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Battles of verdun Stock Photos and Images
RMCW61MP–General Gouraud has gathered flags of all regiments of his army to salute a division who won battles in Verdun (1916)
RF2DA5HXJ–Battles of Verdun. This map from 1916 shows the battles fought that are known today as the Battle of Verdun. The yellow lines represent the highways; the orange, the railroads. Battle of Verdun, (February 21–December 18, 1916), World War I engagement in which the French repulsed a major German offensive. It was one of the longest, bloodiest, and most-ferocious battles of the war; French casualties amounted to about 400,000, German ones to about 350,000. Some 300,000 were killed.
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!['The Mort Homme Area and the Defences on the West Side of the Meuse', 1916, (c1920). 'The Battles of Verdun, 1916; map...showing approximately the limits of the German advance and the region recaptured by the French by the end of the year'. Theatre of war on the Western Front, northern France, First World War. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A8E7N7/the-mort-homme-area-and-the-defences-on-the-west-side-of-the-meuse-1916-c1920-the-battles-of-verdun-1916-mapshowing-approximately-the-limits-of-the-german-advance-and-the-region-recaptured-by-the-french-by-the-end-of-the-year-theatre-of-war-on-the-western-front-northern-france-first-world-war-from-quotthe-great-world-war-a-historyquot-volume-vi-edited-by-frank-a-mumby-the-gresham-publishing-company-ltd-london-c1920-2A8E7N7.jpg "'The Mort Homme Area and the Defences on the West Side of the Meuse', 1916, (c1920). 'The Battles of Verdun, 1916; map...showing approximately the limits of the German advance and the region recaptured by the French by the end of the year'. Theatre of war on the Western Front, northern France, First World War. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920] Stock Photo")
RM2A8E7N7–'The Mort Homme Area and the Defences on the West Side of the Meuse', 1916, (c1920). 'The Battles of Verdun, 1916; map...showing approximately the limits of the German advance and the region recaptured by the French by the end of the year'. Theatre of war on the Western Front, northern France, First World War. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
RMFH94HB–The railway tunnel of Tavannes (left tube), which served as a shelter during the battles of Verdun. The right tube was built after the Second World War. Battlefield of Verdun. June 2015.
RMKHCBG3–WW1 Commemorative porcelain plate featuring the French Gallic Rooster with a French infantryman and the notable World War One battles of Marne Verdun Somme Yser featured around the plate
RMG16B4N–Entitled: A machine gun emplacement in the old Verdun trenches. Sketch of soldiers aiming a machine gun through a bunker window in World War I. Verdun was the site of a major battle of the First World War. One of the costliest battles of the war, Verdun e
RM2RCM773–Major Henry Breckenridge, formerly Ass't Secretary of War, Major John P. Hill, U.S. Attorney, and Major Henry L. Jones, Inspector for the 29th Division, stand by a board used for laying guns. The board was used in the battles of Verdun and the Argonne. Ville sur Cousance, Meuse, France.
RM2B5JR4A–Crown Prince Wilhelm, commander of 5th Army heir, talking to a stretcher bearer. Following the 5th Army's victory in the Battle of the Ardennes it moved to Verdun, where in February 1916 the Crown Prince's 5th Army would launch Operation Gericht, the German offensive that began the Battle of Verdun, one of the bloodiest and longest battles in history.
RM2RC4KWD–French soldiers paying tribute to fallen heroes at the military cemetery at Chalons-sur-Marne on All Saints' Day. The cemetery holds the memory of soldiers who lost their lives in the battles of Verdun and the Marne during World War I. Photograph taken by Jan. 2, 1918, photographer, showcasing a front view of a camouflage listening post. Image released to C.P.I. on Jan. 2, 1918. Image number is labeled as 19.89.
RMERGH93–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. Reserve soldiers awaiting
RM2RCN3D3–Major Henry Breckenridge, Assistant G-2 of the 5th Army Corps, Major John P. Hill 29th Div., Judge Advocate, and Major Henry L. Jones, Inspector for the 29th Div., stand by a board used for laying guns. The board was used in the Battles of Verdun and the Argonne. Ville sur Cousance, Meuse, France.
RMD9D26J–French official photograph of reserves waiting behind the lines awaiting orders, Battle of Verdun, one of the major battles of World War I, 21 February-18 December 1916. French victory.
