Atrocity Collection

Remember Belgium Poster
A WWI recruitment poster stirring memories of the horrors of the German invasion of Belgium to encourage young men to enlist in the armed forces

The Battle on the Volturno - battery where the Neapolitans burnt the wounded Garibaldians... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - battery where the Neapolitans burnt the wounded Garibaldians - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

SWEDEN BOMBED BY USSR
Gravestones in the Swedish village of Pajala, which was bombed by the Russians. Soviet radio denied the bombings, but Soviet planes and bombs were clearly seen. Date: 1940

Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, French soldier (engraving)
3646873 Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, French soldier (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac (c1630-1704), French soldier

Atrocities committed against Irish Protestants by James II and the Comte d Avaux, 1689 (engraving)
3646864 Atrocities committed against Irish Protestants by James II and the Comte d Avaux, 1689 (engraving) by German School

Spanish troops killing wounded soldiers (colour litho)
3098900 Spanish troops killing wounded soldiers (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish troops killing wounded soldiers)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632416 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966817 Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Serbian troops entering a Macedonian village abandoned by the Bulgarians (colour litho)
2779949 Serbian troops entering a Macedonian village abandoned by the Bulgarians (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c)
XIR172411 The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

Rubber Rule in Africa - Methods of Barbarism. The atrocities carried out against the native population in Belgina Congo, Africa. An elderly Chief is shot for not meeting his rubber collection target

The Anarchist Conspirators in London - Greenwich Bombing
The Anarchist Conspirators in London - (from top left): 1. The Autonomie Club, Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road. 2. Bourdins Workroom as left by him on the day of the explosion. 3

Leopold II, King of the Belgians, 1909. Leopold (1835-1909) ruled Belgium from 1865 until his death. His reign is most remembered for the harsh treatment of the people of the Congo Free State

Families awaiting news of their loved ones, Air Ministry, Paris 1944. A crowd of people wait anxiously behind locked gates for the results of tests to identify bodies found in the buildings basement

Hadjin, Turkey - now known as Feke
Hadjin, Turkey. Now known as Feke - scene of the Turko-Armenian Horrors. Near Adana

Protestants Drowned
Protestants are forced into the sea at Terawley by Catholics with spears and are drowned. Date: 1601

To Arms, Britons! First World War propaganda
" Arms, Britons! Avert These Horrors: The Triumph of Science and Efficiency." A typical propagandist reminder to the British of what they were fighting for, this brutish German soldier

Damaged house interior in Corporation Lane
Damage to a house interior in Corporation Lane, east London, caused by the gunpowder explosion at Clerkenwell Prison, an attempt to free two Fenian prisoners, Burke and Casey

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"Atrocity: A Grim Reminder of Humanity's Darkest Moments" The haunting "Remember Belgium" poster serves as a chilling reminder of the atrocities witnessed during World War I. As we reflect on history, we cannot forget the devastating events that unfolded across Europe. In Sweden, the USSR's bombing left scars etched into the nation's memory, forever reminding us of the horrors inflicted upon innocent civilians. Similarly, Greece's war memorial in Distomo stands as a solemn tribute to those who fell victim to Nazi brutality during World War II. Centuries before these conflicts, Count Tilly led his troops at the Siege of Magdeburg in 1631. The engraving depicting this event captures the ruthless nature of warfare and its impact on civilian populations. World War I was marred by numerous acts of cruelty. German mistreatment of prisoners is vividly portrayed in a color lithograph showing captured Russian soldiers branded with red hot irons. Equally disturbing is another lithograph illustrating Turkish massacres against Armenians in 1915. German soldiers executing civilians with machine guns in Liege showcases yet another grim chapter from World War I. These images serve as stark reminders that even amidst conflict, humanity must strive for compassion and empathy. Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, depicted as a French soldier through an engraving, represents an individual whose actions perpetuated violence and suffering. It reminds us that individuals can contribute to or prevent atrocities based on their choices. Edith Cavell's grave at Norwich Cathedral stands as a poignant symbol honoring her sacrifice during World War I while highlighting the importance of remembering those who fought against injustice and oppression. Even further back in history lies evidence of atrocities committed against Irish Protestants by James II and Comte d'Avaux in 1689. This engraving serves as a somber testament to sectarian violence and its lasting consequences.