Guillemont Collection

Battle of Guillemont, Mine crater in High Wood, 3rd September 1916

WW1 - Battle of Guillemont - A mine crater in High Wood - 3rd September 1916

Dead German soldiers, Guillemont, September 1916

Guillemont rocks (colour litho)
3633840 Guillemont rocks (colour litho) by Alexander, Edwin John (1870-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guillemont rocks)

A Mine Crater in High Wood, (1919). Creator: Unknown
A Mine Crater in High Wood, (1919). Scene from First World War, aftermath of the Battle of Guillemont in northern France, 3 September 1916

British armoured car, near Guillemont, France, Somme campaign, World War I, 1916. Stretcher cases are lying beside the road and an ambulance stands behind the armoured car

Battlefield near Guillemont, Western Front, France, WW1
View of the battlefield near Guillemont on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1916

A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon
An illustration showing Irish troops attacking German positions at Guillemont, September 1916. The image depicts Irish soldiers engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat at a machine-gun post which

Welsh Guards in trench near Guillemont, Western Front, WW1
Men of the Welsh Guards in a reserve trench near Guillemont, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Picture No. 10884091
Guillemont - nesting colony (Iria aalge) Date:

German observation post WWI
German observation post in Trones Wood near Guillemont on the Western Front during World War I

Guillemont 1916
British infantry wait in a trench for the command to advance across the barren landscape during the Battle of Guillemont (3-6 September)

Road to Guillemont 1916
The road to to the village of Guillemont as seen from Waterlot Farm. Part of the wider Somme campaign, the Battle of Guillemont began on 3rd September

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"Remembering the Battle of Guillemont: A Glimpse into WW1 Trench Warfare" In September 1916, during the Battle on the Western Front in France, a mine crater emerged in High Wood. This haunting reminder of war stood as a testament to the fierce fighting that took place. Amongst the chaos and devastation, fallen German soldiers lay scattered across Guillemont. In September 1916, their lifeless bodies silently told tales of bravery and sacrifice amidst the horrors of World War I. The battlefield near Guillemont witnessed unimaginable scenes as soldiers fought relentlessly for every inch of ground. The rocks at Guillemont became witnesses to history, capturing moments forever etched in time through vivid lithographs. One poignant image from 1919 depicts a mine crater in High Wood - its creator unknown but its impact undeniable. It serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power unleashed during this brutal conflict. Nearby, a British armoured car stands stoically near Guillemont - an emblematic symbol representing both resilience and technological advancements made during this Somme campaign. Welsh Guards found solace within trenches near Guillemont on the Western Front. These brave men endured unimaginable hardships while defending their positions against relentless enemy attacks. Gas attacks were another grim reality faced by Canadian troops stationed near Guillemont's lines in October 1916. These deadly assaults left scars not only on landscapes but also on countless lives forever changed by poison gas warfare tactics. Amidst all this turmoil, one cannot forget the courageous charge led by Irish troops during Guillemon's capture. Their furious determination exemplified unwavering spirit even amidst such dire circumstances captured brilliantly in Picture No. 10884091 As we reflect upon these glimpses into history, let us remember those who fought valiantly at Guillmont - their sacrifices serving as reminders that peace should never be taken for granted.