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German soldier with a machine gun, 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RME004CX–German soldier with a machine gun, 1914-1918

In remembrance of the First World War 1914 -1918 Stock Photo

RMD18YTF–In remembrance of the First World War 1914 -1918

Centenary of First World War in 2014 Stock Photo

RMDHK7GY–Centenary of First World War in 2014

JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918: French Infantryman Stock Photo

RMC07BWX–JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918: French Infantryman

Women working in munitions factory Date: 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RMG388KH–Women working in munitions factory Date: 1914 - 1918

World War One - Army troops. Army troops during World War One (1914-1918). Stock Photo

RMG5M0E5–World War One - Army troops. Army troops during World War One (1914-1918).

Thumbscrew used by Germany in World War I 1914-1918. Stock Photo

RMD9979C–Thumbscrew used by Germany in World War I 1914-1918.

WOMEN AT WAR 1914-1918. Female staff at London War Office with the Supervisor at right next to an indoor and outdoor messenger Stock Photo

RMBH18B5–WOMEN AT WAR 1914-1918. Female staff at London War Office with the Supervisor at right next to an indoor and outdoor messenger

World War 1 pilot in airplane dropping a bomb. Fedele Azari (Italian, 1895 - 1930); Italy; 1914 - 1918; Gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RMT963P7–World War 1 pilot in airplane dropping a bomb. Fedele Azari (Italian, 1895 - 1930); Italy; 1914 - 1918; Gelatin silver print.

Vintage 1914-1918 Food Rationing American WWI propaganda poster regarding rationing, 'We are saving you, YOU save FOOD' 'Well fed soldiers WILL WIN the WAR Stock Photo

RM2AWM224–Vintage 1914-1918 Food Rationing American WWI propaganda poster regarding rationing, 'We are saving you, YOU save FOOD' 'Well fed soldiers WILL WIN the WAR

RMGB1Y9J–Subscribe to war bonds ! times are hard, but victory assured. 1917 Berlin World War One 1 1914 -1918 Germany German

RM2KYWYRN–War Mode - War 1914 -1918

WW1 Chaplain with wounded soldier 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RMDW8MY2–WW1 Chaplain with wounded soldier 1914 - 1918

1st First World War 1, British Officer, 1914 - 1918, historical re-enactment Army soldier soldiers uniform uniforms Stock Photo

RMDWG51D–1st First World War 1, British Officer, 1914 - 1918, historical re-enactment Army soldier soldiers uniform uniforms

Women farm workers at Sparsholt , Hampshire . 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RM2BW2BT6–Women farm workers at Sparsholt , Hampshire . 1914-1918

War volunteers Berlin 1914 World War I 1914 1918 War volunteers are trained in Berlin Schmargendorf Photo 1914 Otto Haeckel Stock Photo

RMB5MNTD–War volunteers Berlin 1914 World War I 1914 1918 War volunteers are trained in Berlin Schmargendorf Photo 1914 Otto Haeckel

FIRST WORLD WAR.World at War 1914-1918; shows year of entry into war 1920 map Stock Photo

RFMHMCGE–FIRST WORLD WAR.World at War 1914-1918; shows year of entry into war 1920 map

First World War Postcard WW1 1914 1918 1914-1918 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Stock Photo

RMB08F34–First World War Postcard WW1 1914 1918 1914-1918 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

World War I (1914-1918) postcard (1915): Sainte Alliance between France and UK Stock Photo

RMDDK1GD–World War I (1914-1918) postcard (1915): Sainte Alliance between France and UK

German mineshunters, 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMC471H9–German mineshunters, 1914-1918

Trench cookery at King's College for women Campden Hill. - 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RM2BJ04CC–Trench cookery at King's College for women Campden Hill. - 1914 - 1918

First World War / WWI,patriotic book about the beginning of the first world war,The Great Dynasty 1914,1915,illustrated military history,publishing house Ullstein & Co,Berlin and Vienna,1915,title,titles,covers,literature,title illustration,cover,German,Germans,Austrian soldiers fighting together,war coalition,war coalitions,comrade-in-arms,comrades-in-arms,brotherhood in arms,Germany and Austria-Hungary,soldiers,soldier,spiked helmet,spiked helmets,military,patriotic,German Empire,1914-1918,world war,world wars,chronicle,Ullst,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFN4Y1–First World War / WWI,patriotic book about the beginning of the first world war,The Great Dynasty 1914,1915,illustrated military history,publishing house Ullstein & Co,Berlin and Vienna,1915,title,titles,covers,literature,title illustration,cover,German,Germans,Austrian soldiers fighting together,war coalition,war coalitions,comrade-in-arms,comrades-in-arms,brotherhood in arms,Germany and Austria-Hungary,soldiers,soldier,spiked helmet,spiked helmets,military,patriotic,German Empire,1914-1918,world war,world wars,chronicle,Ullst,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918: The Treaty of Frankfurt Stock Photo

