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Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Belgian soldiers of the 9th Mixed Brigade, Battle of Liege, Belgium, 5-16 August 1914

Belgian soldiers of the 9th Mixed Brigade, Battle of Liege, Belgium, 5-16 August 1914. After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The mobilization for the defence of Liege, Belgium, 31 July 1914

The mobilization for the defence of Liege, Belgium, 31 July 1914. After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914, the Belgians pinned their hopes on the strategic fortifications of the city of

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Soldiers from the British Indian Army, France, c1915

Soldiers from the British Indian Army, France, c1915. The British Indian Army saw service in the Middle East and East Africa, at Gallipoli and on the Western Front

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British air bombardment over the German lines, World War I, 1914-1918 (1926). Artist: Joseph Simpson

British air bombardment over the German lines, World War I, 1914-1918 (1926). Artist: Joseph Simpson
British air bombardment over the German lines, World War I, 1914-1918 (1926)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Captive German prisoners removing debris from the streets of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1914

Captive German prisoners removing debris from the streets of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: German troops sitting on the steps of the Vareddes Town Hall, France, 1914

German troops sitting on the steps of the Vareddes Town Hall, France, 1914. German soldiers taking a rest during the First Battle of the Marne

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: French soldiers watching artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914

French soldiers watching artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. The French halted the German advance at the Marne, saving Paris in the process

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The Battle of Sommesous, 1914, (1926). Artist: Sidney Adamson

The Battle of Sommesous, 1914, (1926). Artist: Sidney Adamson
The Battle of Sommesous, 1914, (1926). The village of Sommesous changed hands four times between the Germans and French during the Battle of the Marne in September 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926)

Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926). Castelnau (1851-1944) was a leading exponent of the offensive spirit which dominated Frances strategy

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The bridge at Trilport, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914

The bridge at Trilport, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. Bridge over the River Marne blown up by the retreating Allies

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: German soldiers killed by artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914

German soldiers killed by artillery fire, 1st Battle of the Marne, France, 5-12 September 1914. The Battle of the Marne saw the French halt the German advance and save Paris

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: French and Germans battle under the walls of Chateau de Mondement, France, 1914. Artist: MHW Koekkok

French and Germans battle under the walls of Chateau de Mondement, France, 1914. Artist: MHW Koekkok
French and Germans battle under the walls of Chateau de Mondement, France, 1914. The Chateau de Mondement saw some of the fiercest fighting of the First Battle of the Marne

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: And now... Advance !, 1914, (1926).Artist: Georges Bertin Scott

And now... Advance !, 1914, (1926).Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
And now... Advance !, 1914, (1926)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott

Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Joseph Gallieni, French First World War general, 2 September 1914

Joseph Gallieni, French First World War general, 2 September 1914. Gallieni (1849-1916) was recalled from retirement to assist with the defence of Paris as the city was threatened by the German

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Wounded French soldiers on the way to hospital by train France, 1914

Wounded French soldiers on the way to hospital by train France, 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: General Paul Pau, French First World War general, (1926)

General Paul Pau, French First World War general, (1926). At the outbreak of the war, Pau (1848-1932) was recalled from retirement

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914

French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914. In the face of machine guns, modern artillery and barbed wire

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British cavalry lancers, France, 1914

British cavalry lancers, France, 1914. Dismounted cavalrymen of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) walking alongside their horses and carrying their lances, watched by French civilians

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Under Fire, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott

Under Fire, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
Under Fire, 1914, (1926). French horse-drawn artillery at the gallop

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Interrogation of German prisoners, France, August 1914

Interrogation of German prisoners, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Captured German prisoners, France, August 1914

Captured German prisoners, France, August 1914. A local woman provides the captives with food and drink while French soldiers look on

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)

British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)
British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914. Enthusiastic crowds greeting the arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British troops on the way to the front, France, 1914

British troops on the way to the front, France, 1914. The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) began arriving in France on 7 August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British horse-drawn artillery in a Belgian village, August 1914

British horse-drawn artillery in a Belgian village, August 1914. After arriving in France on 7 August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British and French troops fraternising, France, August 1914

