Verdun Collection

positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)
French and German positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Solid red line indicates French

Aerial view of the bombardment of Fort Douaumont, Verdun

French artillery shells being loaded for transport
French soldiers load artillery shells for their guns at Verdun onto a lorry for transport. 1916

German gunners with heavy artillery, France, WW1
German gunners in action with heavy artillery near Verdun, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Postcard, N & B, ca. 1920: Verdun A trench in the ravine of Death - War of 14 -18, Photography, Trenches, Fighting
ICA4948312 Postcard, N & B, ca. 1920: Verdun A trench in the ravine of Death - War of 14 -18, Photography, Trenches, Fighting, Verdun, Front (military); (add.info.: Postcard, N & B, ca)

Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory
JAB5036968 Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory: Charles the Bald received the West, Louis the Germanic the East, and Lothaire

France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, 1919
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, landscape, 1920
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Grandes Chasse de Notre Dame (detail), by Nicolas de Verdun (ca.1130/50-1205), (silver and copper, 1205)
ETI4396814 Grandes Chasse de Notre Dame (detail), by Nicolas de Verdun (ca.1130/50-1205), (silver and copper, 1205), tresor of the cathedrale of Tournai

French soldiers at Verdun, France block the road and check all passing vehicles for contents
3502748 French soldiers at Verdun, France block the road and check all passing vehicles for contents and destination during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Postcard, in Colors, circa 1923: Verdun The cathedrale - War of 14 -18, Destruction buildings, Verdun
ICA4839366 Postcard, in Colors, circa 1923: Verdun The cathedrale - War of 14 -18, Destruction buildings, Verdun; (add.info.: Postcard, in Colors, circa 1923: Verdun The cathedrale - War of 14 -18)

France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, 1919
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, 1920
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: the battlefield, 1919
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, the ruins of the city after the war
LUX4799474 France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, the ruins of the city after the war, 1920 - trade: Butcher's shop Klein; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Meuse (55)

A painter was mobilized and sent in Verdun to paint ruins of the town, ww1 (b/w photo)
1759268 A painter was mobilized and sent in Verdun to paint ruins of the town, ww1 (b/w photo); (add.info.: A painter was mobilized and sent in Verdun to paint ruins of the town)

France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, city in reconstruction, 1920
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A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho)
3252916 A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: A brave telephone operator in Etain, France)

The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho)
8635629 The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Postcard, N & B, 1916: Verdun in 1916 during the Battle - War of 14 -18, Photography, Canons, shells, Verdun
ICA4948358 Postcard, N & B, 1916: Verdun in 1916 during the Battle - War of 14 -18, Photography, Canons, shells, Verdun, Front (military); (add.info.: Postcard, N & B)

General View of the City of Verdun before the First World War, Meuse Postcard ca. 1910
ELD4963180 General View of the City of Verdun before the First World War, Meuse Postcard ca. 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the City of Verdun before the First World War)

France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: the battlefield, 1919
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, farm ruins in the countryside, 1920
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, fortification, 1920
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: Tourists visit the battlefield, shelters and casemates in the rocks, 1920
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, the ruins of the city after the war
LUX4799508 France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, the ruins of the city after the war, 1920 - trade: restaurant La Fourmie; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Meuse (55)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier in uniform and weapon defending Verdun in flame
LUX4739626 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier in uniform and weapon defending Verdun in flame, titled: Verdun halte la ', 1916

France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: tourists visit the battlefield, 1919
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France, Lorraine, Meuse (55), Verdun: improvised house in casemates, 1919
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View of the cathedral Notre Dame de Verdun in the Meuse (Verdun Cathedral) Postcard 1912 approx
ELD4940644 View of the cathedral Notre Dame de Verdun in the Meuse (Verdun Cathedral) Postcard 1912 approx.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Verdun (engraving)
8638427 Verdun (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verdun. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited by)

World War I: Battle of Verdun (Meuse) 1916, French soldiers in the trenches Illustration in "Mon histoire de la
ELD4839354 World War I: Battle of Verdun (Meuse) 1916, French soldiers in the trenches Illustration in "Mon histoire de la grande guerre" by Olivier d'Arc

Les grandes batailles de Verdun, c.1920. Creator: Auglay, Lucien (1880-1947)
Les grandes batailles de Verdun, c.1920. Private Collection

Bird's eye view of the Battle of Verdun, 1916. Creator: Devambez, André Victor Édouard (1867-1943)
Bird's eye view of the Battle of Verdun, 1916. Private Collection

French soldiers in a trench, 1916 (photo)
1756626 French soldiers in a trench, 1916 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Bataille de Verdun, France - First World War); © Tallandier

German soldiers billeted behind lines of Verdun, WW1
German soldiers billeted behind the lines of Verdun, northern France, February 1916, in the middle of the First World War. 1916

French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697620 French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Map illustrating the Operations at Verdun, First World War, August-November, 1917, (c1920). Map of the area around the town of Verdun in northern France, showing Line from which the French started

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Bodies in a trench at Mort Homme, Verdun, France, 9 April 1916. The small ridge known as Mort-Homme (Dead Man) saw some of the fiercest fighting at the Battle of Verdun

Ossuary of Douaumont near Verdun, Meuse, Lorraine, Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Grand Est, France

Sculpture Memoire vive at Verdun, Meuse, Lorraine, Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Grand Est, France

River Meuse with Hotel at Verdun, Meuse, Lorraine, Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Grand Est, France

Verdun, France, WW1

The Victor of Verdun
A side profile portrait caricature of a military man, with a slumped posture and a sniffly nose. Date: circa 1917

Cartoon, Reckoning without their host, WW1
Cartoon, Reckoning without their host. Defeated at Verdun, Germany, Prussia and Death walk away despondently. A smiling French soldier in the background says they had everything planned

Winter night on the French front at Verdun 1917
A dramatic scene of 32nd Regiment of infantry amongst the action and destruction in the trenches in Verdun, France

Verdun Victims remains still in temporary Ossuary in 1927, awaiting definitive internment. See 10412369 for an earlier shot of the same location. Date: 1927

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"Verdun: The Battle that Shaped History" In the heart of northern France, amidst the ravages of the First World War in 1916, a fierce and relentless battle unfolded - Verdun. This historic clash between French and German forces left an indelible mark on both nations and forever altered the course of warfare. From above, an aerial view captured the haunting bombardment of Fort Douaumont, as explosions tore through its walls, leaving behind a scene of devastation. Meanwhile, French artillery shells were meticulously loaded for transport, ready to rain down upon their enemies with unyielding force. On the opposing side, German gunners stood resolute with heavy artillery in hand. Their determination to break through enemy lines was palpable as they prepared for a relentless assault on Verdun's defenses. The German attack during this tumultuous time became synonymous with unimaginable brutality. As troops clashed on the battlefield, lives were lost and landscapes scarred forever. Yet amidst this chaos emerged stories of resilience and courage from those who fought valiantly at Verdun. Verdun itself bore witness to countless horrors throughout WWI but also became known as "The Victor. " It stood tall against all odds and symbolized unwavering strength in times of adversity. Even cartoons depicted this monumental battle's significance; one titled "Reckoning without their host" portrayed nations grappling with unforeseen consequences brought about by war's merciless grip. As winter descended upon these blood-soaked lands in 1917, soldiers braved freezing temperatures while defending their positions along the French front at Verdun. Their unwavering commitment echoed through history as they endured unimaginable hardships for their cause. Years later, remnants of those fallen heroes still found solace within temporary ossuaries - silent reminders of sacrifice made in pursuit of victory at any cost.