Casualties Of War Collection

The First Wounded in London Hospital, August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas)
6198638 The First Wounded in London Hospital, August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 175.6x200.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Scene in a Wood, near Tesica, Servia (engraving)
1053804 Scene in a Wood, near Tesica, Servia (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a Wood, near Tesica, Servia)

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) in the Military Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean
NAM254183 Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) in the Military Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War, 1856 (colour litho) by Benwell, Joseph-Austin (fl.1865-86); National Army Museum

Miss Mary Smith of South Carolina treating patients during flight to North Africa, c
NAM244235 Miss Mary Smith of South Carolina treating patients during flight to North Africa, c.1943-45, from a collection of 650 photographs compiled by the Commando Association (b/w photo)

Miss Nightingale (1820-1910) in the hospital in Scutary during the Crimean War
NAM261147 Miss Nightingale (1820-1910) in the hospital in Scutary during the Crimean War, 1856 (colour litho) by Beeger, Max & Simeon (fl.1851-53); National Army Museum

The War, bringing down the Wounded from the Turkish Left Attack in the Shipka Pass (engraving)
1589659 The War, bringing down the Wounded from the Turkish Left Attack in the Shipka Pass (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Miss Nightingale in the Barrack Hospital at Scutari, c. 1880 (wood engraving)
XJF331755 Miss Nightingale in the Barrack Hospital at Scutari, c.1880 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Amidst the chaos and destruction of war, the true cost lies not only in the devastation of landscapes and cities, but in the countless lives shattered by injury and loss. "The First Wounded in London Hospital, August 1914" bears witness to the initial casualties of World War I, while "Murder on the High Seas: First Sight of the Torpedo" captures the terror of naval combat. The Eastern Front towns under German occupation and "Scene in a Wood, near Tesica, Servia" illustrate the devastation wrought on civilian populations. "Florence Nightingale in the Military Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War" and "Miss Nightingale in the Barrack Hospital at Scutari, c. 1880" are poignant reminders of the tireless efforts of medical personnel to save lives amidst the carnage. "Miss Mary Smith of South Carolina treating patients during flight to North Africa" is a testament to the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. Through these images, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during times of war and the importance of compassion and care in the darkest of times.