Germans Collection

Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena
Collegium Musicum of Jena Concert. 1740. German anonymous. Painting. GERMANY. HAMBURG. Hamburg. Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Craftwork)

Ww1 / 15Sep16 / Battle Somme
FIRST BATTLE OF THE SOMME British tanks are used in action for the first time, causing panic among the Germans

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

U-Boats - Cutaway
The internal accommodation of a U-boat as it prepares to attack a convoy of Allied merchantmen : though labelled U-65, the Germans did not at this time possess 65 U-boats

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

The crew of a German submarine - First World War
The hideous crew (!) of a German U-boat Submarine, poking their head out from the viewing platform, with the periscope in front. A very direct Allied propaganda postcard

A British Charge at Hooge
Illustrations showing a charge by soldiers of the Liverpool and Scottish regiments to recapture a trench taken by the Germans who took it by using flame-projectors to spray fire

Stalingrad Tractor Plant
Battle in Tractor Plant, later the last stand for the Germans before the liberation of Stalingrad

Germans in Russian Town
German infantry clear a Russian town street by street

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

Ww1 / 1915 / Scarboro Poster
REMEMBER SCARBOROUGH ! (Scarborough had been bombarded by the Germans earlier in the war)

Sunderland Flying Boat
The cockpit of a Sunderland Flying Boat aeroplane, proto 1937. During World War Two it was used for destroying U- Boats and the was nicknamed The Porcupine by the Germans Date: 1937

Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You re comin along with me, my lad, as soon as this is over!" (Hermann feels he DOES know a better ole). Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander magazine showing his famous

Soviet propaganda poster from World War Two
Soviet propaganda poster, TASS Window no. 469. An heroic young female partisan resists the invading Germans. A patriotic poem by Vasyl Lebedev-Kumach appears below the image

Kaisers Campaigning Car
The Kaiser enjoying a morning tub in his new campaigning car during World War One. A typically convoluted method of transportation from W.Heath Robinson

Hunting the Aurochs
Ancient Germans hunt the AUROCHS (bos primigenius) thought to be the ancestor of modern cattle

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II

WW1 - The torpedoing of the RMS Falaba, 28th March 1915
WW1 - A view from on board the RMS Falaba, showing the German U-Boat U-28 alongside it. The liner tried its best to escape, but the British steamship was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine

Picture No. 10900591
The Rail Viaduct Date:

Torpedoed Ship in Dock
A steamship - torpedoed by the Germans although flying the neutral Norwegian flag - is brought into dry dock for repairs

Marcus Aurelius Triumph
Emperor Marcus Aurelius rides in triumph through the streets of Rome after his victory over the Germans

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

WW1 - Allies use gas, October 1915
WW1 - The British army charging under cover a cloud of gas smoke, using the German Infantrys battle tactics against them. In the war-damaged battle ground landscape between Loos and LA Bassee

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

French light cavalry at Lassigny, World War One
The charge of the French Light Cavalry against the Germans on the road to Lassigny (a village between Montvidier and Noyon in France) during World War One. Date: 1914

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis
The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War

Pro-German Alsacienne
ALSACE - A pretty Alsacienne and her German boyfriend smile at a wretched French soldier who asks the way to Bordeaux. Germans claimed that Alsace wanted to be part of Germany

Moscow Parade
To boost morale, a military parade is staged in Red Square, Moscow, even though at the time the Germans are on the outskirts of the city

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Trumpet Call Ends Wwi
Zebrowski sounds the trumpet call for the Germans to stop fighting

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Arrivals by German Boat
At the docks: arrivals by a German steamer; men and women, some Jewish, wait on dockside having travelled by boat from Germany

Germans Drown John Bull
Thanks to their U-boats, the German navy will drown John Bull

Henry IV before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)
Henry IV before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Map Extent Germans Attack Americans Ardennes
Map showing the extent of the German's attack against the Americans in the Ardennes and their drive into Belgium, 1944, during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies
View of the battle formation, encampment and entrenchment of German and Roman armies in ancient Germany. Roman legions with eagles, cavalry and barracks

Victims of the First Gas Attack Memorial, Steenstraat
This 15 metres high Cross of Reconciliation, commemorates the victims of the first gas attack of the war made by the Germans on 22 April 1915

THE CAGED BRITISH LION
German World War One propaganda: the Germans have caged the British lion Date: 1918

THREE FINE GERMAN MALES
And yet we have conquered ! Three fine Germans symbolise the Master Race at the 15th commemoration of the Munchen beer-hall putsch Date: 9 November 1938

Peel castle St germans Cathedral Isle of Man

Saint German's Cathedral, Peel, Isle of Man, Victorian period

German soldier with pickelhelm, rifle and bayonet
When the Germans over-ran Belgium, refugees began to escape to Holland so the Germans built a 100 miles long 2, 000 volt electric fence to stop them

French and German caricature soldiers face off
The splendidly drawn uniformed figures are divided by the German's boast of the strength of his armed forces and the Frenchman's literally translated reply So what? Clear off'

SNCASO SO-P1 Ferblantine 01, during assembly at the SNCASO factory in Vichy France. First flown in 1941, this glider was hidden when Vichy France was occupied by the Germans

Eastern front, World War Two, Russia soldiers
Eastern front, December 1941, World War Two. Russian troops in white; the corpses of German soldiers lie in the foreground partially covered in snow. Date: 1941

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Ypres Front - French food wagon passing dead Germans
The Ypres Front - a French artillery food wagon passing dead Germans. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

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"Germans: A Historical Tapestry of Courage, Innovation, and Conflict" From the battlefields of World War I to the concert halls of Jena, they have left an indelible mark on history. The image of a soldier from the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem reminds us of their fierce determination and bravery. In the midst of the devastating Battle Somme in September 1916, German soldiers faced unimaginable challenges. Their resilience and unwavering spirit are a testament to their strength. Beyond warfare, they have also excelled in music. The Collegium Musicum of Jena captivated audiences with their enchanting melodies, showcasing Germany's rich cultural heritage. German engineering prowess extended even beneath the waves with U-Boats - Cutaway revealing intricate designs that revolutionized naval warfare during World War I. These vessels became symbols of German innovation and strategic superiority. The haunting silhouettes captured by H. L. Oakley depict the somber reality faced by both sides at the Somme – a reminder that war knows no boundaries or nationalities. G. H. Davis showcased German inventions for air combat during WWI, highlighting their commitment to pushing technological boundaries even amidst chaos and destruction. The crew members aboard a German submarine during World War I demonstrated incredible teamwork as they navigated treacherous waters while facing constant danger from enemy forces above them. A British charge at Hooge stands as evidence that conflict often blurs lines between adversaries; it is through these moments we witness humanity's shared experiences amidst turmoil. The Stalingrad Tractor Plant serves as a poignant symbol not only for industrial might but also for human endurance against overwhelming odds – reminding us that hope can thrive even in darkest times. Periscopes in trenches allowed soldiers to gain crucial insights into enemy movements while minimizing exposure – yet another example of German ingenuity on display during wartime struggles.