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French and Allied soldiers guard the Prefecture of Salonica during the state of siege, June 1916. Civilians gather at the gates as military control extends into civic institutions. This photograph, published in L’Illustration, reflects the tense coexistence between the Greek population and occupying forces during the First World War, marking Salonica as a focal point of political and military struggles in the Balkans.-stock-foto
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A French armoured car battery stationed near the White Tower of Salonica, June 1916. This iconic landmark of Thessaloniki stands as a backdrop to Allied military preparations during the state of siege. The image illustrates how modern mechanised warfare reached the Balkans, symbolising the strategic importance of Salonica as a base for the Entente during World War I and the defence against Central Powers’ advances.-stock-foto
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General Charles Mangin, photographed in June 1916 during the First World War. A veteran of French colonial campaigns in Africa and Morocco, Mangin was promoted divisional general after commanding the 5th Division, distinguished at Neuville-Saint-Vaast and Douaumont during the Battle of Verdun. Published in L’Illustration, this portrait shows him in uniform, symbolising France’s military leadership in one of the war’s most critical periods.-stock-foto
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A French military post in a street of Salonica, June 1916. Soldiers patrol and stand guard, with flags marking Allied presence in the city under siege. This image shows the everyday reality of occupation during World War I, where urban spaces were militarised. As part of the Macedonian front, Salonica became a crucial hub for Entente operations, highlighting the strategic role of Greece in the wider conflict.-stock-foto
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June 1916, Salonica (Thessaloniki): a mass demonstration against Bulgarian aggression during the turbulent period of World War I. Crowds fill the streets carrying banners and flags as Greek citizens voice opposition to enemy incursions. Published in L’Illustration, this image captures the tense atmosphere in Macedonia under Allied occupation, illustrating both popular unrest and the fragile balance of regional power.-stock-foto
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June 1916 issue of L’Illustration depicting Grand Duke Nicholas attending a solemn mass in Erzerum after the Russian capture of the city from Ottoman forces. Priests, soldiers, and officers gathered in front of a stone building to celebrate victory on the Armenian front. The ceremony underscores both the religious and national dimensions of Russia’s wartime campaigns in the Caucasus.-stock-foto
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Photograph published in L’Illustration, June 1916, showing Grand Duke Nicholas arriving at Batum on the Black Sea coast on April 14, 1916. As commander of Russian forces in the Caucasus, his arrival marked preparations for campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Officers and soldiers greet him at the quay, illustrating the strategic importance of Batum as a Russian military base in the Caucasian theatre.-stock-foto
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Photograph published in L’Illustration (June 1916) showing Grand Duke Nicholas, commander of the Russian Caucasus armies, in close consultation with a senior Caucasian officer in traditional dress, wearing a papakha and chokha. Taken after Russian victories in Armenia, this image highlights the cooperation between Russian imperial command and regional allies in the Caucasus during World War I.-stock-foto
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Archival photograph from L’Illustration, June 1916, showing General Goubatoff with staff officers and members of the Russian Red Cross in the Caucasus. Taken after Russian advances in Armenia, the group portrait illustrates the coordination between military leadership and humanitarian organizations during World War I, highlighting the importance of the Red Cross on the Eastern Front.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 1916, showing Grand Duke Nicholas, commander-in-chief of the Russian Caucasus armies, receiving regimental standards after victories against Ottoman forces. Taken in Armenia, this image documents Russian morale and military ceremony during World War I on the Caucasian front, highlighting the symbolic presentation of captured trophies in Erzerum following decisive campaigns.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing wagons being loaded with bread at Berne, Switzerland, for transport to French prisoners of war. These humanitarian shipments were organized under international agreements to ensure sustenance for captured soldiers. The image illustrates the logistics of wartime relief, highlighting the role of neutral Switzerland in mediating aid during the First World War.-stock-foto