RMC07CJ7–JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918: The Treaty of Frankfurt

On ne passe pas. 1914 . . . 1918. Par deux fois j'ai tenu et Stock Photo

RMER9D3M–On ne passe pas. 1914 . . . 1918. Par deux fois j'ai tenu et

Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. 'Parade rest,' naval training station. Stock Photo

RF2HG3CRD–Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. 'Parade rest,' naval training station.

World War I 1914-1918: Austrian Archdukes Frederick and Charles with their officers, 1915. Stock Photo

RMD99796–World War I 1914-1918: Austrian Archdukes Frederick and Charles with their officers, 1915.

Europe, World War I (1914-1918) Soldiers In The Trenches - Coffee Painting Stock Photo

RMCC3RYT–Europe, World War I (1914-1918) Soldiers In The Trenches - Coffee Painting

AJAXNETPHOTO.- 1914-1918 APPROX. FRANCE. - SOLDIERS RELAXING - A GROUP OF BRITISH SOLDIERS WITH THEIR KIT AND TENTS RELAX AT A CAMP ON THE NORTH COAST OF FRANCE.  PHOTO:AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY REF:MIL SOLDIERS WW1 AVL30212 1 Stock Photo

RMFAYWWA–AJAXNETPHOTO.- 1914-1918 APPROX. FRANCE. - SOLDIERS RELAXING - A GROUP OF BRITISH SOLDIERS WITH THEIR KIT AND TENTS RELAX AT A CAMP ON THE NORTH COAST OF FRANCE.  PHOTO:AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY REF:MIL SOLDIERS WW1 AVL30212 1

Vintage WW1 Patriotic American Sheet Cover Music 'Hats Off To Uncle Sam' by Clare Rautenberg World War 1 1914-1918 -- Songs and Music for voice and piano monographic 1918 Stock Photo

RMR847Y8–Vintage WW1 Patriotic American Sheet Cover Music 'Hats Off To Uncle Sam' by Clare Rautenberg World War 1 1914-1918 -- Songs and Music for voice and piano monographic 1918

RMGB1Y8R–So hilft dein Geld dir kämpfen! In U-Boote verwandelt ... zeichne Kriegsanleihe!. Poster shows the ghost of a sailor with his arm around a soldier. He is pointing to a sinking submarine. Text encourages people to subscribe to the war loan. Date 1917. World War One 1 1914 -1918 Julius Klinger 1876-1942 Wien Austria Germany German

Albert Ball British fighter pilot during the First World War - Premiere guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : l'aviateur Albert Ball (1896-1917) pilote de chasse britannique portant la cloche et l'helice de son quatorzieme appareil allemand en 1916. Colorisation digitale d'apres l'originale Stock Photo

RM2M69X4K–Albert Ball British fighter pilot during the First World War - Premiere guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : l'aviateur Albert Ball (1896-1917) pilote de chasse britannique portant la cloche et l'helice de son quatorzieme appareil allemand en 1916. Colorisation digitale d'apres l'originale

Weltkrieg. Feldgraue beim Abladen v. Baumaterial in Commissey, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft, 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RMW57JF5–Weltkrieg. Feldgraue beim Abladen v. Baumaterial in Commissey, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft, 1914 - 1918

1st World War, British Soldiers, 1914-1918, historical re-enactment WW1 First Great soldier uniform uniforms England UK encampment Stock Photo

RMDWG5BH–1st World War, British Soldiers, 1914-1918, historical re-enactment WW1 First Great soldier uniform uniforms England UK encampment

RM2BW2KN7–Cable Laying. 1914-1918

WW1 embroidered silk postcard I am thinking of you sent from France by a British soldier 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RMR4HPKR–WW1 embroidered silk postcard I am thinking of you sent from France by a British soldier 1914 - 1918

During World War I, (1914–1918) the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history, asking men to do their duty and join the military forces. The perceived threat from Germany at the outbreak of war, meant most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts, with both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backing the British war effort. Stock Photo

RMWP72D4–During World War I, (1914–1918) the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history, asking men to do their duty and join the military forces. The perceived threat from Germany at the outbreak of war, meant most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts, with both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backing the British war effort.

