During The First World War of 1914-1918
the Allied Forces of Belgium, France, Great Britain, the
Dominion Forces of the British Empire (Australia, Canada,
India, New Zealand, Newfoundland and South Africa),
Portugal and the United States (from April 1918) made a
stand against the Imperial German Army's advance and
occupation of Belgium from 4th August 1914 and north-eastern
France from 6th August 1914.
Real photo postcards showing various shots of Shell
damage; Langemark : Langemarck on French, British and
German maps, the village is known in military history as the
scene of the first gas attacks by the German army, which
marked the beginning of the Second Battle of Ypres in April
1915. -- Machine gun stand near Ostend: The First Ostend
Raid (part of Operation ZO) was the first of two attacks by
the Royal ... port of Ostend during the late spring of 1918
during the First World War. -- Lombartzyd Street at
Westande: Lombard St. at Westend?? -- Mine-crater in the
Champagne: Interesting photo showing a group German soldiers
in a large crater, which also seems to have an entrance into
tunnels. -- World War One shell damage - can't read anything
on the front
Wiki: The Schutzkorps "Protection Corps" was an
auxiliary volunteer militia. All are in good condition, a
bit of toning due to age. Very rare find
Please enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to
purchase.
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