Tommies Collection (page 6)

British Troops moving through Northern France - WWI
British Troops moving through undulating country in Northern France - WWI. The infantry lines seem more concerned about their safety than the commanding officers, who seem less inclined to keep low

British Infantry in France awaiting orders - WWI Date: circa 1915

Pioneer Regiment entrenching in France - WWI
A Pioneer Regiment - British Army combatant corps used for light engineering tasks - dig trenches on the Western Front - WWI. Date: circa 1915

British Infantry march through a French Village - WWI Date: circa 1915

British Forces arriving at a French Port - WWI
British Tommies arriving at a French Port - WWI Date: circa 1915

Soldiers and WaCs dancing at the Old Casino at La Touquet. 1914 - 1918

Tips for Tommies

Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc with a bus-load of Tommies at Hendon in 1915. Date: 1915

British soldiers in stables billet, France, 1939
Billeting down in a thoroughly traditional manner in a French farmhouse stable, likened by The Sphere to what it might have been like to be with Marlborough in Flanders

British soldiers showing respect for their foe
" Concerned!" Caption: Disappointed Tommy to Officer (after waiting several hours for an expected assault by the enemy which has not come off)

A misunderstanding by George Ranstead
Two soldiers discuss a new watch while traveling on a bus or tram, but accidentally offend a ruddy lady sitting opposite. Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead

Camouflage - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Humorous postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, showing the evolution of an almost fully-grown infantry soldier by the end of the war

WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Humorous postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War, showing a sergeant handing a bomb to a rather green looking new recruit on the battlefield and saying, Ere you are

World War One - Trophy of German Helmets
World War One - British Tommies sporting captured trophies - most obviously Hun Helmets and bayonets. Date: circa 1916

Commandeered - postcard by Lawson Wood
Commandeered - A postcard by Lawson Wood showing two solid-looking British soldiers commandeering a (now very upset) young lads toy horse

The Lighter Side by Bernard Hugh
A Tommy (on furlough pending discharge): Blimey! I should fancy I had my bathing costume on. A soldier returning home weighed down with a greatcoat, boots, rifle

WWI - North African allied soldier
World War One - Our Tommies series - North African Allied soldier

WWI - Colonial sailor fighting on the allied side
World War One - Our Tommies series - Colonial (possibly North African) sailor fighting on the Allied side during World War One

British soldiers 1916
Two British soldiers, muddy and soaked but looking cheerful, stand in the middle of a cemetery, somewhere in the Somme region

Nesle 1918
Men of the 20th British Division and the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road, in the Nesle sector of the Somme region

Somme trench 1916
British troops wait pensively in the trenches for the order to advance on Beaumont Hamel on the first day of the Battle of the Somme

Its a Long Way to Tipperary - WWI
Its a Long Way to Tipperary - but we ll be back there soon. A postcard full of hope at the beginning of World War One as a group of jolly Britsih soldiers head off to the Western Front.~Postcard by

A. D. 19(?)
Two veteran Tommies with Methuselah-like beards are still manning the trenches of the Western front in an unspecified year sometime in the future; a light-hearted comment on the endless

Blighty, Sweet Blighty
Two optimistic and rather over-excited Tommies, home on leave during World War I, lean out of their train carriage to breathe in the sweet smell of - the local gas works

Wwi / British Enter Lille
The arrival of British troops in a suburb of Lille is greeted by jubilation from the crowd

Ww1 Postcard / Chums
A little girl wears her fathers military cap and puts her arms round his neck: two gallant Tommies

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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.