RMB08J6P–First World War Postcard WW1 1914 1918 1914-1918 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Vintage 1914 1918 first world war magazine Titled 'The Great War I Was There ' --part two priced at ninepence. EDITORIAL ONLY Stock Photo

RMC04M62–Vintage 1914 1918 first world war magazine Titled 'The Great War I Was There ' --part two priced at ninepence. EDITORIAL ONLY

RMDYYTYH–German mineshunters, 1914-1918

World War 1 memorial, with statue of soldiers and inscription providing the years 1914-1918, 1955. Stock Photo

RMJMJY13–World War 1 memorial, with statue of soldiers and inscription providing the years 1914-1918, 1955.

Women in a row with gas masks, First World War 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMMJ20BD–Women in a row with gas masks, First World War 1914-1918

JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918 : Gas attack Stock Photo

RMC07JP6–JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918 : Gas attack

Daily Telegraph front pages for 3 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, marking the beginning and end of the First World War, and Stop Press News for 28 June 1919 confirming the signing of the Peace Treaty at Versailles. Stock Photo

RM2M98K05–Daily Telegraph front pages for 3 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, marking the beginning and end of the First World War, and Stop Press News for 28 June 1919 confirming the signing of the Peace Treaty at Versailles.

Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. Ready for the 'abandon ship' drill, U.S. soldiers with life belts adjusted Stock Photo

RF2HG3CRB–Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. Ready for the 'abandon ship' drill, U.S. soldiers with life belts adjusted

World War I 1914-1918: German soldiers entrenched on the edge of a town. Stock Photo

RMD98TEP–World War I 1914-1918: German soldiers entrenched on the edge of a town.

The Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914-1918 was awarded to soldiers and sailors for service in World War I. It was also Stock Photo

RMDF3NFK–The Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914-1918 was awarded to soldiers and sailors for service in World War I. It was also

War Memorial, 1914 - 1918, Morecambe Stock Photo

RME49GCX–War Memorial, 1914 - 1918, Morecambe

WW1 US Army Propaganda vintage recruitment Poster 'An education for you' 'Join the tanks US Army see recruiting officer' 1914-1918 World War 1 Propaganda Recruiting Recruitment Poster USA America Stock Photo

RM2G7F1BX–WW1 US Army Propaganda vintage recruitment Poster 'An education for you' 'Join the tanks US Army see recruiting officer' 1914-1918 World War 1 Propaganda Recruiting Recruitment Poster USA America

We Keep by - War Welfare exhibition in Recklinghausen. Mayor Peter Heuser June 1918 German Germany World War- 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMEAWXAN–We Keep by - War Welfare exhibition in Recklinghausen. Mayor Peter Heuser June 1918 German Germany World War- 1914-1918

Remembrance day sculptured seat “Lest we forget, 1914-1918” Alcester, Warwickshire, UK Stock Photo

RM2H669MN–Remembrance day sculptured seat “Lest we forget, 1914-1918” Alcester, Warwickshire, UK

The price of victory!, Realistic Travels (mentioned on object), 1914 - 1918, cardboard, photographic paper, gelatin silver print, h 85 mm × w 170 mm Stock Photo

RMW57DDF–The price of victory!, Realistic Travels (mentioned on object), 1914 - 1918, cardboard, photographic paper, gelatin silver print, h 85 mm × w 170 mm

British First World War soldiers in encampment, 1st World War, 1st WW, Great War 1914-1918, history, archive archival historical imagery, WW1, England UK British Army soldier camp World War 1 Stock Photo

RMDJWNNM–British First World War soldiers in encampment, 1st World War, 1st WW, Great War 1914-1918, history, archive archival historical imagery, WW1, England UK British Army soldier camp World War 1

Embankment at night. 1914 - 1918 Stock Photo

RM2BW2BGE–Embankment at night. 1914 - 1918

Early 1900's WW1 era photo of fishmongers, Signage 'haddocks cured on the premises' Lavender Hill, London, U.K. 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RM2A130D4–Early 1900's WW1 era photo of fishmongers, Signage 'haddocks cured on the premises' Lavender Hill, London, U.K. 1914-1918

RMWP728K–During World War I, (1914–1918) the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history, asking men to do their duty and join the military forces. At the outbreak of war, most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts,and both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backed the British war effort. The posters had a remarkable ability to inspire, inform, and persuade would be volunteers.

