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Description: | 49 photographic postcards of German origin dating from the First World War. All depict scenes on the Western Front, the majority of which show dead British and French soldiers, including members of British tank crews. There are also two images showing the remains of crashed airmen, one of whom was the victim of German ace Lieutenant Wintgens who is shown standing by the wreckage. Also depicted are scenes of German troops in trenches and panoramic views across areas of battlefield. Places mentioned are Ypres, Chateau Thierry, St Quentin, Ham, Broodseinde, Poelkappelle and Langemark. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Death Destruction Western Front 1914-1918 Casualties | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Unknown Photographer | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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