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Page from L’Illustration magazine, 1916, showing the Tableau d’Honneur or Roll of Honour. These memorial pages presented portraits and biographies of French officers, soldiers, and allied volunteers who distinguished themselves during the First World War, often posthumously. They commemorate acts of bravery and sacrifice during the battles of 1916, including Verdun and the Somme, and served as both remembrance and patriotic inspiration.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing General John J. Pershing with his staff during the U.S. Punitive Expedition in Mexico. Pershing commanded American forces sent across the border to pursue Pancho Villa following his raid on Columbus, New Mexico. This campaign marked an important episode in U.S. military history, foreshadowing Pershing’s later leadership of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during the First World War.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing Italian politician Paolo Boselli returning from Villa Savoia after being asked by King Victor Emmanuel III to form a new government. The image captures the moment of transition in Italian politics during the First World War, as Boselli became Prime Minister, leading Italy through the turbulent war years after the fall of Salandra’s ministry.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing the Bureau de Secours aux Prisonniers de Guerre in Berne, Switzerland. Large piles of packages and sacks stand before the relief office, awaiting distribution to French prisoners held in Germany. The scene highlights the vast humanitarian operation run by Swiss intermediaries, providing food and essentials during the harsh conditions of the Great War.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, depicting Italian democratic leader Leonida Bissolati after visiting Paolo Boselli, newly tasked with forming a government. Seen speaking with a reporter, Bissolati represented the democratic and socialist current in Italian politics. His support was crucial in shaping Italy’s wartime coalition and sustaining the country’s participation in the Great War.-stock-foto
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Portrait from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, of Major General Frederick Funston, commander of U.S. Army forces on the Mexican border. Funston oversaw the American response to Villa’s raids and directed the deployment of Pershing’s Punitive Expedition. Known for his earlier role in the Philippine–American War, Funston played a key part in U.S. military operations in North America during the turbulent years of the Mexican Revolution.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing a French ambulance automobile returning from Verdun after evacuating wounded. Its front wheels and engine were destroyed by shellfire, yet the vehicle was brought back for repair. The image pays tribute to the courage of ambulance drivers and the indispensable role of motorized medical evacuation during the terrible conditions of the Battle of Verdun.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing Mexican federal troops under President Venustiano Carranza aboard a train near San Antonio. The soldiers were sent to pursue the revolutionary leader Pancho Villa after his raids across the U.S. border. The image illustrates the scale of mobilization during the Mexican Revolution and the tense relationship between Mexico and the United States on the eve of the Punitive Expedition.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing a French army truck demolished by a 210mm shell near Verdun. The radiator has fallen into the crater, underlining the immense destructive power of heavy artillery during the battle. Such photographs reveal the constant peril faced by drivers supplying the front, and the vulnerability of vehicles under bombardment on the devastated roads of Verdun in 1916.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration, June 24, 1916, showing a French liaison automobile destroyed by artillery on March 14, west of Verdun. Used daily for communication runs, the car was struck during one of its four regular journeys along exposed routes. This image illustrates the risks faced by drivers and vehicles at Verdun, where automobiles were essential for command, supply, and evacuation under constant enemy fire.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration (13 May 1916) showing the controversial German commemorative medal issued after the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915. The medal, satirical in design, depicted passengers buying tickets at a Cunard counter and symbolized German propaganda following the tragedy. Its issue provoked outrage among Allied nations, becoming a symbol of wartime propaganda and the horrors of submarine warfare in World War I.-stock-foto
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April 1916 L’Illustration photograph of Gabès railway station, Tunisia, with a train arriving on 18 March carrying German prisoners of war. Captured during World War I, these prisoners were transported under guard to detention facilities. The image documents Tunisia’s role as a logistical hub in the North African theatre, supporting the Allied war effort with transport, supplies, and prisoner management.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (13 May 1916) showing a captured German submarine held in a dry dock by Anglo-French naval forces. Seized in April 1916, the U-boat was examined and photographed after being brought ashore. The image illustrates Allied anti-submarine operations during World War I, highlighting both the technological threat of Germany’s U-boat campaign and the significance of capturing enemy vessels intact.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (13 May 1916) showing a captured German naval officer under armed escort by French soldiers following the seizure of a German U-boat. The officer, taken prisoner, is marched through the streets under guard, symbolizing Allied control over captured enemy personnel during World War I. The image reflects both the risks of submarine warfare and the propaganda value of displaying enemy captives.-stock-foto