RMB08DF3–First World War Postcard WW1 1914 1918 1914-1918 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

RMF95M9X–France, 1914-1918.

Grounded British airplane, 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMDYYWY2–Grounded British airplane, 1914-1918

AJAXNETPHOTO.1914-1918. (APPROX.) FRANCE. - BRITISH ARMY SOLDIERS PACKING UP THEIR EQUIPMENT AT A CAMP IN NORTHERN FRANCE, POSSIBLY NEAR DIEPPE. NOTE THE STACKS OF RIFLES AND KIT-BAGS.  PHOTO:AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY  REF:AVL MIL CAMP 1914 WW1 Stock Photo

RMFY060A–AJAXNETPHOTO.1914-1918. (APPROX.) FRANCE. - BRITISH ARMY SOLDIERS PACKING UP THEIR EQUIPMENT AT A CAMP IN NORTHERN FRANCE, POSSIBLY NEAR DIEPPE. NOTE THE STACKS OF RIFLES AND KIT-BAGS.  PHOTO:AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY  REF:AVL MIL CAMP 1914 WW1

War Memorial for the Fallen of the First World War, 1914-1918, Simonshofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany Stock Photo

RF2H9PYJX–War Memorial for the Fallen of the First World War, 1914-1918, Simonshofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918 : Battle in Belgium Stock Photo

RMC07JGC–JOB (Jacques Onfroy de Breville) - French illustrator (1858 - 1931) First World War - 1914-1918 : Battle in Belgium

1918 The Great War front page Battle lines of the Western Front 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMH9KWHY–1918 The Great War front page Battle lines of the Western Front 1914-1918

Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. U. S. battleships serve as transports in bringing our troops home. The Louisiana at dock in New York Harbor. Stock Photo

RF2HG3CR8–Vintage photo of World War I. 1914-1918. U. S. battleships serve as transports in bringing our troops home. The Louisiana at dock in New York Harbor.

World War I 1914-1918. French poster calling for aid for Alsace-Lorraine, 1916.. Stock Photo

RMD98YN7–World War I 1914-1918. French poster calling for aid for Alsace-Lorraine, 1916..

Médaille Interalliée 1914-1918. This medal commemorating the Allied World War I, known as the Victory Medal was created by Act Stock Photo

RMDFT571–Médaille Interalliée 1914-1918. This medal commemorating the Allied World War I, known as the Victory Medal was created by Act

RME49GCF–War Memorial, 1914 - 1918, Morecambe

WW1 GERMAN SUBMARINE U-BOAT North Atlantic surfacing during U-Boat campaign 1914-1918. British military vessels were being sunk by German U-boats at a very alarming rate including RMS Lusitania Stock Photo

RMKTXG9D–WW1 GERMAN SUBMARINE U-BOAT North Atlantic surfacing during U-Boat campaign 1914-1918. British military vessels were being sunk by German U-boats at a very alarming rate including RMS Lusitania

France, Haut Rhin, Massif des Vosges, Col de Wettstein above Orbey, Cimetiere du Linge, military cemetery, War of 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RMKB3P9B–France, Haut Rhin, Massif des Vosges, Col de Wettstein above Orbey, Cimetiere du Linge, military cemetery, War of 1914-1918

First World War : 1914-1918. Stock Photo

RMFD4DYH–First World War : 1914-1918.

Photograph - 'Scenes From France, Great War', World War I, 1914 -1918, Photograph of soldiers at an entrance to a railway tunnel in France during World War I Stock Photo

RM2A2X4N7–Photograph - 'Scenes From France, Great War', World War I, 1914 -1918, Photograph of soldiers at an entrance to a railway tunnel in France during World War I

First World War, 1916, wounded British army soldiers and nurses in English country house converted and used as hospital, nursing home, recuperation, houses, homes, Norfolk England UK, 1st WW, Great War 1914-1918, history, archive archival historical imagery, WW1 soldier, 1st World War, injured nurse World War 1 Stock Photo

RMDJWNWN–First World War, 1916, wounded British army soldiers and nurses in English country house converted and used as hospital, nursing home, recuperation, houses, homes, Norfolk England UK, 1st WW, Great War 1914-1918, history, archive archival historical imagery, WW1 soldier, 1st World War, injured nurse World War 1

RM2BW2FH2–Cable Laying. 1914-1918

RM2A130D8–Early 1900's WW1 era photo of fishmongers, Signage 'haddocks cured on the premises' Lavender Hill, London, U.K. 1914-1918

RMWP72K6–During World War I, (1914–1918) the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history, asking men to do their duty and join the military forces. The recruitment camapign used women to encourage men to join the British Army at the Westrn Front in Flanders. At the outbreak of war, most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts, and both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backed the British war effort.

