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Background imageGermans Collection: Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Background imageGermans Collection: Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena

Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena
Collegium Musicum of Jena Concert. 1740. German anonymous. Painting. GERMANY. HAMBURG. Hamburg. Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Craftwork)

Background imageGermans Collection: Ww1 / 15Sep16 / Battle Somme

Ww1 / 15Sep16 / Battle Somme
FIRST BATTLE OF THE SOMME British tanks are used in action for the first time, causing panic among the Germans

Background imageGermans Collection: German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Background imageGermans Collection: U-Boats - Cutaway

U-Boats - Cutaway
The internal accommodation of a U-boat as it prepares to attack a convoy of Allied merchantmen : though labelled U-65, the Germans did not at this time possess 65 U-boats

Background imageGermans Collection: Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

Background imageGermans Collection: The crew of a German submarine - First World War

The crew of a German submarine - First World War
The hideous crew (!) of a German U-boat Submarine, poking their head out from the viewing platform, with the periscope in front. A very direct Allied propaganda postcard

Background imageGermans Collection: A British Charge at Hooge

A British Charge at Hooge
Illustrations showing a charge by soldiers of the Liverpool and Scottish regiments to recapture a trench taken by the Germans who took it by using flame-projectors to spray fire

Background imageGermans Collection: Stalingrad Tractor Plant

Stalingrad Tractor Plant
Battle in Tractor Plant, later the last stand for the Germans before the liberation of Stalingrad

Background imageGermans Collection: Germans in Russian Town

Germans in Russian Town
German infantry clear a Russian town street by street

Background imageGermans Collection: Periscopes in Trenches

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

Background imageGermans Collection: Ww1 / 1915 / Scarboro Poster

Ww1 / 1915 / Scarboro Poster
REMEMBER SCARBOROUGH ! (Scarborough had been bombarded by the Germans earlier in the war)

Background imageGermans Collection: Royal Field Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1

Royal Field Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1
Captain Douglas Reynolds, Driver J H C Drain and Driver F Luke of the Royal Field Artillery, saving the gun from hostile fire at Le Cateau, for which they won the Victoria Cross

Background imageGermans Collection: FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C. R. (19 c. -20 c. ). Hit!: A patrol

FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C. R. (19 c. -20 c. ). Hit!: A patrol
FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C.R. (19 c.-20 c.). Hit!: A patrol of F2A flying boats bombing a German submarine. ca. 1918. Watercolour. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. Imperial War Museum

Background imageGermans Collection: WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I

Background imageGermans Collection: Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon

Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You re comin along with me, my lad, as soon as this is over!" (Hermann feels he DOES know a better ole)

Background imageGermans Collection: Sunderland Flying Boat

Sunderland Flying Boat
The cockpit of a Sunderland Flying Boat aeroplane, proto 1937. During World War Two it was used for destroying U- Boats and the was nicknamed The Porcupine by the Germans Date: 1937

Background imageGermans Collection: Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two

Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two
Soviet propaganda poster, TASS Window no. 469. An heroic young female partisan resists the invading Germans. A patriotic poem by Vasyl Lebedev-Kumach appears below the image

Background imageGermans Collection: Kaisers Campaigning Car

Kaisers Campaigning Car
The Kaiser enjoying a morning tub in his new campaigning car during World War One. A typically convoluted method of transportation from W.Heath Robinson

Background imageGermans Collection: Hunting the Aurochs

Hunting the Aurochs
Ancient Germans hunt the AUROCHS (bos primigenius) thought to be the ancestor of modern cattle

Background imageGermans Collection: WW1 - The torpedoing of the RMS Falaba, 28th March 1915

WW1 - The torpedoing of the RMS Falaba, 28th March 1915
WW1 - A view from on board the RMS Falaba, showing the German U-Boat U-28 alongside it. The liner tried its best to escape, but the British steamship was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine

Background imageGermans Collection: French light cavalry at Lassigny, World War One

