Lorraine Collection (page 4)

The Hills and Fort of Douaumont, Verdun, France, 18 March 1916, (1926). Douaumont was the site of one of the network of forts built around the city of Verdun

General Philippe Petain, commander of the French Second Army, Verdun, France, 1916. Petain (1856-1951) assumed command of the Second Army manning the front south of Verdun in July 1915

French troops prepare for a German counter-attack, Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, August 1915

Abandoned German trenches, Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, August 1915

French infantry assault on the Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, 2 August 1915
French artillery assault on the Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, 2 August 1915

French artillery assault on the Eparges ridge, near Verdun, France, 2 August 1915

Clermont-en-Argonne, France, August 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Clermont-en-Argonne, France, August 1915, (1926). Buildings damaged by artillery bombardment during the First World War

The Church of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Church of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1915, (1926). French soldiers on the steps of the church, destroyed by German shellfire during World War I

The French front line at Douaumont, Verdun, France, 25 February 1916. Douaumont was the site of one of the network of forts built around the city of Verdun

American soldiers passing through the ruins of Varennes, Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 1918. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive of September-November 1918 was the largest operation undertaken by

Americans preparing for the attack on the Argonne Forest, Verdun, France, September, 1918. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive of September-November 1918 was the final offensive of World War I

American soldiers in the the village of Nonsard, north east of Saint-Mihiel, (1926)
American soldiers in the the village of Nonsard, north-east of Saint-Mihiel, 12-15 September 1918. Jubilant American troops during the Battle of St Mihiel

American soldiers entering the village of Nonsard, near Saint-Mihiel, France, 12-15 September 1918
American soldiers entering the village of Nonsard, north-east of Saint-Mihiel, France, 12-15 September 1918. American troops advancing during the Battle of St Mihiel

Anniversary of the Battle of Mars-la-Tour, 16 August 1870, (1892). Artist: Henri Meyer
Anniversary of the Battle of Mars-la-Tour, 16 August 1870, (1892). The Battle of Mars-La-Tour was fought on 16 August 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War near the town of Mars-La-Tour in north-east

The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Marie de Guise, Queen Consort of James V of Scotland, (1907). Portrait of Mary of Guise (1515-1560) who was the mother of Mary, Queen of Scots

Metz, France, 19th century. Artist: Charles Barbant
Metz, France, 19th century. The city lies on the Mosel and Seille rivers

Entry of the French Foreign Legion into Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. Artist: C Bergeret
Entry of the French Foreign Legion into Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Refugess, Belleville heights, during the bombardment of Verdun, France, World War I, 1916
Refugees, Belleville heights, during the bombardment of Verdun, France, World War I, 1916. A print from Le Pays de France, 23 March 1916

The ruins of a village in Lorraine, World War I, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 9 September 1915

1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion, Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. Artist: C Bergeret
1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion, Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Lieutenant-Colonel Rollet entering Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. Artist: C Bergeret
Lieutenant-Colonel Rollet entering Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Observation post in a tree, Woevre, France, World War I, c1914. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch)

German bandaging station at Vigneulles, Lorraine, France, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

World War 2: Deliverance!, 1945. Cover of a booklet issued by the French Ministry of War celebrating the liberation of Alsace and Lorraine, including Metz, Mulhouse

Roman relief Transport of wine barrel by donkey cart, Metz, France, c1st century
Roman relief, Transport of wine barrel by donkey cart, Metz, France, c1st century

Prussian troops entering Metz, Franco-Prussian War, 1870. The Germans captured Metz and the 180, 000 French troops defending it on 23rd October 1871 after a seven week siege

The Duke of Guise captures Calais from the English, 7 January 1558 (20th century). Calais had been in English hands since 1347

Harbour after Claude Lorraine, c1820. Artist: Clause Lorraine
Harbour after Claude Lorraine, c1820

Charles V, duc de Lorraine, 1660. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Charles V, duc de Lorraine, 1660

Henri II de Lorraine, marquis de Mouy, ca. 1651. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Henri II de Lorraine, marquis de Mouy, ca. 1651

Relief infantry at the attack of Douaumont, northern France, 1916. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

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