RMB08F6C–First World War Postcard WW1 1914 1918 1914-1918 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

RMF95NNF–France, 1914-1918.

RMC4732Y–Grounded British airplane, 1914-1918

1914 - 1918 war memorial in the market hall Abergavenny Gwent South Wales UK Stock Photo

RMCXCYK8–1914 - 1918 war memorial in the market hall Abergavenny Gwent South Wales UK

1914-1918 War Memorial, Fortress of Sao Bras with Military Museum of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Stock Photo

RF2H9R5MJ–1914-1918 War Memorial, Fortress of Sao Bras with Military Museum of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

RMBR0148–world war I 1914-1918 sign

Carmarthen 1914-1918 war memorial at the Guild Hall, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Stock Photo

RFCYD0C1–Carmarthen 1914-1918 war memorial at the Guild Hall, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.

World War I. 1914-1918. Section of many miles of French field kitchens. France Stock Photo

RF2HG3D8W–World War I. 1914-1918. Section of many miles of French field kitchens. France

World War I 1914-1918: Russian soldiers relaxing during a lull in fighting. Stock Photo

RMD98R6M–World War I 1914-1918: Russian soldiers relaxing during a lull in fighting.

The Croix de guerre 1914-1918 Cross of War is a French military decoration. Medal designed by the sculptor Paul-Albert Stock Photo

RMDDRDGN–The Croix de guerre 1914-1918 Cross of War is a French military decoration. Medal designed by the sculptor Paul-Albert

1914 - 1918 War Memorial, Durham Cathedral grounds Stock Photo

RMCTG9DW–1914 - 1918 War Memorial, Durham Cathedral grounds

WW1 Western Front battle trenches U.S. infantry & machine gun men assigned in trenches Photograph shows American soldiers in France during World War I. World War, 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RM2E045ND–WW1 Western Front battle trenches U.S. infantry & machine gun men assigned in trenches Photograph shows American soldiers in France during World War I. World War, 1914-1918

RMKB3P9E–France, Haut Rhin, Massif des Vosges, Col de Wettstein above Orbey, Cimetiere du Linge, military cemetery, War of 1914-1918

The Great War Museum. 1914-1918. Stock Photo

RME8JDY4–The Great War Museum. 1914-1918.

Medal, 1914-1918. Emile André Boisseau (French, 1842-1923). Bronze; overall: 7 x 5.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 5/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY230R–Medal, 1914-1918. Emile André Boisseau (French, 1842-1923). Bronze; overall: 7 x 5.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 5/16 in

War Memorial, memorials, 1st World War, 1914 - 1918, red poppies, wreaths, Esplanade Gardens, Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK Stock Photo

RM2M17EEP–War Memorial, memorials, 1st World War, 1914 - 1918, red poppies, wreaths, Esplanade Gardens, Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK

RM2BW2GW9–Cable Laying. 1914-1918

Original WW1 era cheeky trench humour comic cartoon postcard of a soldier at the front with a tin helmet over his backside, brains blown out joke, 1914-1918. Stock Photo

RM2J8TRJM–Original WW1 era cheeky trench humour comic cartoon postcard of a soldier at the front with a tin helmet over his backside, brains blown out joke, 1914-1918.

During World War I, (1914–1918), posters had a remarkable ability to inspire, inform amd persuade. When the passenger liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in May 1915, the incident was used to encourage Irish men to enlist and avenge the sinking of the ship. At the outbreak of war, most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts, and both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backed the British war effort. Stock Photo

RMWP72G4–During World War I, (1914–1918), posters had a remarkable ability to inspire, inform amd persuade. When the passenger liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in May 1915, the incident was used to encourage Irish men to enlist and avenge the sinking of the ship. At the outbreak of war, most Irish people, regardless of political affiliation, supported the war in much the same way as their British counterparts, and both nationalist and unionist leaders initially backed the British war effort.