French light cavalry at Lassigny, World War One
The charge of the French Light Cavalry against the Germans on the road to Lassigny (a village between Montvidier and Noyon in France) during World War One. Date: 1914

Background imageGermans Collection: Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Background imageGermans Collection: Torpedoed Ship in Dock

Torpedoed Ship in Dock
A steamship - torpedoed by the Germans although flying the neutral Norwegian flag - is brought into dry dock for repairs

Background imageGermans Collection: Marcus Aurelius Triumph

Marcus Aurelius Triumph
Emperor Marcus Aurelius rides in triumph through the streets of Rome after his victory over the Germans

Background imageGermans Collection: Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

Background imageGermans Collection: WW1 - Allies use gas, October 1915

WW1 - Allies use gas, October 1915
WW1 - The British army charging under cover a cloud of gas smoke, using the German Infantrys battle tactics against them

Background imageGermans Collection: Flammenwerfer in French hands

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

Background imageGermans Collection: Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis
The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War

Background imageGermans Collection: Pro-German Alsacienne

Pro-German Alsacienne
ALSACE - A pretty Alsacienne and her German boyfriend smile at a wretched French soldier who asks the way to Bordeaux. Germans claimed that Alsace wanted to be part of Germany

Background imageGermans Collection: Moscow Parade

Moscow Parade
To boost morale, a military parade is staged in Red Square, Moscow, even though at the time the Germans are on the outskirts of the city

Background imageGermans Collection: Trumpet Call Ends Wwi

Trumpet Call Ends Wwi
Zebrowski sounds the trumpet call for the Germans to stop fighting

Background imageGermans Collection: Battle of Bouvines

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Background imageGermans Collection: Arrivals by German Boat

Arrivals by German Boat
At the docks: arrivals by a German steamer; men and women, some Jewish, wait on dockside having travelled by boat from Germany

Background imageGermans Collection: Germans Drown John Bull

Germans Drown John Bull
Thanks to their U-boats, the German navy will drown John Bull

Background imageGermans Collection: Comic postcard, Boy soldier and girlfriend hugging. Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Boy soldier and girlfriend hugging. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageGermans Collection: Comic postcard, Scottish soldier looks in the mirror. Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Scottish soldier looks in the mirror. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageGermans Collection: Jacob Kettler (1610-1682). 3rd Duke of Curland

Jacob Kettler (1610-1682). 3rd Duke of Curland and Semigallia (1642-1682). Portrait. Engraving. 17th century

Background imageGermans Collection: German Knight. Drawing by Albrecht Durer, 15th

German Knight. Drawing by Albrecht Durer, 15th
German Knight. Engraving by Burgmayer, 19th century version from a compilation entitled Vita Imperatoris Maximiliani. Drawing by Albrecht Durer, 15th century

Background imageGermans Collection: The Lansquenets Battle, 16th century. Soldiers

The Lansquenets Battle, 16th century. Soldiers
The Lansquenets Battle. Soldiers of the German infantry. They also fought alongside the Spanish tercios during the reign of the House of Austria. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1350-1400. From left to right

History of Germany. 1350-1400. From left to right, 9-10: knights in battle dress, 11: nobleman. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1350 to 1400. Nobleman

History of Germany. 1350 to 1400. Nobleman and lady. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 14th century. From left to

History of Germany. 14th century. From left to right, 1: Count of Thuringia, 2-5-8: knights in battle dress, 3-4: ordinary people armed, 6-7: noble dames. Chromolithography

Background imageGermans Collection: Right: Ludwig IV of Bavaria (1282-1347). Holy

Right: Ludwig IV of Bavaria (1282-1347). Holy Roman Emperor (1328-1347). Left: Gunther von Schwarzburg (ca. 1304-1349). King of Germany in 1349. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 12: Louis IV the Bavarian (1282-1347), 13: queen, 14: dame. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageGermans Collection: Gunther von Schwarzburg (ca. 1304-1349). King