RM2TDJB1J–Verdun (France), 1916. A group of soldiers watch a projectile explode on the fields of Verdun (France), where one of the bloodiest battles was fought for almost a year. Credit: Album / Archivo ABC
RMCW61PE–German artillerymen killed in action, during the battles north of Verdun (December 15-18, 1916)
RM2RCK7FW–A general view of the village of Montzeville near Verdun, France. This village has witnessed numerous fierce battles. The photograph was taken on September 14, 1918, and issued on October 23, 1918. It portrays the 108th Field Signal Battalion from the 33rd Division in Montzeville, France. It was approved by the A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Forces).
RMG8R4K8–Exhibition Manager Fran Stovold, places an original sign for Verdun, the scene of one of the largest First World War battles on display before an Exhibition entitled Remembering 1916 - Life on the Western Front which opens on the 12th of March at the Whitgift Exhibition Centre in Croydon, London.
RMB5MT2E–9FK 1916 6 0 A4 E Fort Vaux 1916 Attack of Fr MG men World War 1 France Battle of Verdun 1916 Battles at Fort Vaux Capture by Ge
RMG16B7R–Bringing in French prisoners in a suburb of Verdun, France, 1916. Verdun was the site of a major battle of the First World War. One of the costliest battles of the war, Verdun exemplified the policy of a 'war of attrition' pursued by both sides, which led
RMERGH95–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. German prisoners of war.
RM2RCNEG9–Sgt.1st. Cl.L. G. Morper from the S.C. division is pictured holding the 8.S.Y. #639 Sectional Flag, which has been awarded the Croix de Guerre. Private Kenneth A. Howard, also pictured, has been cited for his bravery. The flag features the names of battles it has been engaged in, with Verdun and the Second Battle of the Marne yet to be added. Photograph taken in Ippe-court, Dept. of Meuse, France. Approved by A.E.P. Censor, but date not provided.
RMERGFPP–Convoys bringing supplies to Verdun, during World War I. Official photograph of 'La Section Photographique de l'Armée
RMP50B2W–PRIMERA GUERRA MUNDIAL (1914-1918). VERDUN. El 21 de febrero de 1916 se produjo la ofensiva alemana contra las posiciones francesas de Verdún que dió lugar a una de las más largas y terribles batallas de la contienda. Acuarela del año 1916.
RMERGH96–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. Infantry soldiers in reserve
RMCW6248–World War I. Soldiers attending an open-air theatre play, in 'Le pays de France', 4-20-1916
RMD2FKXP–Fortress of Verdun, 1870, historic scene from the Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, 1870-1871
RMDP91DJ–Fort Douaumont (fr. Fort de Douaumont) was a part of the French fort of Verdun, where one of the major battles of World War I took place in 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February until 20 December 1916 and became the German-French symbol of the tragic senselessness of the trench warfare due to the month-long and brutal fights. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte
RMG2EC5P–German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) visiting the Memorial de Verdun, France, 29 May 2016. 100 years ago, the Battle of Verdun between German and French troops began, lasting for roughly 300 days and causing more than 300,000 victims on both sides. The town in North-Eastern France became the epitome for the brutal emplacement battles of World War I. PHOTO: KAY NIETFELD/dpa
RM2RXWKYR–Michelin Illustrated Guides to the Battlefields (1914-1918): Verdun and the Battles for its Possession. 1920
RMDD71RJ–French soldiers using liquid fire in front line trenches. World War I flame throwers were first used by the Germans in Verdun
RM2RCNJP5–This is a photograph of Sgt. 1st Class L.G. Morper of the Section Sanitaire Unis (S.S.U.) No. 639 during World War One. The S.S.U. No. 639 has been attached to the French Army for the past two and a half years. They have traveled over 150,000 kilometers and carried over 25,000 wounded soldiers. The section has participated in major battles such as the Battle of the Somme, the Oise, the Aisne, Chemins des Dames, Champagne, Argonne, Battle of Verdun, and the Second Battle of the Marne. The section has received the Divisional Citation and has been awarded the Croix de Guerre.
RM2RCMCB6–German cemetery in Eparges Sector where German soldiers from battles in 1915 and 1916 are buried. In the distance, villages of Avillers Woel, Butgneville, Jonville, and Lebeuville. St. Maurice Sous Les Cotes, S.E. of Verdun, Meuse, France. Photograph taken on November 18, 1918 by S.C. Jackson.