British and French troops fraternising, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British troops disembarking in France, 7 August 1914

British troops disembarking in France, 7 August 1914. Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. The first elements of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Field Marshal John French, 1st Earl of Ypres, British Field Marshal, (1926)

Field Marshal John French, 1st Earl of Ypres, British Field Marshal, (1926). French (1852-1925) was the first Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in World War I

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Turkish riflemen en route to the front by train, 1914

Turkish riflemen en route to the front by train, 1914. A woman on the platform provides refreshments. Turkey entered the First World War on the side of the Germans and Austrians on 29 October 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Belgian bicycle troops using Hotchkiss machine guns in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914

Belgian bicycle troops using Hotchkiss machine guns in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: Montigny
Belgian bicycle troops using Hotchkiss machine guns in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Haelen saw the first cavalry engagement of the First World War

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: Montigny

Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: Montigny
Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Douglas Haig, British First World War general, 1914

Douglas Haig, British First World War general, 1914. Haig (1861-1928) was commander of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the outbreak of the war

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: British soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace, London, August 1914

British soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace, London, August 1914. Crowds watch troops of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) mobilising in the early days of World War I

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Gerard Leman, Belgian general and defender of Liege, 5-16 August 1914 (1926). Artist: Hennebert

Gerard Leman, Belgian general and defender of Liege, 5-16 August 1914 (1926). Artist: Hennebert
Gerard Leman, Belgian general and defender of Liege, 5-16 August 1914 (1926). After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Artist: J Simont

Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Artist: J Simont
Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Although German by birth, Elisabeth, Queen of the Belgians (1876-1965)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926)

King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). Artist: J Simont
King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). After the Germans invaded his country on 4 August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Joseph Joffre, French First World War general (1926)

Joseph Joffre, French First World War general (1926). Joffre (1852-1931) was declared the saviour of France when the German advance was halted at the Battle of the Marne in September 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Mobilized French troops marching in Paris, France, August 1914

Mobilized French troops marching in Paris, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Troops and flag of the French 102nd infantry, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

Troops and flag of the French 102nd infantry, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: A colonel checking his soldiers boots, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

A colonel checking his soldiers boots, Saint-Francois-Xavier, Paris, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Horse-drawn artillery passing the Palace of Versailles, France, August 1914

Horse-drawn artillery passing the Palace of Versailles, France, August 1914

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Off to the Trenches, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel

Off to the Trenches, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel
Off to the Trenches, 1915, (1926). French infantrymen advancing towards the front line by night

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The commander, Cagna, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel

The commander, Cagna, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel
The commander, Cagna, France, 1915, (1926). French soldiers gathered at the entrance to a dugout

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The Trenches of Noulette, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel

The Trenches of Noulette, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel
The Trenches of Noulette, France, 1915, (1926). A French patrol returns to the trenches at night while a flare illuminates no mans land

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Fatigue Duty at Headquaters, German prisoners in Dinan, 1915, (1926). Artist: Maurice Orange

Fatigue Duty at Headquaters, German prisoners in Dinan, 1915, (1926). Artist: Maurice Orange
Fatigue Duty at Headquaters, German prisoners in Dinan, 1915, (1926)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Albert I, the third King of the Belgians, visiting the trenches of Avecapelle, Belgium, 1915

Albert I, the third King of the Belgians, visiting the trenches of Avecapelle, Belgium, 1915
Albert I, King of the Belgians, visiting the trenches of Avecapelle, Belgium, 1915. Albert (1875-1934) was the third king of Belgium, succeeding his uncle, Leopold II, in 1909

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: Sentimental ballad in the Canteen, German prisoners of war in Dinan, France, 1915, (1926)

Sentimental ballad in the Canteen, German prisoners of war in Dinan, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Maurice Orange
Sentimental ballad in the Canteen, German prisoners of war in Dinan, France, 1915, (1926)

Background imageImages Dated 21st August 2006: The Soldier of 1915, (the archetypical Poilu), 1915, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott

The Soldier of 1915, (the archetypical Poilu), 1915, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin Scott
The Soldier of 1915, (the archetypical Poilu), 1915, (1926). Poilu was the nickname given to French infantrymen of the First World War



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