Gunther von Schwarzburg (ca. 1304-1349). King of Germany in 1349. Descendant of the Counts of Schwarzburg. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6-7: menestrals, 8: knight, 9: Landgrave of Thuringia. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 1-2: dames, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6: menestral. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageGermans Collection: History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 1-2: dames, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6-7: menestrals, 8: knight, 9: Landgrave of Thuringia. Chromolithography

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The return of

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The return of the German soldier. Engraving by Fuste. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871, the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. The last German in Paris. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871, the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. Germans leave the city. Drawing by Garcia

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Paris. The Germans in Place de la Concorde. Drawing by Miranda. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871 the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. Parade of German troops on the Champs Elysees

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). General von Budritzki

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). General von Budritzki (1812-1876) leading the Prussian army in the attack on Le Bourget, October 1870. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Armistice ceremony

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Armistice ceremony and capitulation of Paris, held on 28 January 1871 at the Palace of Versailles, between Jules Favre (1809-1880) and Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Entry of the Germans into the Fort Mont-Valerien. Drawing by Miranda. Engraving by Capuz

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Chatillon

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Chatillon, September-October 1870. Engraving by Trichon. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia)

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Chateaudun

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Chateaudun (18 October 1870)

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Mont-Valerien during the besiege. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Selestat

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Selestat (Schlettstadt) by Prussian troops. Bombardment of the Alsatian town in October 1870. Engraving

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German cavalry

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German cavalry marching towards Paris. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German outposts

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German outposts. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1871

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German scout

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). German scout patrol in French territory. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War. Siege of Paris (19 September)

Franco-Prussian War. Siege of Paris (19 September)
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Fall of a mail balloon within German lines. Engraving by Capuz

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Second Battle

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Second Battle of Orleans (3-4 December 1870). The Prussians defeated the French, recapturing the city of Orleans

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War. Battle of Sedan (1-2 September)

Franco-Prussian War. Battle of Sedan (1-2 September)
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Sedan (1-2 September 1870)

Background imageGermans Collection: Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Skirmishes between the Prussian outposts encircling Paris and the besieged. Engraving by Capuz

Background imageGermans Collection: Noblewoman from the time of the reign of Emperor

Noblewoman from the time of the reign of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa (1155-1199). Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right, 10-11: princes, 12: bishop of the 12th century, 13: Rudolph (102-1080), antiking of Germany. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. Warriors

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. Warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right, 2: warrior, 3-4-5-6-7: prince, princess and nobles of the 12th century. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right, 1-2: warriors, 3-4-5-6-7: prince, princess and nobles of the 12th century. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1100. From left to right: warrior

Holy Roman Empire, 1100. From left to right: warrior, princess and lady. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right, 2: princess, 3: Henry the Lion's wife, 4-5-6: noblemen. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1100. Warriors

Holy Roman Empire, 1100. Warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190). Holy Roman Emperor

Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190). Holy Roman Emperor (1155-1190). Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume V, 1884

Background imageGermans Collection: Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right

Holy Roman Empire, 1000-1100. From left to right, 1: Emperor Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190), 2: princess, 3: Henry the Lion's wife, 4-5-6: noblemen, 7: king, 8: nobleman, 9: bishop

Background imageGermans Collection: Costumes of the Goths of the plebs. Engraving, 1852

Costumes of the Goths of the plebs. Engraving, 1852
Costumes of the plebs of the Goths. Engraving by Coderch. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageGermans Collection: Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land

Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land, Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1949) and Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921). Arrival at Venice, Italy

Background imageGermans Collection: Germany. A new sport. Popular amusements. Photoengraving

Germany. A new sport. Popular amusements. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageGermans Collection: Volga Germans are resettled in South America. Date: December 1929

Volga Germans are resettled in South America. Date: December 1929

Background imageGermans Collection: HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser

HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence

Background imageGermans Collection: View of the encampment of German and Roman armies

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies
View of the battle formation, encampment and entrenchment of German and Roman armies in ancient Germany. Roman legions with eagles, cavalry and barracks



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