RMERGH97–World War 1: The Outskirts of Fort Vaux, Verdun. Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. Second fort to
RMCW6243–World War I. Soldiers attending an open-air theatre play, in 'Le pays de France', 4-20-1916
RMERGHA3–World War 1: Battle of Verdun . 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. French soldiers firing grenades in the German
RM2RCN02J–American troops in the trenches near Verdun during World War I. The photograph captures the American advance in the Argonne region. In the background is the Valley of the Meuse, a place where 70,000 men had fallen in earlier battles and the defense of Verdun in 1916. Released by the A.E.F. Censor. Date of the photograph is not provided.
RMERGH8X–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. One of the French guns defending
RMG2EC3D–French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) standing on the terrace of the museum in Douaumont near Verdun, France, 29 May 2016. 100 years ago, the Battle of Verdun between German and French troops began, lasting for roughly 300 days and causing more than 300,000 victims on both sides. The town in North-Eastern France became the epitome for the brutal emplacement battles of World War I. PHOTO: KAY NIETFELD/dpa
RM2WPEN7G–German, German rushing navy blue in the trenches under the Combres-Sous-Le-Côtes; Wróblewski, Leon (1893-1975); 1916 (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);COMBRES-SOUS-LE-Côtes (France), World War I (1914-1918), Witke-Jeżewski, Dominik (1862-1944)-collection, Battle of Verdun (1916), battles, anti-rag masks, towns, Okopy, Walka , purchase (provenance), soldiers
RM2RCCP0Y–S.S. U. No 586, formerly known as the Section Sanitaire Unis, has served with the French Army for two and a half years. It has traveled over 150,000 kilometers and aided over 25,000 wounded soldiers. The section has been involved in major battles such as Somme, Aisne, Chemin des Dames, 01se, Champagne, Argonne, Verdun, and the Second Battle of the Marne. It currently assists the American Army and is on standby for deployment. This information was issued without a specific date. 1st Lt. Arthur B. Kinsolving leads the section. Photograph taken in Ippecourt, France.
RMKWDK7A–Russian defenders behind a defensive barricade alert for Japanese assault. The Battle for Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese War, fought from Feb.-Dec. 1904, is often compared to the World War 1 Battle of Verdun (BSLOC 2017 18 98)
RM2RCC1WB–German soldiers march towards Verdun, a strategic location where the German Crown Prince led a failed attempt to break the impenetrable line during World War One. The sacrifice of thousands of men resulted in no gains for the German forces.
RM2RCMY3E–Image captures the aftermath of shell fire in the Verdun Sector, France. The once dense and valuable forest has been completely devastated. This photograph was taken on October 28, 1918, by R.C. Price, SC Photographer, and is assigned number 40814 in the collection.
RM2RCHKEM–'Drawing by Captain George Harding, an official American Military Artist, depicting a German plane crashing in No Man's Land during the Verdun Offensive. This photograph was taken as reference for creating artwork. Issue number 57014 with description and symbols provided by the photographer's reconnaissance. Notes indicate the context of the drawing.'
RM2RCE05C–Soldier standing amidst the ruins of Verdun, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on November 16, 1918 by Pvt. E.R. Trabold, SC photographer. The image shows the devastation caused by the war in the area. Caption: 'Soldier standing amidst ruins of Verdun, Meuse, France.'
RMJ4K5RG–Verdun, France– The Headquarters of the 30th Medical Brigade visits the Memorial of Verdun to gain knowledge and perspective on battles of the western front during World War I, April 18. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey R. Wadford, HHC, 30th Medical Brigade)
RM2DJ1F0C–German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves the new memorial in Verdun after an inauguration visit with French President in Douaumont, France, May 29, 2016, during ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of Verdun, one of the largest battles of the First World War (WWI) on the Western Front. Photo by Philippe Wojazer/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM
RMKWDMXC–Russian defenders behind a defensive barricade alert for Japanese assault. The Battle for Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese War, fought from Feb.-Dec. 1904, is often compared to the World War 1 Battle of Verdun (BSLOC 2017 18 98)
RM2X1316W–The photo was taken on May 12th 1987 on the occasion of the shootings for the movie 'The Train' and shows a scene from the reenactment of the battle of Verdun (First World War) in Bruckneudorf (near Vienna). - 19870512 PD0004 - Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM)
RMERGH91–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th of December 1916. French soldiers transporting guns
RMG2EC64–French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) unveiling a commemorative plaque at the Memorial de Verdun, France, 29 May 2016. 100 years ago, the Battle of Verdun between German and French troops began, lasting for roughly 300 days and causing more than 300,000 victims on both sides. The town in North-Eastern France became the epitome for the brutal emplacement battles of World War I. PHOTO: KAY NIETFELD/dpa
RM2HHJDC8–French troops pose beside Fort Douaumont following their partial success in retaking the Fort from the Germans 23rd May 1916
RM2H7DXGA–Crucifix made of rifle cartridges collected on the battlefield during the First World War on display in the Armistice Museum in the Forest of Compiègne (Forêt de Compiègne) near Compiègne in France. Front soldiers spent most of their time waiting, many of them kept themselves busy crafting objects so-called trench-handcrafts. These were a wide variety of objects made from the rubble collected on the battlefield. The Armistice Museum is located on the ground of the Glade of the Armistice where the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the First World War was signed.
