Tommies Collection (page 2)

A London Recruiting Depot during WW1 Date: circa 1916

King and Queen visit France during WW1 Date: circa 1916

King and Prince of Wales visit France during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A London Recruiting Office during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A Heavy Howitzer in France during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Mobilising the Royal Naval Reserve during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British Armoured Cars during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Machine Gun WW1 Date: circa 1916

British troops on motorcycles during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Stamping Cavalry Saddles during WW1 Date: circa 1916

1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A Flechette WW1 Date: circa 1916

The Prince of Wales visits trenches during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A British tank going through shell holes during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Maxine Elliot oversees fitting out of a contracted barge
Maxine Elliot overseeing the fitting out of a contracted barge during WW1 Date: circa 1916

The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry behind the front line in WW1 Date: circa 1916

Soldiers of the London Scottish Regiment during WW1 Date: circa 1916

The First Commander inspecting troops in Mons during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A British cannon arriving in France during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British troops in Salonika during WW1 Date: circa 1916

English artillery firing at a Turkish Fort during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British Infantry advancing wearing gas helmets during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A British tank in action during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A burial ceremony during WW1
A burial ceremony with Church of England, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian Clergy during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British Soldiers at Lewisham Hospital in WW1

WW1 Tommies in a trench

The Army Manoeuvres, a Peep into one of the Bandsmens Tents (engraving)
1051020 The Army Manoeuvres, a Peep into one of the Bandsmens Tents (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Army Manoeuvres)

Hopstore CWGC Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium
The village, known as Vlam to the Tommies, was a pile of rubble by 1918 but the area of the Cemetery was just outside the range of the medium guns and the hop building, in the background here

Amusing the "Tommies"and their Womenkind (litho)
1042196 Amusing the " Tommies" and their Womenkind (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing the " Tommies" and their Womenkind)

Tommy in India, 1903 (drawing)
3744545 Tommy in India, 1903 (drawing) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: From An Indian Sketch-Book, Impressions of the East and the Great Durbar)

Bombadier Tom Burridge of Deptfprd, London and his comrade Bombadier Poppleseell of Middlesbrough attempt to trade their cigarette lighter for an accordion at a barter exchange in Luneburg

A barter exchange in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

British Troops eating their Christmas Dinner in a shell hole at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme, Christmas Day 1916

Cartoon, Entente cordiale, WW1
Cartoon, Entente cordiale. A pretty French woman tells a friendly British soldier to be sure to send her some postcards as soon as he eventually arrives at Tipperary. Date: 1916

Food for billeted soldiers, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing what householders who had soldiers billeted with them were expected to provide in terms of meals for 3s. 4d halfpenny. Date: 1914

Horlicks advertisement, World War I
Advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk Lunch Tablets, just the thing for reinforcing a soldiers energy and strength during a long march

surrender Jerusalem British December 9 1917 Mayor
The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, December 9, 1917. The Mayor of Jerusalem, with white flag, offers surender to two British tommies (sergeants). 1917, Israel

surrender Jerusalem British December 9th 1917
The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, December 9th, 1917 The mayor of Jerusalem, with white flag, offers surrender to two British tommies (sergeants). 1917, Israel

Royal Army Ordnance Corps Victorian period

Soldier showing his Identification Badge during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British Gunners placing a line of artillery guns during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Royal Field Artillery with commandeered horse during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Officers of the Loyal Legions in South Africa during WW1 Date: circa 1916

French 280mm Gun during WW1 Date: circa 1916

German Colonel-General von Kluck
Von Kluck commanded the right wing of the German forces in 1914. Tommies called him Old one o'clock. WW1 Date: circa 1915

Bare Knuckle Fighting - Trenches, WW1 - British Soldiers
Bare Knuckle Fighting after a hard day - Trenches, WW1 - British Soldiers enjoying themselves on the Western front in 1914. Date: 1914

British troops crossing the Channel, WW1, Aug 1914
British troops crammed onto a ship crossing the Channel bound for France and Belgium during the early weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914

And no wonder! H. M. Bateman cartoon
" And no wonder! THE DEAR OLD LADY (as the recruits march by): Dear me, how the fine weather does bring the young fellows out to be sure

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"Tommies: The Unsung Heroes of World War I" In the midst of the chaos and devastation of World War I, a group emerged as symbols of resilience and determination - the Tommies. These brave British soldiers became an integral part of history, leaving behind a legacy that would be remembered for generations to come. The iconic cartoon "A Miner Success" by Bruce Bairnsfather captured the spirit of these men. Through his witty illustrations, he depicted their unwavering courage in the face of adversity. Their indomitable spirit was further immortalized in advertisements like Wrights Coal Tar Soap and Horlicks ration of malted milk tablets from 1916, showcasing how even amidst war, personal hygiene and nutrition were not forgotten. Gerald C. Hudson's poignant work "Periscope and All" shed light on the realities faced by these soldiers in trenches. It revealed their constant vigilance while highlighting their ability to find solace in small moments amidst unimaginable circumstances. One such moment was captured by George Burchett, a tattoo artist who etched permanent reminders onto Tommy's skin – symbols that represented hope or remembrance during those dark times. Meanwhile, Bruce Bairnsfather's illustration titled "Where Did That One Go To?" portrayed the camaraderie shared among soldiers as they navigated through treacherous battlefields together. As Alfred Leete showcased in his artwork "Salutes Assorted, " respect and honor were deeply ingrained within these troops' DNA. They stood tall with pride as they marched towards danger, embodying bravery at its finest. Fast forward to 1944 when British troops found respite after six days fighting; their exhausted bodies sought rest but never lost sight of their mission. This image served as a testament to their endurance and perseverance throughout countless battles. Alfred Leete's masterpiece "Twenty-eight days furlough" encapsulated what every Tommy yearned for – a brief respite from the horrors of war.