Turcos Collection

Turkish Soldiers, 1870 (engraving)
1575710 Turkish Soldiers, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Turkish foot soldiers referred to as "Turcos". Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Turcos Examining War Booty at Neufmentiers, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Turcos Examining War Booty at Neufmentiers, 1914. Algerian tirailleurs (infantry soldiers) at Chauconin-Neufmontiers, France during World War I.

Algerian, 5 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Algerian, 5 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A tirailleur, an infantry man in uniform from an army from French Equatorial Africa, possibly Senegal

Wounded Turcos in Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded Turcos in Paris, 1914. Algerian tirailleurs (infantry soldiers) in Paris, France during World War I.

Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Logement des tirailleurs du 19eme leger - Etabli sur le flanc droit de la Contre-garde'

'Les Turcos; Un arret dans une Gare d'un train de Tirailleurs, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les Turcos; Un arret dans une Gare d'un train de Tirailleurs, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'La Bataille de la Marne; Une compagnie de tirailleurs decimee par deux jours de lutte, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La Bataille de la Marne; Une compagnie de tirailleurs decimee par deux jours de lutte, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Tirailleurs, or Sharpshooters, in the Trenches, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

'Le Lavoir du 3e Tirailleurs tunisiens a Oost-Duinkerke. c1915. Creator: Unknown
Le Lavoir du 3e Tirailleurs tunisiens a Oost-Duinkerke, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Algerian tirailleurs known as Turcos, First World War, 1915, (c1920). French Colonial Reinforcements: Turcos lining up with their long bayonets fixed for action

Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998796 Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of the French Army)

Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving)
5998743 Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotesque military caricatures)

The Paris Fetes, Passage of the Turcos (engraving)
1098184 The Paris Fetes, Passage of the Turcos (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Fetes, Passage of the Turcos)

Dead Turcos on the battlefield
Photograph showing dead Turcos (native Algerian troops) near Fere-Champenoise in Marne, in October 1914. Date: October 31st 1914

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998718 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos) (colour litho)
2818796 Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos) (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos)

Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho)
6001561 Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho) by Poirson, V.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army)

Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War, 4 August 1870 (coloured engraving)
5998689 Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War, 4 August 1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War)

Irregulars of the French Troops (engraving)
1052090 Irregulars of the French Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irregulars of the French Troops)

The War, the Turcos and their Mode of Fighting (engraving)
1098062 The War, the Turcos and their Mode of Fighting (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Turcos and their Mode of Fighting)

North African infantry in trenches, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Turcos waiting for the order to advance, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

African chasseur, two Turcos and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914
African chasseur, two Turcos (tirailleurs) and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

A regiment of Algerian Turcos, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
A regiment of Algerian Turcos, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 25th October 1896

Algerian And Tunisian Troops, Known As Turcos, In A Bayonet Charge Against German Soldiers At The Battle Of Charleroi, Belgium During The First World War. From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

Turcos in taxicabs in Senlis, World War One
The taxicab in war. German occupiers of the town of Senlis, in France, in World War One, surprised by a dash of Turcos (native French colonial Algerian troops) who whirled into the town in taxicabs

French Algerian troops in World War One
A column of French colonial Algerian Tirailleurs (commonly known as Turcos) on the march northward towards Rheims. These sharpshooters form part of the forces raised by the French in Algeria

Wounded Turcos in Paris, 1914 (b / w photo)
XOS909429 Wounded Turcos in Paris, 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Algerian tirailleurs (infantry soldiers) in Paris

Turcos Examining War Booty at Neufmentiers, 1914 (photograph)
XOS909421 Turcos Examining War Booty at Neufmentiers, 1914 (photograph) by French Photographer, (20th century); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War: Fight between the Bavarian Infantry, the Turcos and the Zouaves, in the Hop Fields Near Wissembourg the 4 August 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Fight the 10th Bavarian Battalion of Hunters against the Turcos in the Vineyards of Wissembourg the August 4 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Fight between the Bavarian Infantry, the Turcos and the Zouaves, in the Hop Fields Near Wissembourg the 4 August 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Fight the 10th Bavarian Battalion of Hunters against the Turcos in the Vineyards of Wissembourg the August 4 1870

Turcos, colonial troops flanking Zouaves during conquest of Algeria and Morocco, from Epinal soldiers series
Militaria, 19th century. The Turcos, colonial troops flanking the Zouaves during the conquest of Algeria and Morocco. From Epinal soldiers series

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"Turcos: The Resilient Algerian Tirailleurs in the First World War" Step back in time to 1915, amidst the chaos of the First World War. These brave soldiers, known as Turcos, were Algerian tirailleurs who fought valiantly on behalf of France. Their story is one of courage and sacrifice, etched into history. In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into their world. From coloured engravings depicting the flags of the French Army to grotesque military caricatures that highlight their unique presence on the battlefield - every picture tells a tale. The Paris Fetes come alive as we witness the passage of these remarkable soldiers through its streets. With each step they take, they carry with them a sense of pride and determination that cannot be shaken. But war is not without its casualties. Amongst these images lie haunting scenes of fallen Turcos on blood-soaked battlefields. It serves as a poignant reminder that even heroes are not invincible. Traveling back further in time, we encounter battles from another era - those fought during the Franco-Prussian War between 1870 and 1871. Coloured engravings depict fierce clashes where Turcos played an integral role in defending French soil. A vibrant lithograph showcases their marching band – colonial tirailleurs united by music and camaraderie amidst uncertain times. This image captures both their strength as warriors and their humanity as individuals bonded together by shared experiences. Their distinctive uniforms stand out among irregulars depicted in engravings from various sources throughout history. They were more than just soldiers; they embodied resilience and adaptability that set them apart from conventional troops. Through it all, these North African infantrymen held steadfast within trenches during World War I – enduring unimaginable hardships while fighting for freedom far away from home soil. The legacy lives on today; their contributions forever imprinted in the annals of history.