Ww1 photos

Compared with what was to follow, the weeks leading up to the bloodiest battle in British history were a gentle calm before the storm, as these astonishing 100-year-old photographs show.

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“Shrapnel” is a term that did not originate in WWI, but which was certainly popularized by the war. For better or worse, the First World War forever

In 1914, the German Army sought a swift decisive victory over France, invading from the north. The plan failed, leading to a years-long bloody stalemate where millions of soldiers braved horrific conditions fighting for mere yards of territory.

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Post with 0 votes and 6929 views. Color by me: Somme, In late July 1916. The 23rd RI fighters in a trench. [736x1008]

Colorized photos from the past bring history to life like never before.

History used to be one of our favorite subjects back in school. We absolutely adored learning about ancient cultures, long-gone civilizations, recent developments, and how things changed (though people mostly stayed the same). So whenever there’s a chance to share this passion for the past with you, we pounce!