Mondiale Collection

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

Second World War-Naples, Italy October 1943 September procession led by the Italian flag
5314390 Second World War-Naples, Italy October 1943 September procession led by the Italian flag, celebrating the liberation of Naples by the Germans and the arrival of the Allies; (add.info)

Liaison officer on his bike, studio photo, Verdun, France, ww1
1732224 Liaison officer on his bike, studio photo, Verdun, France, ww1; (add.info.: Liaison officer on his bike, studio photo, Verdun, France, ww1).

World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside
5314356 World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside; (add.info.: World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside. 1917); SeM Studio/UIG.

French General Philippe Petain in his carriage, 1916
1732975 French General Philippe Petain in his carriage, 1916; (add.info.: Le General Philippe Petain dans son wagon salon (train), 1916 French general Philippe Petain in his carriage, 1916).

Belgian King Albert 1st (king from 1909 to 1934) here during the great war, 1914 (b/w photo)
1702776 Belgian King Albert 1st (king from 1909 to 1934) here during the great war, 1914 (b/w photo).

French battleship Bouvet, launched in 1896, sunken in 1915 during Dardanelles battle
1721588 French battleship Bouvet, launched in 1896, sunken in 1915 during Dardanelles battle; (add.info.: French battleship Bouvet, launched in 1896, sunken in 1915 during Dardanelles battle).

American General John Pershing (American Expeditionary Force) and French marshal Ferdinand Foch (l)
1708765 American General John Pershing (American Expeditionary Force) and French marshal Ferdinand Foch (l) at one of the us war memorial in France, 1st world war

Marechal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), Division General in the French army then ordering armees Alliees in North
1716556 Marechal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), Division General in the French army then ordering armees Alliees in North, head of General staff of the French army

Jean Cocteau serving in the marine c. 1916 (b/w photo)
1702723 Jean Cocteau serving in the marine c. 1916 (b/w photo); (add.info.: French writer and painter Jean Cocteau serving in the marine c. 1916).

French marshal Philippe Petain (1856-1951) French officer and politician here during ww1
1716095 French marshal Philippe Petain (1856-1951) French officer and politician here during ww1; (add.info.: French marshal Philippe Petain (1856-1951) french officer and politician here during ww1).

French writer Charles Peguy (1873-1914)
1716111 French writer Charles Peguy (1873-1914); (add.info.: L'ecrivain Charles Peguy (1873-1914) French writer Charles Peguy (1873-1914)).

Calligram of the Eiffel Tower, 1918
1732986 Calligram of the Eiffel Tower, 1918 by Apollinaire, Guillaume (1880-1918); (add.info.: Calligram by french poet Guillaume Apollinaire "Salut monde dont je suis la langue eloquente que sa)

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Janusz Korczak, c. 1888 (b/w photo)
1734321 Janusz Korczak, c. 1888 (b/w photo) by Polish Photographer (19th Century); (add.info.: Janusz Korczak (1878-1942) Polish physician, paediatrician and writer, here as a child, c. 1888)

Canadian Soldier in a Quebec Jersey, Battle of Somme, 1916 (b/w photo)
1702418 Canadian Soldier in a Quebec Jersey, Battle of Somme, 1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
1700589 Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c.1940 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo)
1700818 People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: People of Caen (Normand)

Requisitioned Cabs used at the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (b/w photo)
1701653 Requisitioned Cabs used at the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition, Paris, 1942 (b/w photo)
1700703 Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition, Paris, 1942 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Exhibition "Bolshevism against Europe" in Paris in 1942)

Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo)
1700907 Soldiers Playing Cards in a Trench, First World War (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Soldiers playing cards in a trench during 1st world war)

Elisabeth de Wied (b/w photo)
1701589 Elisabeth de Wied (b/w photo) by Romanian Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied (29 December 1843 - 2 March 1916)

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

Canadian Soldiers of the 4th Field Batallion with Artillery, 1915 (b/w photo)
1702416 Canadian Soldiers of the 4th Field Batallion with Artillery, 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo)
1701020 Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Liberation of Lille (France) by english troops in October 1918

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Armistice Celebration, Paris, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo)
1698976 Armistice Celebration, Paris, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Street scene in paris where people were gathered to celebrate armistice)

Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper)
1729091 Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); (add.info.: Excerpt of poem "Courage" by Paul Eluard (1944) : a poem about occupation of Paris)

Janusz Korczak (b/w photo)
1734322 Janusz Korczak (b/w photo) by Polish Photographer (19th Century); (add.info.: Janusz Korczak (1878-1942) Polish physician, paediatrician and writer)

Portrait of a French Soldier in Military Uniform, World War One (colour photo)
1741622 Portrait of a French Soldier in Military Uniform, World War One (colour photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

French Soldiers in the Trenches, Chemin des Dames, 1917 (b/w photo)
1700344 French Soldiers in the Trenches, Chemin des Dames, 1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo)
1701963 French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Henri Alban Fournier aka Alain Fournier, at Chapelle d'Angillon, 1905 (b/w photo)
1701651 Henri Alban Fournier aka Alain Fournier, at Chapelle d'Angillon, 1905 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo)
1700558 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for)

Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo)
1701186 Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (Hawai) december 7

French Marshal Joseph Joffre (colour engraving)
1701562 French Marshal Joseph Joffre (colour engraving) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (12 January 1852 - 3 January 1931)

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b / w photo)
1700559 The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber)

Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint)
1701447 Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo)
1700714 USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741655 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Normandy landings (Operation Overlord), France, june 6

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo)
1731090 A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Nun receiving a medal, ww1)

Allied Invasion of Sicily, Le Courrier de l Air, 15th July 1943 (newsprint)
1730099 Allied Invasion of Sicily, Le Courrier de l Air, 15th July 1943 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: English tract " Le courrier de l air" brought by RAF)

Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b / w photo)
1730095 Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Bombing of Compiegne, France, august 1915)

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"Mondiale: A Glimpse into the Pages of History" Step back in time and witness the monumental events that shaped our world. From the epic preparations for the Normandy Landings at Slapton Sands, Devon in 1944, to the courageous African-American Marines fighting valiantly during the Battle of Peleliu on September 15th, 1944 - these black and white photographs capture moments frozen in history. Janusz Korczak's enigmatic portrait from around 1888 reminds us of his profound impact as an educator and advocate for children's rights. Meanwhile, a Canadian Soldier proudly dons a Quebec Jersey amidst the chaos of battle during World War I's Battle of Somme in 1916. The liberation of Rennes by African American soldiers on August 4th, 1944 stands as a testament to their bravery and determination. Explore further beneath French soil through haunting images showcasing underground tunnels within the Maginot Line during approximately 1940. Seek solace within Caen Cathedral where people sought refuge amid turbulent times in July 1944. Witness German soldiers stationed at Lille station in France during their occupation in 1940 - a stark reminder of war's reach. Requisitioned cabs utilized during the Battle of Marne provide insight into resourcefulness amidst adversity back in World War I era. The chilling Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition held in Paris throughout 1942 serves as a somber reminder of ideological conflicts that engulfed nations. Lastly, glimpse soldiers finding respite from warfare by playing cards within trenches during World War I - reminding us that even amidst darkness, humanity finds ways to endure with camaraderie intact. Concluding this captivating journey is Elisabeth de Wied’s striking portrait – her presence immortalized through this photograph. These snapshots offer glimpses into pivotal moments across continents and eras; they remind us how history shapes our present and future.