French Battle-Front in 1914 and 1915, 1916. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium
Fearless Cossacks Sabre and Put to Flight Hungarian Hussars, 1916. Creator: UnknownFearless Cossacks Sabre and Put to Flight Hungarian Hussars, 1916. on the eve of World War I the Cossacks had 328, 705 men ready to take up arms for Russia
Map of Greater Britain in Relation to the Homeland, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap of Greater Britain in Relation to the Homeland, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Air Sickness: Incident with the Royal Flying Corps in France, 1917. Creator: UnknownAir Sickness: Incident with the Royal Flying Corps in France, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Magnificent Charge of Indian Troops Against the German Trenches, 1916. Creator: UnknownMagnificent Charge of Indian Troops Against the German Trenches, 1916. In World War I the Indian Army fought against the German Empire in German East Africa and on the Western Front
Twixt Sea and Sky. British Airship Towed by Warship, 1917. Creator: UnknownTwixt Sea and Sky. British Airship Towed by Warship, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
The Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Last German Colony, East Africa, 1916. General Lettow-Vorbeck led the German military in East Africa, his guerilla tactics compelled Britain to commit significant resources to a minor colonial
British Armoured Cars in the Caucasus, 1917. Creator: UnknownBritish Armoured Cars in the Caucasus, 1917. The main objective of the Ottoman Empire was the recovery of territory in the Caucasus
British Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Creator: UnknownBritish Heavy Howitzer in Action on the Western Front, 1916. Artillery played a huge role in the First World War, at the start of the war the British bombarded the enemy before sending infantry over
The Battle-Fronts in the Opening Stages of the Fight for Verdun, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Battle-Fronts in the Opening Stages of the Fight for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front
Map Indicating the Area of the Rumanian Campaign, 1917. Creator: UnknownMap Indicating the Area of the Rumanian Campaign, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1916. Creator: UnknownVice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1916. David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936) British Royal Navy officer who commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland
Relief Map of Gorizia and the Carso Plateau, 1917. Creator: UnknownRelief Map of Gorizia and the Carso Plateau, 1917. General Cadornas forces took the fighting north of Gorizia on the volcanic Carso plateau which had been fortified by the Austrians
Wayside Calvary in France, 1916. Creator: UnknownWayside Calvary in France, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton
How the Italians Drove the Austrians out of Burning Asiago, 1917. Creator: UnknownHow the Italians Drove the Austrians out of Burning Asiago, 1917. Asiago was nearly destroyed in the war having seen many battles between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops
Map Showing the Great British Advance of July 1916, 1916. Creator: UnknownMap Showing the Great British Advance of July 1916, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. Allied operations during the Battle of the Somme
Retreat from Belgium: British Troops on the River Prepared To Resist the German AdvanceAn Incident in the Hard-Fought Retreat from Belgium: British Troops on the River Bank Prepared To Resist the German Advance, 1915