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Image from L’Illustration (1916) showing German prisoners of war resting near barracks at L’Estaque, outside Marseille. Captured during World War I, the prisoners are seen in informal conditions with washing hung nearby. Such images illustrated the daily life of POWs in France and reflected both the practical and symbolic aspects of wartime captivity during the Great War.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (1916) showing Australian soldiers parading before the Prefecture of Marseille, carrying both Union Jack and French flags. The scene marked the arrival of Allied reinforcements and was celebrated by local crowds. This image highlights the role of Australian troops in the First World War and their solidarity with France during the conflict.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (1916) showing the southern entrance of the Rove Tunnel near Marseille, with the viaduct of the Estaque–Port-de-Bouc railway above. The ambitious engineering project connected Marseille to the Rhône canal, improving transport and trade. This image reflects France’s major infrastructure works continuing during World War I, balancing war demands with national development.-stock-foto
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General Lohvitsky and Russian officers display a military banner embroidered with the image of Christ and the initials of Emperor Nicholas II, 1916. This photograph reflects religious and imperial symbolism within the Russian army during the First World War. Published in L’Illustration, 29 April 1916.-stock-foto
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April 1916, Marseille, France. Russian soldiers fraternize warmly with the local French population during the First World War. The scene shows Allied camaraderie beyond the front lines, as civilians and troops exchange greetings and solidarity. Published in L’Illustration, 29 April 1916.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (1916) showing French soldiers resting and bivouacking behind the Verdun front during World War I. Troops are seen lying on the ground, cooking, and gathering in groups, with rifles stacked in the field. The scene illustrates the exhaustion of the soldiers during the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the war, while capturing a rare moment of respite away from the front lines.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (1916) showing the parade of the first Russian battalions through Marseille during World War I. Marching past the Arc de Triomphe at Place d’Aix, the troops were greeted by large crowds, symbolizing Franco-Russian solidarity in the Allied war effort. This image reflects both the international scope of the conflict and the ceremonial welcome given to Russian soldiers arriving in France during the Great War.-stock-foto
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Mailly-le-Grand training camp, France, 1916. A Russian guard watches over the regimental flag beside temporary barracks during the First World War. The photograph reflects daily life of Russian expeditionary troops stationed in France. Published in L’Illustration, 29 April 1916-stock-foto
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Russian soldiers entertain Allied comrades with traditional dance at a camp in France, 1916. The scene illustrates cultural exchange and morale-boosting moments among Allied forces during the First World War. Published in L’Illustration, 29 April 1916.-stock-foto
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Double-page illustration from L’Illustration (May 1916) showing scenes from the Battle of Verdun. Left: devastated Bois de la Caillette with French troops holding a trench, recently recaptured by General Mangin’s division on April 3–5. Right: General de Castelnau congratulates General Mangin and his officers outside a French command post. These images reflect the destruction of Verdun’s battlefield and the leadership of French generals during World War I.-stock-foto
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Photograph of a barricaded window at Dublin’s Courts of Justice during the 1916 Easter Rising, published in L’Illustration. Books from the library were piled into the window to block sniper fire and provide cover. This improvised defense reflects the resourcefulness of rebels in urban warfare and the extent of the street battles fought across Dublin during the week-long rebellion against British rule.-stock-foto
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Photograph of General Joseph Joffre and General Robert Nivelle during the Battle of Verdun, published in L’Illustration on 13 May 1916. The image captures a key moment in French military leadership, as Nivelle succeeded General de Langle de Cary in command of operations. Joffre, as Commander-in-Chief, is seen with Nivelle, who soon became prominent for his role in the Verdun campaign during World War I.-stock-foto
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Illustration from L’Illustration (1916) depicting the French Commission Sénatoriale de l’Armée during World War I. The scene shows a session with prominent political and military figures, including General Roques, Prime Minister Aristide Briand, and Albert Thomas, Minister of Armaments. The commission oversaw military affairs, reflecting parliamentary control of wartime strategy and the collaboration between government and army in France during the Great War.-stock-foto
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Photograph from L’Illustration (1916) showing British soldiers lying in prone position during the Easter Rising in Dublin. The soldiers are seen taking cover behind street features, watching for insurgents. This image illustrates the urban warfare of the rebellion, where Irish Volunteers and Citizen Army fighters faced heavily armed British forces in the city streets, marking one of the defining moments of modern Irish history.-stock-foto
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Russian troops on deck near Ceylon during their long 1916 voyage from Moscow to Marseille, published in L’Illustration. Packed lines of soldiers are seen aboard transport ships crossing the Indian Ocean. This photograph illustrates the extraordinary scale of Russia’s contribution to the Allied war effort, moving entire divisions across Asia and the seas. It reflects both the endurance of the soldiers and the global scope of World War I.-stock-foto