RM2C9P24B–WWI British troops in flooded shell holes (or mine craters)on the front line aka Western Front.
RF2GJHPJG–Group of 1914-18 First World War Imperial German Army soldiers pose with their officer (middle row, peaked cap) for a portrait. The 21 infantrymen wear buttoned tunics and forage caps, with many holding cigarettes. The number ‘118’ is just visible on some of the men’s shoulder boards, signifying that they belonged to Infantry Regiment 118 (Infanterie Regiment Prinz Carl Nr. 118), part of the 56th Infantry Division that suffered heavy losses fighting from 1915 to 1918 on both Eastern and Western Fronts in battles such as those at Verdun, the Somme and Arras.
RMMT9X89–Verdun, France– The Headquarters of the 30th Medical Brigade visits the Memorial of Verdun to gain knowledge and perspective on battles of the western front during World War I, April 18.
RM2CHXJDY–. Rheims and the battles for its possession . THE BUTTE-DE-TIR SECTORListening-post in front of Cernay village. 108. J? v >* •.. COMMUNICATING TRENCH AT JOUISSANCE FARM (1915) The road crosses the Chalons Railway {I. c.), and goes thence direct to theFort of La Pompelle, passing through an inextricable network of trenchesand barbed wire entanglements. The country hereabouts was completelyravaged by the terriffic bombardments, and recalls the devastated regionsaround Verdun, near Vaux and Douaumont (see the Michelin Illustrated Guide:Verdun, and the Battles for its Possession). La Jouissance
RFR0PD3C–November 4, 2018: Picardy, France. War memorial in the village of Beaumetz, Picardy as the world prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
RM2RCCA42–A photograph showing the ruins of Verdun in Meuse, France. Taken on November 16, 1918, by Private E.R. Trabold, a member of the Signal Corps. Caption information confirms the photograph's identification and provides additional details such as the photographer's number and the date on which the image was received.
RMMR1W5J–Verdun, France– The Headquarters of the 30th Medical Brigade visits the Memorial of Verdun to gain knowledge and perspective on battles of the western front during World War I, April 18. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey R. Wadford, HHC, 30th Medical Brigade)
RM2RC1RCP–'Taps,' the mascot of a Marine regiment, gets equipped with a new gas mask in Verdun, France on April 30, 1918. This photograph was taken by Sgt. A. C. Duff, S.C. on May 22, 1918.
RM2DJ1F16–German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves the new memorial in Verdun after an inauguration visit with French President in Douaumont, France, May 29, 2016, during ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of Verdun, one of the largest battles of the First World War (WWI) on the Western Front. Photo by Philippe Wojazer/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM
RM2RCN9NM–The image shows the location where the Americans were stopped on September 26th, 1918 during World War One. The attack on November 8th started from this point and the Americans drove the Germans back to St. Hilaire. In the distance on the left are Herbeuville and Combres, while on the right is Hannesville and Wadenville, where fierce fighting took place to drive the Germans from the Woevre's Plain. The location is Thillet Sous Le Cotes, southeast of Verdun, Heuse, France.
RMERGH92–World War 1: French army at the Battle of Verdun. 21st of February – 18th December 1916. Wounded French soldiers. English
RMG2EC3B–French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) standing on the terrace of the museum in Douaumont near Verdun, France, 29 May 2016. 100 years ago, the Battle of Verdun between German and French troops began, lasting for roughly 300 days and causing more than 300,000 victims on both sides. The town in North-Eastern France became the epitome for the brutal emplacement battles of World War I. PHOTO: KAY NIETFELD/dpa
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